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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Nov 28, 2008 17:30:36 GMT -5
"No idea of what?"
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Post by Aziraphale on Nov 28, 2008 17:51:06 GMT -5
"That you felt that way."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Nov 28, 2008 17:54:21 GMT -5
"What's so shocking about it?" he asked, picking up a letter opener and jabbing it against his own finger. He spun the blade idly as he continued, "I sometimes hear what people think of us. They think I'm just a pretty bauble on your arm."
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Post by Aziraphale on Nov 28, 2008 17:56:22 GMT -5
"But that's not true..."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Nov 28, 2008 18:03:37 GMT -5
"I know it isn't. But, it's the court of public opinion..."
Blood was running down his finger now. He made a small, unconcerned noise and put the blade down.
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Post by Aziraphale on Nov 28, 2008 18:07:28 GMT -5
*He took the blade and put it safely away in a drawer.*
"Well, what does it matter what they think-"
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Nov 28, 2008 18:50:47 GMT -5
"It shouldn't matter, I know."
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Post by Aziraphale on Nov 28, 2008 20:07:05 GMT -5
"But it still does. I know."
*He sighed, putting a hand on Herbert's shoulder.*
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Nov 28, 2008 20:11:49 GMT -5
"Do you think they would care?" he asked after a long pause.
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Post by Aziraphale on Nov 28, 2008 20:13:07 GMT -5
"What?" *he asked, unable to follow Herbert's train of thought.*
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Nov 28, 2008 20:16:59 GMT -5
"If I made myself ugly, would they make you an angel again?" Herbert asked softly. "Would you still love me? Because if I did- and you did- maybe they'd think you only pitied me-"
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Post by Aziraphale on Nov 28, 2008 20:22:13 GMT -5
"Herbert, please- It wouldn't make any difference. How many times have I told you- this has nothing to do with you or your looks. I didn't follow their rules. That's all that this is about."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Nov 28, 2008 20:24:18 GMT -5
"But it's worth trying, isn't it?"
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Post by Aziraphale on Nov 28, 2008 20:31:06 GMT -5
"Herbert, once they've given out a punishment, it's permanent. Please don't do anything rash."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Nov 28, 2008 20:32:13 GMT -5
"It would heal anyway," he said darkly. "And my hair would grow back."
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