Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

Yes. This is the same artist as the one who did The Princess Will Save You. But I also love this author....and all of her covers are done by Charlie Bowater. Don't at me. I like what I like. 
Oh back in the day when lay people weren't involved in the liturgy--sacristan, lectors.
ok ok ok. cool cool cool. 
Insert that scene of Ling and Greed from Brotherhood.
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