Aziraphale was still utterly clueless about how Crowley had interpreted his interest in Alcuin. So when he looked up and saw Crowley there, he didn't pull away quickly, but rather patted Alcuin's back once more and said softly, "Go home. Sleep soundly." A touch of grace.

Alain looked slightly more serene when he stepped away, and then saw who had joined them. "Oh hello," he said, still seeming a little shaken. "We've met, haven't we?"