"People cope in different ways," Azrael replied. "And we're no exception, but I'll grant you that our way of dealing with things often doesn't line up with the humans."
"Yes, well, it's working," Azrael muttered darkly into his bowl. "And you know that, and I know that, and I know I don't have to justify myself to anyone but Father, in the end. That doesn't stop it from being endlessly annoying, though."