[The fact that Aziraphale has his breathing and emotions under control enough to have a conversation is a good thing, probably, since it hopefully means he's gotten through the worst of it.]

You haven't got much to cut off, anyway. A buzz cut wouldn't suit you at all.

[In another situation, he might be playfully smug about the compliment, but right now it doesn't feel right, so he just gives Aziraphale another kiss on the head to show his appreciation for the kind words.

He's less appreciative for the question, but he can't really blame Aziraphale for asking, not when he's the one who brought it up in the first place. It would only be fair, really, now that he's seen Aziraphale be awfully vulnerable.

It won't kill him to share a little vulnerability in turn.]

Not all that often. S'just — [His teeth click softly as he closes his mouth, taking a second to work out how much he can make himself share.

It's easier like this, at least. With his wings over both of them, softening the outside world.] — All gets a bit much, sometimes.

[The hurt, the anger, the love.]