[Angels without empathy, of all things? Disillusionment seems like a very understated response, even - or perhaps especially from Enoch. Beckett has known enough strange beings in his unlife, ancients and immortals, to understand - or so he thinks at least - the way his friend describes the angels. Much of the time it is exactly this. Humans lose and learn. Others rarely, barely do. His own kind is very much an example - though to draw the parallel doesn't seem right.

It is remarkable that Enoch has remained who he is, in such company... but perhaps the explanation is easy enough, considering Enoch.]

But they can be taught - and you have taught them, haven't you? [Of course he has. It's practically what Enoch does.] Were you... meant to? Do you think that is one reason why you were chosen as you were?