"I'm only in my thousands," Aziraphale says, as if that isn't much time at all. "But it is possible for an old dog to learn new tricks. I've had the benefit of living among humans all this time, that helps. Are you a warrior, Ben? Is that why Beelzebub is teaching you?"

The angel makes a small sound of agreement, absently fidgeting with the straw of his bubble tea. "It can take an awful lot to get through to someone. Patience is good, if you can afford it. I know that I was very stubborn about some of my beliefs... in denial, one might even say. I was very fortunate to have a dear friend who stuck by me all those years, offering up a counter point of view, but never pushing me too hard. Is that how it was for you?"