[ the angel looks thoughtful at her words of missing his friend. sariel was indeed a friend, but he didn't know what became of him. he wonders if giving the noibat his name was a way to honor him, or just a simple reminder of his own failures. ]

I... I do. He's one of the few angels that didn't deserve what happened to him.

[ he doesn't elaborate further, opting to answer rhea's question instead of continuing. ]

I've been here about 5 months. I had a brief reprieve back home in between, but I've returned here nonetheless.