[That... He does not actually know if that tells him yes or no, to his question behind the question. Alas. Shakes his head to himself. Muffles a cough into a fist.]

-- Erm.

Wouldn't - [Hitch.] - wouldn't know if, err. I'd... recognize one of your angels, if I've encountered one. I know of angels where I hail from, but -- [He hasn't met one, and there's so much to... call into question about "back there".] -- I certainly haven't seen one.

Uhm.

[Slow, thin exhale through the nose, brow pinches, eyes flick aside and back... What she'd first said was that it pays to know people, and she's setting aside to chat. Even something not much a contribtion besides... formalities... might not be a fumble on principle.

He leans back just a bit - stops halfway for a quick glance over his shoulder.]

-- And I am Anthony, my lady; honored to... make your acquaintance.