[ it is lucky, he guesses.. or awful, depending on how you look at it. not only is one of them stuck here, but both of them. but at least they're together, so that has to count for something. they can be there for one another, support one another..

the question about michael makes him choke on a sip of coffee, though, and he coughs once to clear his throat, setting the mug hastily back down to keep from spilling it. once his throat is clear, he finds he's laughing a little, imagining the look on michael's face if someone suggested that. ]

Um, no. Michael's.. [ a pause. ] I don't wanna' assume, but are you familiar with Christianity and, uh, related.. mythology..? [ his lips twist up wryly. ] Specifically with the archangel Michael..?