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Post by Crowley on Sept 29, 2007 23:42:45 GMT -5
Crowley opened the door as softly as he could, but winced as the little bell rang. "Aziraphale? Are you in?" he called timidly. He had to make things right. He couldn't bear it if he didn't.
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Post by Aziraphale on Oct 2, 2007 18:32:56 GMT -5
*Aziraphale sat in the back room, pouring over an new addition to his collection- an extremely large, extremely dusty book of prophesies. The writer here had been surprisingly accurate, in the usual vague prophetic way, where nearly anything in the book could be interpreted as being correct. It was, of course, all made up.
He scowled when he heard the bell- couldn't these people read? Closed means do not enter. But when he heard Crowley's voice, an entirely different expression came over his face. Shock, outrage and more than a little fear.*
"I'm very busy right now. If you want a book you'll have to come back when we're open!" *he called, distress evident in his voice.*
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Post by Crowley on Oct 2, 2007 18:35:01 GMT -5
"Aziraphale, it's me. Please let me in?" he called, standing in front of the door to the back room.
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Post by Aziraphale on Oct 2, 2007 18:44:22 GMT -5
"I'm terribly sorry," *he said,* "As the sign says, we're closed."
*He willed the demon to turn around and go. He did not want to be reminded of the events of the past few days. And he most certainly didn't want a repeat!
... did he?*
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Post by Crowley on Oct 2, 2007 18:46:22 GMT -5
He sighed and spoke softly. "Please, angel. I took it too far the other day. I'm sorry."
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Post by Aziraphale on Oct 2, 2007 18:52:01 GMT -5
*Crowley always called him Angel, of course. That was what he was. But for some reason the word sounded different. Less like a challenge, an insult or even a greeting. It sounded like... a pet name. Absolute rubbish, of course.*
"It's quite all right," *he said, his tone a bit too loud and a bit too high.* "Only I really am busy right now, you'll have to leave."
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Post by Crowley on Oct 2, 2007 18:58:22 GMT -5
"Az, come on. I'm not here to try that again."
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Post by Aziraphale on Oct 2, 2007 19:02:35 GMT -5
"I fail to see how this is even an issue. Can't you see I'm working."
*He ran a hand through his light hair, mussing the curls more than usual.*
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Post by Crowley on Oct 2, 2007 19:05:52 GMT -5
"Aziraphale, after six thousand years do you really think you can lie to me? Just hear me out, that's all I ask."
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Post by Aziraphale on Oct 2, 2007 19:09:57 GMT -5
"Oh, very well," *he said, doing his best to sound annoyed and extremely busy, instead of ashamed and confused and guilty and terribly embarrassed.*
"Come in.*
*He sat at the desk, his arms crossed, again, trying and failing to look stern. He looked more like a puppy scolded for chewing on the furniture. He could slink off with his tail between his legs at any moment.*
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Post by Crowley on Oct 2, 2007 19:14:31 GMT -5
Crowley repressed a small smile at the look on Aziraphale's face. The poor angel was probably even more confused than he was. "I don't want this... thing to come between us. You're my oldest and dearest friend, Aziraphale, and I don't want that to end."
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Post by Aziraphale on Oct 2, 2007 19:28:55 GMT -5
"I..."
*What in the Almighty's name could he say to that? He didn't want it to either, of course. To lose his friend, long time drinking buddy and... possibly something more, would be disasterous. But he felt he simply couldn't apologize to the demon. That would be admitting he was wrong, and his pride just wouldn't allow it. How could he tell Crowley that it was all a mistake- that he really had wanted it when he wouldn't even admit it to himself?*
"That's... very kind of you."
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Post by Crowley on Oct 2, 2007 19:35:40 GMT -5
Crowley smiled sadly. This wasn't going exactly as he'd hoped, but it would have to do. He held out his hand to shake. "Friends?"
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Post by Aziraphale on Oct 2, 2007 19:58:54 GMT -5
*He took Crowley's hand hesitantly, almost as if it would burn him.*
"Friends."
*He shook it and let go quickly.*
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Post by Crowley on Oct 2, 2007 20:06:13 GMT -5
He forced himself to grin in his usual manner. "So, have you sold anything in the past few days?" he asked.
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