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[scotch_egg]

[somewhat accidental, an upshot as he's holding the device loose in his hand. He is staring at the "toll booth" in front of the portal. Suitcase beside him as if he'd only just arrived. Looking a little healthier saved for the usual hollow eyed look of someone who believes sleep is a four letter word.]

Fuck me.

Fuck me. Fuck me.

[he hasn't gone through it yet, but then he can't seem to move from the spot. He sucks in a shaky breath and runs a hand through his hair]

Bloody hell.

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[temptationaccomplished]

Happier, yes. [An afterthought:] Thank you.

I don't have to be dating you to be fond of you and to want you healthy and happy, Alec. You're still terribly important to me. We've been over this before, and I'm not sure how I can possibly impress that upon you better.

You may not like me sometimes, but I do very much like you.

[scotch_egg]

Shaddup. [he might have sounded a bit like Anthony there but never mind]

Anything I can do to make you stop?

[temptationaccomplished]

[He grins, not because Alec sounds like Anthony, but because Alec sounds like himself and Aziraphale feels like he's won a point in this game by being told to shut up.]

Afraid not. But you have put in such a commendable effort.

[scotch_egg]

Mph. [that's all he has to say about that] You're crazy. [but there isn't much punch behind that]

Alright. Alright, you mad English. Give me a couple of weeks and we can make another mistake.

[temptationaccomplished]

[He's absolutely tickled pink to have gotten his way and it shows.] I look forward to it.

[scotch_egg]

[a snort] Just see if you're still so pleased after. [odds are against you]

[temptationaccomplished]

Oh, how I've missed that dour, pessimistic little attitude of yours, my dear.

[scotch_egg]

It's called experience.

[temptationaccomplished]

[He gives Alec a Look, something of a judging sideeye. But smiling. Sure, Jan.]

Yes, of course.

[scotch_egg]

Ugh.

[he hangs up and tosses the mobile into his suitcase so he won't hear it ring and then stares at the portal. Bloody thing. Bloody Fell. He didn't want to deal with this, but he had no choice.]