[There's a short silence, before she realises she's supposed to leave a message now.]
O--oh. Hello, it's Jane-- Ah, but I suppose you already know that. Mmh... I paid a visit while you were sleeping. That is, Mr Crowley said you were asleep.
[Fumbling, she sighs.]
I showed him how to make tea for you when you wake up. He's very worried about you, and.. so am I. I do hope you feel better soon. When you do, I'll bring some of those cupcakes from the tea shop for you. [A beat.]
Jane. Yes, yes. Crowley did mention. That was very kind of you to check in on us. Thank you.
[The angel sounds like he's doing much better. A bit tired still, worn around the edges, but certainly much better than he had been. Getting rid of that awful crystal has made the world of difference.]
I'm feeling much better, thank you. It seems to have something to do with one of the colored crystals that have been falling about. I'm sorry for the worry.
[Oh, he does sound better! It's a weight off her that she hadn't realised she was carrying, and as soon as she hears his voice she sighs out a sound of relief.]
The crystals? Ah, but I've been around them a good deal and nothing happened to-- to. Oh. Oh, of course. How could I have been so stupid.
[She makes a sound of exasperation at herself.] I should have asked if you'd picked up anything that looked different! He only mentioned the one kind. I'm so glad you're alright.
Hey, Aziraphale. Hope you and Crowley are having a nice holiday in Paris.
Jane's really nice. She's been teaching me some stuff about drawing. Did you know she's really good at it? Dog likes her, too. Even if she does make me go to bed at 9.
There was something weird happening today. Something messing with the phone. We're investigating.
You're very sweet, my dear. Thank you. For the concern and the offer of cakes. I'd be a fool to turn down either.
[He smiles. Jane is a lovely young woman. And he's not all that used to people being concerned for him. He hates to have worried, but it's nice in its way to know people care.]
[Aziraphale -- who is, at the moment he hears the door, fussing around with a kettle and teapot and a basket of loose leaf oolong tea that has already steeped far too long -- looks up at the sound of Crowley's voice and immediately a smile is blossoming across his features as he sets about pouring his tea from pot to cup, calling back over his shoulder.]
Would you like a cup of tea? It's jasmine scented--
[He's turning around to face Crowley fully and stops talking when, well, when there are abruptly roses and as per usual, the angel has no concept of a poker face. His eyes widen and he smiles the sort of smile that full on radiates how pleased he is. He's also fighting a blush and losing. The blush defeats him soundly and takes up long-term residence in his cheeks as he reaches out for the bouquet.]
Oh. They're beautiful. [They're beautiful and they smell wonderful, and roses are very traditional and very romantic, and Aziraphale loves both those qualities in things.] Thank you.
[This demon. Aziraphale really doesn't know what to do with him. Still cradling the flowers carefully, he leans in to press a kiss to his cheek, soft and sweet.]
You do realize you don't have to bring me anything. I'm already helplessly smitten.
[Aziraphale sighs as if this is such a terrible turn of events. Clearly woe is him, spoiled by the demon he loves. For now he goes to retrieve a vase. Did they have a vase before this moment? Difficult to say. But now they do. A pleasantly simply, sturdy crystal that he sets the roses into and fills with water.
There's every chance that these particular roses will never, ever wilt anyway, since they're the first flowers Crowley has given him, which makes them terribly special.]
[ Crowley assumes they will never wilt, just because - why would they? They've got water and the angel's love. He leans against a counter, crossing his arms casually over his chest. ]
My fault? Impossible. I'm a consummate innocent in all of this. Clearly.
[How dare, Crowley. How dare. He glances at his cup of tea, steaming away, considers it for a moment and then decides against it, opting instead for something warmer and moving to tuck himself in beside his demon.]
[ He turns his head to press a kiss to Aziraphale's temple. ]
He's made it very clear that he has an agreement with you, and he's going to hold to it. Going through all the psychological fallout of Falling, without actually having Fallen.
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