“Religious killer?” Desmond frowns. Perhaps he should have caught up on the local news… “Cult… If you mean that New Paradise abomination… I only just left there. And I think just barely made it out with my life. Before that, I would not have believed they would be capable of such a horrendous act.”

He had been moving with her as they attend to the injured before medics are able to take them. He wears an expression with a myriad of emotions, but something, perhaps his deep Faith, has been keeping him calm and his hands steady.

“They have been bothering you? With threats?” Looking up at Bellisa with some worry, though there is a hint of a smile as she mentions her church. “I would not look down upon any such a church, so long as they do no harm unto others.” His own voice is always with a kind tone, even now in a time of stress. “I am Desmond Quade. I had only recently become this church’s Pastor…. I do not understand how anyone could do this…”

*As the Reverend looks at her now he may sense evil... yet it could be any of those crowded around them. Her eyes so soft and worried for these people, could it be her? *

No, they've not threatened me and my members yet. We do well to protect our church and each other... it is why I'm here. I wish to offer you use of our church until you can rebuild.

There is a lot of hate out there... all wars are started by politics or religion.... two things one should never speak about it public I was always told. *A soft sigh as she brushes fingertips over a young man's forehead.* I've seen too much hurt... people can do this, evil is within them. We all fight it daily. *A glance up again then purses her lips a second. A hand reaches into her jacket and withdraws a scrap of paper with an address on it.* It doesn't look like much from the outside but inside it is perfect... feel free to use it between 8 and 6, my sermons are later in the evening since most of my members work late.

That sense of evil disturbs him a moment. He frowns faintly, as he isn’t certain where this feeling is coming from. He isn’t often one to make such quick judgments on anyone, let alone claim them of being “evil”. So Bellisa does not get targeted as the source of his discomfort. He perhaps believes it is due to the harm that has been done here in general.

“I am glad to hear no one of your church has been harmed. I wish I could have done more to protect my own… if I had known the dangers.” He sighs. “I do know what evil can be stirred inside people… it is not as if I have not seen it,” Though it is likely he has not seen just how evil… “But I still believe that Goodness can be stronger. It is why I followed this path.”

He is quiet a moment and he begins to smile again at her offer. He takes the paper from her, looking down at the address. “Well… My own congregation will need a place to go… That is very kind of you.” And he seems to mean that to every word.

You are most welcome Reverend. *A slight nod and a warm smile before she stands, watching the EMT's collect the last victim.* Please feel free to drop by tonight after 9pm if you wish to have a tour of our church. I shall be there, but now I must run and be sure all is safe and sound there.

He watches, making sure everyone has been taken care of before he looks to Bellisa again. "I will certainly consider it. I need to figure out what to do with all..." Looking around. "This... But I will come by when I can." Back to her, he holds out his hand. "Thank you again."

*She holds up bloody hands, a reason to not shake his.* Maybe another time... but you are welcome. My assistance Kira can help you if I am not there. *She turns to go then glances back.* And Reverend? Be careful... this may only be the beginning of their wrath.

He is left in silence. He looks down at his own hands as if realizing they too are covered in blood. He nods faintly, looking up again to see her go... then he is slowly surveying his damaged church.

He waits until police arrive to question him about what happened, and he would tell them everything he knows... Then, when left alone, he would walk away, refusing a ride home as he hasn't decided where he will go now...