"Boy? Aziraphael?" Gabriel stifled a laugh. "He's much older than he looks, and was once a member of the Host before being demoted for something that had nothing to do with his skill. I think he'll surprise you. And I've trained under Michael for a very long time; I have always considered him a good teacher, even if I don't say so."

He shook his head as Earl Grey allowed Duncan to carry him, mewing inquisitively and reached out to bat the man's nose, claws safely sheathed. "None indeed."