Extreme is not something I would apply in this situation. [At least he's not going to comment on the hysterical laughter.] More of a different approach to the same thing. Passion doesn't have to be about love, just as glamour doesn't have to be about beauty. There are those who would take those codes of conduct to an extreme, of course. Your tyrants and your anarchists.

[There's a smug smirk for Hiro.]

My 'freaky angel powers,' as you so call them, can do more than you think. I do hope you like surprises. [After all, where's the fun in spilling the beans on everything he can do?] Oh, it's impossible to differentiate. That's why they're usually situations in which 'judgment calls' are appropriate to describe them. Experience is the only way to learn, and sometimes none of the choices presented are good ones. All you can do is pick the best one.

[Joshua hums a little in thought.]

Sometimes, compassion makes all the difference. It can be a defining moment, and also can be the bravest thing a person could do. We aren't nameless entities in this war, Hiro. We're all people who have family, friends, people we care about. Some of us won't return to those people. The things you create, the things you do, will all be to make that a reality. That is a responsibility you must be able to bear or else it'll crush you under its weight.

[He pauses, looking up at the ceiling. It looks like he's deeply contemplating something. Eventually, he speaks.]

You wouldn't happen to have more tea, would you?