Alarmed at the abrupt escalation in tension, Ellie left her space by the fire and came up behind Hermes, touching his shoulders lightly. She couldn't guess what had him so worried, but worried and protective he clearly was, and his lingering would only exacerbate things. Surely he didn't think Crowley was going to attack Aziraphale?

"It's all right," she murmured in his ear, hoping to draw him away so that the other two could sort out their issue uninterrupted. "Aziraphale will be fine. I promise."