Not that he was necessarily the bloodthirsty type, but Aziraphale found himself still agreeing with that assessment. "I know that it's not what you want to hear, but...perhaps, in a way, that might be the best thing. For them to send someone after you. I mean, I certainly don't want anything to happen to you, but now that we know, and can be prepared and keep our eyes open, perhaps a bit of a confrontation to prove that you won't be taken back and that you are capable of standing up to them, is what's needed."