[Michael watches the magic quietly, thinking. He definitely knows what it feels like to try to give up a habit. God does he know.]

Don't apologize, I get it. Anxiety's a bitch.

[He shrugs.]

I, uh, indulged in some vices myself during that last stunt the gods pulled. It's probably better if I can help somebody else avoid it, and whenever I don't trust myself, company's a good idea.