"In fact, it might be more difficult than you'd think," Uriel said. "I doubt either of them wants to be thrown out. Especially not Mictain -- Lucifer has something of a grudge against him. They won't fight unless they have to -- or if they do, they must be me even worse idiots than I took either of them for. And I am sure that Crowley is not an idiot."

She then shook her head. "You may be an expert usually, but what about when you can't concentrate? What if you let something slip? And Adam is omniscient. He will know what has really happened, and no amount of lying will mislead him." She squeezed his hand. "Please, Loki, don't get involved in any fights. I -- I don't want to lose you, too."