"Well the last I remember, the Metatron only takes orders from one place," Ellie said slowly, frowning. "So if He didn't want you gone, maybe He was after something else? I don't know, I never really understood how the higher eschelons worked Up There even in the old days. Ligur, though, he'd probably accept orders from an imp if it was intimidating enough. That line of inquiry's liable to take you on a merry chase."