That hand is shiny, buddy. Soldat keeps it in top condition. It's fine. The only thing it's been handling so far since their "morning" soak in the tub is papers and books, anyway. And now coffee.

They rinse it off now, since having coffee bean bits in the plates is gross, staring at the water as they answer.

"They are. Were. Good. Crowley would make a fuss every time I pointed out he cared about something. But it was always obvious. And Aziraphale tried things-- cooking, building, decorating. Helping. Never gave up even when he was terrible. That's brave, I think. They. Wanted to help me. Both of them."