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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]

[All the monsters with wings Aziraphale has met until now where little kids, so that revelation makes him raise an eyebrow in surprise.]

Is that so? [He'd say he has some experience with that, but the truth is he's always kept his wings hidden, even in this place most of the time. So he doesn't quite forget about them, he couldn't when they are a part of him, but he does forget how much space they can take.]

My, then perhaps we'd have to meet elsewhere?

[showsnopiety]

You may see for yourself soon enough.

[She's used to seeing people taller then her with wings. There's the fae, but those are rare.]

My place will do. There's a living room area with plenty of space.

It's the mansion with the garden converted for winter- not the one with the dead sunflowers. That belongs to the Lady Maria.

[wiggleon]

Oh, that sounds perfect then, will accommodate your wings much better.

[Those poor sunflowers, though. They have always been Aziraphale's favorites, always looking up at the sky.]

When would it be a good time?

[showsnopiety]

It certainly will.

[They'll grow back in the spring! If Maria lingers that is.]

I have some time this afternoon if you'd like to discuss this straight away?

[wiggleon]

The sooner the better.

[He may be over his head, as he’s quickly learning, but might as well jump in headfirst. He hesitates about literally everything, including but not limited to the kind of tea to make for himself in the morning. But when he really, truly wants to do something he knows how to push those doubts to the side and just Get It Done.

Either that, or he just really wants to get to try her pastries. Probably a bit of both.]

Is there anything you wish for me to bring, to repay you for your offer?

[showsnopiety]

Perhaps some tea? Something that would go well with some of these pastries?

I don't have any on hand currently, so I'd need to start now if I'm to be ready for your visit in a few hours.

The pastry I mean. I'm well stocked with tea and coffee.