" The centurion surprised them. “The blessing of Messiah be upon you.” Demas went blank. Gestas was quick. He replied, “And also upon you, brother.” Gestas pushed the stunned Demas out the door.   Once they left the house, Gestas whispered to Demas, “Amazing. They consider each other family. Roman, Pharisee and pleb. "

― Brian Godawa , Jesus Triumphant (Chronicles of the Nephilim, #8)