Amriel closed his eyes again and clasped his hands together in prayer. This time, he spoke aloud and hoped that his sister angel would join in. He dared not tell her the truth of who the angel outside was, for the memory was too painful for him to speak about. His closest friend and confident Ruriel, who sacrificed himself so that Amriel could escape and continue to try to gain gods forgiveness.<br/>When he began to cry, it was silent. wet tears falling from his eyes as his words drifted upwards to a god that no longer wanted to hear them.