He'd also rather not reveal his true identity in front of the sinner, or anyone else.
" Repulsive as you are, I will hear your confession. "
" Then, speak. Quickly, clearly, efficiently. "
If letting him talk would remove him from the church faster, then Nathaniel would listen. Just this once.
Besides, there were still people in there and he didn't want anyone getting hurt during an altercation. +