The "old man" wanted to believe it; I didn't encourage it, always let it open for his interpretation. A rather neutral approach in this regard.
Well, the idea of guilt and absolution is too religious for me in nature. I don't believe in the concept.
With "Mensch" I associate a sense of compassion. Under the professional cover of Gia's there might be an interesting woman, but that could just be part of it as well.