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"I apologize," Cael responded quickly. "I hadn't realized that there had been no one to replace me. I thought that perhaps if my designation was changed to guardian that it was planned." His fingers slightly played at the sleeves of the too big hoodie, betraying his nervousness. He couldn't exactly lie to Araqiel and tell him there was nothing else keeping him from Heaven, but he couldn't find it in himself to open his mouth and try and explain, worried about what could happen if the child was found out about. He shoved his hands into the pockets of the sweatshirt, giving his hands something to do and slightly fulfilling the urge to bring his arms around his abdomen without being obvious about it. "I haven't felt a reason to return to Heaven," he said instead, something that was true at least. Since he'd been with Marshall he'd felt no need or desire to return home. "Has there been a problem I should know about?"