a26blackbentley ([info]a26blackbentley) wrote,
@ 2008-03-10 04:34:00
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Broken Wings - Open
Crowley returns to his flat, physically and mentally exhausted. It's been a tough night, and it's not about to get any easier. Maurice comes to greet him at the door; he bends down painfully and picks the kitten up, holding him close. "Hey, cat," he whispers. Maurice bats a paw at Crowley's face, then wriggles out of his grasp and darts off to lay down on the couch.

Crowley follows, slumping face-down. Carefully, he releases his wings, tensing as a wave of pain hits him. His wings are bent and twisted, the feathers sticking out at odd angles. He draws in a deep, shuddering breath, and then keys a message into his PINpoint:

Need help. Wings broken.

He sends it to everyone in his contact list, and then passes out as the pain becomes unbearable. A few feathers fall to the floor, and Maurice busies himself with batting them around the living room.



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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 10:39 am UTC (link)
((:P You know Azi doesn't have a PINpoint.))

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 10:42 am UTC (link)
((Then Crowley is SOL. He can't go anywhere, not in this state.))

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 10:44 am UTC (link)
((Well, he's not getting miracled better, that's for sure. But that's not really his only option.))

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 10:45 am UTC (link)
((No, it's not. :P If he could call Azi, he would but... Surely someone will get the PINpoint message :3))

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 10:47 am UTC (link)
((She's coming, she's coming! Jeez. :P))

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 10:53 am UTC (link)
((*snorts* ♥))

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 10:54 am UTC (link)
There isn't a big delay between when Ali gets the Pinpoint message and when she arrives in Crowley's flat. She only paused to put on her shoes. And a sweater. And the rest of her clothes. And finish brushing her teeth. Somehow she didn't think showing up half-dressed and with a mouth full of toothpaste would help.

She didn't do these things in that order.

When she arrives, it's with a gun drawn. She wasn't sure who or what would greet her and she always liked feeling like the best-armed person in the room. (Don't ask how she handles hanging out with Samus.) Not seeing anyone else, she slid the gun back into its holster and knelt beside Crowley.

"Well well, what happened to you?" She's hoping for a reply, but not expecting one, while she surveys the damage.

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 10:57 am UTC (link)
Maurice stops playing with the feathers on the floor when Ali comes in. He meows at her and jumps up onto the arm of the couch, next to Crowley's head.

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 11:03 am UTC (link)
"And a good day to you too, Maurice. Thank you for looking after him." Maurice gets some scritches, if he'd like them, while Ali decides how to approach the problem. It's always tricky, trying to mix types of magic, and she isn't entirely sure she can heal Crowley.

But you try getting her to admit that.

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 11:06 am UTC (link)
Maurice purrs happily at the scritches. He likes scritches!

Crowley groans, opens his eyes, and closes them again. "...Ali?"

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 11:16 am UTC (link)
"The one and only, darling. Don't try and move. In fact, you're better off going back to sleep until I'm done." Isn't that reassuring?

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 05:13 pm UTC (link)
"Ngh." He opens his eyes again. "What are you going to do?"

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 05:19 pm UTC (link)
"I'm not sure," she admits, "but if you couldn't miracle it better I can't imagine fixing it will be easy."

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 05:24 pm UTC (link)
"...ngh." He buries his face in the couch. "Can't. Concentrate." It's supposed to be an explanation as to why he can't miracle them better.

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 05:26 pm UTC (link)
"Ah." It seems to have worked.

"I could try magic, but I'm worried you...might not take to it."

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 05:30 pm UTC (link)
"S'worth... a try."

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 05:36 pm UTC (link)
"Or I could call Aziraphale. He'd probably be better at this."

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 05:40 pm UTC (link)
"Uhn," Crowley agrees. Well, it might have been an expression of agreement. It might also have been him passing out again.

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 05:42 pm UTC (link)
One hopes he'll forgive Ali searching his pockets. She hopes he has a cell phone, and said phone has Azi's number in it.

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 05:53 pm UTC (link)
He does, and it does. How very fortuitous.

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 05:54 pm UTC (link)
Woohoo! There is much of the phoning ahead.

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 05:58 pm UTC (link)
Azi is there in record time, still holding a half-drunk cup of tea, andhaving left his telephone off the hook. And it isn't long after that that Crowley's got a miracle cure.

The only problem with this is having to face two angry people.

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 05:59 pm UTC (link)
Crowley sits up, blinking. "Aziraphale?"

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 06:02 pm UTC (link)
"Yes, I'm here. What happened? Who did this to you?"

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[info]vicioussweetie
2008-03-10 06:04 pm UTC (link)
Ali looks between them, then shrugs and stands up. "Right then, I'm not needed and I've got school. Nice to see you, Azi. Crowley, do try to not be an idiot for a few days, okay?"

Crowley gets a kiss on the top of the head before she heads home.

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 06:24 pm UTC (link)
He turns to Ali, holding up a hand to forestall any more questions from Aziraphale. "Thank you."

And then back to Azi. "It was an accident. A pair of young Autobots were looking for cool cars, I thought they might like the Bentley, one of them scanned her and now he's got a '26 Bentley for an alt. The other got upset, said it was my fault, grabbed me - I was flying, you know, so I could talk to him - and he grabbed a little harder than he meant to."

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 07:53 pm UTC (link)
Azi does not understand half of that. Alas, Transformers is not part of pop culture he follows. Just like music, movies, and fashion.

"They sound violent."

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 07:59 pm UTC (link)
Crowley facepalms. "You've got to watch more television. The Autobots are the good guys. They turn into cars and stuff, right? The Decepticons are the bad guys. They want to destroy humans. The Autobots protect humans. It was an accident, really. He was just a kid. He didn't know any better."

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 08:00 pm UTC (link)
"..oh. Well, you should still be more careful."

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 08:06 pm UTC (link)
"I know." He shrugs his shoulders a bit. "I... would have gone straight to you after it happened but..."

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 08:11 pm UTC (link)
"It's an understandable sentiment," Azi assures him, "but next time come to me before you come home?"

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 08:22 pm UTC (link)
He nods, too tired to argue. "Yeah. And I really would have, but..." He gestures vaguely. "I got sidetracked. Guy needed help."

Now he settles back against the couch, closing his eyes. "After that..." It was a struggle to even make it home.

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 08:23 pm UTC (link)
He nods understandingly. "Well, for next time. Would you like some tea, or maybe something stronger?"

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 08:25 pm UTC (link)
"Tea would be lovely." If he can stay awake.

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 08:32 pm UTC (link)
Azi nods and goes to make tea. Tea is good.

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 08:36 pm UTC (link)
"Aziraphale?" He pauses, trying to stay awake long enough for tea. "What's the best way to answer the really tough questions?"

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 09:02 pm UTC (link)
"By pointing out it's ineffable," he replies promptly.

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 09:08 pm UTC (link)
He really should have expected that. Really, he should have.

"But... I mean... it is, but... but..." Bugger all this for a lark. He doesn't feel like arguing. "I guess you're right."

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 09:12 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, he should have.

"I've found it's easier to accept these things."

And then there was tea.

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 09:16 pm UTC (link)
Thank the Lord God for tea. Of course, the combination of tea and being exhausted make it even more difficult to stay awake.

Crowley yawns widely. "I'm sorry. I don't mean to fall asleep on you."

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 09:19 pm UTC (link)
"You need the rest. Don't worry about it. I can show myself out when you're sleeping."

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 09:25 pm UTC (link)
Crowley nods; if he's not careful, he's going to drop his teacup into his lap. "You're a good friend," he mumbles, already half-asleep.

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[info]allteaandbooks
2008-03-10 09:28 pm UTC (link)
"I try to be." When his hold starts to slip, Azi takes his teacup from him. "Time for you to sleep now."

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-10 09:31 pm UTC (link)
"G'night..." And then he's out like a light.

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[info]tf_atalanta
2008-03-11 06:54 pm UTC (link)
((...I really need to learn to check my friends list. :P Anyway, a giant robot suddenly appearing outside would cause a whole bunch of problems...))

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[info]a26blackbentley
2008-03-11 07:04 pm UTC (link)
((*laughs* Yeah, that wouldn't work so well in Crowley's England. But it's all good :3))

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