[Rich's instinct is to shake his head at that compliment, already flustered, but he has a feeling Aziraphale wouldn't much like to keep arguing that with him. It gets exhausting, dealing with things Rich should have sorted out already.]

I'm... glad you think the best of me. You're probably right. I just didn't want anyone to have to hurt anymore... and it's hard not to doubt the choices I made when it didn't make anyone stop hurting.