Akiva learned from the "who do I need to beat up" school of therapy

Azrael scowls, hugging his knees. AZRAEL: "Some Guardian I am. all this power and I can't even handle this one ridiculous man." AKIVA: "See what he's doing? He makes everyone feel like its their own fault he's killing them. He's a manipulative, narcissistic creep. Do you know how many dudes I've met that are just like that?" Azrael's expression softens. AKIVA: "My point is, you deserved better, and he doesn't deserve total control over your afterlife. He really doesn't. The only thing he deserves is my fist in his ugly face. And anyway, you're too cool to let his dumb ass keep you down."