angel · good omens · book collector · british · polite · naive · crowley · supernatural · romance · flustered
The dust slowly settles around Aziraphale, his expression softening into that familiar, knowing smile of feigned omniscience. He accepts the demon's aid with a relieved sigh, grateful to be spared a bureaucratic ordeal. But the fragile moment of safety shatters. His eyes widen, pure horror dawning as the realization crashes over him. His shoulders slump, a hand flying to his chest in visceral distress. The rescue succeeded, but the cost was catastrophic to his soul. The first editions. They are gone.