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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 27, 2008 23:03:04 GMT -5
*There were cheerful decorations about the shop- wreaths and lights on tops of the bookshelves and the counter. Upstairs was similarly decorated, and Aziraphale was downstairs in the back room, finishing up wrapping a few last minute gifts.*
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 28, 2008 1:19:36 GMT -5
Herbert came up behind him and put a hand over his eyes. A large, pleased grin stole across the vampire's face.
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 28, 2008 1:25:54 GMT -5
"Herbert," *he said, laughing a little.* "Stop that. If you've seen what was in that box-"
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 28, 2008 1:31:24 GMT -5
"Oh dear," Herbert said lazily, eyes flicking up to his other hand, which was high above his head and holding something small and weedish. "Is that mistletoe in my hand, Engelchen?"
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 28, 2008 1:33:22 GMT -5
He made a very good show of looking annoyed.
"You've taken that off the top shelf," he protested.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 28, 2008 1:37:30 GMT -5
"I have no memory of that," Herbert said primly. "I think it wandered into my hand of its own accord."
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 28, 2008 1:40:13 GMT -5
"Is that so?" he asked, taping up the brightly colored paper and blatantly ignoring the connotations that came with mistletoe.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 28, 2008 1:44:52 GMT -5
Herbert only laughed- a real, warm laugh, full of genuine happiness and good feeling- and pulled Aziraphale close.
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 28, 2008 1:47:54 GMT -5
He kissed him warmly, without hesitation or care for the parcel in his lap.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 28, 2008 1:51:30 GMT -5
"I have something else for you, too," Herbert said breathlessly as their lips parted. "It- it's what people do this time of year, yes?"
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 28, 2008 1:56:16 GMT -5
"Yes, gift giving is traditional during the holidays," he said, straightening his glasses and setting down slightly squashed box on the table.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 28, 2008 2:05:22 GMT -5
"Vati was never really one for the holidays," Herbert said darkly, but the smile returned just as quickly. He had an earnest look about him, as though his cheeks would have been glowing if he were truly alive.
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 28, 2008 2:07:06 GMT -5
"There's a letter from him and Belle for you on the table," he said. The envelope had looked particularly festive.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 28, 2008 2:11:35 GMT -5
"Oh, I'll read it later. Happy Christmas, Liebchen-" Herbert began, and he punctuated it with a kiss to the other man's cheek.
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 28, 2008 18:45:14 GMT -5
"He smiled broadly and briefly kissed his lips.*
"Happy Christmas."
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