"So I've noticed," Aziraphale comments with an arched eyebrow, before letting the subject drop. He has to trust that Lucifer will handle it somehow. Perhaps he should have a talk with him about it, but not right now. A party is not the proper atmosphere for a serious discussion.

That's a relief to hear. Aziraphale loves animals, even the very unusual ones, and he'd hate to get off on the wrong foot (hoof?) with one, just because of its origins. "I'll ask him to introduce us, then. I got along well with a small family of thestrals, it should be fine.

As for jousting, he chuckles a little. "Obviously. I've watched several of those in my day, but I managed to avoid participating. A few minor miracles and nobody asked why Sir Aziraphale of the Round Table stayed out of the ring."