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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

[towards_okeanos]

His times? No, sadly not. A little later but I really liked all his works. I’d very much appreciate to read that Shakespeare when and if you happen to have anything transcribed.

[Iskandar laughs. Scathing social commentary guaranteed to irritate absolutely everyone? He loved it. Much to disgust of his venerable tutor. True shame his friends did not appreciate the play as much as he did.]

Yes, I did! Twice actually! I must applaud your friend on his choice then! It’s one of my favourites too!

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I always believed it to be a little... crass, for its times but people seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.

Would you care to recite the works you remember for them to be transcribed, then? It was a wonderful idea and I shall make sure it doesn't go to waste.

[towards_okeanos]

Oh, the language is indeed a little vulgar but it's supposed to be. Get people irritated by the words so the true message slips by unnoticed. If that's not pure genius then I don't know what is.

I can write them down myself. Unless you'd rather...

[What is the language they are using here exactly? Iskandar is so used to having Grail imparted knowledge that he barely noticed the lack of language barrier. He is it's not Greek.]

Well, it would be in Greek if I do this on my own.

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Oh... [That's something he hadn't considered, and he hums to himself as he thinks about it.]

Well, I do know spells that could help with that if you wish to transcribe them yourself. I lean more towards abjuration when it comes to spells but I should manage to have a few deciphering spells handy for people who want to read books in other languages.