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sauntereddownward) wrote2019-09-17 04:16 pm
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Crowley had been busy. He'd had a rather dastardly idea and with a bit of proper nudging of 'influencers' (whatever those were) and a quick trip to Reddit, he had a new viral sensation. It was sort of like the ice bucket challenge, except it didn't benefit any charities and instead involved putting hot sauce up the nose. It worried parents, caused a bit of harmless mayhem, and most of all...it tarnished the souls of all those who laughed at idiots' misfortunes.
Sure, it wasn't tempting a priest, but it was a laugh.
He sat in the autumn sun outside an interesting little tea shop. He had a steaming cup of a lapsang suchong blend that made the air smell like a campfire. A subtle scent under the cigarette smoke. Crowley was watching his mobile and chuckling along as another bloody idiot put hot sauce on a cotton tip and stuffed it up his nose and began to wail.
"People will do anything to be famous," he said to himself.
Sure, it wasn't tempting a priest, but it was a laugh.
He sat in the autumn sun outside an interesting little tea shop. He had a steaming cup of a lapsang suchong blend that made the air smell like a campfire. A subtle scent under the cigarette smoke. Crowley was watching his mobile and chuckling along as another bloody idiot put hot sauce on a cotton tip and stuffed it up his nose and began to wail.
"People will do anything to be famous," he said to himself.

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"Obviously," he replied. "Anyone with any sense would know. Lucky for you that very few humans have any sense at all," he added with a bit of a laugh.
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"Why...your soul, lad. That's what I'm in the business of. I can tell because, well, I'm very used to human souls so the ones that aren't stand out," he replied.
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"Nothing at all," he promised. "It's just clear to me you're not human. Therefore, no need to try to corrupt you. And any time I don't have to work is a wonderful day indeed. Let me buy you a cup of tea,"
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"Excellent," the demon smiled, then flagged down a server. "What are you? Earl Grey man? Or more of a Jasmine sort of fellow?"
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"Neither, honestly. I prefer strong black tea, to be honest. No milk, no sugar," Fin replied.
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"Strong black?" he nodded, then relayed the order. The server had scuttled away as if he'f heard a shocking secret he had no business knowing.
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"Awww ohhh, wellll," he drawled. "I mess people about, corrupt souls and such. Not long ago I took down the rntire mobile network here in London. Everyone indulged in Wrath. It was beautiful."
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"Out of it? It's my job," he replied, as if that was all the answer required.
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"No. No, it's more like...incentive to not be dumped in a tub of Holy Water," he replied. He eyed Fin up and down, then leaned forward. "Would you like a bite to eat? You look like a man I know..."
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"I'm not hungry," Fin lied, shrugging one shoulder. "I'd rather hear more about your job."
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"My job isn't that interesting. And even less so, now. Since we avoided the Apocalypse I'm a bit...between jobs. For the first time ever, I can do as I please," he said.
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"I'd have to think on it," Crowley replied, looking thoughtful. "My angel has a bookshop. He loves that, has had it for years. Me? I've never been able to stick with one thing for long. We shall see what happens."
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"Oh, erm, well...an actual angel, of course. My counterpart. Nemesis, really. Grand enemies in the fight between Heaven and Hell."
He paused briefly.
"He is certainly not my boyfriend."
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"That's because he is mine," he said. "We were both put here, in the Garden, and we've been here ever since. You can't have Evil without Good, now can you?"
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"I wouldn't know, I'm hardly an expert on either," Fin replied with a laugh. "But alright, he's your counterpart then."
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