Crowley

[theangelfell]

Alcuin had seemed slightly horrified by what he'd just revealed to a stranger in a bookshop, but when Aziraphale opened his arms and Alcuin fell into them, he knew the young man would immediately feel better. He rubbed his back and said quietly, "It's all right, my dear. None of this is your fault."

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[sauntereddownward]

"Me? Surely you don't think I..."

He sputtered momentarily.

"You're not suggesting I go help."

[theangelfell]

"That is exactly what I'm suggesting," said Aziraphale.

[sauntereddownward]

Crowley screwed up his lips, gave a pathetic whinge, and stomped his foot petulantly.

"Fine," he huffed.

[theangelfell]

Aziraphale leaned in and kissed Crowley's cheek.

"I wonder if I should check on Alcuin. Or perhaps the pastor."

[sauntereddownward]

Oooh, Alcuin. Of course. Of course.

"I'm sure the pastor could use some council," he said.

[theangelfell]

Aziraphale nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, I think so. And I can check on Klaus' body while you try to find his soul."

[sauntereddownward]

"Do I really have to?" he whinged. "Maybe he'll figure it out on his own."

[theangelfell]

"Please, Crowley," Aziraphale said softly.

[sauntereddownward]

He huffed again.

"Fine. I'll go. Just give me some time. It's not as if I have the whole place memorized."

[theangelfell]

Aziraphale nodded. "Thank you, Crowley. For helping."

[sauntereddownward]

"I'll see what I can do," he grumbled...even though hearing the angel say thank you like that has him eager to hear it again.

[theangelfell]

Azirphale moved closer, and put his arms around Crowley's neck. "I know you don't want me to praise your kindness," he said softly. "So I will tell you that you're clever and brave and..." He blushed, and then stammered, "Sexy."

[sauntereddownward]

Crowley snorted.

"I already said I'd do it, angel. You don't need to flatter me."

He paused.

"Though, it is nice..."

[theangelfell]

"Is it flattery if it's true?" asked Aziraphale with a little smile.

[sauntereddownward]

"Technically, yes. I believe it is," he said, standing still as he enjoyed the way Aziraphale pushed against him.

[theangelfell]

"Now, Crowley," Aziraphale said, a touch more serious as he continued to stand close to him, "Tell me why you so dislike Alcuin Delaunay. I confess, I'm surprised. Usually you rather like pretty things."

[sauntereddownward]

"I like expensive things," Crowley countered. "Tasteful things."

[theangelfell]

"Ouch," said Aziraphale. "It's a bit backwards that you're judgier than I am."

[sauntereddownward]

"You couldn't be hateful if you tried," he scoffed. "I have millenia of experience."

[theangelfell]

That was a fair point. "I just wondered if I... missed something, about him," Aziraphale admitted. "Something you noticed that I didn't."

[sauntereddownward]

"Oh, no, angel. You've noticed plenty," Crowley sneered.

[theangelfell]

Aziraphale blinked at him, utterly confused. "I have?"

[sauntereddownward]

I have? the Demon mouthed to himself snidely. Oh yes, that little tart had made certain the angel had noticed.

"Make some tea or something, won't you?" he grumbled.

[theangelfell]

So Aziraphale was rather clueless about this sort of thing yes, but he wasn't entirely dense, and finally put the pieces together, including the look on Crowley's face when he'd walked in and Aziraphale had been comforting him.

"My word, you're jealous!" Aziraphale blurted, shocked.

[sauntereddownward]

"Oh, that's...I'm no-...shut up," he spat.