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[wiggleon]

Name: Aziraphale
Date: Octeuril 24th
Format: Voice

[Aziraphale has practiced... A Lot before actually making this post, so the camera is only a little bit shaky instead of the complete and messy failure that would be expected of him. It's not that he can't learn how to use new technologies! He just would rather not have to when older technologies suit him just fine.

Apparently, he's realized there really isn't another way to go in this place. Considering he has a small collection of discarded gifted smartphones that he's never used back home, that is no small feat.]

So, I've been- that is to say-

[...Once an awkward angel, always an awkward angel. But also a fairly determined, stubborn one, so:]

I've been thinking I'd like to open a bookshop in this place. I had one back home, you see, curated the books for centuries- but I can't just sit around and mope about it, can I? So I figured I could start my own collection here.

[If it sounds like he's talking about a private collection instead of what's supposed to be a bookshop it's because he kind of is.]

But then I thought- or rather, it was suggested to me- that perhaps some sort of library where people could happily peruse the books would be better. And then I started thinking about things people could do while they read the books, and I figured- who doesn't enjoy a cup of tea and a nice pastry?

[A bright smile! And the little wiggle of happiness that Aziraphale always does when he's talking about his favorite foods.]

But even though I can make a nice cup of tea, thanks to years of practice... I'm no baker! And I'm a bit messy in the kitchen, so that's out of the question. So I was wondering if anyone would like to collaborate in this endeavor? Perhaps you've got some books you've got no use for anymore, or experience shelving them, or know how to bake?

Any help would be welcome, really. [He's not used to taking such big risks without miracles to back him up.]

Comments

[wiggleon]

I'm afraid it wouldn't be much of a war. My friend back home was the one with the green thumb, I can barely keep plants alive. I get... [A little awkward cough.] I get distracted a tad too easily when it comes to taking care of anything but the most resilient of plants.

I've had some people offer their help, as well. This may be a match made in heaven. [...He's allowed to make jokes like those when people don't realize they are jokes, okay.] Would you mind coming with me to see the place? I'm quite new at this entire situation, I could use someone to stop me if I'm over my head.

[rollfordiplomacy]

It would be my pleasure to join you, old boy. Perhaps I can lend some insight into my own plans and we can work accordingly. [he laughs gently]

If you need plants to decorate the place, I would be happy to attend them myself. No green thumb on your part required!

[wiggleon]

Oh that would be quite wonderful, my dear.

[He made this post with very little expectations, hoping to get one or two people interested at most. But he seems to be gathering quite a few people willing to help, and he can't help but wiggle a bit in excitement at the idea- this is something he's doing by himself, with other people willing to lend a hand. No archangels, no miracles, no celestial bodies helping out- and he has to admit it feels pretty nice to realize that he can actually do it.]

I wish I could give you something in return, but all I can offer is my books... to which you are more than welcome to peruse, of course.