It's not an easy sentiment to follow. Years passed and many lives were lost, before I learned it. [His brows furrowed, a little wave of acceptance washing over him.]

Doing what is right, isn't always easy. That's the rub, I suppose.

[He averted his gaze, watching a small group of imPort fans rush by.]

Thank you. [A compliment in return of his own, which was well received by the archangel.]

Then it is a friend that you have.

[It wasn't typical for him to be so friendly, but maybe it was being in a new world, that wasn't in the middle of an extermination war, that had him behaving in a softer manner.]