I've just learned that the early NXE:IN stuff minimum is based on <i>playtest</i> IN, more than likely, not canon. ...Well, it explains some of the characterization. Maybe. If you squint.
Ergh. [shudders] At least his Michael and Gabriel are within tolerance range... though now I can't get the image of David - the stolid, sensible, no-attack-unless-attacked, quietly ANGRY AA of Stone - failing to parse EVIL, finally doing so, and then rounding on you-know-who and going "You BASTARD!" in a more impulsive action than <i>Gabriel</i> made in that entire fic...