Oh. Yikes. On one hand, this seems to have verged over into a type of personal business Aziraphale shouldn't have stuck his nose into.
On the other hand, better more eyes on an apparent public danger than less. Certainly better not to leave Malcolm to deal with this on his own.
He believes in things like inherent good in humanity. Free will. The ability to choose to do better the next time. In the grand scheme, there have been no humans he hasn't loved, in the same way that there have been no humans he's found frightening.
This naturally has very little to do with whether or not they get on or whether or not he likes them.
"Best not to add to your numbers regardless, Doctor. I've heard it's a terrible thing to be seen and found wanting, in the end." Morally. Ethically. Spiritually. "Now, why don't I buy the two of you a cup of tea. Found a lovely little place recently. I thought you might like it specifically, actually," he offers to Malcolm.
It feels rude to impede public foot traffic much more anyway.
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On the other hand, better more eyes on an apparent public danger than less. Certainly better not to leave Malcolm to deal with this on his own.
He believes in things like inherent good in humanity. Free will. The ability to choose to do better the next time. In the grand scheme, there have been no humans he hasn't loved, in the same way that there have been no humans he's found frightening.
This naturally has very little to do with whether or not they get on or whether or not he likes them.
"Best not to add to your numbers regardless, Doctor. I've heard it's a terrible thing to be seen and found wanting, in the end." Morally. Ethically. Spiritually. "Now, why don't I buy the two of you a cup of tea. Found a lovely little place recently. I thought you might like it specifically, actually," he offers to Malcolm.
It feels rude to impede public foot traffic much more anyway.