Vincent Dawson
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Post by Vincent Dawson on May 12, 2009 16:34:30 GMT -5
Vincent hadn't been to church in a while and although he knew he had no chance to get in to heaven, he'd ask anyway. He'd tell god that he was going to change. That one day things were going to look up and he wouldn't have to play advocate to the devils that walked the earth any longer.
He'd say that he knew that he was loved and he was sorry that he had squandered that love so many times. He'd say all these things with the deepest of hearts and mean them, because he knew the lord was listening, he had to be.
Because no one else could hear his thoughts.
As he entered the church he inhaled and closed his eyes Notre Dame, what a lovely place.
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Post by Father Joseph on May 12, 2009 18:17:36 GMT -5
*Joseph was trying to readjust to being back in Paris. It was crowded and dank in comparison to the seminary, but...he was ready for this. This was where God wanted him. The purpose was not clear just as of yet, but he would do what he could until it was made so. Silently, he moved along the wall, slowly lighting the mass of candles along it. It was a nice time for private reflection. He noticed the man as he entered and gave him a welcoming smile, but then returned to his task, not wanting to bother him.*
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Vincent Dawson
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Post by Vincent Dawson on May 14, 2009 18:09:59 GMT -5
Vincent had caught the eye of the priest lighting the candles and returned the smile, with a slight turn of his heel he walked toward the man and grabbed a stick and caught it on fire "Mind if I 'elp?"
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Post by Father Joseph on May 15, 2009 9:54:21 GMT -5
*Joseph looked to the man with a confused eye, but the stranger seemed genuine enough and help was always welcome.*
"By all means." *He answered softly, gesturing to another row that still needed to be lit.*
"I appreciate your assistance." *Although the man didn't seem the sort that was often found in charity work. A blessing, no doubt.*
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Vincent Dawson
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Post by Vincent Dawson on May 16, 2009 21:50:09 GMT -5
Rolling up his sleeves he revealed two arms full of scars, usually he was self conscious about them, when in the public eye, he'd use them when working, but not if he was out and about.
But in the church he knew he wouldn't be judged and it was enough to set his mind at ease.
He began to light the candles along with the priest, carefully, putting out the stick if it got to close to him and lighting a new one. As they went along Vincent spoke "Mornin' mass was good yesterday" he said in almost a whisper "I didn't 'ave the time today, but I imagine it was just as good, I'm Vincent by the by."
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Post by Father Joseph on May 19, 2009 7:35:14 GMT -5
"My name is Joseph." *He said softly, a kind smile offered even as he noted the hard wear on the man's body. "And I am glad that you liked the mass."
*There was a brief pause before he managed to go on.*
"Are you new to the city?" *He asked genially.*
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Vincent Dawson
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Post by Vincent Dawson on May 19, 2009 20:20:14 GMT -5
"You coul' say that" he nodded "I work 'ere off and on, but I gotta new job, tha's keepin me 'ere, at leas fer a little while."
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Post by Father Joseph on May 20, 2009 8:19:58 GMT -5
"That's nice." *Joseph answered politely, trying not to think too hard on what sort of work the man might be in.*
"You are most welcome here anytime." *He offered, turning to watch the man for a moment.*
"And should you have the time, there's always a need for an extra set of hands." *He added with a smile. Though his faith and kindness had returned, his recent trials had left their mark in his eyes and heart.*
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Vincent Dawson
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Post by Vincent Dawson on May 20, 2009 18:58:41 GMT -5
Vincent smiled "Tha's exactly why I came 'ere today" he blew out the stick "I- I've been lookin fer some 'onest work, someone to 'elp, I know the church 'as a bulliten board of some sort, roight? N'even if you needed some 'elp 'ere."
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Post by Father Joseph on May 23, 2009 13:38:41 GMT -5
*Joseph tried not to assume the man's other business was not honest, giving him the benefit of a doubt.*
"Of course, of course." *He seemed to brighten.*
"There's always need of charity. Either here or with the other groups doing good work around town. There's a homeless shelter not too far from here that could undoubtedly benefit from a man like you." *Meaning that he was built for physical labor. It was a good thing in a place like that.*
"What sort of work would you like to be involved with?"
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Vincent Dawson
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Post by Vincent Dawson on May 24, 2009 3:01:48 GMT -5
Vincent thought about it for a moment, rolling over the possibilities "Well I can do pretty much about anyfing" scratching behind his ear he looked down at the candles "I jus wanta be 'elpful really, if that 'omeless shelter could use me, than I'm there."
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Post by Father Joseph on May 26, 2009 15:59:38 GMT -5
*Joseph's smile broadened.*
"Well, I'm relatively certain that it wouldn't be anything too taxing. Mostly physical labor, I would imagine. But the people are kind and there's definitely a need for that sort of charity in this city."
*Lost souls seemed to collect here, for one reason or another. Desperate for sustenance.*
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Vincent Dawson
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Post by Vincent Dawson on May 26, 2009 22:11:08 GMT -5
"Physical labor don't bofer me none" he laughed "and I've got all the toime in the world, so point me in the right direction Father."
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Post by Father Joseph on May 29, 2009 10:17:05 GMT -5
“All right then.” *Joseph said with a happy smile.* “Just wait here a moment.”
*Blowing out the taper he’d been lighting the candles with, Joseph hurried off to the office to write out the directions.*
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Vincent Dawson
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Post by Vincent Dawson on May 29, 2009 19:53:04 GMT -5
Vincent smiled and watched as the father ran off to get the directions, he sat down in a pew and closed his eyes, a soft smile playing across his lips. This would be a good step in the right direction, he thought, a step further away from his life and in to a new one.
At least, until Sylvia or one of his other employers called him.
Exhaling slowly he turned his head up toward the ceiling.
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