We didn't really know, though, did we? I mean, we didn't get any kind of formal agreement. We just guessed. And hoped.
[ Aziraphale may have seen Beelzebub nod along to the idea of leaving Crowley alone, but it was hardly a contract or any real assurance. Not that this is either, but he's warming to his subject regardless. ]
But sending a replacement seems... more concrete, if you see what I mean. Could be taken as encouraging. And of course it's a shame about your flat, but... you could always stay here, you know, on those occasions when you need a place to hang your hat. Or dark glasses.
[ he looks a bit like a gaping fish for a moment, his mouth opening and then snapping shut. his earlier anger has completely disappeared in favor of surprise and confusion. ]
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Date: 2023-08-08 06:13 am (UTC)[ he gestures rather than finishing the sentence. ]
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Date: 2023-08-08 06:16 am (UTC)[ grimly ]
Oh, I see.
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Date: 2023-08-08 06:18 am (UTC)Least I was able to get my plants out.
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Date: 2023-08-08 06:23 am (UTC)[ It's not a question. ]
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Date: 2023-08-08 06:58 am (UTC)[ Firmly. It's not like Aziraphale has to feel bad about circumventing Hell's bureaucracy. ]
That's one less thing to worry about.
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Date: 2023-08-08 07:03 am (UTC)[ he grumbles, but finally takes off his sunglasses. ]
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Date: 2023-08-08 07:23 am (UTC)[ he perks up a little ]
I say. Perhaps you're really, officially... unemployed.
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Date: 2023-08-08 07:28 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-08-08 07:37 am (UTC)[ Aziraphale may have seen Beelzebub nod along to the idea of leaving Crowley alone, but it was hardly a contract or any real assurance. Not that this is either, but he's warming to his subject regardless. ]
But sending a replacement seems... more concrete, if you see what I mean. Could be taken as encouraging. And of course it's a shame about your flat, but... you could always stay here, you know, on those occasions when you need a place to hang your hat. Or dark glasses.
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Date: 2023-08-08 07:39 am (UTC)[ his voice sounds odd and high here. for some reason. ]
In the shop?
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Date: 2023-08-08 07:42 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-08-08 07:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-08-08 07:47 am (UTC)I don't see why not!
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Date: 2023-08-08 07:55 am (UTC)... I mean ... if you're sure?
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Date: 2023-08-08 08:03 am (UTC)[ he points upward. ]
If you were worried about needing any kind of formal agreement.
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Date: 2023-08-08 08:15 am (UTC)[ Somewhat bitterly, even though he did want to be left alone. For awhile. In theory. But he shakes it off. ]
And they've no grounds to complain, anyway. I won't be sheltering a representative of Hell.
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Date: 2023-08-08 08:21 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-08-08 08:29 am (UTC)Don't fuss. You can always make other arrangements eventually if that would suit you better. I'm only saying, my door is open.
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Date: 2023-08-08 08:33 am (UTC)[ but it's a weak protest, looking almost hesitant now. ]
I mean ... if you don't mind.
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Date: 2023-08-08 08:36 am (UTC)Then it's settled. Have you already had lunch?
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