[They're barely temptations anymore, as Aziraphale no longer makes Crowley jump through hoops to coax him into doing what he wants to do anyway. There's no one keeping score, no one who he might have to offer an explanation that is an incredibly well-constructed loophole masquerading as Heaven-approved, including himself.
He does like to be indulged and pampered, and certainly allows it more often than not. His only limit now seems to be when he wants to return the favor.
Aziraphale turns his head to smile at Crowley, giggling involuntarily at the brush of black feathers on his bare skin. The compliment that follows has him blushing and hiding part of his face in the crook of his elbow.]
You're too kind, dear. I think I might have set an unfair expectation for the humans, in that respect.
[He made it a point to tone down his brilliance for Adam and Eve, not wanting to frighten the poor things. It seemed to take forever for the other angels to understand why showing up as a burning wheel of fire with thousands of eyes or as a massive being with multiple heads was only going to terrify them out of their mortal minds.
His wings flex once, brushing against Crowley's.]
No, they feel wonderful. Better than they've ever been.
[He reaches out and runs his fingers along Crowley's pinion, smiling softly.]
I can groom you now, if you like. Not that you need it, your wings are always immaculate.
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Date: 2020-05-17 04:02 pm (UTC)He does like to be indulged and pampered, and certainly allows it more often than not. His only limit now seems to be when he wants to return the favor.
Aziraphale turns his head to smile at Crowley, giggling involuntarily at the brush of black feathers on his bare skin. The compliment that follows has him blushing and hiding part of his face in the crook of his elbow.]
You're too kind, dear. I think I might have set an unfair expectation for the humans, in that respect.
[He made it a point to tone down his brilliance for Adam and Eve, not wanting to frighten the poor things. It seemed to take forever for the other angels to understand why showing up as a burning wheel of fire with thousands of eyes or as a massive being with multiple heads was only going to terrify them out of their mortal minds.
His wings flex once, brushing against Crowley's.]
No, they feel wonderful. Better than they've ever been.
[He reaches out and runs his fingers along Crowley's pinion, smiling softly.]
I can groom you now, if you like. Not that you need it, your wings are always immaculate.