Honestly, I agree. There's so many gods who never interact with mortals, never even look. Everyone needs a champion, of course, but... I think friends would do them all some good.

[Maybe it's odd for anyone who deals in death to be speaking this fondly of living, but it just proves Michael's point, to him. They are all still people, even if it can hurt to remember that.]

I'm glad you have those you love, as well.