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If he'd really put his mind to it, he might have even succeeded, even though Aziraphale has such a strong will.

It would have made Crowley's life so much easier! If he and Aziraphale were on the same side, if they didn't have to worry about their respective home offices disapproving of their relationship! It would have made life so much easier for Crowley.

But Crowley DOESN'T try. He tempts his angel in small ways, yes. To try food and drink. To enjoy the little pleasures that God's creation had to offer. To be his friend. To see nuance when his superiors are telling him everything is black or white.

But he doesn't try to turn Aziraphale from angel into demon. And the Job flashback tells us exactly why:

"I'm not bringing you to hell, Angel. I don't think you'd like it."

Crowley knows that Aziraphale wouldn't be happy as one of the Fallen. Just because rebellion was the right choice for HIM doesn't mean it's the right choice for everyone.

And not only does he respect that....he protects his angel's innocence as best he can, while still encouraging him to see the shades of gray. He wants them to find a middle ground together.

Mad respect for that renegade demon, who wants to let Aziraphale be *himself* while still learning and growing. It's one of my favorite things about their dynamic. He doesn't want to change him fundamentally, even though it might make his life easier.

Aziraphale: Well, surely you can’t mean everything, everything?

Heaven (which deals in absolutes): We mean everything. No exceptions.

Aziraphale: Well, what if, hypothetically speaking–

Heaven: Everything. In. This. Garden.

Aziraphale: …

[a short time later]