Gabriel took a deep breath, then spoke in a low, steady voice, filled with wisdom.

“I understand your pain. And your anger. But holding all that inside will only hurt you more than you realize. You don’t need to decide everything right now. Just don’t let bitterness guide your choices. Think it through calmly. For their sake… and for yours too.”

Meanwhile, across the city, Thor walked into a bar. He ordered a whiskey, then another, then another. The hatred still consumed him. The image of Celin