10: The hunt is on

[scaresplants]

[The SFC comes on, and Crowley looks a lot more serious than usual.]

...A few days ago, as you might have heard, a man named Aziraphale was kidnapped from his home by a man named Enjin. Right now, we have no whereabouts where he is, but before you lot go and do a search party, I have to give you a few warnings.

First of all, what Enjin looks like- well, he's a catboy. I mean, he has glasses, this really tacky fur coat, and these two cat ears on his head. And most of the time he looks incredibly smug. But don't let his ridiculous appearance make you think that he's not hostile.

Enjin is dangerous. Don't think that your mighty magical powers or prowess in fighting will be able to defeat him. He can read your mind like a book, and even cast illusions to make himself seem like he's your friend. Overall, he's not easy to beat, so don't go rushing onwards like chickens with your heads cut off, because it will not help you.

Akina Hiizumi knows about the guy- ask him if you have any questions.

Let's get Aziraphale back where he belongs.

Stay where you are and don't go outside unless you have somebody else with you. He came for Aziraphale first, he might come for you next. If you see him, run the other direction and don't look back.

...Once I find you, I will tear your head off and feed you your own kidneys. What you did to the angel will never be forgotten, you toerag.

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[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

[He's just silent at that. What does he say? That because the angel was captured and he didn't realize it was too late, it's practically his fault. That, by offering up himself for a trade, he hut the angel when Enjin disagreed?]

...Can we not talk about this? I don't want to drive myself up the wall.

[effier.livejournal.com]

Fine.

[She leans against the wall, watching him intently.]

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

[And he leans back in his chair, watching her intently.]

So, want to do something other than just lounging about and talking about my problems?

[effier.livejournal.com]

Why did you ask me if I loved you?

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

Because curiousity is a natural part of my species, I don't know. I was drunk.

[effier.livejournal.com]

Curiosity is a natural part of everyone.

[She frowns.]

You don't know?

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

[A pause.]

Isn't love supposed to be part of being in a relationship? Or am I getting it wrong?

[effier.livejournal.com]

Love just doesn't happen. I'm with you because I like you. A lot happened at home, I can't just ... forget everything.

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

...I understand.

[Gee, this love business is really complicated.]

[effier.livejournal.com]

[She walks over to him.]

I want to be with you, okay? I just can't love someone out of the blue. You've never loved someone, right?

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

Love isn't exactly part of the job description, Effy. I don't even know how it feels.

[effier.livejournal.com]

Well, you'll know when it happens.

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

Really? That's not vague at all, thank you.

[effier.livejournal.com]

Get off your high horse, Tony. Just because you're a demon it doesn't exempt you from what's happening here and now.

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

[Hmmmm?]

And what's happening here and now, Effy?

[effier.livejournal.com]

This. Us. If you can't handle this, then fuck off.

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

[Crowley stands up to stare her back in the eyes. Is that a challenge?]

Believe me, I can.

[effier.livejournal.com]

Then start handling it.

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

Okay, I will.

[And before she can protest, he's going to put his hands on her neck and pull her towards him to give her a searing kiss.]

[effier.livejournal.com]

[She was not expecting that. Well, she was enjoying it. Effy wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing back passionately.]

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

[He breaks it for a moment to give her a smirk.]

So, tell me, how am I handling it so far? Can I recieve any tips or pieces of advice or am I doing it splendidly?

[effier.livejournal.com]

[She laughs a bit.]

You're doing lovely.

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

[He wraps an arm around her waist.]

Should I continue then?

[effier.livejournal.com]

[A nod.]

You should.

[scaresplants.livejournal.com]

Okay.

[And he leans in to continue that kiss. It felt good, having something like this keep his thoughts off the current crisis.]