"Not only does he have a peculiar name, there's another one around who uses the same one," Duncan said as he guided the woman towards the restaurant and held open the door for her.

"I know a few. There's this rather nice fellow named Gabriel, and a somewhat timid young man - Aziraphale, talk about strange names! - and a pompous loudmouth called Michael who keeps insulting people left and right. There are others... and the girl who cleans and does desk duty. Rose. You've met her."