Episode Three – Absolution

In the aftermath of confession, the Priest’s psyche fractures completely. The voice of the Penitent is now indistinguishable from his own, echoing every word, urging him to embrace the truth he’s denied. He recounts the murder not as guilt but as art—a performance of control, silence, and beauty. The language turns poetic, ritualistic, and dangerous as he flirts with divinity, questioning whether he kneels before God or becomes one through his sin. The storm fades, leaving only breath and stillness. The episode ends on a single question—whether absolution is possible, or if the confessional has simply become his tomb.