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?

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[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.

[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]