"Rose..." His voice was raspy and his fist still clutched the things he had found, but he reached over with another shaking hand and touched her face. He felt as if he were waking up for the first time, maybe since his Creation. His heartbeat thrummed within him, pulsing, singing that Holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty...

Raphael slowly moved to sit up, blinking as he looked up at them, blodd smudging his cheek and clothes. "We need to get someone who can help us with this." He smiled softly at his friend, taking her hand in a reassuring gesture. Thank you...