Raising his eyebrows at that, Aziraphale smiled. "Well, I'm glad that she's been able to keep them, then. I was afraid they might have become a nuisance."

He sat back down, and looked up at Pippi. "Thank you for coming, my dear. It's been so...comforting, having all of you visit. And I know I haven't been very gracious at times, but I don't think I would be able to stand the waiting and the worrying by myself."