"Were you?" Suddenly, Joscelin is far more interested in his date than before. "I'm glad." Realizing how that sounds, he adds on: "Not...that either of you were exploited. But I hope this means you can empathize with Romeo, as his god. He needs that."

Ayumu had understood him, before Heaven had taken her, like few others he's met. That was why they had worked together so well. Joss hopes that his friend's goddess is similarly understanding.