itsytitsyspider: (Ample Floof)
Angel Dust ([personal profile] itsytitsyspider) wrote2021-10-14 12:15 pm
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Behind Closed Doors



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lonelysmiles: Wait for it... (Keep A Straight Face)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-12 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Honestly, Alastor was going to need quite some time not touching anybody after all this, but he was swallowing that complaint for Angel's sake. He couldn't even blame Angel for this one: Valentino's vengeance was a very real threat even if a pitiful one from Alastor's perspective. If hanging onto him made Angel confident enough to act like himself, then so be it.

Alastor internally sighed with each demon scurrying away the second they saw him. Well, at least Angel was getting a day out and about where he wasn't pawed at every two seconds. He wondered if Angel was enjoying that, but it seemed like a stupid thing to ask. Pointless small talk.

Arriving at the cafe, Alastor tilted his head curiously to one side. "I don't believe I've even noticed this place before! How quaint!"

He slid his arm out from Angel's and walked towards the door, opening it and motioning for Angel to enter first.
lonelysmiles: Ah memories... (So Many Orphans)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-12 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Alastor took his time looking around the place. It wasn't as clean as the places he liked to stop into, but it was clean enough. The few patrons here seemed more intent on their food than seeing who was coming or going in the cafe, so no flood of demons calling for their checks so they could flee in case something displeased the Radio Demon. The waiter, Adder, didn't even seem to notice Alastor...or perhaps he was too focused on Angel.

He mentally slapped himself for not pulling Angel's chair out for him. Honestly, where were his manners?! His mother would box his ears for such a slight...and given how sensitive his ears now were, that would hurt a lot!

He sat down at the table across from Angel, looking out the window. "My, what a lovely little garden! Though I'm surprised that they don't have outdoor seating."

Feeding the birds that came around when he was eating was a tiny pleasure in his eternal damnation. It was almost like having visitors for his meals. He didn't go so far as to talk to them (though not for lack of temptation), but he always took pleasure in them tucking into their own meal as he ate his.
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lonelysmiles: (Good To See You Too)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-12 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's a rather pleasant place! Perfect for when someone just wants to have their coffee without drama! As for the drink itself, no, no, I don't mind that you ordered for me." He picked up the tiny cup, feeling a bit ridiculous with the size difference between his claws and the cup itself. He added nothing to the drink before taking a sip. "My, that is a strong brew! Just perfect!"

Honestly, most demons seemed to doctor their liquid caffeine with God-knew-what. Nothing ruined a good cup of coffee like sugar, milk, and other substances!

He set the cup back down. "What would you recommend? I presume you've got a favorite meal or two."

His ambient static was buzzing a bit with repressed excitement. Someone was actually sharing a meal with him without any sort of obligations. Well, Angel was more or less sharing it with him because he couldn't wander off without fear of Valentino, but at least there was enough of an illusion of amiable companionship to satisfy Alastor.

All things considered, this little outing had been profitable from more than a gifting standpoint. A shame that he wouldn't have such a handy excuse until next year...assuming he stayed at the Happy Hotel that long.
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lonelysmiles: (Let's Go!)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-12 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hmmm...I'll have to try one then!"

The dreamy look Angel was giving him...it was actually kind of...pleasant? No drugs involved this time either unless Angel had taken something when Alastor wasn't looking in the lingerie shop. But, no, that wasn't likely.

He nodded his head. "I did! A great many of my recipes originated from her, actually. If you're going to steal, steal from the best, right? Ha ha!"

True, he'd expanded his repertoire after he'd grown and she'd gotten married and moved out, but his favorites were the ones his mother had taught him.

"What about you? Any hidden talents you're willing to share?"
lonelysmiles: (Entertained Laughter)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-12 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Alastor laughed. "Don't want to be pulled into an impromptu song and dance number, I take it?"

Singing. Well, that was certainly surprising. He never would've expected Angel Dust to enjoy such a thing. Perhaps he should've.
lonelysmiles: It's adorable! (Look At You Threatening Me!)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-12 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Alastor's ears twitched momentarily straight up at the feel of Angel's foot against his. That was likely unintentional.

"I must say that I've been having a rather pleasant time as well." He chuckled. "It isn't often I have company on my constitutionals as you've likely noticed."

Angel wasn't an idiot, after all. He might act like it sometimes but he certainly wasn't stupid.

"Perhaps I might leave something extra for her under the tree in gratitude. Do you think she'd buy it if I wrote 'From Santa Claus' on the tag?"
lonelysmiles: (My Work Became Mundane)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-12 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Alastor was studying his sandwich with curiosity before taking a bite. His ears gave a twitch of pleasure as he savored the flavors. Oh, he was going to have to remember this place. What was it that he was tasting?

"Hmm?" Alastor looked up from his sandwich. He made sure to swallow before answering. "Yes, it is. Honestly, they stayed a few extra seconds than normal. Probably because they noticed you first." He grinned. "With all the red, I suppose I blend into the background in comparison to you."

He inched his foot back away from Angel's feet. It was starting to get a bit awkward.
lonelysmiles: (Seriously Though...)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-12 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Alastor blinked, very surprised at that. Was...was Angel actually sticking up for him?

He gave an awkward chuckle. "Yes, well, at least my reputation worked to your advantage today. It must've been nice to walk around without being pawed." He snorted. "Honestly, trying to get 'free samples' is rude. Practically theft from your perspective. Which I know isn't anything serious down here to most."
lonelysmiles: It's adorable! (Look At You Threatening Me!)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-13 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Alastor blinked, unsure of what to say. "Their loss"? "I like being with you"? Those were English phrases, yes, but suddenly he couldn't comprehend the meaning.

"Well," he began awkwardly, "I don't believe you're obligated to accept such a thing even with your chosen profession. It's basic manners, not advanced chemistry." He chuckled. "If I thought to do otherwise, I'm sure Mother would be crossing the Pride Ring just to remind me with her wooden spoon."
lonelysmiles: (Aimless!)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-13 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
"She is. Well, not Pentagram City here, but in Hell. I know that much."

He loved his mother but it was...complicated...to say the least.

He cleared his throat. "So your family is all down here? I assume that some sort of sin was the family business? Theft? Murder?"

It was a reasonable assumption in his opinion: This was Hell, after all. One didn't get to Hell by baking cookies for the church picnic. (Alastor would know that from personal experience.)
lonelysmiles: (Introduction - Nervous)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-13 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
"I adore her, and she did teach me quite a lot. Including how to kill someone twice my size and properly serve them. However, 'close' is not the word I'd use."

He listened to Angel's comment on his family.

"I'm not sure how I'd gather 'mobster' from you aside from the New York accent, but that's a bit stereotypical, don't you think?"

The sandwiches were both about half-eaten at this point. Why couldn't Angel have picked somewhere that it'd take time for a proper meal to be prepared and even longer to eat it? This little outing was going to be over in no time.

Though perhaps that was for the best. Family was an awkward topic to chat about with anyone in Hell. Even a little ray of sunshine like Charlie had serious familial issues.
lonelysmiles: (Bemused)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2021-12-13 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
"If a bowtie is the sign of a mobster, I've clearly chosen the wrong profession." Alastor smirked as he gave a little tug of his own bowtie.

Their meals were just about done. And very likely their proprietor was antsy for them to leave. (Though honestly with how calm the snake had been, perhaps it would be more he wanted them to clear out so he had the table for another customer than wanting Alastor to leave before he maimed someone.)

"I suppose you're right." He pulled out his wallet, retrieving the appropriate bills plus a rather generous tip. (Places that let him eat without a fuss deserved to be rewarded!)

He then reached under the table for the basket of bags, plucking up all of them save the ones from the lingerie store. He walked to the front door of the establishment and held it open, looking up as someone paused outside the door.

"Go ahead," he cheerily told the newcomer.

The other demon's eyes were wide as she stared at the Radio Demon. Then she very slowly edged her way into the cafe, trying to keep as much distance as possible between herself and Alastor.

Alastor simply kept up his smile and motioned to Angel. "After you."

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