Azriphale's bookshop - [NFB: Locked to Phale, Crawley, Parker, Marty, and The Tick]

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker pushed open the door to Phale's bookshop, and looked around. "I don't see him, but the door's open, so he must be here somewhere." She shivered, and took off her gloves, looking around for Crawley, and glad not to see him at the moment.

"Thank you for playing escort, Professor Tick. I really appreciate it."

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[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"It's not a problem, Parker," Tick said as he entered the shop. "I'm always glad to help in any way I can!" There may have been a slightly grim tone in his otherwise cheerful voice.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

She slowly unwinds her scarf as she looks around, trying to find the books she needs. "I'm sure Mr. Phale will give you tea and cookies for your trouble, when he gets here. I'm just glad, because... well, you know." She lets out a slow breath. "I almost wish Alanna hadn't told me."

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"I wish there wasn't anything to tell at all." Tick still stood by the door, ready for anyone or anything to come in.

"I needed to pick up some books from Mr. Phale anyway, so it's.." He almost said something about two birds and a stone, but refrained. "... pretty convenient for me."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Grabbing a huge tome and a handful of smaller books, Parker settled into one of the big armchairs. "I just wish..." She studied the book in her hand. "I didn't know Kitty. I barely spoke to her. It feels like... there should be more to say." She looked up suddenly, and cocked her head. "You knew her, didn't you? I'm sorry. I didn't even think."

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"It's okay. She was in my class. She only joined a few weeks ago, but she was a great student. Very bright. Very dedicated to Doing Good Things. She had a real air of Destiny around her." Tick finally moved away from the door and took a seat.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Doing Good Things. Destiny." Parker shook her head. "Not concepts I can relate to, most of the time. But I admire them." She tries to smile. "I hear good things about your class. Maybe I'll take it next semester, try to learn something."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Coming back to the shop after a long walk in the park, Aziraphale notices the small group of visitors inside. He pushes open the door and steps in.

"Good evening, Miss Parker, Professor Tick, Marty." He smiles at everyone, but looks especially pleased to see Marty.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Hello, Mr. Phale. I hope you don't mind that we just walked in."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Not at all, my dear. I leave the door open for just that purpose. Why don't you all come and sit down -- I've put in a bit more in the way of furnishings, to make things more comfortable."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"I found the books I need. Thank you. Hopefully I'll only be here an hour or two." She shoots a look of distrust toward the kitchen. "Mr. Crowley said he was making cocoa."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale raises an eyebrow. "Is he, my dear? That's very thoughtful of him." His words may be just a bit more clipped than normal.

He smiles. "You're welcome to take as much time as you need."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

About a quarter of an hour later, Parker taps a finger on the book. "Liste n to this:

Daniel Holtz was one of the most successful vampire hunters of the early 19th century. He pursued Angelus and Darla across ten countries for over fifteen years. Finally, having nearly killed them on two separate occasions, Darla and Angelus...."

Her voice trails off, and she swallows hard.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"...murdered his family, and turned his ten-year-old daughter. Holtz was forced to kill her upon his return home." Parker shakes her head. "Well, isn't *that* delightful." She pauses, then pages to the end. "Hunh. They didn't kill him, he just disappeared. I wonder-- What's this reference to?" (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandomtownies/276921.html?thread=10967737#t10967737)

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"Hello, Mr. Phale! Sorry to interrupt with this, but have you received the books for my class yet?"

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Yes, of course, Professor! Although the mun does not remember what they are They're in the back, I just get them for you."

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"Thank you, Mr. Phale!"

[OOC: We never selected a book. That class will be interesting. :) Back to watching the main thread now.]

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale disappears briefly into the back of the shop, returning with a stack of books, which he sets on the counter. "Here you are, Professor."


[ooc: I should randomly google something and just sell you what I come up with.]

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty waves at Aziraphale.

"Hey Aziraphale. Sorry I haven't been around to help lately."

[OOC: Mail responses aren't working here for some reason.]

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale smiles at Marty. "Not at all, my dear. You've been busy, I quite understand."

[ooc: np]

Prophecies of Aberjian

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker pages through the notes, checking them against the Scroll. "It's all about something called the End of Days, and the warriors who fight in it. Light and Dark, death and life... the last battle."

She looks at Mr. Phale and Mr. Crowley, and swallows, then goes back to it. "I'm trying to find something, on one particular warrior...."

Re: Prophecies of Aberjian

[flash-serpent.livejournal.com]

[The angel finally sits, and Crowley makes his way over to him. He's sick of playing nice. He sits quietly by Aziraphale's feet, where he is most comfortable. He rests his head on the angel's knee and tryies to tune out the chatter of the busy souls in the shop.]

Re: Prophecies of Aberjian

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale listens intently to Parker. "Really, my dear. The End of Days. How interesting." His bland demeanor is belied by an intense interest in his eyes.

Absently, he drops one hand down to rest on Crowley's head.

Re: Prophecies of Aberjian

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Do you know how that works?" She asks, then smiles at herself. "I suppose you must, but... Does it work the same, for every world? It can't always be the same ending, can it?"

Re: Prophecies of Aberjian

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

From the look on his face, it's obvious that Aziraphale hadn't considered that the outcome could be different for other worlds. He looks down toward Crowley, and speaks very softly, although someone listening closely would hear.

"Dear boy, I do not want to go through that again."

Re: Prophecies of Aberjian

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"And it says this: "The vampire with a soul, once he fulfills his destiny, will shanshu --become alive and die."