Cheeky piece

[serpentinthegarden]

[ Its a video call of one Anthony J. Crowley stepping out of a posh building eating a vanilla and chocolate swirled cone. ]

When you think about it sixty-five million isn't really so much to ask for a place like this in the middle of New York. Especially with all those terraces. Parking space for two cars. Concierge. More bedroom space than I'll ever need. And... ha! This might be the best part!

[ He laughed and attached a quick image to the post. ]

They don't want to take that painting with them so it would come with the place! You're an art restorer, what do you think of it, Mr. Fell? Cheeky piece. It's a bit like that play we saw last week, the one where you got all annoyed with me for magically upgrading our seats. I didn't hear you complaining when we ended up with that private box though did I?

[ He paused for a thoughtful lick of chocolate before it ran down the cone. ]

I never even dreamed of owning a place like this one before so of course I signed. What is the point of magic if you can't indulge?

Comments

[scotch_egg]

You keep on smirking like that and you can live by yourself. [he dragged him closer, got him in a headlock and gave him a noogie because he was still the older cousin here]

Don't make me regret this, you little shit.

[serpentinthegarden]

OW! Hey, no! Not that!!

[ And any pretext of him being cool was thoroughly debunked. ]

You won't! You'll love it, even has it's own terrace!

[serpentinthegarden]

[ Being partners, agreeing they were on equal terms working as a team. Not only had it felt right to say it but clearly the admission had pleased Aziraphale immensely.

He could stay under that gentle hand, allowing those fingers to caress his cheek, all night... ]

It's not the evening that's lovely.

[scotch_egg]

I'll hate it. [he let him go] I'll hate every moment of it. But that's family.

[captainspain]

[Jack chuckles]

That does sound like a lot......

I don't remember dating anyone who looks like you too...at least not yet,

[serpentinthegarden]

Whatever, you'll hate it!

[ Alec probably would the dour guy. Anthony however saw it as a perfect solution. He felt like he needed family more than ever and most of his side was still living in England. Phone calls home were fine but in-person was better. It might have been a touch selfish but... demon, deal with it.

Wanting Alec to move in had nothing at all to do with looking after him. There was no kind concern here! ]

The elevator works consistently for a start...

[ None at all! ]

[scotch_egg]

Joy. Best day of my life. [a desert couldn't be drier]

I don't want to hear any whinging when you decide to regret it and we get divorced.

[serpentinthegarden]

Eh, you worry too much. It'll be fine.

[ A touch short sighted he anticipated no problems with this. ]

[serpentinthegarden]

That's something. Maybe you won't get those memories back.

[ Or maybe... ]

I hope I don't owe you money.

[traceofeffort]

Eh, shove enough money at them, they'd let it pass, right? Imagine the endgame of that, though. "No demonic entities were harmed in the making of this motion picture."

[scotch_egg]

Do you want me to list all the ways of how it's going to fuck up or would you rather it be a surprise? [because he worries just the right amount, thank you. He knows what consequences mean]

[temptationaccomplished]

[What was not to love about it? Like loving Anthony, being his partner and equal felt a touch forbidden yet oddly right.]

[He was obviously soaking up Anthony's flattery, even if he tried very hard to appear not to be.]

I know a line when I hear one, you charming snake. I should just leave you to your lines and go back to my dessert. [He pulled away just enough for show, enough to give reason for a sweet-talking serpent to entice him back.]

[serpentinthegarden]

[ A wide and slightly evil tinged grin blossomed across Anthony's face. ]

Now there is a tagline! I'd love to see a movie that had that in the end credits!

[serpentinthegarden]

[ A very dull stare met Debbie downer's pessimism. ]

Are planning to put kool aide in the shower heads and clingfilm on the toilet seats every night?

[serpentinthegarden]

[ Fell's entire expression practically glowed with the impish, 'Oh stop, but please go on,' that those coy eyes which met his only to flutter away teased with. Even his moving away was an invitation to slither closer and call upon some delightful flirtation to bring Fell back to his side. ]

Or...

[ Anthony's smile dazzled with wicked possibilities as his eyes glided subtly over Fell's adorably warm looking person. ]

You could slide your cupcake closer, end up with my charming lines and your dessert. Is there really any reason to chose one over the other when you could have both?

[scotch_egg]

[a dull stare back]

Bringing Fell over will be awkward. I'll put a cramp in your style. We won't have any space from each other. You won't like what I eat. I won't like what you eat. We'll argue and bitch and fight and have nowhere to go to cool off.

Tell me how it's a good idea?

[serpentinthegarden]

Old college trick, I can hang a tie on the door if Aziraphale and I want to be alone. Don't come knocking when the signal is displayed.

We will each have our own rooms, with separate bathrooms and terraces.

You never actually eat... I'd be impressed if I saw you with a bit of toast.

There are multiple floors, I think we could get away from each other if we needed to. Or worst case scenario...

[ His formerly dull look gained a touch of an evil smirk. ]

I could push you from the roof.

[scotch_egg]

[he stared at him a long moment]

Don't make jokes like that to me.

[if he wasn't already regretting it before he would be so now. It felt like a misery and a curtailing of a miserable freedom]

Too late to back out isn't it?

[serpentinthegarden]

We did shake on it.

[ Unfortunately, free will and all being a thing... ]

But, I won't force you to move in or even to take the job if you really don't want to. I'd like you to... but it's up to you.

[scotch_egg]

Job yes. Moving in.... [he cringed, knowing how important it was to Anthony] Trial period?

[serpentinthegarden]

Fair enough.

[ Not everyone would enjoy the implications of moving in with a demon after all. ]

It's a deal.

[traceofeffort]

Well, you also have to have it be true. Can't have demonic stunt doubles if you want the certifying body to give you their... not a blessing. Hmm. Give you their curse?

[Help, she's devolving into puns now.]

[captainspain]

[Jack chuckles quietly]

I don't make it a habit to lend people money...things get too messy.

[scotch_egg]

[demon had nothing to do with it and Alec would smack him if he knew that train of thought. As it was though he sighed and allowed himself to slump over and lean against Anthony's shoulder]

Maybe...it won't be that terrible. [it's not much, perhaps, but it's all you're getting]

[serpentinthegarden]

[ A few puns never hurt anyone, even if Anthony groaned as if it had... He did enjoy the way she thought! ]

How would you even hire some one for that position, want ad in the paper? Wanted: demonic overlord to watch over production of movie, bonuses to be paid for actual feats of possession.