[The writer aplogizes, too]
Aug. 17th, 2009 08:49 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
graceful_descentSorry everyone. I know you all miss me (it's so hard to function without your favorite devil/lightbringer/fallen angel), but things have been a little hectic. Having to be in twenty places at once gives me little time for casual chatting. Things are still a little tight and will continue to be until at least the second week of August, but I'm trying to catch up when I have free time.
If you feel like helping me out, what have I missed?
If you feel like helping me out, what have I missed?
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Date: 2009-08-18 06:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-22 07:01 am (UTC)*raises eyebrow, but with small smile* Indeed. I wallow in loneliness and misery without Satan around to give back rubs to. *dry*
Nothing much has happened, as far as I know, although I would recommend staying away from Tadfield Manor since a certain smite-happy archangel has joined me there.
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Date: 2009-08-25 05:34 am (UTC)especially if you bring out the wings for me.... Always with the smiting. *disappointed sigh* For once it would be nice to not have to worry about people attempting to smite me.
You do care! ♥ Thank you.no subject
Date: 2009-08-25 06:51 am (UTC)*raises eyebrow* You want me to give you access to my wings. The most sensitive part of an angel's body.[OOC: I suspect the wings would come out anyway if he got too relaxed. ;) ]
Indeed. Michael's dreadfully disappointed that my instinctive reaction upon seeing a demon is not, "BRING YOUR PRETTY FACE TO MY SWORD!" or "BEWARE THE WRATH OF THE LORD!" or some other ridiculous war cry. Really, why would I bother, if the other party hasn't done anything to me?
Especially with Belial's talent for desserts. Mm. It would be a dreadful waste.*lips twitch* You're welcome.no subject
Date: 2009-08-25 10:58 am (UTC)No. Maybe. Yes.[OOC: Oh, he's going to love that. Luci and his weird quirks]
Furthermore, not a demon. A bit disappoint, though. Things don't always have to be about smiting, but then again this is Michael we're talking about. I'm not entirely sure he knows how to do anything else.
How could I forget... I think I need to go get Belial to make me something.*sips coffee* I'm really starting to owe you.no subject
Date: 2009-08-25 12:48 pm (UTC)Do make up your mind.[OOC: xD so would Lucifer prefer Gabriel trusting him with his wings or refusing but them coming out of their own accord? And I'm ignoring the fact that usually wings are a major erogenous zone. ;) And that in my main RP, going by Brie's backstory, he has MAJOR issues involving Lucifer and wings.]
He's actually extremely affable to those of us who are still 'caged', as you would put it.
Although I'm vaguely disturbed by the way he looks at me sometimes.He just has a unique perception; everything's black and white, and he goes by face value.I recommend the chocolate mousse.Lucifer, in my debt?no subject
Date: 2009-08-25 01:24 pm (UTC)Yes, I want access.[OOC: *flail* You don't have to change things for us! Lucifer just seems to have developed this unexpected adoration of wings since falling- Uriel and I are still theorizing why. To answer the question, though, as long as the wings came out, he'd be a very happy camper. He's appreciate the trust but he doesn't need it. He's also noticed wings seem to be an erogenous zone which just suit his nefarious schemes all the better.]
I have no doubt. His name is like a war cry for those still clinging tightly to His light.
Like an easy crushed ant or a tasty lamb?I would like to speak with him to see such a view, but I value my flesh at this very moment.Have you ever had his tiramisu?Not many people can say that.no subject
Date: 2009-08-25 01:44 pm (UTC)Will you return the favour?[OOC: xD Gabriel might trust him with them, as this Lucifer has shown no signs yet of trying to get Gabriel to join him Downstairs, and he's torn. So... erogenous wings it is, then? xP
Actually, his name is one of their war cries.
I don't know about the lamb bit in particular, but if you mean like I'm something good to eat, then yes.I salute your survival instincts, then. There's a reason why I'm the one in charge of any prospective negotiations and not His Second.Sadly, not yet, but I will soon. He has excellent taste in wines as well; we couldn't have asked for a better barman.*smile* I feel honoured, then.no subject
Date: 2009-08-25 02:18 pm (UTC)Does my reimbursement have to be in the form of wings?[OOC: However is most appropriate! Like I said, I'd honestly hate to have to make you change things. And Lucifer is just very... patient. And scheming. But yes please, if that's cool by you.]
No, I remember that quite well. Bad phrasing on my part.
Well that's slight unnerving. You have the General after you.That's not to say I couldn't hold my own against him, but it's unnecessary conflict.How about I bring you some back?*grins and sips his drink* Just make sure to choose your favour wisely.no subject
Date: 2009-08-26 03:47 am (UTC)*pause* Yes.[OOC: Alright then... Having his wings touched while in a human body will be an entirely new experience for Gabriel. xD I'm evil to the poor thing. Also, it seems like you and Lucifer are looking forward to it.]
It's a good deal better than some nonsense they come up with these days. Humans can be such a bad influence.
I beg your pardon?I don't doubt that, but yes, it's more needless violence, and might be taken the wrong way, and the Host is already champing at the bit to start Armageddon.Oh, that would be lovely.I'll take my own sweet time about calling it in, if you don't mind. It's a useful thing to have.no subject
Date: 2009-08-26 06:13 am (UTC)*long silence* Are you sure?[I admittedly support all of Lucifer's devious and debauched dealing. He just enjoys himself so. very. much. I'm just as bad, letting him have his way all the time.]
Do I dare even ask what they've started using now?
There's very few things that look means.I wonder if they'll go far enough to start it themselves if I refuse. I'm still having far too much fun to push that along.Consider it done.That's twice this week my good nature has gotten me in trouble. But yes, consider it a deal.no subject
Date: 2009-08-26 07:02 am (UTC)*hesitates very, very briefly* Yes. I'm sure.[Very understandable. He's a charismatic character.]
I think I'm getting a headache just thinking about it. Frankly, I doubt they even need to practice; the enemy would run away in sheer horror at things like, "EAT MY FLAMES!" and "MAY JUSTICE PREVAIL!" (which infringes the copyright law, too) and "LAYETH THE ALMIGHTY SMACKETH!" and "FEAR US! WE ARE AWESOME!". I blame Michael completely for those last two. It's embarrassing, training with them.
I'm afraid I don't quite get you.Quite possible, actually. The Metatron is beginning to get on my nerves.Mm. Thank you.Done.no subject
Date: 2009-08-27 08:57 am (UTC)... Alright, then I concede. Wings for wings.[Far too much fun to write for.]
You... You're serious? THESE are the things they came up with? Well, I suppose they'll have the advantage when my troops stop to laugh hysterically at their new war cries. Going to have to apologize here, but I'm very glad I'm not the one having to deal with that anymore.
There are few things that look generally means and neither of them are very pleasant. Unless you're into Michael, of course.What's he doing now, dare I ask?And my quota of favor-distributing is met for the next two centuries.no subject
Date: 2009-08-27 09:10 am (UTC)*takes a small breath, then his wings unfurl, tearing his shirt slightly. They're large, and white at first glance, but under certain lighting, yield blue highlights.*[I see that ;) BTW, Aziraphale's name is intentionally misspelt, here.]
Unfortunately, yes, I am serious. And in that regard, you're lucky.
'Into'?The Metatron? Trying to persuade Him that Aziraphael's actions should not go unpunished, when I left, and complaining to anyone within hearing range about the not-Apocalypse. And generally being his annoying self. Really, it's his fault the memos and reports are so complicated these days.If we have that long left.no subject
Date: 2009-08-27 02:47 pm (UTC)*watches them in something like reverence and amazement* ... very nice.[Haha, I love that misspelling, too. May I inquire why they chose that way?]
Extremely lucky. If any of my ranks start anything like that, discipline will be swift.
Do you like him?I know he's the Voice of God and all, but he never shuts up, even when it would be most prudent. I certainly hope Aziraphael remains unpunished.I certainly hope we do.no subject
Date: 2009-08-27 03:01 pm (UTC)*pulls a loose feather out, wincing slightly* And your end of the deal?[Azi-mun and I decided to play it this way; it's actually sort of his real angelic name - he goes by Aziraphale on Earth, but his superiors don't know that, so they still call him Aziraphael. Or Nerd, in the case of Michael (who is also Azi-mun).]
Now if only Michael shared your views on that. Instead, he encourages it. *sigh*
*pauses, biting lip, and looks away* I... I think so. I don't know. I'm afraid.So do I. And if he comes to the Manor and starts complaining again, I'm going to take a fire extinguisher and spray it into his mouth. I doubt there's an angel around who'd try to stop me.So do I, but at the rate things are going, humans are going to destroy themselves anyway.no subject
Date: 2009-08-31 01:09 am (UTC)*is slightly displeased by the state of Gabriel's wings if there are loose feathers, extending a hand before stopping short, realizing he does have his end to hold up on* Very well. Consider yourself lucky, this is the first time I've shown them in a couple centuries. *carefully pulls off his jacket and then the vest and shirt because he's not ruining his clothes for this- finally stretching out his wings, almost red-tail hawk-like in appearance and immaculately groomed* I go for fashion these days. Matches my sunglasses.[I like that. :D It makes sense!]
*brings a hand up to squeeze the bridge of his nose, sighing* The host never fails to surprise me, usually in progressively worse ways.
*interested* Ah, so there is interest, then? You can't let fear keep you idle since idle hands are apparently my playground, so why don't you pursue it?... I only wish I could see that.True enough. Well, with luck the world itself will remain. Maybe Yahweh will give it another go.no subject
Date: 2009-08-31 04:33 am (UTC)I do. *inhales sharply, eyes widening a little - whatever else he might have expected, it was not this* I... I see that. *takes another deep breath, before turning, offering his back and wings; this is the first time anyone but him has touched them in millennia*[^_^ I like the new layout, by the way.]
*small laugh* You can guess why I look forward to assignments that take me away from Heaven.
*swallows, head bowed* I'm not sure what it is I feel. But I will not succumb to Lust, or drag Michael down with me.*he is certainly not smirking, not at all* I wouldn't mind re-enacting it with him if you weren't around the first time.Perhaps. But it won't be the same.no subject
Date: 2009-09-11 10:58 pm (UTC)*at least Lucifer is managing to keep himself patient and cautious, extending his hands to slowly running over the wings presented to him, carefully pulling free any loose feathers*[Why thank you :D My only complaint is that the icon drop down list is solid black and I can't figure out how to fix that]
I don't blame you. This makes me dread having to see the army again. THAT is the sort of thing that makes me want to behave myself.
It sounds like he's already contemplating bringing you down with him.I would be very, very exceptionally happy to watch, even a re-enactment. Perhaps I could get an encore performance if I cheer loud enough?Might be better. Somehow I doubt it.no subject
Date: 2009-09-12 03:34 am (UTC)*At first Gabriel stiffens at the touch, unused to it, before slowly relaxing, head lolling forward.* That... feels good. *soft sigh*[Nah, we can still see the icon keyword, highlighted in blue, if we hover the mouse over it. I don't mind. But for someone with as many icons as you, that might pose a problem. xD]
Then perhaps the Host is doing its job after all?
But... he's never said or done anything like that.*laugh* I don't mind, but He might draw the line at one repeat performance.But what makes this one so strangely beautiful is its flaws, the way the humans learn from them and overcome them, the way they, sometimes, actually improve things.no subject
Date: 2009-09-26 06:52 am (UTC)*the reaction earns a slight smirk as he carefully combs his fingers through the feathers, grooming them as he seeks to get Gabriel to relax further* Does it?[Thankfully there is the "browse" button for my icons since it's a paid account or I'd go a bit crazy]
Not in the manner it should.
Hasn't he? What you stated would imply otherwise.Well, we can always test that, couldn't we? We all know he certainly deserves it.The flaws are beautiful but they are what will be the end of their kind.no subject
Date: 2009-09-26 07:07 am (UTC)*actually lets out a soft sound* Yes. *swallows, spreading his wings to allow easier access* Very much so.[Lucky you. xD Oh, I love your icon!]
True. But still, it's effective, isn't it?
All I said was that sometimes he looks at me like... like he's enjoying the view.*laughs* That he certainly does. It certainly needs testing. For sheer scientific curiosity, of course.And that saddens me.no subject
Date: 2009-10-12 01:55 am (UTC)All right, I can understand that Before Time, but now, Gabriel?no subject
Date: 2009-10-12 01:10 pm (UTC)*pauses for just a moment, smirking* Unless you're jealous?
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Date: 2009-10-12 08:30 pm (UTC)*looking pointedly at Gabriel* Gabriel, why are you showing your back to the Enemy? Especially the Enemy with a capital E?
[OOC: Hiiii <3 Sorry I'm late to the party! :D Any sort of awesome Michael-Lucifer backstory you wish to go with? I'm flexible!]
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Date: 2009-10-13 02:34 am (UTC)*swallows, trying to think coherently* He means me no harm. If he wanted to harm me he's had many opportunities to do so, but he's done nothing. And he's charming, intelligent company.
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Date: 2009-10-13 02:52 am (UTC)*abruptly sighs, realizes he's coming off as a complete and utter jerk, and that, yes, Gabriel isn't really in danger... but there's still this rage in his heart at this sight*
So. Lulu. How's it been?
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Date: 2009-10-13 03:19 am (UTC)It would be significantly better if you stopped calling me Lulu, Mikey.
[OOC: Hello there! I'm glad you joined us :D And so far the Murder Mysteries/Sandman/Lucifer comics thing seems to be the best depiction of Lucifer's background which would make him and Michael the originals and thereby the most powerful of angels. But did you have any ideas? I'm just as flexible]
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Date: 2009-10-13 03:37 am (UTC)*laughs* Knowing Michael, you're lucky to get away with 'Lulu'.
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Date: 2009-10-13 04:14 am (UTC)Anyhow. *sits down pointedly; is clearly not leaving without Gabriel* So what's new and exciting other than the wing fetish, Lu-ci-fer? Haven't seen you in a long time.
[Happy to be here :D
Haha, well to be honest I read Good Omens and got so inspired I wrote a sequel, so now I refuse to read anything by either Gaiman or Pratchett so I don't go crazy like that again ^^0 But that sounds lovely. In my own head!canon Lucifer and Michael have sort of a "foe yay the only one to defeat you" relationship (they've both forbidden any of their subordinates from attacking the other), with the occasional tendency to regress into being very childishly siblingish. But that's obviously not necessary ^^]
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Date: 2009-10-17 10:07 am (UTC)*glances back over at Michael with a raised eyebrow* There's a particular reason for that, don't you think, Michael?
[Sorry for the slow replies, work has been ridiculous lately.
Aww. That's a shame! but I can definitely understand. And in my headcanon, They definitely have a foe-MY foe and the only one who can defeat you but that's also incredibly literal- unless one or the other was completely mobbed by high-grade angels/demons. Otherwise, still siblings definitely with a great deal of banter :3]
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Date: 2009-10-18 02:59 pm (UTC)Awesome!
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Date: 2009-10-18 04:11 pm (UTC)[Don't worry about it <3
Eeeexcellent :D]
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Date: 2009-11-24 01:43 am (UTC)*glares rather half-heartedly at Michael* Chatting implies some degree of mutual warmth between the two of you, and I'm not exactly getting that vibe.