#jim short for gabriel

[ev-belknap]

About the point of gravity!

One of the first things we see when Gabriel arrives on earth, is tomatoes, falling. He sees it, and he steps over it. I adore this detail because:

There’s this whole scene where Gabriel keeps dropping a book, all confused. And I can write essays about the ease with which Crowley helps him (he answers an unasked question, because he knows angels Dont Ask! He doesn’t get upset when Jim doesn’t blindly accept it. He goes ‘good point, not quite sure’ when questioned himself, *as a parent should* instead of getting mad and kicking your kids out of heaven!)

‘What’s the point?’ Jim asks.

And Crowley goes ‘so things don’t go wandering off and stay put.’

‘But it doesn’t stay where I put it’, Jim frowns. ‘It falls down.’

… and that IS the whole fucking point isn’t it? Without gravity, without the *threat of falling*, the angels above wouldn’t stay put at all. They’d wander off! It’s about fear, and sacrificing half of the lot to keep the other lot in place.

[clackstower]

I always noticed that Aziraphale pulls down from the sky to make a miracle but I just caught that Crowley pulls up from the ground to make his.

Did he do this in season 1 too? 🤔

[santacoppelia]

An angelic meta.

Ok. I'm starting my 13th rewatch of season 2, and Episode 1 made me think about the nature of angels. Not in a theological way (well, maybe a little), but in the narrative.

Before this episode, we have only met angels as they are now. I mean, we have seen Aziraphale through the ages, but the other angels we saw during season 1 (Gabriel, Michael, Uriel, Sandalphon, Anderson [sherlockian joke, sorry]) we have mostly seen them in the present age. They are mostly jerks, rigid, uptight, righteous, full of themselves, they can be cruel and sometimes downright malicious (yup, Michael and Sandalphon, I'm talking about you, utter pieces of...)

But the first minutes of season 2 present us with not 1, not 2, but THREE angels in their "factory setting" status (yup, that's sort of a reference to the fanfic with the same title, if you haven't read it, go check it on AO3). In the first 30 minutes of the season, we would also get to know Muriel, the lesser angel we've met so far.

We find out that angels can be:

Full of joy and awe

Tender

Honestly, genuinely surprised

Full of curiosity and wonder

Openly loving (that "You are funny, I love you!" gets me every time)

Enthusiastic

Generous

Naïve (infinitely naïve, even when being jerks. That's what makes some of their misconceptions, misdirections and prejudices so much fun)

This, I would say (and this is where I bring Theology into the equation) is how Divine Grace looks like. For Catholics, "grace" depends on the intermediation of the Church (one of the bones I actually had with the lot before leaving), but when you talk about angels... Well, they are created to be in full contact and awe with Divine Grace in a natural way (because they are created immersed in that grace, perfect, and they get blessed by acting in order to follow that loving nature towards God... and if they resist that nature is when and why they fall). Thomas Aquinas explained this in extenso (and my best friend, who is a Medievalist, Philosopher and fan of Thomas Aquinas has explained this to me in a 15 minute long audio, so I'm more confident about what I'm writing now, ha)

Well, now let's leave the theological bit behind. What piqued my interest was, as a matter of fact, watching Jim/Gabriel enjoying hot cocoa. We can oppose his joyful discovery to a couple of moments:

Gabriel's reaction during season 1, episode 1, when he finds Aziraphale enjoying sushi. "Why do you eat that?" and his face of disgust when thinking about "ingesting things" vs. the happiness of his experience, at every level, when he feels and tastes the cocoa (the mouthfeel, the taste, the heat, finally arriving at his stomach). He grows so fond of cocoa that it is his comfort thing for the rest of the season.

Aziraphale's first experience with food in "A Companion to Owls" (the Job minisode). At first he has the same old attitude we have seen on angels about human food: it is somewhat disgusting... But after he tries it, he discovers the huge pleasure it gives him and he goes wild with it. The love of food and the pleasure of eating exquisite things is still one of his defining traits.

But I would also put out a little note about how Aziraphale was, since the beginning, somehow conscious about the possibility of "falling from grace". If Angel! Crowley had been immersed in the creation of galaxies and stars, Aziraphale had been involved in the creation of Earth and humans. If I understood most of what my personal theologian explained to me about how the notion of "grace" had to be questioned and reinterpreted around how humans can have free will but also achieve grace, and what did that mean for the angels... Well, it redefined everything (the one who started asking all those "silly questions" around the Theology of Grace was Augustine of Hippo, and Thomas Aquinas had to rework ALL of the ideas around angelic grace using Aristotle to justify many things... And that how they came to be known as Fathers of the Church for Catholicism).

So... Angels in their "natural" state are joyous, cheerful, naïve, full of wonder and curiosity. Something (The Great War? Maybe... But maybe something before that) showed them distrust, made them rigid, self-righteous and simply... awful.

Where does this leaves my second favorite angel, Muriel? Well, they are still that sort of angel: that is one of the best things we found about them in this season, and why most of the fandom has already adopted them as our sweet child of divorce. So, she is still full of Divine Grace, and ingenuity.

This word, I believe, will become an interesting characteristic during season 3. Why? Because I'm not a native English speaker 😂. As such, it is more evident that ingenuity has a double meaning: both being an ingenue (naïf), but also being inventive, talented and witty (even wise). I offer a couple of contrasts too, to build up on this idea:

They had been called "dim" by The Metatron. I've already talked about how this is his "fatal flaw": he is underestimating his opponents and expecting everything to be predictable, but ingenuity usually beats predictability (Crowley is also a master of this)

Another character we saw during season 2 that was full of ingenuity: Shax. Yeah, she is not the sharpest tool in the shed, and she is cunning... But that's because she embodies those both sides of the idea! She is ingenuous and still asks Crowley for cues about how to work on Earth, but she is also ingenious and is always planning schemes for her own benefit (even when they blow up in her face). Also, she was the first one to determine that Gabriel had to be in the bookshop, even when she couldn't see him or detect him, and was so certain as to launch an attack.

I've rambled a lot, and I'm now a bit peckish. Do with this information what you like!

[weirdly-specific-but-ok]

pt XII good omens sEAsOn 2 (the non-traumatic part) episode 1

Alright yes I know, I know, it's been two days since the livestream. I was reading fanfiction. Don't blame me, love made me crazy, and all that. I'm enjoying myself as much as I can before we get to the season 2 finale. But here we go, season 2, episode one, maggots:

[on reading this back after finishing, a lot of text is my being in love with Crowley. mainly, points 3, 4, 9, 14, 17, 18, yes I have issues, feel free to skip that for an absolutely concise and precise summary]

Before the livestream starts, everyone decides that there will be no spoilers whatsoever on the chat, even hidden with the black, because I have a tendency to keep clicking and revealing them. I'm sorry, temptation and all. I have emotional support fruit, an apple, two kiwis, two sapotes and two bananas.

When the livestream starts, it has to be restarted, because I am an incompetent nincompoop and have somehow managed to muck up my settings. And it is absolutely imperative that I watch the opening scene.

So then I do. And immediately have to consume my emotional support apple because I am so fucking in love with Crowley. Already? someone asks. Yes bloody already, I need that apple.

Thanks, guys. I'm broken. Crowley. Just. She looks so peaceful and untraumatised, so delighted with the plans, so full of wonder at what she's creating. Let there be light, she says, and rather than seeing Crowley turn off a streetlight with a flick of his fingers, we get to see her create nebulas. Aziraphale looks at her and he's just instantly so spellbound, and who would bloody blame him? His wings just do a slight dip of realisation that he's fucked when Crowley says the gorgeous line. Look at Crowley. Worried about the apocalypse. Smiling at Aziraphale, and we can see Azi's concern because something as pure as that has to be protected and Aziraphale knows what Heaven will do to Crowley if she dares to ask questions. Crowley is angelic and filled with light and Aziraphale sees that and tries to keep her safe with his words.

Hey spoiler alert, it doesn't work, Crowley's wings are greying even as she protects Azi and Crowley falls and I hate everything and I am filled with unbridled rage.

UNDERSTAND? RAGE.

I am speculating how much pain and torture Crowley went through when she fell into Hell that first time. I am told to not ask questions I don't want answers to.

Maggie sells records, Aziraphale is a cutiepie, and Maggie is very gay for Nina.

Crowley is lounging on a park bench, suit and skinny tie, just being all sexy and demonic and probably contemplating nihilism.

Crowley spreads awareness about duck health. No bread, guys. Frozen peas. He also angsts a lot to Shax (whom I keep mixing up with Michael) about the meaning of life. Someone points out that this is very Barbie of him. "do you ever think about death". Ah, Crowley.

More lesbians gaying. I would kill for Nina's hair.

JIMBRIEL IN THE HOUSE. I WON'T SAY ANYMORE ABOUT HIS ENTRANCE BECAUSE THIS IS NOW A TOPIC OF CONTROVERSY. BUT JIMBRIEL IN THE HOUSE.

Aziraphale, ah I love him, absolutely fucking panics and has the loading symbol over his angelic little head at all times. FINALLY, THIS SHOW IS A COMEDY.

Crowley is leaning on his Bentley and mmmmhm his arms and his lounging and his personality I am back to crunching on my temptation emotional support apple.

Sorry back to the summary. Jim finds Aziraphale funny and says he loves him. Someone points out that this was the fandom upon encountering my dumbass self. "You're funny Asmi we love you."

Aziraphale is a little bitchy babygirl, really just enough of a bastard to be worth knowing. Just absolutely slaying through every Jimbriel scene. 100000/10.

Six shots of fucking espresso in a big cup. Crowley, I love you. Can I love Crowley any more than this? Yes I can. My love for Crowley is like the universe, infinite and yet ever-expanding, explosive with entropy.

Crowley holds the door open for Aziraphale and holds his plate and honestly what absolute husband (gn) behaviour.

CROWLEY MEETS JIMBRIEL WHO IS FUCKING DUSTING AND LEAPS BACKWARD AND JUST RELIVES TRAUMA WHILE JIM IS CHILLING AND AZIRAPHALE IS STILL GAY PANICKING. I LOVE THIS SHOW.

MARRIAGE QUARRELS ABOUT ADOPTING JIM, JUST ANOTHER DAY IN THE FELL-CROWLEY HOUSEHOLD.

Coffeeshop AU lesbians time.

Heaven is horrible.

MURIEL IS BABY I LOVE THEM HELLO CUTIEPATOOTIE.

There is an ethereal paper file.

Beezlebub beezles their way into Crowley's car and is very concerned in Hell about finding Jimbriel.

Nina's partner is a toxic ass don't worry about it.

Sulky Crowley says he's back and apology dance time mmmhm.

Miracle hide Jimbriel time, but they've got to be subtle. They do the miracle. Jim is glad to have friends.

They are very proud of themselves for their subtle miracle.

THEY ARE SO FUCKING USELESS. FUCKING USELESS LITTLE GAYASS DISASTERS JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN. LITERALLY IN HEAVEN ALARM BELLS ARE EVERYWHERE.

GREAT JOB, GAYS. GREAT JOB.

End of episode one. Take this screenshot.

[the-ineffable-dance]

I just started season 2 again, and I came across a moment that always gets me thinking. When Crowley follows Aziraphale into the bookshop, his reaction to Jim-short-for-Gabriel has always made me wonder.

I understand that there are a couple things at play here…

Gabriel was a huge dick, and made Aziraphale’s life difficult/dangerous

He’s the Supreme Archangel and would have no qualms about smiting a demon, especially one that’s been causing him trouble for millennia

He tried to execute Aziraphale, and Crowley (as Aziraphale) saw the whole thing.

But here’s the thing…

This reaction to seeing Jim-short-for-Gabriel and the subsequent fight with Aziraphale in the back room feel more personal to me.

I wonder… if Gabriel had something to do with Crowley’s Fall. If he somehow had something to do with the single worst moment in Crowley’s life, it would create almost uncontrollable anger, fear, resentment… all emotions Crowley goes through during the minutes following this initial meeting.

And it seems absolutely fitting that “I’m the archangel f*^%ing Gabriel” over here would have 100% been in on casting the rebels down.

Of course, if this is true, it brings us to yet another moment where Aziraphale and Crowley aren’t communicating together. Aziraphale is surprised that Crowley won’t help, and Crowley is mad that Aziraphale is asking him to help someone who was responsible for his Fall.

[amagnificentobsession]

@mrazfellco @bil-daddy

Am I adding Gabriel/Jim and Beelzebub to the guest list?

@docdust @loretta-dont-you-oppress-me if they are on the guest list, they will probably want to sing a song too. 🎶 🎼 🎵

[roseus-eli]

Sometimes I think I just need a Jim in my life

[agent-snowflake]

Opening tumblr immediately after reading the comment below the picture the good omens instagram account posted

✨Duke of Hell✨

Do I need to say anything else ??!!

Where are my good omens people, we need to talk !

[drconstellation]

Thoughts on Drinks in S2

Updated 10 Nov 2023

I thought I might put together some of my rambling thoughts on all the drinks that appear in S2 in general, since there are far more of them than food. I believe the hot chocolate is just as important as the coffee choices and some just make interesting comments.

Tea

Tea only makes a brief appearance, notably when Muriel visits the bookshop and meets Azriaphale. It is an introduction to the ways of humans. The only other tea we see are the offered herbal teas of peppermint (stimulating) or chamomile (a relaxant) to Maggie by Nina, and we don't know which one Maggie chooses.

Sherry

The request for sherry in the pub is, quite simply, hilarious, even without the Lady Bracknell ad lib. In Australia, where I am from, and I believe the UK as well, sherry has a long tradition as a ladies drink. And one wouldn't be adverse to have a nip or two (or more) while doing the cooking with it. If you haven't seen The Importance of Being Ernest performed, not just read it, you really must make the effort. (Coincidentally, I was taken as a teenager to see a version where Lady Bracknell was played for comedic effect by a man in drag. I loved it, and have never forgotten it, or the cucumber sandwiches.)

Wine

In S2E1 we have Nina reaching for the comfort wine while trapped in the coffee shop. She offers Maggie some, but she declines, and offers "No judgement."

Then we have some romantic wine in 1941, and some potentially romantic wine back in the present. Or is it?

Why don't you just talk to Gabriel, suggests Aziraphale. Alright, I will! declares Crowley, pausing only to take the wine bottle with him. The next thing we see is him ready to pass his Judgement on the amnesiac archangel.

Edit: I missed quite a bit of wine my first time around! There was two lots of wine in the Job minisode, and that was quite judgemental as well.

What, you didn't bring the wine, angel?

Then later in the cellar, while the storm rages, Crowley does find some wine and proceeds to enjoy the fruits of his demonic work while having a moral argument with Aziraphale.

Hot Chocolate

Ah! Ohohoh! The hot chocolate! Jim-short-for-James hot chocolate! I think it is very telling he is offered it by both Aziraphale and Crowley. The first gif sees him drinking while overlooking the Outside and a reflection of "give me coffee" in the window (this is the start of S2E3.) He is walking a different road to the others, one protected and facilitated by A & C. The coffee isn't for him, its for Other People. He gets his own special stash of the Good Stuff, labeled and everything. Privilege for the Frog Prince, sheesh.

Edit: Several times I've tried to explain the Choice of the Hot Chocolate, and I've actually replied to someone here about it in the mean time in a way that I'm happy with - here is most it, below:

Most of us get the two options, coffee, or death. But Jim has been given a third option, and he has grabbed it enthusiastically with both hands. Aziraphale has handed it to him in spades, even! That much will take a long time to get through, wouldn't it. It's a big generous gift, that Aziraphale understands well. Gabriel came to Aziraphale because he instinctively knew Aziraphale understood what he needed. Mr 'six-shots-of-espresso' loves his freedom, or liberty, and his life here on Earth. The humans who line up for their dose of Heaven every day do, too. Death is the option-that-is-not-an-option. It's duty. It's the tax we all have to pay for living. So the Metatron turns up and offers Aziraphale a coffee to one who doesn't drink coffee. Essentially the Metatrash offers a choice that isn't a choice. Aziraphale's only choice is to do his duty at this point, or else...well, we aren't shown it, but it seems the 'else' was too terrible to contemplate. (Or, as some people alternatively see it, the Metatron kept pushing until he was offered a carrot he couldn't refuse.) But Jim, he's been give the option that Aziraphale and Crowley really want, but can't quite have at this point. Freedom to love as they want, and openly in front of all Heaven, Hell and Humanity. They understand. They don't judge Jimbriel for this, they actually encourage it - they both make it happen right under the Ineffable Bureaucracy's noses in the end! The irony of it! They give their arch-enemy the gift that they dream of. I'm very tempted to digress off into a discussion about the two glimpses of authority we get from Crowley and Aziraphale in S2E6 at this point (Crowley yelling at the demons prior to the attack on the shop, and Aziraphale shouting at the Ineffable Bureaucracy representatives arguing what to do about Gabe and Beez in the shop to shut up,) and what it might it might tell us about their pasts. Because, as others have noted, Gabriel and Beelzebub have that freedom to be together in front of everyone because they have power - they are essentially the top ranking beings in this AU. They can do what they want with little fear of consequences. And I guess the Metatron didn't step in to intercede at this point because he essentially wanted Gabriel gone from the picture, and this was a convenient way to do it. So yeah, the sweet hot chocolate is Gabriel's special option, facilitated by Aziraphale and Crowley. He doesn't have to drink what the plebs drink, the bitter devotional duty to Heaven.

Whiskey

The demon drink. Fire water. (Maybe...enough said? Not sure...I've got dots to spare here...fire...and water...hmm...where have we seen that before...)

Coffee

Give Me liberty Coffee, or Give Me Death!

Six shots of espresso in a big cup for Crowley - lots of freedom for the demon.

The humans line up every day to get their ration of free will.

Regarding the Metatron's coffee offer to Aziraphale, the best explanation I've seen of it is here. The almond syrup signals that Aziraphale is being watched, and to me he is being offered a choice he can't refuse. He has no option but to accept it. In regards to the oat milk, I've seen a suggestion that it was a reference to Aziraphale being too free while on Earth and having a chance to "sow his oats." Also the purpose of offering it was to see if he was compliant enough to follow orders when asked.

Coffee shops have historically been a hotbed of foment, where new ideas were discussed, business conducted and rebellions started.

Finally there's a special mention for Gabriel and Beelzebub with their "intoxicating liquor."

Which they didn't. They got to make their own choice, in the end, thanks to Aziraphale.

Extra edit:

The Laudanum

I originally didn't include this one, but since posting this I realised how it fits in. I've written it up in this meta here - The Altar of Eccles Cakes, - because its a Sin Offering.

[A Sin Offering was for] atonement or unintentional sin. It would have the elements of a Burnt offering, as well as a Peace offering, but not be shared.

It pretty clear to most observers that Crowley did a good and "kind deed" for Elspeth here, which angered Hell in the process and then he was dragged forcibly downstairs to be duly punished for it. There is a post here from atlas-hope that suggests this is a parallel of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, drinking the cup of God's wrath to absolve Christians of their sins. They point out the laudanum is even poured into a goblet. Crumbs, that's a hefty bit of spiritual lifting, dear demon. What were you thinking, Anthony J. Crowley? It might cast that conversation you had with the carpenter back on the mountain in a new light, or least make us look back twice at it. (Plenty of time for contemplation before S3 arrives...) Remember, a Sin offering has elements of both a Burnt offering and a Peace offering: a giant Crowley gets Elspeth to promise to devote the rest of her life to being "properly good, not just pretendy good" and the money Aziraphale is forced to donate to her ensures her future prosperity. Sounds like a win-win situation there, Elspeth!

[ineffableheartbreakers]

hc that "Jim's Hot Chocolate" is a result of Jim sneaking around various cupboards trying to find more after running out and making a mess of things (putting things back in the wrong place and spilling various store foods) so Az miracles a specific tin with his name on to prevent it from happening again ☕🪽

[guiltyspark242]

Is the Book of Life already in the bookshop?

Remember when Jim was telling Aziraphale about how heavy that box was that he was carrying and how tired his arms were? Perhaps he stole the book of life and ran away with it. I imagine the book of life would be a pretty weighty thing.

When Aziraphale opened the box and it was empty, was that a parallel to Crowley in heaven having the clearance to open files and he simply couldn’t see it because he didn’t have clearance?

Is the book already on the shelves after Jim tidied away based on what the first sentence, or name, in the book is? Who is the first name in the book of life?

[orangechickenpillow]

Crowley being mad that Aziraphale wants to keep Jim and then soon after going "ooo, I want that one" with Muriel is really funny to me

[tiny-elf-of-doom]

Gabriel Missing/Wan-Ted Posters

In both 🪽Heaven🪽 and 🔥Hell🔥

[stranger-in-glasses]

I’ve been thinking about Aziraphale’s motivation to protect Gabriel when he shows up on his doorstep helpless and with no memory of himself.

Aziraphale is a very complex character torn by internal conflict, and it is logical to assume that behind each of many of his decisions is a whole set of different and often contradictory motives.

The most obvious part of Aziraphale’s drive to help is simply his compassionate nature. It’s the same drive that made him give away his sword to someone who “was having a bad day”, lie to save Job’s children, or forgive Maggie’s rent. And I’m certain that this was a huge part of why he decided to hide Gabriel, but I think there is more to that decision.

Another aspect of his motivation is probably his ideas of what he should do to be “a good angel”. Certainly, he is aware that the bosses of Heaven view what “a good angel” is differently is this case. But his understanding of what it means to “be good”, while highly influenced by conformity and obedience to authority, is still different from the more conventional understanding of the Heaven’s officials. For example, his idea of “being good” includes helping those in need. It also includes following orders and submitting to the will of God, which often comes into conflict with being able to help those in need, and he has a very hard time resolving or even acknowledging this contradiction. But what he is certain of is that he wants, no, needs to “be good”. It is his purpose and his duty, and the foundation of his identity. He probably feels that he needs to “be good” to deserve to be at all.

Yet another possible aspect of his motivation is his relationship with Heaven’s authorities. Gabriel is his former boss who has bullied him, reprimanded him, guilt-tripped him, made him self-conscious (“lose the gut”), and whose approval Aziraphale has been trying to achieve for thousands of years. Aziraphale may hate Gabriel and think that Gabriel is awful, but Gabriel is still an authority figure for him. Has been for too long a time to unlearn this conditioning in just a few years. So, when Gabriel shows up asking Aziraphale to take him in, the angel does. There might even be a touch of response to abuse at play. When a person lives a long time in an abusive relationship with someone and escapes, and then the abuser comes knocking at their door, many people will open because this is what they have been conditioned to do for many years.

On the other hand, deciding to hide a former Supreme Archangel on the run, who is likely in big trouble with Heaven, is also an act of rebellion. I suspect that, within Aziraphale, there has been a lot of dissatisfaction with Heaven and anger at it accumulating for thousands of years, hidden and suppressed. And a growing desire to rebel against it—a desire that he would also never acknowledge, even to himself. And when the opportunity arose to do something like hiding his former boss on the run from Heaven, that desire to rebel could have pushed Aziraphale to do it. All this may seem contradictory to the previous two motives that have rather to do with conformity. And yes, it is contradictory. It is a reflection of the internal conflict between the desire to belong, to conform, to be a good, proper angel, on one hand, and the desire to rebel, to speak against Heaven’s wrongs, to break free and just be allowed to exist in peace on Earth, without the weight of duty on his shoulders, on the other hand. So yes, paradoxically, it is possible that Aziraphale helped “Jim” both because of his tendency to conform and his desire to rebel.

Finally, I think Aziraphale couldn’t bring himself to send Gabriel away because he looked at him in his current state and saw himself reflected in that. With horror. He saw an outcast angel, on the run, in trouble with Heaven, either being punished by Heaven already or trying to escape from its punishment. I’m sure for an angel who, by all logic, should have fallen many times already (who “lied to thwart the will of God”, who gave away his sword, who formed a bond with a demon and wanted for this bond to grow even deeper, who helped stop Heaven’s plans for the Apocalypse, who indulged in earthly pleasures…), this hit very close to home. He looked at Gabriel, helpless, naked and vulnerable, robbed of his memories and forced to rely on the kindness of strangers, seeking a place to hide, and he saw his own very possible fate. It’s like staring in the mirror that shows you everything you have ever been terrified of. This could have just as easily been Aziraphale, knocking on strangers’ doors asking for help. So, I think that a big part of why Aziraphale could not say no to helping his former boss is that he looked at Gabriel and saw himself.

Naturally, there may be other motives that also played a role in Aziraphale’s decision to protect Gabriel—this is not an attempt to give an exhaustive account. And Aziraphale himself is probably only partially aware of his motives as well. What I want to convey by outlining this is just how complex and full of contradictions his motivation could be.

Update:

I forgot to mention another very important motive that could be in part responsible for Aziraphale’s decision: curiosity. We all know that Crowley is driven by curiosity, by desire to know more than he is allowed: he has fallen for asking too many questions, after all. But the desire to learn, to investigate, to explore is also very strong in Aziraphale. He reads tons of books, he tries out various human experiences, from food to art, he very enthusiastically plays a part of an investigative reporter and searches for clues. A naked amnesiac Gabriel on his doorstep presented a mystery, and mysteries and the desire to solve them seem to be quite tempting for the angel.

[karlheisenbergsass]

HI ALL!

[clairedelune-13]

Not sure which Jim Getup is my fave: