He can't believe what he's seeing. The words, the tone, everything is so incredibly familiar that it burns in a way that he can't even remember feeling before. It's nostalgic to the point of pain; the suffering he felt when he watched the Sin, the torture of seeing the Son of Man fall from Grace much like the angels on high had done: it was something he had hoped to have left in his past.
Seeing Naoya had brought it back.
Seeing Cain made the scar rip and bleed, made the cut become a festering, painful wound. ]
[ But was it real? Could he possibly believe that Naoya had regressed, becoming the young man he had been before all the suffering he inflicted upon himself and his parents, and upon the hand of the Lord?
Aziraphale pauses. He takes a deep breath. His hand hovers over the reply function for a long moment; he debates between replying and ignoring it, debates between hiding his pain and letting himself go through the motions of his duty; his duty to help mankind no matter what place or what time.
4/4 (video)benevolistOctober 30 2010, 05:47:17 UTC
[ When the reply comes, the angel has composed himself. He looks relaxed and calm, at peace with his world as an angel should be - even if he doesn't feel much like one at this point. He offers a soft smile before he speaks; it's all that he can do. ]
Cain, I assume? [ If there was a hitch in his voice, it's barely noticable. ] You're quite alright, my dear. You are safe.
POOR GUY lmaobenevolistOctober 30 2010, 07:08:51 UTC
[ Aziraphale listens and for a moment looks as though he has been filled with pure relief. He is more than certain that it'll only last as long as the curse of the moment, but he can enjoy the freedom while it lasts, surely? ]
Yes, I think you should. Your family and your wife are well, I can assure you of that, although I think that they are still at home. I could ask you not to worry, but I think that would be a tad on the difficult side.
[ ... A deep breath, and then - ]
The Lord will protect them. You should not habour fear, instead... Let yourself trust in him.
IDK WHO WILL HAVE IT WORSE XDDDfirst_scornedOctober 30 2010, 07:30:16 UTC
[ 'Naoya' tilts his head a bit, then... laughs. Honestly. Happily. And he smiles. ]
To not have faith in the Lord would be very strange of His own Son, would it not? ... As long as they are safe, and are with His guidance, I trust they shall be fine.
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He can't believe what he's seeing. The words, the tone, everything is so incredibly familiar that it burns in a way that he can't even remember feeling before. It's nostalgic to the point of pain; the suffering he felt when he watched the Sin, the torture of seeing the Son of Man fall from Grace much like the angels on high had done: it was something he had hoped to have left in his past.
Seeing Naoya had brought it back.
Seeing Cain made the scar rip and bleed, made the cut become a festering, painful wound. ]
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Aziraphale pauses. He takes a deep breath. His hand hovers over the reply function for a long moment; he debates between replying and ignoring it, debates between hiding his pain and letting himself go through the motions of his duty; his duty to help mankind no matter what place or what time.
He knows what he needs to do. ]
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Cain, I assume? [ If there was a hitch in his voice, it's barely noticable. ] You're quite alright, my dear. You are safe.
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... Oh. I... I see. I know this... communication tool. I... seem to have knowledge in how to use it as well.
[ Silent a bit more, but then... shock of all shocks, he offers Aziraphale a smile. ]
Yes, that is the name which Mother and Father gave me. I suppose it would be wise not to concern myself too much. Nothing happens without reason.
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Yes, I think you should. Your family and your wife are well, I can assure you of that, although I think that they are still at home. I could ask you not to worry, but I think that would be a tad on the difficult side.
[ ... A deep breath, and then - ]
The Lord will protect them. You should not habour fear, instead... Let yourself trust in him.
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To not have faith in the Lord would be very strange of His own Son, would it not? ... As long as they are safe, and are with His guidance, I trust they shall be fine.
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... Good. That is all I can offer you for now, I'm afraid. Your trust and faith is strong; it will keep you safe.
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Ah... but, what am I to do here? To not be productive in this time, I cannot help but feel as though it is being lazy.
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... I have never taken a 'break'.
[ Hurr derp. ] How... would one do that?
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A-ah... truly? But... who is providing the food here?
[ Always concerned for others before himself. See, Aziraphale. ... He wasn't lying: he WAS a good person. ]
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