Peninnah has only alluded to her past, but he sympathizes easily, reaching over to pat her arm. "You certainly don't need to. In fact, I dare say that your presence here is necessary. In all my wanderings about the Nexus, I have yet to find another house of worship that is so welcoming to all."

The little dog is very good at brightening the mood. Aziraphale continues to giggle, even when Agatha switches targets to her owner. "Oh dear, someone likes to get fresh with the hair brush. The result is certainly worth it, though." He admires Agatha's fluffy fur before sighing wistfully. "I have often considered getting a pet of my own. I love dogs, but they require a lot of care, and up until recently I was at Heaven's beck and call. Even now, I'm not sure how well one would tolerate a bookshop. They are so precious, though. Such a joie de vivre, and so affectionate, too."