Gabriel bit into the cupcake, pleasantly surprised by how good it was; the frosting was rich and creamy and not too sweet, and the cake was moist and delicious. He thought he could even taste blueberry liqueur.

Chewing and swallowing, he turned to reply to Lucifer. "Well enough. I had my usual duties in Heaven, but recently I spent some time at Tadfield Manor as their librarian." He glanced at Uriel as he spoke, wondering if inviting his brother had even been the right thing to do; he had missed Uriel and could not regret the time spent with him at the Manor, but if he had not invited Uriel there the other angel might not have met Belial. Might not have Fallen.