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Fresh bandages...
I rub my injury to inspect it.
No pain...
I try to slide out of the bed only to discover my body lacked the energy to move much at all.
Giving up, I lean back into the bed.
I glance out the window.
The sun seems to be setting, not too far away is a building with big stained glass windows, surrounding it were beautiful flower beds.
Its probably where I snuck into last night.
I cross my arms to collect my thoughts.
I have to figure out what my next plan is from here on out.
Staying here seems to be safe for the time being, but I can't let my guard down.
Come to think of it...
This guy simply offered me a place to stay, and insisted on helping me...
...
I can't help but laugh to myself.
Opening up to someone he knows nothing about.
Humans...
I can never tell what they're thinking...
"Cream stew for two!"
His voice chimes from the hallway, the slender man in the black robes peeks in with two trays topped with soup and bread.
He's smiling softly at me as he wanders to my bed side, then sets the meal tray in my lap.
I'm eye him cautiously, then at the food set up in front of me.
He pulls up a chair next to the bed then seats himself down.
Closing his eyes, he then started to recite a prayer in silence when our dining space was set up.
...
Ah...
I was reminded what I've gotten myself into...
The building next door I snuck into is a church, and this guy...
He must be a priest...
Listening to him causes my whole body tensing up from the chant...
It frightens me a little bit...
"--Amen."
"Please, dig in."
He gestures his hand towards me to eat the meal he prepared.
I look down at the cream stew in front of me, unsure if I should eat it or not.
"It's not exactly the best food..."
He says with a weak smile, I slowly glance over at him, he sips a bit of soup off the spoon in a elegant manner.
"But you need to get your strength back." He added, placing the spoon back in the soup bowl.
He gives me a smile as if he was assuring me that the food was safe to consume.
Weary of his advice, I slowly pick up the spoon on the tray to give the soup a try.
Slurp
Hm... Not bad.
I notice him smiling at me as I consume the food he proudly served us.
Quickly, I avert my eyes back to the soup when our eyes meet, continuing to eat in silence-- He also joins, slurping away at the soup.
Does he just trust anyone he meets?
I never thought I would meet a someone as stupid as him...
All the humans I've ever met wanted to murder me--
I frown at the thought, reminding myself I was literally facing a manhunt last night.
I pick up the bread and started to nibble at it, slightly glancing over at my injury again.
Human bodies are a pain, I don't even know how long it will take to get back into top notch shape.
We eventually finish eating, never exchanging any words.
He cleans up and prepares to leave the room.
I lean back against the bed, ready to get comfortable.
"Oh!"
I could feel my body jump a little from the sudden remark.
"I never caught your name!"
He stops his tracks, and whirls around coming back to my bed side.
"You can call me Father Matsuno."
"What's your name?"
He says with delight, excited to learn a little more about his guest.
A name...
I didn't exactly have a name--
"O... Oso..."
I murmur quietly, still unsure what name to provide.
"Matsu..."
I slowly look up to him with the most random name I've ever come up with.
He blinks a couple times.
...
Did it sound weird?
I just added his name without the 'no' at the end...
"Osomatsu?"
His eyes beamed.
"Well its a pleasure to meet you, please make yourself comfortable here."
He pipes, giving me a warm smile.
I could feel my cheeks warm up a little bit.
For some reason, this felt familiar.
Taking up his offer didn't seem so bad.
After all, I'm here to have some fun.
I made a mistake.
I've gotten so comfortable here, I almost don't want to leave at this point.
Being taken care of feels great, I don't have to ask and everything is handed to me!!
The last couple days starts with a common routine in the morning.
Wake up, have my bandages changed by Father Matsuno, then eating breakfast.
After breakfast he would clean up after us then he prepares to leave the house, making his permanent stay at the church for the day.
He offered that I could visit but I shake my head reluctantly every time.
It's a church, why would I go there!?
I would then be left alone to find something to kill time, wait for him to come home, eating, then sleeping.
Though this isn't so bad, in the end I get to take my time to recover with no fear of humans going after me.
Father Matsuno didn't seem very popular to get any visitors, so when there are people they would only visit the church and not his home.
Despite the amount of time I spent here, I'm concerned since my energy isn't recovering much at all.
The injury on my shoulder isn't healing any faster either... How long would I even stay here until?
I feel so drained still, could it be that knife's fault?
I grit my teeth at the thought, hissing at the knife on the night stand.
If it wasn't for this stupid knife I would of had a successful deal, and this whole thing wouldn't of blown out of proportion.
I sigh at the thought, thinking and calculating what has happened the past couple of days.
I blink a few times, wait a second...
I need a new deal...
I need a new target...
Did I hit a jackpot?
Father Matsuno...
He seems stupid enough to take the bait!!
I grin at the idea, this might work out in the end after all.