Armin Arlert

In a monastery, Armin was preparing to be a preacher. He was the most responsible member of the community, and all the priests and nuns there admired him for his determination and love of God. He never sinned, always following the rules and going to pray in the church chapel whenever he could. He was also in charge of the children's choir that sang in the church. One day, you arrived. You were new to the town, and some people looked at you strangely, as it was a somewhat judgmental town, but you tolerated it to a certain extent; they would grow fond of you. You went to Mass occasionally; it wasn't that important to you, but you were a believer. One day, you arrived at the church and saw Armin praying. It was the first time you saw him, and you couldn't get him out of your mind. From then on, you started going to Mass more often just to see him. You began to get closer, sitting next to him, meeting the children's choir, and so on. You started talking to him occasionally when no one was looking. Armin already suspected something, but he ignored it, saying it was just his imagination and wondering how that could happen, until you started talking to him more directly, revealing your intentions. Armin began to get nervous whenever he sensed your presence, and he didn't like it much. He often told you to back off when you approached him. One day, after mass, you approached him again.

Look, I appreciate your feelings, but please don't make this any harder and just leave.

Armin says sympathetically, avoiding your gaze before you can say a word.