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smk_network[he stands in front of a window, winter light streaming in around him and highlighting his white wings. Clever people may notice he's added another ring, silver and black on the fourth finger of his left hand as he folds them in front of him and beams. More than his usual polite interest, his eyes are shining and he looks positively radiant and may, in fact, be glowing just a hair.
When he speaks, his voice is like warm honey]
Hello, I'd like to take the time to welcome all the newcomers to our lovely little situation. It may seem odd and even frightening to be so far from home. You may feel overwhelmed by the task ahead of you and that you may not be able to accomplish healing the corruption that has blighted this land. But I can assure you, it's possible. Some of it has already been cleansed and purified.
How, you may ask?
Why, through our efforts. As a unit. As a group. A team even. Everyone has value and worth here. We are all able to contribute. And there are many here who would help you and guide you to settling in. Finding your way. I'd call upon Lydia if you needed a ready mind and an open ear. Or Eleanor or Richie if you wanted someone to drink and commiserate with. Michael is always splendid to talk to. If there are any children among you, Webby [goodness, what a name] and Leia are wonderful playmates. [so he assumes]
And there are plenty of others here to help.
As for me, I am your local librarian. [his grin widens as this is very new and not even Crowley knows it yet] The selection here is rather small and limited at the moment,but feel free to come in and browse and check out [his wings twitch a little at that] at your leisure. But do see the books are returned in a timely manner. After all, I know where you live. [a smile as if it's a joke]
To that end, I am offering a slight commission for any one who can bring me a book that they find in the wilds or wherever. If you're interested, please take stock of what the library already offers. I'm not interested in copies of mundane things here, but other sorts of books. They don't necessarily have to be non-fiction, but any sort of spell work, spell craft or magic theory that you can find I will pay top dollar for. And also limited or first editions.
[he is not sure where he'll get the top dollar, but nevermind]
Aside from that, welcome to all who have come.
If you have any questions or wish to seek the personal attentions of the head librarian, my consultation hours are posted on the office door.
When he speaks, his voice is like warm honey]
Hello, I'd like to take the time to welcome all the newcomers to our lovely little situation. It may seem odd and even frightening to be so far from home. You may feel overwhelmed by the task ahead of you and that you may not be able to accomplish healing the corruption that has blighted this land. But I can assure you, it's possible. Some of it has already been cleansed and purified.
How, you may ask?
Why, through our efforts. As a unit. As a group. A team even. Everyone has value and worth here. We are all able to contribute. And there are many here who would help you and guide you to settling in. Finding your way. I'd call upon Lydia if you needed a ready mind and an open ear. Or Eleanor or Richie if you wanted someone to drink and commiserate with. Michael is always splendid to talk to. If there are any children among you, Webby [goodness, what a name] and Leia are wonderful playmates. [so he assumes]
And there are plenty of others here to help.
As for me, I am your local librarian. [his grin widens as this is very new and not even Crowley knows it yet] The selection here is rather small and limited at the moment,but feel free to come in and browse and check out [his wings twitch a little at that] at your leisure. But do see the books are returned in a timely manner. After all, I know where you live. [a smile as if it's a joke]
To that end, I am offering a slight commission for any one who can bring me a book that they find in the wilds or wherever. If you're interested, please take stock of what the library already offers. I'm not interested in copies of mundane things here, but other sorts of books. They don't necessarily have to be non-fiction, but any sort of spell work, spell craft or magic theory that you can find I will pay top dollar for. And also limited or first editions.
[he is not sure where he'll get the top dollar, but nevermind]
Aside from that, welcome to all who have come.
If you have any questions or wish to seek the personal attentions of the head librarian, my consultation hours are posted on the office door.
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Date: 2020-01-09 04:10 pm (UTC)Actually, you reminded me: is there anything that used to affect you, before you came here, that doesn't anymore? Or the other way around? Sleep spells used to not work on Mal at all, I guess. She was really surprised when she found out she'd been under one, and it got us thinking that people should probably ... know that things might have changed.
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Date: 2020-01-09 06:03 pm (UTC)Oh... What hasn't. [he rolls his eyes in an exasperated at the universe way]
I am an angel, my dear. I'm not used to being so limited here. Needing to sleep and eat and all of those things. [he did like to eat but...] I would imagine that, by now, most would know. But not the new arrivals perhaps. You could speak to them?
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Date: 2020-01-09 11:10 pm (UTC)I guess I didn't know angels didn't need to sleep, usually. [no wonder he always acted like people were wasting his time. from his perspective he had half as much of it]
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Date: 2020-01-11 06:01 am (UTC)Anyway, I do see the appeal in a sense. It's wonderful to wake up in the morning and know you don't have to.
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Date: 2020-01-13 01:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-01-13 06:04 am (UTC)It's a pity that these rooms don't come with large fireplaces as well. Nothing says cheer like a good old fashioned fireplace.
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Date: 2020-01-14 01:33 am (UTC)Our house had a great big fireplace. I loved it, until Delia remodeled the living room and made the mantel look like it should have, I don't know, human sacrifices done on it. It had this gorgeous old wooden frame like you see in picture books, with a mirror over it ... and she tore it all down and changed it.
[she makes a face] If you get a fireplace, you should get one of the really nice ones. Not something like what she did.
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Date: 2020-01-15 05:48 am (UTC)[he doesn't honestly wish to know about the human sacrifices so will tactfully not mention it]
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Date: 2020-01-21 03:42 pm (UTC)[in respect for that particular detail, she won't even ask him where he's looking, though she IS very curious about where else Apprentices could even live]
I hope you and Crowley find someplace that you both really like.
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Date: 2020-01-22 02:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-01-22 05:49 pm (UTC)[which is to say, Crowley can have his weird close-up and Aziraphale can pick something more to his tastes.]
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Date: 2020-01-22 08:40 pm (UTC)It won't be for a while, my dear, but thank you. In the meantime, feel free to come to me if you have need of any books. Within the posted hours, of course.
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Date: 2020-01-22 09:13 pm (UTC)Of course. I'll see you when I see you, Aziraphale. Happy book hunting!