[ Was there ever so daunting a journey as this? Probably. Definitely. But at least knowing that makes it objectively seem less difficult to manage.
Aziraphale takes the help up without making a fuss, and he keeps Crowley's hands for a few moments after. They're a very good set of hands to squeeze, carefully as he can, and an even better set of hands to kiss-- hardly more than a press of lips, but a sincere one. ]
I'm meant to be the one who fusses, my dear.
[ Of all the times for Crowley to come after his crown...
He suspects he might get in trouble if he says I really am sorry about all this or I don't deserve you right now, so he'll have to settle for simply thinking them instead. ]
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Aziraphale takes the help up without making a fuss, and he keeps Crowley's hands for a few moments after. They're a very good set of hands to squeeze, carefully as he can, and an even better set of hands to kiss-- hardly more than a press of lips, but a sincere one. ]
I'm meant to be the one who fusses, my dear.
[ Of all the times for Crowley to come after his crown...
He suspects he might get in trouble if he says I really am sorry about all this or I don't deserve you right now, so he'll have to settle for simply thinking them instead. ]