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Me: He speaks with the parishioners after a service.

Diana: Like they matter?

Me: Yes.

Diana: Did you talk to him?

Me: No. But he saw me. I think he might have recognized me.

Diana: Lol, Ms. Imposter Syndrome

Me: Shut up

Me: I can’t believe they recognize me here

Diana: You were a big news item for a while, honey

Me: Yeah, but it’s still crazy.

Me: I was hoping for more, tbh

Diana: More WHAT? He’s a priest, babe. What do you expect him to do?

Ican’t tell her what I expected. I just know that the link I’d hoped for didn’t…

Ugh.

Did it?

He stopped talking mid-sentence when he saw me. After that, he seemed to go out of his way to avoid me.

Me: I’m nervous.

Diana: Why? Being back in church? I know your mom and dad weren’t happy when you stopped attending services.

Me: I went with them during the Holidays!

Diana: That’s pretty much the bare minimum lol.

Me: Are you in a mood or something?

Diana: You come to me for the harsh realities of life, babe. :P If you want someone to lick your ass, then look to one of your fans.

Me: Why do I talk to you?

Diana: See above

Me: He’s strange

Diana: Who? The priest?

Me: Yes. It’s like he’s going through the motions.

Diana: I guess the whole rigmarole gets a little tiresome after a while. My priests were always alcoholics when I was growing up.

Me: No, this is different.

Me: His words lack feeling.

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