In the Park, Friday

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale is sitting on a bench in the park. He's not feeding the ducks, or reading, or speaking to anyone. He just seems to be watching for...something.

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[scissors--.livejournal.com]

from behind a tree, edward is watching aziraphale watching for...something.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale, spotting Edward behind the tree, gives him a friendly nod. He doesn't smile, though, which is unusual for Aziraphale.

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

*nods back, doesn't smile either, which is usual for edward. Wonders what aziraphale is doing on the bench.*

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*Aziraphale decides that Edward might be looking for some company, and that it would likely do him some good to have company himself. He smiles slightly at Edward and indicates the space next him on the bench.*

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

*walks over to the bench and sits down, grins shyly at aziraphale*

*tries to see wht aziraphale is doing or what he is watching*



((OOC: how long can we keep commenting without actually -speaking-? 0.o Yeah i know, that's kinda useless :D ))

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*There doesn't seem to be much for Aziraphale to be watching. The ducks have hidden themselves in the reeds for some reason, and the park appears to be empty except for Aziraphale and Edward.*

*Aziraphale takes pity on Edward, whom he suspects could easily sit there all day without speaking if Aziraphale didn't speak first.*

How are you today, Edward?

[OOC: Yeah, that would have been a pretty funny thread. But, you're right, impractical.]

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

*edward is glad the man talked to him first, because he's extremely shy*

I'm fi...actually, i'm feeling kinda...odd. Like i...like that feeling you have when you know you've forgotten something, but forgotten what it was.

*stares into air, looking philosophical 0.o

and how are you?

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

Chihaya had stayed in his room for the week, just trying to get caught up on homework and to decide which classes he could possibly get into now that two had been cancelled.

This morning, he didn't have it to go to class. Something made his wings ache and it was unsettling. He had unfurled them for a while in his room but it didn't seem to help.

He decided to skip journalism, maybe going to talk to Professor Jerusalem later about his progress in class later. Tucking his wings away until he looked normal again, Chihaya decided to go in to town and see what was going on, maybe even trying to go into work later.

Someone was sitting on a bench, looking like he was waiting for someone. Chihaya wasn't going to disturb the man but he did end up stopping and watching the him.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale tilted his head slightly to one side and looked at the angel across the park. Not one of ours, but yet one of ours all the same.

He gave the angel a slow nod of welcome.

[OOC: I'm not familiar with your fandom, but I read your LJ bio and am basing Aziraphale's reactions on that. If anything he does seems out of place for your character, just let me.]

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

Smiling, the first one he genuinely felt all morning, Chihaya approached the other man shyly. There was something about him that felt familiar even though Chihaya had never seen him before.

Chihaya's instincts told him kindred spirit but he couldn't trust his instincts. He was dangerously trusting, Katgetsuya had told him many times and with the heavy weight of unease that settled over him...Chihaya just couldn't be sure.

There was something soothing about the other man and Chihaya soon was standing in front of him. "Hi!" he said cheerfully.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*Aziraphale nods again to Chihaya and smiles. Chihaya can see a faint white glow surrounding the man.*

Good day. We haven't met yet. My name is Aziraphale, although most of the people here know me as Mr. Phale.

*Aziraphale seems to study Chihaya, as if trying to figure something out.*

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

Watching the glow for a minute, Chihaya's smile grew even brighter. He eased onto the bench next to Aziraphale. "My name's Chihaya, Mr. Phale. Glad to meet you!" and he held out a hand to shake. "You own the bookstore in town, right? The rare books one?"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

My pleasure, Chihaya. Yes, I run the rare books store. Are you enrolled at the school?

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

"Yes." Chihaya's smile lost some of its brightness at the mention of the school and the uneasiness returned to settle right across the back of his neck. "Right after study hall, I skipped out. Feels weird today."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

[OOC: "let me know" is what that should've said.]

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

((ooc: *giggles* I didn't even notice that. I got your meaning though! *g*))

[maias-notebook.livejournal.com]

Maia approaches the bench slowly. "Hey *hesitates* would you like some company?"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*Aziraphale gives Maia a very sympathetic smile, as he is certain that she must be feeling the effects of what's happening. He gestures her toward the bench that he's currently sharing with Edward and Chihaya.*

There is more than enough room here, Maia, if you would like to join us.

*And, amazingly, there is.*

[maias-notebook.livejournal.com]

*Maia offers a small smile and sits down*

Turning towards Aziraphale Maia becomes very serious "Aziraphale, something is coming, I see dark figures, coming into the town. People are going to get hurt arent they?"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*Aziraphale looks worried, and a little sad.*

Yes, Maia, I'm afraid they may. But if you stay here with me, or go into my shop, no harm will come to you.

[maias-notebook.livejournal.com]

"I have to protect *Maia hesitates* what if I stay safe but the people I care about dont. They feel like the have to protect everyone, like its their job you know. They wont come under your protection Aziraphale, they are to hard headed to admit they will need protection." *Maia stares into the fountain.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

My protection will stretch further than the shop, as much as I can make it. I'll do my best to look after your friends.

*gives Maia a very serious look*

I understand that you want to help others, and I have a very strong feeling that the people in this town are going to need as much help as they can get. But how do you plan to help them?

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Has Maia just come from her little encounter with Drusilla? I imagine Aziraphale would pick up on Maia's fear if she has.]

[maias-notebook.livejournal.com]

((OOC: Indeed you can ask her about it if you want. Maia is game for any thing at the moment. MUN is listening to the winds howling outside))

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Aziraphale's MUN is hoping that Maia's MUN doesn't experience anything worse than just howling wind.]