"Oh, sorry." Uriel grinned. "I doubt you need reminding, though. You seem to remember it better than me -- when you are not convinced that you will die before you can do anything worthwhile to protect it.

"Mictain, yes. Formerly known as Michael. Even as an angel, he was dangerous, and I doubt that has changed to the better since his Fall. What business did you have with him, anyway? He's bad news. It's the best to just stay away from him."