The sound of Margaret's voice pulled Alexander from the conversation that he'd been in with Ainsley's father. His gaze shifted to the older woman, regarding her as he thought over her request. It was then that Ainsley informed him that he didn't have to do as he'd been asked. It had been some time since he'd been asked to perform a prayer of any kind for anyone other than those that were being hunted by the Rothen.
He supposed that doing so now would pose no problem. He truly did not mind in the least. Honestly, it would probably do him some good to practice that which he'd been taught all those years ago. "I do not mind." He said with a small smile. Alexander then bowed his head and then placed his hands together as was usual for any who followed the Faith. His eyes then lowered and he began the prayer.
"Most Holy, Righteous and everywhere present God,
our Father who art in Heaven,
we ask thy blessing upon this food.
Bless the hearts and hands that provide the same.
And when it is ours to pass from time to eternity,
own us and crown us heirs to Thy kingdom.
These favors and blessings we ask in the name of Christ,
our Great Redeemer."
He then went silent and allowed his head to rise to a normal position. Moving his hands from in front of him, the group could now begin to eat. Alexander was patient, allowing the others to fill their plates before he moved to do the same. The meal passed relatively quickly, or so it seemed to the Priest. He spoke with everyone at the table at some point. He was almost able to forget that he was a wanted man. That he was bringing a constant danger to those around him.
When the meal was brought to a close, Alexander offered to help with the cleanup. It was more habit than anything else but he thought that regardless it was the least that he could do for them. He rose from his seat and began to clear the table of the plates that had been used. He headed towards the sink and began with the cleaning.
Alexander began running water into the sink. When he would visit his family, back before the fall of the Church, he would often help his Mother after meals. He was the youngest and had always been close to her. It was something that he'd enjoyed doing for her. She'd always worked hard for the family and any time that he could make things a bit easier for her he did..as did his brother. It wasn't so strange for him to want to help Ainsley's family.