I shouldn't think that would be an excuse not to try an act of kindness. Even if he is surprised by it at first, it could be a step forward in strengthening your friendship.

[Aziraphale nibbles some more, thinking about that with knitted brows.]

I should say that surprises me... but honestly, we've relied on one another for so very long that it makes a certain amount of sense. Really, it's hard to imagine a life without him around to make things... well, exciting.

Not that we verbally acknowledge this, but I believe there's an unspoken understanding between us.