“Because it’s rare, and it’s refined, like that amontillado we shared. God has integrity, and even though we are locked in this useless, pointless, eternal struggle, I respect Him. Oh, you thought I didn’t?” “Well, you’ve been at each other’s throats for an eternity, so I just assumed …” “Well, you assumed wrong. I respect Him. I respect you, a little. And I respect Nightingale.”

