paradisalost | fortieth

[there's a small sound of contentment, the sounds of stretching, and a little thud as Albus throws down his quill, and picks up the journal to dictate]

If there is a line, I think I crossed it quite a while ago. I feel like I haven't spoken to my friends in ages! [can you hear the smile, and slight guilt in his voice?] Purely my fault, I'm afraid; I was caught up in work in my room, then busy with our findings beyond the borders, only to come back and find myself with a roommate, (thank you again, Ken, for accommodating me) and then to throw myself back into work again.

[there's some whining, and whuffy sounds. Albus laughs]

Oh, yes, it's partially your fault too, Dro, but I don't blame you a whit for it. You needed the attention. I'm just glad you're feeling a bit better now, after some time outside and some rest. Isn't that right?

[there's a pause, and a soft growl, which Albus is going to take for a yes 8D he ruffles Dro's mane]

We'll go get you a good dinner in a bit.

[directs himself fully at the journal once again. warmly:]

Now, as for you folks. How are you all doing?

[is in like. a random good mood. 8D even ... more so than usual. talk to him or something]

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I wouldn't dream of it.

[a pause] Quite well. I really can't find any reason to complain. Yourself?

Really, now?

I'm good. Aziraphale came back. Again.

Really.

Ah, is that right? How nice; you must be happy.

[Of course he is, but he won't admit that]

It makes the castle marginally more interesting.

Only marginally? Ah, well, any measure is a good measure.

Any plans for Halloween?

I suppose it hasn't been the same without him.

[So, SO dryly] It's the night of my evil demonic bloodrites, where I murder six humans for dark, satanic rituals. Hail. Satan.

There you go.

[amused] And you observe it even when you're not in your own world? Good show, Crowley, very diligent.

Oh, I like to show pride in my work. I'm thinking of putting a giant pentagram in the lobby. You know, to make things fancy.

It'll certainly generate a lot of attention.

Perhaps there should be sparklers, or is that a little excessive, do you think? I don't want to show-boat.

I don't know, you can never really go wrong with sparklers. Who doesn't like them?

That is true. Though they do tend to give off the "family event" sort of vibe.

What's wrong with family events?

...Other than the fact that they don't typically take place at evil demonic bloodrites.

I think that would be a major problem with them. Kids do tend to cry a lot when they see people being murdered horribly.

Unless they've been desensitised by computer games.

Understandably so.

Computer games. Is that what the game room is full of? I've never actually been.

Yeah, mostly. There are a few chess tables and suchlike there too, but it's mostly computer games.

Hm. Now that I'm not so busy, I'll have to dedicate myself to spending some time there.

Do try not to blow anything up, Albus. You'd make the children cry.

[mild, pretend shock]

What gives you the idea that I would do anything of the sort?

[Amused tone]

I don't know, the thought of you going near something of that nature brings explosions to mind. They can become quite frustrating, those games.

Oh, I don't know. I'm sure I could handle it. I'm quite good at games, you know.

Computer games?

I'm a fast learner.

Let me know when you try that. I think it will be something worth watching.

[laugh]

And definitely not because you think you'll derive some amusement from me, right?

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