The Archangel bit his lip. He really had no idea of who they were or who He Himself was, did He? Jesus had always recognised the angels, even when in human bodies and trying to blend in.

A doctor? Gabriel turned to exchange a tiny smile with Raphael, before turning back to Jarod. He still healed people, then.

"I'm Gaḇrîʼēl," he repeated. "Strength of God. Sometimes when I need a surname I use Tiqva." It was a Hebrew word that referred to both hope and faith.