aziraphale: *drumming his fingers*
crowley, frustrated: okay, I’m sick of this, angel.
aziraphale: shh *glances at the back room* keep your voice down.
crowley, whispering: we haven’t been alone in such a long time. every time we try…he’s always there.
aziraphale, sighs: yes, I’ll admit it’s becoming…suffocating…
crowley: let’s go somewhere. without him.
aziraphale: we can’t do that *pauses* can we?
crowley: yes! just tell him you’re going out. I’ll handle everything else.
aziraphale, smiles: okay, that sounds wonderful.
crowley, pleased: great. I’ll send a message *leaves*
aziraphale, reading a note: lunch at the ritz. half an hour. c
gabriel, appears behind him: secret admirer, huh?
aziraphale, jumps: what? n-no *screws up the note* um, I’ve just remembered, I have to go out actually.
gabriel, smirking: uh-huh…
aziraphale, waves a hand: completely unrelated.
aziraphale, raises an eyebrow: this is your ideal location for a clandestine rendezvous?
crowley, shrugs: it’s worked for us in the past.
aziraphale, nods: I don’t mind. it’s just nice to finally be alone.
crowley: yeah *pauses* angel-?
gabriel: room for one more?
aziraphale, startled, lets go of crowley’s hand: what are you doing here?
gabriel, oblivious: I followed you. thought you could use some company.
gabriel, pouring himself a glass of wine: I’ve been wondering why you guys have been raving about this place.
aziraphale & crowley: *glance at each other sympathetically*
-the next day, st. james’ park-
crowley: *tossing seed to the ducks*
aziraphale: *approaching*
crowley, apprehensive: well?
aziraphale, happily: I sent him on a wild goose chase. he’s gone to collect some books that don’t exist. we should have several hours to ourselves.
crowley, relieved: good *clears his throat* uh, I’ve missed you.
aziraphale, smiling: I’ve missed you, too *feeding the ducks* it’s been a while since we’ve been here.
crowley, nods: just the two of us.
gabriel, chirpily: yeah, it’s great.
aziraphale & crowley: *glaring at him*
gabriel, looking between them: …what?