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The 20 sided die fell on the table as everyone watched.
"That's a one on persuasion"
"Come on!! This game is rigged!"
The dungeon master eric looked at the player Anthony crowley "No it isn't, now azi what does your character do?"
Aziraphale took a breath and in character said "I forgive you"
"Don't bother, and crowley leaves walking out the door defeated and giving up" Anthony said annoyed
"And Aziraphale stands there and puts his fingers on his lips as if to say 'do it again' knowing that's not possible"
Eric said "And he goes with the Metatron?"
He nodded "Unfortunately yes"
"And as he walks to heavens elevator you and crowley see each other, what do you do?"
"I stare at the angel with a longing look as if to beg him to stay but also show I am angry"
Azi sighed and said "He stares as if he is considering running to him, but he goes into the elevator"
Eric smirked and said "And I think we end the session there"
"WHAT!?" Muriel who was sitting by Anthony shot up "That's it!?"
"Sorry Muriel our sessions over"
Muriel sat down defeated putting their head on the table "I'm heart broken!!"
Anthony patted them on the back "Come on now, it's just a game"
"But they love each other!"
Soon everyone was going home Anthony said "need a ride Muriel?"
"You sure?"
"Course I am"
Aziraphale went to Anthony and said "I do hope you don't feel too bad about what my character did"
"Why would i?"
"Oh I tried to be nice"
"Your always nice and sweet"
Aziraphales face went red "Oh um....Have a good night!!" He quickly walked away.
"Strange person"
"I think he's nice" Muriel said in a bit of a defensive way.
"Course he is he's also a bit odd, I think I scare him"
"Why would you scare him?"
"I scare people"
"Not me"
He smiled and ruffled their hair "Your biased kiddo"
"I'm an adult!"
"Yes you are but I'm so old" He said in an exaggerated joking way.
"Your in your 50s!"
"And your not, enjoy youth"
"Quit joking like that!!"
"Okay okay"
They got in his car and stopped at Muriels house.
"You gonna come in?"
"Nah your mum doesn't like me"
"She's your mum too...." They said quietly
"That's how I know...."
"But then why does she like me?"
"Because your sweet and creative and not rebellious"
"And?"
"Sometimes....I think she had you to replace me..."
"What!?"
"Yeah you didn't notice our massive age gap?"
"I mean I did but-"
It's fine, besides it's not your fault"
"When are you gonna tell me why she kicked you out?"
"When I'm ready to...."
"I won't push you" They hesitated before hugging him "I love you"
He was shocked by the physical affection even flinching before hugging back "Love you too little sib, now get in before she blames me"
Muriel got out and said "You should talk to azi"
"Why?"
"Trust me I'm smarter then most people think"
"Your a genius, I'll listen now get inside starlight"
They waved and went inside as he sighed in the car and drove to his flat and plopped on his bed exhausted and heard his phone ping.
"Huh? Who's texting me this late?" He opened his phone and saw it was Aziraphale and started texting him.
Azi: Hey can we get dinner and talk about the campaign?
Anthony: Sure, but is that all you want to talk about?
Azi: No....is that okay?
Anthony: Course it is now good night
Azi: Good night my dear ❤️
His face was as red as his hair he put his phone down and finally went to sleep.