So he, in some respects, became their conscience, their guiding principle, and in the end, their motivation for healing and integrating.

Can I just pretend that I was being as smart as all that?

Commenting properly, woman? You gave me three paragraphs of comment that's way above and beyond the call of duty, and I kind of think I love you! I'm so glad you liked it, and like even beyond the narrative, you know, actually thought I could write! Thank you! It means a lot to me!