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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 29, 2008 0:25:04 GMT -5
"Of course I will- don't be silly. It's lovely. Thank you so much, you really didn't have to get me anything."
*He was still grinning.*
"Go on and open yours."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 29, 2008 0:32:47 GMT -5
Herbert began very carefully teasing the paper from one end of the package. He didn't want to tear it, and swore when he did.
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 29, 2008 0:34:00 GMT -5
"You can tear the paper, Herbert, that's the point."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 29, 2008 0:39:06 GMT -5
"But it's such beautiful paper!" he lamented. "We might be able to put it to use later."
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 29, 2008 0:49:33 GMT -5
"True," he said, though whether he saved the paper or not, he always found himself buying more the next year.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 29, 2008 12:53:35 GMT -5
Herbert slid the mostly intact cube of paper away from the box inside and opened the box. There was a fine set of white kid gloves nestled against a thick cashmere scarf, looking strangely delicate in the corrugated cardboard. He pulled them out, his mouth in a small o.
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 29, 2008 19:03:07 GMT -5
He wasn't sure how to judge the expression on Herbert's face.
"I do hope you like them-"
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 29, 2008 19:08:41 GMT -5
"Oh, they're lovely- you must have spent a terrible lot of money on this-"
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 29, 2008 19:10:37 GMT -5
"Well, I had a bit tucked away-"
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 29, 2008 20:22:01 GMT -5
Herbert was about to stand and hug him when he remembered that there was another package waiting on the table.
It was a rather sober, restrained suit in blue and white, cut similarly to most of Herbert's more extravagant clothes but free of ruffles or brocading or anything too elaborate- the slight puffing at the shoulders and small white hanging cuffs were the only decorative details. It looked serious.
Herbert broke into a wide grin all over again. It was perfect for the bookshop.
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 29, 2008 20:30:38 GMT -5
"I thought that you'd like something a little more serious, since you've left off wearing your nice clothes, and blue is such a lovely color on you-"
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 29, 2008 20:31:44 GMT -5
He set the clothes aside and kissed Aziraphale yet again.
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Post by Aziraphale on Dec 29, 2008 20:38:40 GMT -5
He kissed him back happily. This was as good a thank you as any.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Dec 29, 2008 20:51:15 GMT -5
Herbert's hand began meandering down to Aziraphale's behind.
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Post by Marishka on Dec 29, 2008 20:57:10 GMT -5
Several minutes later, someone leaning on the doorway with her arms cross cleared her throat impatiently.
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