"I don't much like fightin' myself," said Adam, breaking out in a genuine smile. "Angels or anybody. But I know more about fightin' than I do about seducin'. It's funny what's frightenin' sometimes, huh?"

He set his glass down.

"You know, Belial, I'm feelin' a lot better now. Thanks for talkin' to me. I'm sorry if I made you feel worse. Is there anythin' I can do?"