"Nor did you have any reason to," Raziel said, finally gathering up the cards before letting them disappear into the aether. "but if you feel it's necessary, I believe the two of you are well beyond that. I believe, however, what you did truly brought him to understand that what I was could not entirely supersede my true nature. My care for him in those crucial moments made me realize precisely how important Ariel was to me, as well. Had you not threatened his well-being, it is possible that we would not be where we are today. So although what you did was inexcusable, it was also necessary, and I thank you for it."