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[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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[scotch_egg]

[he grunted again, sorting through the complex emotions, of what he knew to be true and what he kind of hoped. Though only vaguely hoped because he didn't want it even if he had it. Mostly he felt like a project, even if he was sure Fell was genuine enough.]

Did anyone ever tell you, you try too hard?

[he took a breath. he needed to get out of this heat]

I'll do whatever you want so long as it's not in there. [if anything it would drive them further away which was fine by him]

[temptationaccomplished]

You have. Fairly on the regular, my dear.

Alright. I'll think of something we can both enjoy. [Maybe. He hoped.]

Until then, please do get yourself indoors. You look like you're about to pass out. When did you last sleep?

[scotch_egg]

No idea... Jet lag... Everything... Feel like I could pass out in a second.

[temptationaccomplished]

Please don't.

Do you need me to call you a cab?

[scotch_egg]

I'm fine. Stop worrying. Just need to sit down for a bit.

[temptationaccomplished]

Then sit down.

[scotch_egg]

Do you see anywhere for me to bloody sit right now?

[temptationaccomplished]

You are impossible.

[scotch_egg]

No, you're impossible. I'm not the one you're dating, remember? [he drags his person and luggage over to a bench about half a block away and flops down. Don't mind his heavy breathing]

There, are you happy?

[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.]