"...Like I said before, if you do not represent the Church as an arbitrator over this matter, I have no obligation to answer your questions. If you really want to know, go check my registration documents in the database of the entry station."
For the first time in the exchange, Vin was playing an evasive, defensive role. Like a shark beguiled by blood, the priest's eyes radiated a sharp hunger as he surveyed their stubborn countenance.
"The headstrong nature of the youth never fails to amuse me. Do you think keeping your mouth shut will lessen the volume of information I can gather on you? Of course, you might just be interested in arousing the vindication of the church. Things would actually fall into place perfectly in that case for everyone, hmm?"
