Funny how the modern notion of "angels" has been watered down over the centuries from what they were originally in the Hebrew Bible. Angels were not sweet, comforting, or remotely pleasant company. They didn't carry swords without reason.
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“Society is not a disease, it is a disaster. What a stupid miracle that one can live in it.” ~ E.M. Cioran