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OOC:
Name: Connie
Are you over 16?: Yes.
Personal LJ: korofel
Email: korofel[at]gmail[dot]com
Timezone: PST
Other contact: AIM: ShirouKorofel, Plurk: Vaguely Sauntered
Characters already in the game: None.
How did you find us?: Through a post on Dear_Mun.
IC:
Character name: Aziraphale
Fandom: Good Omens
Timeline: Modern day, which is post Book and includes the New Year's Resolutions.
Age: Older than time.
~*Magical*~ abilities and strengths: Aziraphale is shown in the book do perform many tasks as miracles (such as sobering up at will, healing, tampering with someone's memories, or transforming real guns into water guns), which don't seem to be limited really except for his own moral limitations. As an angel, Aziraphale holds himself to a much higher moral standard when it comes to magic than Crowley. For example, his clothing gets stained and he does not wish to "miracle it away" because he would "always know that the stain was there." He has also been shown to have the ability of possession of those with minor occult powers (i.e. a man trying to commune with his ancestors and a woman conducting a seance). Also, being an Angel, He does not need to eat, drink, or sleep (though he does enjoy eating and drinking). He also has wings (when he wants to) so one would assumbe he has the ability to fly.
How would they use their abilities?: When he does use his powers (which is as little as possible as you never know who from Upstairs might be watching), he uses his powers generally for good. Minor healings, repairing objects, preventing deaths, and the like.
Appearance: Many people, meeting Aziraphale for the first time, formed three impressions: that he was English, that he was intelligent, and that he was gayer than a tree full of monkeys on nitrous oxide. (p.165-166)
Contrary to that little apt description above, Aziraphale's appearance is not as well described in the book as Crowley, so a lot of his physical appearance comes from my own head canon. He has blonde, curly hair and blue eyes. He has a fantastic manicure (and plump hands, p. 103), though his sense of style doesn't get more modern than the 50's. He tends to wear a lot of tweed and tartan (it's stylish!). He's isn't physically fit and has a bit of a muffin top from all the dining out he and Crowley does. I imagine he looks kind of like a British Simon Baker
Background/Personality: Aziraphale started out his life on Earth as the angel guarding the Eastern Gate of the Garden of Eden. His first notable act was "misplacing" his flaming sword. He in fact gave it to Adam and Eve as the girl was already with child and he worried for their very survival. He was intending to do the right thing, but after a conversation with the demon, a serpent by the name of Crawly, he had his doubts. When given an opportunity to (during the proof reading stage of the printing process), Aziraphale later added several verses to one of the "Infamous Bibles" (Bibles known for their typesetting errors) now known as the "Buggre Alle This Bible" that explains the aftermath of his sword misplacement. Verses 24-27 read:
24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
25 And the Lord spake unto the Angel that guarded the eastern gate, saying Where is the flaming sword which was given unto thee?
26 And the Angel said, I had it here only a moment ago, I must have put it down some where, forget my own head next.
27 And the Lord did not ask him again. (p. 50)
As an angel, Aziraphale's time on Earth since Eden was mainly to thwart evil, keep an eye on humanity, and to do (and inspire people to do) good. He helped in the creation of Shropshire and Edinburgh and reported Milton Keynes a success (as did Crowley), though he did not claim responsibility for it (p. 43).
And throughout the roughly 6,000 years the world has existed, there has really only been one person he would see on a semi-regular basis: the demon Crowley (formerly Crawly). Though they are on opposing sides, the pair have become unlikely "sort of" friends. In 1020, they came to an Arrangement. It was incredibly simple and allows for both to do their jobs, but not really for either to get ahead of the other. And while the Arrangement meant a tacit non-interference in certain of each other's activities (p. 43), they also take it to mean that they hold the fort for one another when common sense dictated (p. 44). It was going to get done anyway, right? Aziraphale occasionally feels pangs of guilt for the things he's done for Crowley, but this doesn't seem to stop him.
Being around humans (and Crowley) so long seems to have rubbed off on Aziraphale. He's highly intelligent (angelic intelligence, while not particularly higher than human intelligence, is much broader and has the advantage of thousands of years of practice, p. 167), materialistic, possessive, and vain. Aziraphale is a collector of books (Wilde first editions, Infamous Bibles, and first printings of books of prophesy, often autographed by the original author) and Regency silver snuff boxes. He enjoys dining out (sushi, the Ritz, fascinating little restaurants where they know you), having tea, and cocoa. And the assumption people have upon meeting him that he's gay implies a certain level of vanity. Little examples of this seem to be strewn about the book: his exquisite manicure, expensive clothes, sensitivity over his weight.
Aziraphale's love for his books seems to run very deep. He runs a bookshop, but if he were to be totally honest with himself he would have to have admitted that his bookshop was simply somewhere to store [his books]. (p. 48) He uses any means (short of physical violence) to prevent people from buying his books: unpleasant smells, erratic opening hours, glowering looks. When, on occasion, men in dark suits attempt to get Aziraphale to sell his shop, would be very polite, but the men would leave and never come back.
And Aziraphale is quite polite. He's scrupulously polite in the way of many Britons (unless the situation calls for rudeness). He has a flair for understatement, beating around the bush, and disguising a dig with a mild comment. Toward the end of the book, he's seen making some subtly nasty comments when he is losing his patience trying to get back to England.
Despite being an angel, Aziraphale is clearly not the picture of kind, gentle innocence. Crowley describes him as being enough of a bastard to be worth liking. (p. 371) His bastard streak can also be seen in the rude way he treats potential customers, his general support of terrorists (if he can justify them as "freedom fighters") and guns (They lend weight to moral argument. In the right hands, of course. p. 103), the couple of lies he's uttered (one to God, as shown above and also to convince someone to kill the Antichrist), and how it seems his motivations for stopping the Apocalypse are purely selfish (he likes Earth and its pleasures and doesn't want to see it destroyed).
(The edition of Good Omens used for page reference it the 2006 Harper Torch Paperback, white cover.)
Have you read up on how the game works?: Flaming Ferret is the name of the plug-in. To earn money: take missions, freelance work for/with other characters, or be a mooch.
1st person sample: I'm not quite certain I yet understand what has transpired. The apocalypse, perhaps? But if that were the case, I can't truly imagine I'd end up in this space-faring vessel. I feel at a loss. My books... All those years...
This must all be part of a greater plan, I suppose. Though I must admit that in this case, I think I would rather be a bit more informed. I was rather comfortable where I was, with my shop. And Crowley...
Crowley? Crowley, dear boy? Please tell me you're out there, somewhere. And hopefully you aren't causing too much mischief.
3rd person sample: Aziraphale was sitting on the couch in his quarters and reading. He quietly, reverentially turned a crackling page. He had a cup of cocoa on the end table beside him, but it had gone cold a couple days earlier and was starting to turn into a thick, brown sludge. Other than the occasional meticulous turning of a page, the angel had hardly moved. The book may not have been anything spectacular, but it was his. It was the first book he acquired since coming to this place. Aziraphale was completely absorbed in it.
He turned the last page and let out a gentle sigh of satisfaction, the first sound he'd made in days. Once the leather cover was closed, the angel set the book aside and stretched, uncurling his legs. He was stiff. Very stiff. Perhaps he was getting too old for sitting perfectly still for days on end. Not that he wouldn't in the future if another interesting book happened into his life.
Standing was a bit of a chore. His unused muscles creaked into action. He looked over at the cocoa and frowned. Oh yes... That... He picked up the cold mug and brought it over to the sink to wash. It was likely time to give Crowley a call.
Questions?: None from me.
Did you put your characters name and fandom in the subject: Why, yes. <3
Name: Connie
Are you over 16?: Yes.
Personal LJ: korofel
Email: korofel[at]gmail[dot]com
Timezone: PST
Other contact: AIM: ShirouKorofel, Plurk: Vaguely Sauntered
Characters already in the game: None.
How did you find us?: Through a post on Dear_Mun.
IC:
Character name: Aziraphale
Fandom: Good Omens
Timeline: Modern day, which is post Book and includes the New Year's Resolutions.
Age: Older than time.
~*Magical*~ abilities and strengths: Aziraphale is shown in the book do perform many tasks as miracles (such as sobering up at will, healing, tampering with someone's memories, or transforming real guns into water guns), which don't seem to be limited really except for his own moral limitations. As an angel, Aziraphale holds himself to a much higher moral standard when it comes to magic than Crowley. For example, his clothing gets stained and he does not wish to "miracle it away" because he would "always know that the stain was there." He has also been shown to have the ability of possession of those with minor occult powers (i.e. a man trying to commune with his ancestors and a woman conducting a seance). Also, being an Angel, He does not need to eat, drink, or sleep (though he does enjoy eating and drinking). He also has wings (when he wants to) so one would assumbe he has the ability to fly.
How would they use their abilities?: When he does use his powers (which is as little as possible as you never know who from Upstairs might be watching), he uses his powers generally for good. Minor healings, repairing objects, preventing deaths, and the like.
Appearance: Many people, meeting Aziraphale for the first time, formed three impressions: that he was English, that he was intelligent, and that he was gayer than a tree full of monkeys on nitrous oxide. (p.165-166)
Contrary to that little apt description above, Aziraphale's appearance is not as well described in the book as Crowley, so a lot of his physical appearance comes from my own head canon. He has blonde, curly hair and blue eyes. He has a fantastic manicure (and plump hands, p. 103), though his sense of style doesn't get more modern than the 50's. He tends to wear a lot of tweed and tartan (it's stylish!). He's isn't physically fit and has a bit of a muffin top from all the dining out he and Crowley does. I imagine he looks kind of like a British Simon Baker
Background/Personality: Aziraphale started out his life on Earth as the angel guarding the Eastern Gate of the Garden of Eden. His first notable act was "misplacing" his flaming sword. He in fact gave it to Adam and Eve as the girl was already with child and he worried for their very survival. He was intending to do the right thing, but after a conversation with the demon, a serpent by the name of Crawly, he had his doubts. When given an opportunity to (during the proof reading stage of the printing process), Aziraphale later added several verses to one of the "Infamous Bibles" (Bibles known for their typesetting errors) now known as the "Buggre Alle This Bible" that explains the aftermath of his sword misplacement. Verses 24-27 read:
24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
25 And the Lord spake unto the Angel that guarded the eastern gate, saying Where is the flaming sword which was given unto thee?
26 And the Angel said, I had it here only a moment ago, I must have put it down some where, forget my own head next.
27 And the Lord did not ask him again. (p. 50)
As an angel, Aziraphale's time on Earth since Eden was mainly to thwart evil, keep an eye on humanity, and to do (and inspire people to do) good. He helped in the creation of Shropshire and Edinburgh and reported Milton Keynes a success (as did Crowley), though he did not claim responsibility for it (p. 43).
And throughout the roughly 6,000 years the world has existed, there has really only been one person he would see on a semi-regular basis: the demon Crowley (formerly Crawly). Though they are on opposing sides, the pair have become unlikely "sort of" friends. In 1020, they came to an Arrangement. It was incredibly simple and allows for both to do their jobs, but not really for either to get ahead of the other. And while the Arrangement meant a tacit non-interference in certain of each other's activities (p. 43), they also take it to mean that they hold the fort for one another when common sense dictated (p. 44). It was going to get done anyway, right? Aziraphale occasionally feels pangs of guilt for the things he's done for Crowley, but this doesn't seem to stop him.
Being around humans (and Crowley) so long seems to have rubbed off on Aziraphale. He's highly intelligent (angelic intelligence, while not particularly higher than human intelligence, is much broader and has the advantage of thousands of years of practice, p. 167), materialistic, possessive, and vain. Aziraphale is a collector of books (Wilde first editions, Infamous Bibles, and first printings of books of prophesy, often autographed by the original author) and Regency silver snuff boxes. He enjoys dining out (sushi, the Ritz, fascinating little restaurants where they know you), having tea, and cocoa. And the assumption people have upon meeting him that he's gay implies a certain level of vanity. Little examples of this seem to be strewn about the book: his exquisite manicure, expensive clothes, sensitivity over his weight.
Aziraphale's love for his books seems to run very deep. He runs a bookshop, but if he were to be totally honest with himself he would have to have admitted that his bookshop was simply somewhere to store [his books]. (p. 48) He uses any means (short of physical violence) to prevent people from buying his books: unpleasant smells, erratic opening hours, glowering looks. When, on occasion, men in dark suits attempt to get Aziraphale to sell his shop, would be very polite, but the men would leave and never come back.
And Aziraphale is quite polite. He's scrupulously polite in the way of many Britons (unless the situation calls for rudeness). He has a flair for understatement, beating around the bush, and disguising a dig with a mild comment. Toward the end of the book, he's seen making some subtly nasty comments when he is losing his patience trying to get back to England.
Despite being an angel, Aziraphale is clearly not the picture of kind, gentle innocence. Crowley describes him as being enough of a bastard to be worth liking. (p. 371) His bastard streak can also be seen in the rude way he treats potential customers, his general support of terrorists (if he can justify them as "freedom fighters") and guns (They lend weight to moral argument. In the right hands, of course. p. 103), the couple of lies he's uttered (one to God, as shown above and also to convince someone to kill the Antichrist), and how it seems his motivations for stopping the Apocalypse are purely selfish (he likes Earth and its pleasures and doesn't want to see it destroyed).
(The edition of Good Omens used for page reference it the 2006 Harper Torch Paperback, white cover.)
Have you read up on how the game works?: Flaming Ferret is the name of the plug-in. To earn money: take missions, freelance work for/with other characters, or be a mooch.
1st person sample: I'm not quite certain I yet understand what has transpired. The apocalypse, perhaps? But if that were the case, I can't truly imagine I'd end up in this space-faring vessel. I feel at a loss. My books... All those years...
This must all be part of a greater plan, I suppose. Though I must admit that in this case, I think I would rather be a bit more informed. I was rather comfortable where I was, with my shop. And Crowley...
Crowley? Crowley, dear boy? Please tell me you're out there, somewhere. And hopefully you aren't causing too much mischief.
3rd person sample: Aziraphale was sitting on the couch in his quarters and reading. He quietly, reverentially turned a crackling page. He had a cup of cocoa on the end table beside him, but it had gone cold a couple days earlier and was starting to turn into a thick, brown sludge. Other than the occasional meticulous turning of a page, the angel had hardly moved. The book may not have been anything spectacular, but it was his. It was the first book he acquired since coming to this place. Aziraphale was completely absorbed in it.
He turned the last page and let out a gentle sigh of satisfaction, the first sound he'd made in days. Once the leather cover was closed, the angel set the book aside and stretched, uncurling his legs. He was stiff. Very stiff. Perhaps he was getting too old for sitting perfectly still for days on end. Not that he wouldn't in the future if another interesting book happened into his life.
Standing was a bit of a chore. His unused muscles creaked into action. He looked over at the cocoa and frowned. Oh yes... That... He picked up the cold mug and brought it over to the sink to wash. It was likely time to give Crowley a call.
Questions?: None from me.
Did you put your characters name and fandom in the subject: Why, yes. <3