A warm, golden light filled the space, radiating from nowhere and everywhere at once. The air felt calm yet charged, as if holding the weight of a divine presence.

From the glow stepped a figure in white and orange robes, his large, brilliant wings trailing soft feathers that shimmered with the light. A radiant halo encircled his head, complementing the serene strength in his eyes.

“Be not afraid,” Gabriel said, his voice steady and resonant. “I am Gabriel, the messenger of light and truth. I bring a message meant for you.”