He laughed to that, "I do it out of faith, you would be correct in that." He shrugged, "I'm not part of a church, no. And you have every right to be angry at God. But it's plural for me. I'm a bad heathen, so to speak." Which was true, in it's own way. He was still Hades' minister, despite everything else.

"I'm also not going to convince you of anything. Faith is personal. It isn't a part of what you are going through, but it is a reason I wish to aid your father for free. You can check my credentials by calling the hospital I work at, and I think I have those facebook things." Maybe Lyra had one set up.

"Look I can't decide things for you but if you're feeling like you have to play chase the car, maybe you should talk to someone. Not your parents, but someone who knows how to talk a bit better then I can. I listen and help people find what joy they can. Sometimes I'm successful. Most days I'm not. I don't always know what to say."