[The long-ago order hardly matters anymore-- that turned into a full mission that Soldat is still living. Help the people here. What matters is Javert asked them not to go, and they're not going anywhere.

They do appreciate the confirmation, though, and give a very little smile. Maybe having one person to live for (well, "live" for) and a duty isn't much, but it's a lot better than nothing. Soldat will take it. They'll even clearly state a want, to make it clear their hope for Javert.]

I do wish. What I did when Aziraphale and Crowley left. It'd be worse if you left.