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In darkness, there is always Light.

[nods] That's something I try to hold on to.

It is something I can only hope is true.

I have often thought of hope itself as a flame in the darkness.

But a flame with no fuel will quickly flicker out and die.

That is not wholly true of our fire, is it? Unless you consider faith the fuel, though I think of it as a flame too. [touches his shoulder lightly] And we have our own will and strength for fuel.

Sometimes I fear my strength has been overestimated.

Edited 2011-12-05 15:01 (UTC)

If so, you still have the Strength of God by your side. And you are flame, Uriel, and I have faith in you.

If I am flame, can I not burn out? [pauses, tries to summon up a small smile] Thank you for your faith though, you truly are the strength I need.

[Gabriel holds his right hand up, palm facing up and cupped slightly, and conjures a small flame in it. He blows on it, and it flickers but remains burning. Then he brings his left hand up between himself and his right hand, to shield the flame; he blows a little harder, and the flame remains steady. Now he proffers it to Uriel.]

Not if your fuel, your faith and hope, runs deep enough. And I will always be here for you.

[Uriel takes the flame and holds it for a second before tossing his hand up lightly. From his palm, a small flaming butterfly ascends, trailing sparks as it flies away, winking out of sight once Uriel turns his attention back to his brother]

You offer me more than I could ever hope to repay you for. Again, I thank you.

You are my brother, Uriel, and there is no need for repayment or thanks. Though I would be glad to know you have faith in yourself.

Kindness should always be repaid. It is what makes life so enjoyable. [he smiled, and of his own self-doubts he said no more even though they continued to plague him]

If you must, then. [smiles back, squeezing his shoulder] You can always talk to me, if you need to. I will never think any less of you.

And there always will be. They can't exist without each other.

True. But is it possible for a person who has spent so long in the dark to forget what light is?

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