[ It is mildly surprising to hear someone sound positive toward his position as a priest. He has thus far dealt with a self-proclaimed heretic, atheists, and others aware that he is a "fake priest."

But he notes the accent is much thicker now and can only imagine it is due to the worry he must have over his comrades. Kirei says nothing about spending more than two decades with a person and not knowing them. His father never fully understood him, but he is well aware that not everyone is like he is. Most people are understood by others after years of knowing one another. ]

They would never intentionally harm innocent civilians. But what about unintentionally? I believe in their innocence in that they would not be part of anything purposely. Yes, I take back my earlier comment because it came from an untrue place. [ A beat. ] It came from a place that is not a priest but someone upset by the events that had happened. As such, a sharp response came first.

You are welcome. However, you are wrong. It is not kindness that would pass a message on, but only what is right. Your faith in them may cause them pain, because if this was not their own actions... while you stand with them, you may suffer due to that connection. [ Will that actually happen? He has no clue. He doubts it. Reinhardt's words are those wrapped in honor and goodwill. But he cannot help but add a spice of misery to someone already suffering. ]

They may end up asking you to abandon them. Even though you say you will always stand with them, if they ask you to do so, could you leave them?