The Ministry
The man kneeled before the dais, scanning the darkness in nervousness as he was surrounded by the hooded dozen. "Do you confess your desire regarding the sins of the flesh?", boomed a voice from the circle. "Yes..." "Do you wish to renounce your vow of abstinence?", said another. "Yes..." "Do you vow to uphold the clandestine activities of the Ministry?" "Yes..." Two men brought the cloak upon him, covering the self flagellation wounds that laced his back. He thrust his arms into the rough...