And yet you were praying so fervently. Was he praying for peace in the world or something like that?
I was praying so single-mindedly that I couldn't help but look at him.
I thought that must be a world-wide peaceful prayer in the spirit of selflessness already, but then I thought
'I'm sorry. My prayers aren't that big of a deal.
Oh, yeah.
The words that came back from Timothy were surprising.
'My prayers are just for me to face my own heart in the presence of the Virgin Mary, abandoning my evil thoughts. I want my unclean heart to be as pure as possible - it's such a selfish thing to do...
Yeah, well that's a surprise.
"I'm sorry to have let you down,
I'm not sure if it's a disappointment, or if it's an argument before that, but it's not like Timothy, who is too pure, has an unholy mind to begin with...?
Well, it would be out of line for me, a new acquaintance, to ask or say something too intrusive.
It's not like you're a spirit who's getting hurt by slipping out and stepping in without thinking about it (but you won't be reminded of it).
--But.
I'm sorry -- so Timothy smiled sadly, feeling as fragile as a sand castle that would break if touched.
'Does Timothy have any free time after this?
I couldn't help but ask him that.
And now that I've heard--
Is this... what is this... what you call a pickup?
'Right! No matter where you look at it, it's a pickup! You've met them and picked them up as fast as you can!