I'll trust the conviction of your faith. Because... maybe it is naive, but-- I believe you truly mean this. All of this.

[ he doesn't see this man as a liar, nor does he see this as some elaborate attempt to pull the wool over their eyes. there is something in Paul's disposition, in his voice...

Paul believes this. this is coming from his heart. and what Abel has seen of this man - brief glimpses in the cavern; the long trail from the shrines to that horrible place; the kindness he had offered others along the way... it leads Abel to believe this isn't a malicious, manipulative soul.

maybe he's wrong. but Abel is willing to be wrong and have a little faith, himself. ]

I'll listen. Without judgment, if you'd be kind enough to humor me.