In the Park, Friday Afternoon

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale, alone once more, is still sitting on a bench in the park. Still watching for something. A storm is brewing on the horizon, but Aziraphale doesn't seem to notice.

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8:35 PM

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

::walks by the park on his way back to the dorms after getting off work:: :: idly scratches the back of his neck, then his arms:: ::spots Aziraphale::

Mr. Phale? Are you alright? You look... distracted.

Re: 8:35 PM

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*Aziraphale looks very distracted, and distinctly worried as well. He hardly even looks at Hank as he answers.*

Thank you, Mr. McCoy, I'm quite all right. But you really ought to be getting back to the school.

*Aziraphale turns and gives Hank a very serious look.* Right away.

Re: 8:35 PM

[(Anonymous)]

::now disturbed as well::

Yes, sir.

::starts walking away, glances back at Aziraphale, then starts running back to the school::

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor passes Aziraphale on his way to Fandom High. He takes one look at him and knows that he knows.]

Thank god, I'm not completely crazy.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

No, Doctor, you're not crazy at all.

*Aziraphale looks over at the TARDIS*

Can you control who can and cannot get in?

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

CJ didn't believe me. She went off to work... [he looks haunted] And she hasn't come back.

And no one, and I mean NO ONE, can get in without a key. The only people in the universe who have one of those at the moment are myself and aroseintime. ((We're saying Spock turned his in when he left.))

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*Aziraphale nods* Miss Craig will be safe inside the school.

*Aziraphale is much more serious than usual. As he's speaking, he looks out across the park, out toward the edge of town, rather than at The Doctor. He also appears to be glowing very slightly.*

It's likely, however, that there will be innocent people here in town in need of someplace safe to go.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

I won't leave her there alone, Mr Phale. [He moves into Aziraphale's line of sight.] But if I can trust you...I will give you my extra key. If you find people in need of help.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*Aziraphale focuses on The Doctor, and blinks, looking a bit surprised to him standing there.*

Thank you, Doctor, that's very kind of you. I promise you that I'll keep it safe.

*He smiles slightly, not a very comforting smile, as he takes the key. He looks older, and younger at the same time, and fierce.*

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor realises, quite suddenly, what he's unconsciously known all along: Mr Phale is not human. Nor, for that matter, is he any sort of being the Doctor has ever run into before. But he is definitely an agent for whatever in the universe that is right.]

Thank you. keep it secret. keep it safe. If you need anything else... [He gestures towards the school.] You know where I'll be.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*Aziraphale nods, and gives a genuine smile.* Thank you, Doctor. Look after them there. I will look after them here, and your home as well.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor nods, and then tears off towards Fandom High.]

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

thats my line