Michael flew up to the work site and surveyed they area. The wall around Eden was almost complete. He swooped down and landed next to Gabriel.
“Hello, Michael!”
They embraced.
“You’ve made great progress,” Michael said, glancing up to the wall.
“We’re getting there!” Gabriel glowed with her smile and her pink eyes sparkled. She was tired, but satisfied with the work they had done.
“Where is Zadiel?” Michael asked.
“She’s left already. She and Uriel had to meet with God.”
Michael nodded. He should have guessed that. While Uriel was the only angel that could hear God’s voice, she always took Zadiel with her to the listening mound. Sometimes she collapsed when God spoke to her and she felt better knowing that someone was with her.
Jophiel walked up to Michael and they hugged in greeting.
“Hello, Michael.”
“Where’s Raphael?” Michael asked.
Jophiel laughed. “Late as usual!”
“Well, you two go ahead and get some rest. I’m sure he will be along shortly.”
Jophiel and Gabriel nodded and left. They had worked hard and were looking forward to getting cleaned and rested.
Michael looked up at the wall again. They were so close now. He was sure that He and Raphael could finish it before the others returned if they worked really hard. He wondered again why God had wanted a wall built around Eden.
“Hey, you dreaming?” Raphael asked.
Michael jumped. He hadn’t even heard him approach.
They laughed together.
“Well, let’s get started!” Raphael picked up a brick and smiled at Michael.
“We’ve been work partners for a long time now,” Michael said.
“Yes, we have.” Raphael was puzzled by the strange mood of his friend, but Michael often had moods that Raphael couldn’t understand.
“When the next assignments come up, I will be glad if we work together again.” Michael smiled, but it was sad.
“I’d be happy too!” Raphael said and was glad to see that his made Michael happier.
