No. [He answers firmly.] Not directly. But I did work with Castiel at that time. He kept me in the dark about most of his plans, and to be honest, I didn't probe as deeply as I should.

I...think I'll be paying for it, if I ever return to where I left. [He crouches to be at a better scratching angle for Frasier, because it's much easier to focus on the dog.]

But that doesn't matter here, does it? [Raphael's rage is no less terrifying when Balthazar realizes where it's directed. Well, they've all been angry at God, haven't they? Justifiably so, if you ask Balthazar, but he's not sure he'll be able to hold onto the anger the way Raphael has.

It's different. The archangel knew their Father before he left, and apparently knew Him here before he realized who He was. Still, it makes him feel caught between a rock and a hard place, once again, where family is concerned.] Ah. Hmm. If He contacts me, I'll...talk to Him. Naturally.

Did He give you any reason for, I don't know, anything He's done? Or should I not ask?