+1 cheerful archangel

[angelofhope]

Look, I get that you're really happy you resurrected me, and it's fun to be back. But I don't think you've really thought this through. I was part of a tiny, self-created canon. You'll have to write up all of that information again, and you don't remember it all — so you'll have to do some equal parts creation. And then what will you do with me?

It'd be fun to be in a game, though... if you're so inclined to do all of that aforementioned work. [He's the angel of hope, so, he can dream.] But for now, I'm going to go find some cotton candy.

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[ex_scuffles799]

Didn't think you people ate that stuff.

[angelofhope]

I love it. It's absurd and brightly colored, and it tastes good. Plus, whenever I bring Uriel some, he gets annoyed.

[ex_scuffles799]

Why's he hate it?

[angelofhope]

No idea. Probably because it's a human invention. He's a stuffy one like that. But Sariel and I both love it, so more for us.

[ex_scuffles799]

He doesn't like anything human? What about . . . [ A pause for Serious Thought. ] What about shoes? Does he wear shoes?

[angelofhope]

Oh, begrudgingly. He takes human form, just like me, because otherwise it gets pretty awkward.

[Remiel smiles.]

But he complains constantly, when he does.

[ex_scuffles799]

Stupid. Someone should hit him.

[angelofhope]

Hitting an archangel usually isn't a good plan. Sariel's smacked him once or twice, though.

[Remiel prefers annoying him, when he's being particularly insufferable.]

[ex_scuffles799]

Good for Sariel!

[angelofhope]

There's a reason she's my favorite sibling. What about you? Any siblings?

[ex_scuffles799]

Not technically. Just me and my mum. Friends are good enough, though.

[angelofhope]

Friends make excellent honorary siblings, I agree.

[ex_scuffles799]

Actually better, probably, 'cause nobody's gonna make me share my stuff with them if I don't want to. Even though I probably would.

[angelofhope]

Second-hand items are a tradition, as I understand, of a multiple sibling household.

Sariel and Azrael just gave me flying lessons.

[mankindly]

Huh. You're more like Aziraphale than I remember you being last time. I s'pose that's why you're a different canon, though.

[angelofhope]

[Curious head-tilt.]

Azirawho?

[mankindly]

Where I'm from, he's the angel that used to stand at the entrance to Eden. You know, with the flaming sword and all? 'Til he gave it away, anyway.

[angelofhope]

He gave away his blade? Huh. I don't really use mine all that often, but... I'd never just give it to someone.

[mankindly]

He's just a nice guy that way. Enough of a bastard to be likeable, though.

[angelofhope]

Trade-offs and all that.

[Grins and offers a plume of bright blue.]

Cotton candy?

[mankindly]

No thanks, mate, more of a fruit person, myself. Didn't figure you for a junk-food type, really. But then, angel of hope an' all, seems about right you should like sweets.

[angelofhope]

[Remiel shrugs a little, still grinning.]

They keep the world a bit brighter.

[derision]

[Jace raises his eyebrows.]




... so you guys do exist?

[angelofhope]

Guilty as charged.

[colubri]

Angels are angels are angels, friend. Regardless of whatever "canon" might make up your origin in particular, I doubt there are many places in the world of man that wouldn't welcome the sight of you.

[angelofhope]

True. The people at the joke shop are always happy to see me, too.

But, well, mun says that some places aren't too thrilled about people they don't know everything about.

[colubri]

Yes, there are those who shy away from a little mystery. I've always found them to be some of the biggest bores, myself.

But, more to the point: some places, certainly, but far from all. I suspect there are a few out there in desperate need of some heavenly virtue.

[angelofhope]

They just need a boost in the right direction, generally speaking! Behind every bore is a child waiting to be told that it's okay to goof off.

[colubri]

And you would tempt that child into misbehavior, angel?

[angelofhope]

Misbehavior is a strong word for having fun. And not really my area of expertise.

A little smiling never hurt anyone.

[colubri]

Yet not everyone's idea of fun is as wholesome as some of your lot would prefer. Such as my own.

But I do agree with you on the smiling bit. I think everyone can, really.

[angelofhope]

My encouragement never goes in that direction.

[colubri]

But it wouldn't take much, you know. Just a little nudge...

[angelofhope]

That's a job for the folks downstairs. Your folks.

Me? I make people's days a little bit brighter.

[Unless it's a divine vision about something bad, of course. But. Details!]