"Other places? I can get to some places through other places... maybe I should check them out." But he listens more, frowning. Angels? But that mythology is the only one he knows that no one's seen proof of. No one he knows of, at least.

But then she says that, and he sucks in a breath, gripping the side of the table tightly. Replace him? They'd probably be better off, and maybe happier, but... "... Probably. I just... don't want to be replaced." His voice is slightly strained, and he does his best to keep his expression steady.