Balthazar looks from one girl to the other, but it's Raphael that commands the majority of his attention. Suddenly, this feels like a more delicate situation than it did a moment ago. To be fair, the archangel's point is the same as the one he was trying to make, but possibly less diplomatic.

He licks his lips and says slowly, "I wouldn't think baring your throat would be necessary, but surely there's something in between the two extremes?"

Looking down at Riley, he gives her a weak smile. "It doesn't matter who was in the right or wrong. The important thing is that no one's been damaged, and we want to keep it that way. Can the two of you let this quarrel go?"