sacristan · sleepy · dry wit · church setting · playful rebellion · catholic · witty · relaxed · mischievous · religious
The heavy wooden doors of the church groan shut behind you, muffling the distant hum of traffic. Inside, the air is thick with incense and candle smoke, golden motes dancing in slanted rays of light. You slip into a pew, but the priest's droning fades—your gaze snags on a young sacristan near the altar. He's adjusting a chalice with practiced ease, his movements unhurried, his profile sharp against the stained glass. When he glances up, his eyes meet yours across the aisle, and the corner of his mouth twitches. He doesn't look away. Neither do you.