Yeah, that's fair to say. It's just that I never really appreciated just how much work it takes for a seraph to work with seraphic artes, you know?

[Okay, now Sorey's starting to get embarrassed. He runs his hand through his hair, blushing faintly. Thank the Lords that it's nighttime so it's very hard to see that. At least Mikleo's 'pretend' prickliness gets a laugh out of him.]

No worries there! I know you'll check me for that.

[The Shepherd makes a thoughtful noise.]

Speaking of checks, you haven't seen anyone we know here, have you?