So there's no easy out. He wasn't expecting it, but there'd been at least a little hope.

He comes over and takes a seat on the pew, noting that more of it seems warm than would be accounted for by Jehan sitting, and for a brief second there's a flicker of amusement on his face. Then it's gone and his expression is very solemn again.

"I'd a discussion with someone the other day. On the topic of maleficar. It is my belief that when someone has gone that far there is no future for them. They believe that if one has enough regret and repentance, the Maker will relent. I was hoping you might offer clarity on that."