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[demonicmiracle]

Hey, it's Anthony Crowley. You know what to do, do it with style.

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[sathan]

( he's a smart demon. she wouldn't be making a delivery in person if she didn't want to come in.

once she's stepped inside she offers the box to him, a little selection of gingerbread cookies, freshly baked )

Something for the season.

( but that's not all she's after )

[demonicmiracle]

[Crowley's already opening the box even as he's heading to the bar cart, assuming they'll be drinking, but he stops halfway as he realizes what's inside.]

Are — did you make these?

[He's received gifts before, but no one's ever... made him something, even just a batch of cookies.]

[sathan]

I did.

( and it's someday that would surprise a lot of people for ridiculous reasons. they don't think of the mother of demons baking but she'd lived a long time with some pastimes outside of lucifer. baking was just one of those that she kept very quiet, more personal to her )

I-- also had a request to make.

( unrelated to the cookies. she hovers a few steps behind him, hands together )

[demonicmiracle]

Right, uh, thanks.

[That it's something of a bribe makes a lot more sense, though it's still very sweet of her and he looks a bit soft about it as he closes the lid and starts moving again. He sets the box down, pours two glasses of whiskey, offers one to Lilith.]

How can I help?

[sathan]

( maybe he'll find out that they're really not related but it's not important enough for her to make him know.

she takes the glass, moving to go settle them down for a conversation )

There's a property I'd like you to purchase. With my money.

[demonicmiracle]

Oh, sure, you needn't have buttered me up for that.

[Crowley drops onto the couch with the same ease he usually does, which is to say he settles onto it as though someone poured liquid in the shape of a demon.]

Another place to live, or something else?

[sathan]

( there's a look she gives him as if to say that she wasn't but it's a little half-hearted )

Something else.

( she pauses to drink before elaborating )

A shop. Which will come with the paperwork of setting it up.

[demonicmiracle]

You know, I almost miss the paperwork.

[He gives this fact away like it's as surprising to him as it might be to her. Maybe it's more the routine of it, the stability. He's glad to be rid of Hell, but it's left a hole in his life that he's still figuring out how to fill.]

Have you already found a spot, or are we calling in the realtor again?

[sathan]

( that's almost what she's doing looking for a little stability but there's more to it than that )

I've found somewhere. Somewhere-- a little out of the way.

( aka perfect for her )

[demonicmiracle]

Seems you'd want a shop not out of the way, if you're after customers.

[Not that he's ever run a business like that, but he has spent years frequenting Aziraphale's shop.

Aziraphale's shop that actively discourages customers, so — still maybe not the best experience or insight here.]

[sathan]

Anyone that truly wants what I'm offering will find it.

( but she also wanted the quieter privacy of the location. particularly for some of what she wanted )

The store-- isn't the whole thing.

[demonicmiracle]

[Of course it's not as simple as that, this is Lilith.]

What's the rest of it?

[sathan]

Somewhere for trade. Information, favours.

( but clearly the kind that they wanted to keep hidden. there were private rooms in the back for such conversations )

[demonicmiracle]

So not exactly above board, I take it?

[Not that he has a problem with that, but it's something to consider since he's the one who'll be held responsible if Lilith gets caught doing something she shouldn't be doing.]

[sathan]

It'll be hidden.

( she goes to reassure rather than directly answering the question )

A-- quiet place to talk.

[demonicmiracle]

[The reassurance isn't necessarily surprising, but he's glad to have it regardless. A moment more of thought, and he gives her a little nod.]

I'd like to see the place, if you don't mind, but I'll sign whatever paperwork you need.

[sathan]

( lilith nods, she can accept that )

I'll send you the address.

( and then quietly-- )

Thank you.