[It's been a very long time since Stocke last prayed, but it's what Kaito told him to do if he wanted to speak to Elias, so that's what he's doing. Probably in a secluded corner of the arcade, because like hell Stocke's figured out he has a room yet.]

[He'll be honest:] I don't trust you. But we've a common enemy, and I've heard what you can do for your followers.

...I'm Greed's first. But get this parasite out of me, and I'll be yours second for what worries you save me.

[This is certainly a very reverent prayer, isn't it.]