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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

[judgementor]

Palata is the country where I was last summoned. [Red Wine tells him with a small, brief smile.]

I'm told I have excellent penmanship, if you're interested in a scribe.

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[Summoned, now that's an interesting choice of words. He knows better than to bother people he just met with too many questions, he knows he can be quite nosy at times. And he is trying to convince this gentleman to work with him, after all. But that's fine, he'll just make a mental note about it as something to ask about later.]

Now that would be just marvelous, if you're able to. I certainly won't mind writing my own, but the more hands on deck the better, as they say. A lot of people seem to be interesting in sharing stories and books of their own worlds.

[judgementor]

Then you have a hefty task on your hands.

[He seems to be more than ready for the work it's going to require, however. A quality that Red Wine can certainly appreciate.]

My name is Red Wine. Feel free to call on me if you need me.

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[He knows, he absolutely knows he shouldn't judge anyone's name since his own name is Aziraphale. And yet he takes a second to process 'Red Wine'.

Mostly because he's an avid drinker of Red Wine himself.]

Interesting choice of name, if I may say so myself. I'll make sure to call you, I'm sure I'll want to start transcribing things soon.

[judgementor]

[The kind of person he can appreciate, really.]

My name wasn't a choice. [But he's getting used to the looks he gets when he introduces himself, so the words come out almost mildly.]

I'll look out for your message. Having something intellectual with which to occupy my time here is going to be appreciated.