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[blessedarethebookmakers]

[he has done this a few times by now, and for some reason is feeling less than enthusiastic about it. Perhaps it's the rain, or the ghosts outside that give him cold chills whenever they go past. Or perhaps he's just tired. He's been practicing more lately, though hasn't seem to have gotten much better.

He somehow manages to keep his expression friendly and open as he faces the mirror, white wings standing out against the gray light coming in behind him]

Hello... My name is Aziraphale, or Mr. Fell, if you prefer. I would like to welcome everyone who has newly arrived-- and I don't envy you having to brave the beastly weather to get here. Still, the clouds will soon part as they say.

I know that many of you must be weary or frightened, or even dare I say, angry, at the situation you have found yourselves thrust into. But if we all work together and combine our efforts and talents, I'm sure that we'll have the Corrosion beaten back in no time. So keep a stiff upper lip and keep moving forward.

And of course, if you need anything, my door is open in the hours listed or by previous appointment.

Comments

[unladenswallow]

Sounds traumatic. ( note to self, stay away from gross magic.

ciri actually smiled at the offer. ) I think I'd like that, actually. If you don't mind that is, Aziraphale. ( it dawned on her that she hadn't offered her name. ) ... I probably should have offered some time ago, but, I'm Ciri.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Ciri. [and he means it. Even the feathers in his wings are fluffing, though he doesn't notice it.] I will be a little busy through the full moon, but after that we simply must do lunch. Though between you and me, the food barely gets above mediocre.

[unladenswallow]

( the reaction his wings had was amusing but she kept having noticed it to herself. ) I heard from another that certain classes have issues throughout the full moon, is that something that Princes and Princesses can assist with?

I suppose I'll just hope the food is better than the fake cheese coated puff things I was given. There is real cheese around, right?

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Alas no. All we can do is offer succor through that trying time.

And yes, there is much better food than those. [a hesitation] Are you a lover of fine cuisine, my dear?

[unladenswallow]

Better than absolutely nothing in the end.

( she was getting vibes that he might be a lover of fine dining. too bad all she knew were the foods from taverns and scraps. ) I suppose I was at one time, but, runaways tend to have to make due with whatever they've been given.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Oh well, then let me tempt you, my dear, with good meals. The Carnation Cafe is free of course, for breakfast and lunch anyway. But I've heard... well, charming things about the Red Wagon [which didn't precisely translate to good. More like they tried] and I would love to treat you one day.

[unladenswallow]

Red Wagon, hm? ( wait, his treat? well, free food was free food. ) You'd have to let me make it up to you, though. If you're planning to treat, that is.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Naturally, naturally. When you can, of course. No need to go out of your way on my account; nor match me bill for bill. I do tend to put it away, as they say.

[unladenswallow]

( she couldn't help but to chuckle. ) Do you? You can't tell, reminds me of Dandelion. Thank you for all the answers to my, likely obvious questions. I appreciate it.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Dandelion? [he doesn't know what she means, but it's not a horrible thing to be compared to]

Oh, any time. Just ring me up whenever you have need, my dear.

[unladenswallow]

A friend of a friend's from home, he's a bard.

So noted — I will do my best not to harass you too much, though.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

What a lovely friend to have. I've known a bard or two in my time. Including, possibly, the greatest to have ever lived.

[all that and courtesy? He feels like he's won some grace somehow]

Of course not. I trust you!

Is there anything else?

[unladenswallow]

I believe that Dandelion would argue that might be him. ( a chuckle. ) But then most bards might.

I don't think so, no. At least not at present. I'll skim through this book and perhaps pester with a question or a few once I've had more time to think all of this new information over. Many thanks, I wish you a good night. ( at least she hadn't lost her manners quite yet. she gave a tip of her head and disconnected after saying her goodbye. well, that was a pleasant interaction! )