It is not. [She is certain of this, as certain as Neil and the others are.] And you are not one of them. Having the same origin does not define you, and you mustn't let it.
You are of Celestial Being. Just as Anew is. Both of you have chosen that, and that matters more than anything else.
[her voice softens, understanding his view now.] Wanting to believe is admirable. Perhaps even remarkable. I'm sure if you explain it that way, everyone will understand. Perhaps they won't be optimistic, but they surely would understand. The need only know that your hope does not sway your allegiance -- a fact they know in their hearts, but humans need a bit of reassurance now and then, even for obvious matters. [a little smile, her own species is not without fault.]