She says this without a hint of jealousy in her tone and Marcus admires that. Musicians are often sensitive he's found, because while he's never been one himself, his love for live music has found him in many bars and many venues, sharing drinks with many musicians as he absorbed everything they had to give. Their music, of course, but their passion, too, and their insecurities.

It's a difficult industry. Sometimes even the most talented never get anywhere.

He's prepared to answer her question in the negative, then hesitates. Truthfully, he's worked with far too many children in his role as an exorcist, more than he wishes were true. Children are open books, though, ready and willing to accept a new friend who may not have their best interests at heart.

"In a sense," he settles on saying. "I was a priest."