That I could, but I doubt they would be more lenient with me if you were involved. At the very least, I would get reassigned.

[ Somewhere that they couldn't have little tete-a-tetes behind their employer's backs, and certainly Gabriel would keep a more watchful, pretentious eye on Aziraphale in the future.

It does bother him to have to play along with this conjecture, but not enough to stop. ]

But yes, it's been mostly just the shop and I lately, God Bless. I did get into a spot of trouble a few decades back, but nothing warranting your assistance.

Have I ever told you how grateful I am, that you always seem to show up in the most opportune moments? It's a real talent, Crowley.