If we work together. Aziraphale's had a lot of friends and acquaintances before, but he'd often been content to make do on his own. This feeling of camaraderie had sparked when talking to Anakin, the idea that they might be able to make sense of everything if working as a group. But that had been a group, it had been conspiratorial. What Anthony proposed felt a little more personal.

He nodded in agreement. Anthony should come meet more of the Different. He'd probably benefit from hearing more stories, from making friends among them.

"Of course I try to. It's not like I intend to abandon new members to figure this all out with just the bureau beside them. I've just...been busy." With work, with examining his own memories. "Sometimes it's hard to find time around other commitments. Would you like to come with me, the next time I go, so you needn't feel so alone?"

And then he made an effort to eat a bit more of his crepe just so as not to stare at Anthony with hopeful puppy eyes over the table.