[That earns a soft laugh from him, and a nod of acknowledgment.] Fair enough. Unfortunately, trust is earned rather than gifted by default.

Anna was talking about...coming out of the cloister, so to speak. As an angel. I assume you already knew. I thought I would join her, and of course Cas and Samandriel have been less than discreet, and Raphael isn't bothering to hide at all. [He's still hesitant to speak for Loki.]

I'm not sure whether us being open will make things better or worse. If we all pulled together as a town, maybe that would help.