A Show We Love: Forgive Me!

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Forgive Me! Season 3, Episode 1 - "(Another) Disaster at the Donut Festival"

Father Ben left his congregation in Binghamton, New York, in the cover of night for the smaller, quieter pastures of St. Patrick’s. As our new, young, and at times progressive priest begins to acquiesce to his new surroundings, he finds himself butting heads with the eccentric parishioners who come to him seeking solace and advice. Whether he’s trying to understand Old Margaret’s “usual” confession; parsing out how Tom can better help care for his wife’s pet pig, David; or getting to the bottom of the Christmas Eve Mass Incident, Forgive Me! explores the intertwined lives in Ben’s new community and the funny, sad, and sometimes painful experiences that come out of confession and the Catholic experience.

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Transcript

SPEAKER_12 0:00

Hey there, Metro listeners. We are so close to our next batch of remixed and remastered Metro Cast album songs. In the meantime, we're excited to introduce you to another great show. Forgive me, a rogue dialogue productions podcast. Forgive me tells the story of Father Ben, a tryhard young Catholic priest who was recently reassigned from Binghamton to St. Patrick's, a new parish in the state of New York under mysterious circumstances. Each episode follows Ben into the confessional with another eccentric version, exploring the intertwined lives of this new community and the funny, sad, and sometimes painful experiences that come out of the Catholic experience. It's a heartfelt and human story. There are three seasons out now, and season four is on the way. This episode is the first from season three, and it's a delightful spot to jump in. Find all seasons wherever you get your podcasts, and all info in the show notes for this episode. We hope you enjoy Forgive Me.

SPEAKER_11 1:18

Season 3, Episode 1. Another disaster at the Donut Festival.

SPEAKER_18 1:24

Sorry, Ben. A deal is a deal. You're not backing out of this now.

SPEAKER_10 1:29

Listen, it was one thing talking to you about this, but it's another seeing all of them.

SPEAKER_18 1:34

Oh, you'd be fine. A passionate man like you, I know you've got the heart.

SPEAKER_10 1:40

For now I do.

SPEAKER_18 1:41

I handled messes for two weeks while you were off garavanting around mecha friends.

SPEAKER_10 1:48

Gallivanting? I was on a silent retreat with the Genesee River monks.

SPEAKER_18 1:52

I'm sure you've had plenty of time to meditate on how to get through today.

SPEAKER_19 1:57

Father Ben! Hey, Father Ben!

SPEAKER_18 1:59

Oh, they actually came! Hi Luke! Stay there, I'll be right down! Don't you go too far. We're doing this in five minutes.

SPEAKER_10 2:10

I'll be back. Just making sure they're spelling my name right on the trophy.

SPEAKER_11 2:14

Hi, Father Ben. Good to see you, Adam. You two are doing it.

SPEAKER_10 2:17

Oh!

SPEAKER_11 2:18

Oh!

SPEAKER_13 2:19

Got it. Sorry about that, pa, father.

SPEAKER_10 2:23

It's alright, it's alright, Andrew. Good to see you.

SPEAKER_13 2:25

Well, Father, I'd like a word with you when you have a moment.

SPEAKER_10 2:29

Sure, Margaret. I'm going to greet some guests now, but I'll find you later.

SPEAKER_13 2:32

Don't leave me waiting for too long now, young man.

SPEAKER_10 2:35

I won't, Margaret. Hey, Luke! Oh, and Sydney, so great to see you both. And who is this little one?

SPEAKER_14 2:46

Hi, I bet! Good to see you too, Ben. This is Archer. Archie, can you say hi?

SPEAKER_10 2:58

Good to meet you too, Archie. He's very cute.

SPEAKER_02 3:03

Good job, you two. Thanks, Father. Hope we didn't get you in trouble back there. With who? Margaret?

SPEAKER_10 3:13

Oh, no, no. She's fine.

SPEAKER_14 3:15

She reminds me of Sister Marianne.

SPEAKER_10 3:18

I had the same thought when I first met her. Gosh, it's really great to see you both in person. I couldn't believe it when you called.

SPEAKER_02 3:26

We couldn't believe it when we heard you were out here. Imagine our luck.

SPEAKER_10 3:29

What brings you over from Binghamton anyway?

SPEAKER_14 3:31

This one has always dreamed of starting an apple orchard.

SPEAKER_10 3:35

You bought an orchard!

SPEAKER_14 3:37

Well we bought a field, but one that Luke is certain can grow apples.

SPEAKER_02 3:41

It's gonna be amazing, Ben. The property is gorgeous. Like something out of a storybook. Plus, there's already a beautiful farmhouse on the property. It's a really special place.

SPEAKER_14 3:52

The tap water is brown and smells like sulfur, but other than that, I'm excited too.

SPEAKER_02 3:58

Who needs water when you can drink cider, right? Seems like a fun adventure. We gotta have you over. I'll give you a full tour of the place.

SPEAKER_14 4:05

You've been here, what, two years now, Ben? I think you can believe what a country field looks like, Luke.

SPEAKER_10 4:11

I'd love to see it sometime.

SPEAKER_14 4:13

Be careful what you say, Ben, or he'll have you with gloves on planting trees within five minutes.

SPEAKER_02 4:19

Oh, come on, Sid. I'd wait at least 15.

SPEAKER_10 4:23

I'm always open to a hard day's work. The life of a priest can definitely be a bit sedentary at times.

SPEAKER_02 4:30

Speaking of, we were so blown away when we called the church to speak to the pastor, and you picked up. The way Father Antonio talked after you left, it sounded like you'd been shipped halfway across the world. What'd he say?

SPEAKER_14 4:42

Father Ben has been chosen for an emergency mission on behalf of the church.

SPEAKER_10 4:48

That does sound a bit dramatic.

SPEAKER_02 4:50

So imagine our surprise finding you as the pastor in our new hometown.

SPEAKER_10 4:55

Not quite an emergency mission, but here I am.

SPEAKER_14 5:00

There's gotta be an interesting story there.

SPEAKER_10 5:02

Oh no, no, no, not not nothing so dramatic, but uh you know, it's just well, the the the priest on the stage there, he was sick and I had to leave. Well, not leave, I I was needed to support, you know, just helping out the church. Look at me, we're rambling on. Let me show you around.

SPEAKER_02 5:24

Yes, please. We've been dreaming of coming to the Donut Festival all week since you invited us.

SPEAKER_14 5:30

Seriously, nothing like a week of unpacking boxes to make you crave fried dough.

SPEAKER_10 5:35

Biggest event of the year. Let's come over to the right here. This is our petting suit, graciously hosted by Tom. Tom, this is Luke and Sydney.

SPEAKER_03 5:48

They're gonna be joining the parish. Good to meet you. Great to see some other younger faces around. Most of the community here is pretty stuck in the 1970s. Way to sell it, Tom.

SPEAKER_14 6:01

What?

SPEAKER_03 6:01

It's the truth.

SPEAKER_14 6:03

Don't worry, Father. We both love a good bingo night.

SPEAKER_10 6:08

Glad to hear it.

SPEAKER_03 6:09

Where's Emily? We left David's sweater in the car, and it's getting a little chilly. She had to take a call, so she ran back to get it for him.

SPEAKER_10 6:17

I'll come back around later to say hi. See you in a bit.

SPEAKER_03 6:20

Sounds good, Father. Oh, and good luck. You're gonna need it. Nice meeting you all.

SPEAKER_10 6:29

Uh, good luck? Heh, you'll see you in a couple minutes. Come over this way. This is our Dunk the Usher booth. Hey Steve. This is Luke and Sidney. They're new to the parish. Nice to meet you. Is that Wade?

SPEAKER_19 6:47

Hey there, Father Ben!

SPEAKER_08 6:49

Good to see you, Wade.

SPEAKER_19 6:50

Are you gonna dunk me?

SPEAKER_08 6:52

Maybe in a bit. Hey, Steve? Yeah, one one second, Father. That'll be one dollar. Here you go. It's like 50 degrees out here. Is it safe for us to be dropping people in the dunking booth? What? Oh no, he loves it. Carl Donaldson was in there earlier and did start turning purple, but Wade's young enough to be dunked for hours yet.

SPEAKER_19 7:13

Do your worst.

unknown 7:17

Well.

SPEAKER_02 7:19

Yes! Still got it.

SPEAKER_19 7:23

Oh, absolutely. What a rush!

SPEAKER_02 7:28

Great throw! We need you on the softball team! Seriously? That sounds great.

SPEAKER_14 7:34

And that'll pat his ego for the next week. Then can we move along before we sign up for more activities while trying to raise a newborn? Nice to meet you, Steve.

SPEAKER_08 7:43

You too. Look forward to seeing you at Mass.

SPEAKER_14 7:46

Yeah, you too.

SPEAKER_08 7:48

Alright, let's see here.

SPEAKER_10 7:51

Oh! Right over here. We'll follow you lead. Well, this is Roger. Supreme Admiral Roger Alito. A pleasure to meet you both. Roger runs St. Patrick's chapter of the Men's Club, The Armada of Americo. But today, he and Supreme Vice Admiral Brett are helping Lisa here with face painting.

SPEAKER_13 8:22

And what a big help they've been, Father. Oh, nice to meet you folks.

SPEAKER_07 8:26

Well, we were supposed to have a classic guess your age or weight booth. Vice Admiral Brett even brought the scalp from his UPS facility.

SPEAKER_10 8:34

But somebody But I said it would be wildly inappropriate for our already somewhat exclusionary church organization to go around guessing people's age and weight.

SPEAKER_07 8:46

Exclusionary, ma'am. I'll have you know that just last year Brett's wife founded a nearly equivalent organization for the women of this parish. Isn't that right, Brett? Sure is, Admiral.

SPEAKER_13 8:59

Yes. And she named them the seat maidens of Maria. Ha ha ha ha. That is certainly impressive, Admiral.

SPEAKER_10 9:06

It certainly is. Lisa, I'm guessing Mitch didn't want to join us today.

SPEAKER_13 9:11

Actually, he's around here somewhere.

SPEAKER_10 9:13

Oh, really?

SPEAKER_13 9:14

Oh, I'm as surprised as you. He was genuinely excited to come. I'm guessing he'd just take any excuse to call out of work on a Saturday, but I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth.

SPEAKER_10 9:25

A win is a win with teenagers. Thanks again for taking on our extra volunteers.

SPEAKER_13 9:31

In all honesty, they've been fine. The Supreme Admiral isn't happy, but Brett has really taken to the canvas. Isn't that right, Vice Admiral?

SPEAKER_06 9:41

Oh! Yes. I'm just about finished with Emma here. And there. We're done. Take a look, Emma. What do you think?

SPEAKER_12 9:51

It's just a brown circle?

SPEAKER_06 9:54

Sounds like a donut to me, huh? Have a good day now.

SPEAKER_12 10:00

Thanks, I guess.

SPEAKER_06 10:02

Lisa, do you mind if I rest my hands for a bit? Have to respond to a few moves on my Jess with Buddies app.

SPEAKER_13 10:08

Sounds like you're up, Supreme Admiral.

SPEAKER_07 10:11

Can I interest anyone in a donut on their face?

SPEAKER_10 10:15

I think I'm good for now, Roger. Either of you want something? Baby Archie?

SPEAKER_14 10:20

Oh, sure. What do you say, Archie? Want some face pink?

SPEAKER_07 10:25

What kind of donut does he like? I can do glaze, frost with sprinkle, Boston cream.

SPEAKER_14 10:31

He's a baby, so honestly, whatever is fine.

SPEAKER_18 10:34

Please report to the stage. It's time.

SPEAKER_10 10:40

That's my cue.

SPEAKER_02 10:42

What's happening?

SPEAKER_10 10:44

Like I said, you'll see.

SPEAKER_18 10:51

And here he is, everyone's second favorite priest.

SPEAKER_10 10:57

Father Clem, folks. Well, hello everyone. Thank you for coming to this year's Donut Festival. I'm so excited about all the money we've been able to raise so far to support the St. Patrick's Food Pantry. It really warms my heart to know all the fun being had here today means food on the table for so many in our community. I'm also just so happy that our dear Father Clem, who founded this festival, is back and healthy enough to be both the host and guest of honor this year.

SPEAKER_17 11:32

See how happy you are in a few minutes!

SPEAKER_10 11:38

That we will, Father Clem. But in all seriousness, I do quickly just want to say that I know it's been a crazy couple of years for all of us, but it means the world to me how welcoming this community has been. We may not always see eye to eye, but I am consistently blown away with just how connected and loving this parish is. With Father Clem back in the fold and faces old and new joining together, I believe we're in for a very special year at St. Patrick's.

SPEAKER_18 12:09

Alright, son, that's enough of your rambling. It's time to eat some donuts. As many of you likely know, the last time we had one of these festivals, I went into cardiac arrest during the donut eating competition. Well, after speaking to my doctor, she made it very clear participating in another one would be, in her words, suicide. Luckily for us, the formidable Father Ben has decided to take my place in pursuit of high glory. Can the other two competitors join us on stage? Please take your seats. In the middle seat, as I just mentioned, the bad man have been a few. Didn't expect to see you here, Joe.

SPEAKER_16 12:57

I may not receive the same respect I once did in this welcoming community. But my wife did fry the donuts, so I figure I could participate in the competition. Given I'm the reigning champion.

SPEAKER_14 13:17

You kept eating donuts after Clem Keel's over. They didn't even give you a trophy.

SPEAKER_16 13:23

And that's why I'm back. To take what's rightfully mine. Whatever you say, Joe.

SPEAKER_10 13:30

Claire, you're already eating? We haven't started yet.

SPEAKER_18 13:33

What? It's three donuts. In front of each competitor is a pyramid of 39 donuts. That's right. Three bakers dozen. They will have ten minutes to see who can eat the most donuts!

SPEAKER_10 13:49

Clem. Honestly, I don't know if I can do this.

SPEAKER_18 13:52

Too late, Ben. Begin eating in five. God, here we go. Three, two, one!

SPEAKER_17 14:03

Did you bring a gun?

SPEAKER_18 14:06

Dumber everyone is a prop gun. I borrowed it from Clara. Which is a great reminder. The Clara's youth group will be putting on a modern adaptation of the passion of the Christ this year. Looking at our contestants, it looks like Joe Voters is up to an early lead, but you have to wonder if he'll have the endurance to keep up his pace. Clara is right on his tail eating two at a time. Benji, you better start tucking those donuts away. These other two are already a baker's dozen in. I'm fine.

SPEAKER_10 14:42

I didn't expect the drink we'd get to be hot coffee.

SPEAKER_18 14:46

What else are you supposed to serve me donuts?

SPEAKER_10 14:51

What was that?

SPEAKER_18 14:52

Sounds like a priest looking for a reason to stop eating donuts.

SPEAKER_10 14:56

No, who's that running? Mitchell? Fire.

SPEAKER_13 15:01

There's a fire call 911.

SPEAKER_10 15:14

Thank you both so much for sticking around.

SPEAKER_14 15:17

Oh, of course. I mean, you know Luke wanted to play a volunteer firefighter for the afternoon. Plus, Archie and I got to hang out at the petting zoo, and nothing gets a one-year-old excited quite like a pig in a sweater.

SPEAKER_10 15:30

Well, I promise I've been at this parish for over a year, and this is easily the largest fire we've had so far.

SPEAKER_02 15:36

Donuts, fire emergency, watching you publicly embarrass yourself on stage. It's clear this place is a heck of a lot more fun than Mother of Mercy back in Bing. You've got yourself a couple new parishioners, I'd say.

SPEAKER_10 15:51

I'm glad to hear it.

SPEAKER_18 15:52

Benji, there you are. You know, I have to say, on the personal level, this was still a much more enjoyable festival than the last one.

SPEAKER_10 16:01

Hey Clem. This is Luke, Sidney, and baby Archie. They're the potential new parishioners I told you about.

SPEAKER_18 16:07

Well, can't say you didn't try, Benji. Look, Sidney, I don't think the Lutheran church has had a fire in several months. Might be a good place to look next.

SPEAKER_14 16:17

We'd still come here even if the church itself burned down. Father Ben was such a breath of fresh air at our last church.

SPEAKER_18 16:25

That pulpit must have been very far from the pews, I promise you. Father Ben's breath is anything but.

SPEAKER_10 16:32

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Honestly, though, I'd rather have our apartment burned down than deal with a hassle this will cause.

SPEAKER_18 16:38

Uh yes. Probably would have been better if the whole church burnt down on disrespect.

SPEAKER_05 16:44

I'm told you're the fire marshal. I demand answers. Now. Sorry, sir. I can't just share details from an active fire. Admiral, they already said it's likely an oil fire from the doughnuts.

SPEAKER_07 16:54

Do you have any idea who I am?

SPEAKER_05 16:58

Oh yeah, you're that guy from the van commercials. You think you're a man? Get a conversion van.

SPEAKER_07 17:04

Well, yes. And come by the dealership anytime for our special local heroes rate. But I'll have you know that I am the Supreme Admiral of the St. Patrick's chapter of the Armada of Americo.

SPEAKER_06 17:17

Look, Supreme Admiral, there's Father Ben. Maybe we can leave the Fire Marshal alone? Especially considering he's my wife's cousin. Sorry, Ted.

SPEAKER_18 17:28

All good, Brad. Part of the gig.

SPEAKER_10 17:30

Here they come.

SPEAKER_18 17:33

Sorry, Benji. You're on your own with this one. Look, Sidney, little baby. Why don't I give you a quick history of St. Patrick's?

SPEAKER_10 17:42

Oh, that sounds great.

unknown 17:44

Sorry, father.

SPEAKER_10 17:45

Wait, don't leave me.

SPEAKER_07 17:47

And they're gone. Okay. But no, I go to the same country club as the mayor, and he will be hearing about this.

SPEAKER_05 17:55

You're welcome for stopping your church from burning down.

SPEAKER_07 17:58

Oh, so you think you're so heroic for doing your job.

SPEAKER_06 18:01

Please come on, Admiral. He's not worth it, and I have to go to a wedding with him next week.

SPEAKER_07 18:06

Fine.

SPEAKER_10 18:07

Fine. Father, a word, please. Hi, Roger. I'm so sorry for what happened to the A of A lounge.

SPEAKER_06 18:13

And bowling alley?

SPEAKER_10 18:15

What?

SPEAKER_06 18:16

It's the A of A lounge and bowling alley.

SPEAKER_07 18:21

It was the A of A lounge and bowling alley. You've upset him, Father. You know how fragile the Vice Admiral is.

SPEAKER_10 18:30

I'm sorry for the oversight, and again, so sorry for what happened. I know how much that space meant to your community.

SPEAKER_07 18:38

We appreciate that, Father, and look forward to the rebuilding.

SPEAKER_10 18:41

I know you're a resilient bunch and wouldn't expect anything less.

SPEAKER_07 18:45

With that in mind, I think it's only appropriate for a redirection of today's fundraising. Wait, what? I'm sure everyone here would agree that this is the most urgent cause facing our ministry now.

SPEAKER_10 19:03

You want us to use funds that were raised for our food pantry, which feeds hungry people to repair your lounge.

SPEAKER_06 19:15

And bowling alley!

SPEAKER_10 19:16

And bowling alley?

SPEAKER_07 19:18

I mean it's a drop in the bucket of what we'll need, but it's a start. I know it's a difficult conversation, and you have a tendency for what do you kids call it? Anxiety about this whole thing. But I believe in you, Father.

SPEAKER_10 19:33

I don't think you're seeing the point.

SPEAKER_07 19:37

Father Benjamin, come on now. We're all in this together. We'll raise funds and use church funding to rebuild. That, in combination with the lawsuit, we'll be slapping on the arsonists who did this, will allow us to create a space greater than what was there before.

SPEAKER_06 19:54

And two lanes for the bowling alley.

SPEAKER_07 19:57

That's right, Vice Admiral. Two lanes. We're going to have two lanes. But but Admiral, I don't think there's been any evidence of arson. I wouldn't expect you, or these fools in the fire department, to see it, but nothing escapes the eyes of a car salesman. We'll find him or her.

SPEAKER_10 20:18

Please tell me you're not about to start interrogating half the church.

SPEAKER_07 20:23

Father, I get it. You're scared. This is a scary time. But we'll do what's best.

SPEAKER_10 20:28

Roger, I'm not. Look, the church won't condone that kind of thing from you.

SPEAKER_07 20:35

Given this is your fault, I expect a bit more cooperation. Are you accusing me of arson? Whoa, whoa, calm down, big hoss. I'm just saying that you've poisoned this church against its more traditionally minded parishioners.

SPEAKER_10 20:48

I highly doubt somebody would stoop to that level.

SPEAKER_07 20:51

You really don't think there are any left-wing, gay supporting, socialist SJWs in this church who would be willing to go full Antifa on our peaceful lounge.

SPEAKER_10 21:01

What the hell are you talking about?

SPEAKER_07 21:03

Hey, hey, hey, hey, easy there, Father.

SPEAKER_06 21:06

I didn't mean to strike a nerve. You really don't need to get upset, Father.

SPEAKER_10 21:11

Look, you cannot harass the members of this church.

SPEAKER_07 21:15

We'll find some time to talk next week. Please bring the church financial books to the meeting. We have some reworking to do.

SPEAKER_10 21:22

I get that this is shocking, and what happened is terrible, but I'm serious. Your group does not run St. Patrick's.

SPEAKER_07 21:32

Oh, yes, that's a good point. We'll talk more next week. Come on, Brett, we have to plan a vigil and an investigation.

SPEAKER_10 21:38

What? Wait! Ugh. Here we go again.

SPEAKER_11 21:51

Stay tuned for a glimpse into Father Ben's time with the Genesee River monks, but first, the credits. Forgive me is a rogue dialogue. Production. This episode was written and directed by Jack Marone. And Bob Remunda.

SPEAKER_10 22:05

Here's our cast in order of appearance. Josh Rabino, Father Kim, Casey Callahan, Father Ben. Zach Valenti, Luke.

SPEAKER_11 22:13

Dallas Wheatley, Andrew. Adam Remunda. Adam.

SPEAKER_10 22:16

Milo Marone.

SPEAKER_03 22:18

Archie.

SPEAKER_14 22:19

Lauren Shippen. Sidney. And sweet? Margaret.

SPEAKER_03 22:23

Derek Emerson Powell. Tom. Jack Marone. Steve.

SPEAKER_05 22:26

Jordan Higgs. Wade. Bob Frame. Roger.

SPEAKER_13 22:30

Danielle Elliott. Lisa.

SPEAKER_06 22:32

Michael Antico. Brett.

SPEAKER_13 22:33

Sam Twardy. Emma.

SPEAKER_06 22:35

Michael Larkin. Joe Walters. Crystal Osborne.

SPEAKER_11 22:38

Clara. Sawyer Green. Mitchell. Jake Kelka.

SPEAKER_19 22:42

Ted.

SPEAKER_11 22:42

And coming up in the epilogue.

SPEAKER_15 22:44

Jeremy Beasley. Brother Jonathan.

SPEAKER_11 22:46

Script editing by Jordan Stillman. Dialogue editing by Bob Ramunda. Sound design, score, and mixing by me, Adam Raymondda. Additional music by John Bartman. All of our graphic design comes from Sam Twardy. This season, we've got a 13-episode Patreon exclusive series called Confessions with Clem. Our patrons will get a glance into the secrets of the St. Patrick's community with everyone's favorite witty nihilistic priest. This week's episode, we hear Bella come into the confessional for the first time in preparation for her first communion.

SPEAKER_01 23:22

Forgive me, Father Farsen.

SPEAKER_18 23:24

You're forgiven! Ah, that wasn't so bad, was it?

SPEAKER_01 23:27

Father Cloud!

SPEAKER_18 23:28

What?

SPEAKER_01 23:29

You can't forgive me until I tell you what I've done.

SPEAKER_11 23:33

To get access to this Patreon exclusive series as well as an ad-free version of our feed, become a supporting parishioner over at patreon.com slash roguedialog. Are you enjoying the start of our new season? If you are, go follow the show on your favorite podcast player. If you really enjoyed it, rate it and review it on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts. We'll be back in two weeks with episode two. For now, let's flash back to Father Ben's experience with the Genesee River Monks.

SPEAKER_09 24:27

Thank you, Brother Jonathan. It's great to be here and commune peacefully. My lips are sealed.

SPEAKER_04 24:52

My lips are sealed? Don't joke. What a waste of my last words. Brother Jonathan didn't even crack a smile. Are you allowed to smile here? You have to be, right? Gotta remember to keep an eye out for people smiling. Well, here we are. At peace. This is nice. Fully calm. Such a beautiful quiet. Shoes. What why did I just think the word shoes? Weird word. Shoes. Not that weird. Did I bring more than one pair?

SPEAKER_10 26:26

I think I just brought these recent balances. I can't imagine why you'd need a pair of ox herds.

SPEAKER_04 26:35

But what if we go on a hike? Do monks hike? I didn't think we'd be leaving the grounds.