[ ... He recognizes the defeat, he just doesn't understand why it's being put into practice here and now.

Amos watches as Dextera physically sinks, feels as he emotionally does, eyes on him and nowhere else because... he's still the only one here right now. The memory is old, nothing to see. After a moment, he lowers himself to the ground, too, squatting beside Dextera and looking at him curiously.

A beat. ]

Archangel?

[ His voice is still soft, genuine. Dextera's understood him, so... now it's time to for him to do everything he can to reciprocate. ]

He's a good person, isn't he? Wouldn't he want you to keep moving forward, do what's right? He seems like that kind of guy. Someone who'd want the best for you. Would help you get there if you wanted.

[ It seems straightforward. What's he missing? ]