It was an irrevocable and unshakable truth; one simply could not get a decent crepe outside of France. And it wasn’t as though he hadn’t tried. Why, he must have frequented every cafe in Europe -- and far be it for him to hurt anyone’s feelings, of course ...but he simply couldn’t lie, either. Commandment breaking, and what not. Crepes simply didn’t taste as exquisite outside of Paris; so it was fortunate for him that he was, in fact, and angel, and had the resources available to him to pop over and visit whenever he desired.
❝ --ah, beg pardon. Er, no... rather -- pardon, si vous plait? ❞
Aziraphale endeavored in a rather paltry attempt at French; an exceptionally beautiful language that he’d always been rather abhorrent at. Still, his efforts had seemed to garner the attentions of the gentleman at the table adjacent to him, and his expression lights up with unquestionable warmth as he continues -- in English, of course. He needn’t embarrass himself any further.
❝ -- terribly sorry to interrupt your meal, my good fellow. But -- do you frequent this establishment often? I was wondering if a discerning, local palette such as yours could offer any recommendations. ❞
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