"oh. okay."
well, that's giving her ego a boost. the pope comforting her was not on her 2025 bingo card.
"sooooo.....is the pope secretly a madeline ashton fan?"
well, she doesn't really keep up with the catholic church. or any church, for that matter.
"why are you here???? shouldn't you be doing popely things????"
“Why would it be a problem? It’s my job to protect my flock. And you are apart of that.”
He smiles kindly, a stark contrast to the usually callous and rude Pius.
…
how his crying lasted for two whole minutes . embarrassing .
finally lifts his head up .
❛ thank you , your holiness . i’m sorry to have made you see me like this . ❜