The Official Convent Sweet Pea
She always asks with complete innocence:
—Mother Patience… what exactly is the Fresh Room?
Silence.
The other sisters stare at the floor.
Gregorius turns bright red.
Aurelius stops writing.
Sister Piety begins laughing under her breath.
And Sister Potato says:
—Oh, child… you really don’t want to go down there. It’s hard to come back up afterward.
—But… what do you keep there?
Sister Piety is already crying with laughter.
Mother Patience buries her face in one hand.
Gregorius goes outside to gather firewood simply to avoid hearing the rest of the conversation.
And Aurelius writes:
📜 OFFICIAL RECORD 412-A
“For the fourth time this week, Sister Chastity has asked what is kept in the Fresh Room. The Council recommends changing the subject immediately.”
—Just a little peek…
—Can I look in from the doorway?
—Are there shelves?
—Is it very cold?
Sister Potato, with complete seriousness:
—Child… there are some things it’s better not to disturb.
—Like onions?
Mother Patience:
“SISTERS!! TO PRAYER, NOW!!”
