I'm Satan, but Today I am Santa too. (For sohoangel)

[the_rebel_son]

Lucifer really never had enough time with Aziraphale. Despite a shaky first meeting just over a year ago they were now close friends. He would now consider him as much of a brother as any of his own angels and as such Aziraphale endured harassment and strange gifts from the fallen angel. Today though, they were out to buy unexpected gifts for another angel, Moloch to be specific. Lucifer had to admit buying a Christmas gift for Moloch was strange indeed.

He had a few ideas in mind as he walked toward the plaza to meet the other angel. It would be nice to just spend a day with the other angel without it being a party or a large gathering.

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[the_rebel_son]

The worry fit with what Lucifer knew of Aziraphale's sense of etiquette though he shrugged. "When I have looked for Moloch in the wilds there is a tendency for him to notice and start looking for me. It may be the same when you start to look for him."

"Perhaps his shoulder or forearm would be a more viable perch while it is young?" Lucifer was not only thinking about the new additions but also Moloch's aesthetic. "Falconer's gear may be more inline with his lifestyle?"

Lucifer follows and finds himself growing curious about what the other angel might purchase for Moloch. The whole relationship be tween the two is a curiosity to the older angel.

[sohoangel]

Aziraphale has always been on the formal side of etiquette throughout history, his manners thoroughly cemented in the Victorian Era. But Lucifer makes a good point that Moloch will be able to sense his aura, anyway, so he won't catch him by surprise. "Fair enough, dear. You know him better than I do."

"That's not a bad idea, actually. Do you think Moloch will wear the proper equipment?" He's not naive to Moloch's propensity for self-harm and does not like the idea of him letting the owl-like creature inadvertently scratch him with its talons. But leather ties on the kipine's feet will make it clear that it belongs to someone. "We'll see what they have."

The sections of the store are more or less organized by the type of pet, although such distinctions can get a little hazy in the Nexus. Aziraphale heads towards the bird (or 'feathered creature' as it is labeled) section, as that applies to both animals to some extent. He picks up grooming supplies for their wings, then heads over to the falconry equipment. "When we do a little more research for these two, I'd like to learn how quickly they'll grow. Moloch will need to come back here at some point... or I can for him, if he doesn't want to." The florescent lights and cheerful music playing over the speakers might grate on the angel's nerves.

[the_rebel_son]

Lucifer smiles and a quiet laugh escapes but he doesn't mention Moloch cuddling with Aziraphale.

"Moloch wears black leather. A gauntlet and shoulder perch is something he would wear though I am not sure the ankle leashes would be appropriate for the kipine if it will be intelligent. Perhaps something more jewelry like would be appropriate." He was thinking out loud while they walk through the shop toward bird items.

He takes a long silent moment to consider Aziraphale's comments. "He has other options for future gear if he does not want to come into the plaza or you could visit them from time to time."

No harm in encouraging their friendship or whatever it is they are developing.

[sohoangel]

That was one time, and Moloch was a bunny, besides. As much as Aziraphale fondly remembers that encounter, he's not assuming that Moloch will always be that sociable.

"Well, so long as it matches his aesthetic," he murmurs with some amusement. He picks up a shoulder perch and gauntlet, both in black, which will be a good fit for Moloch. "I don't see anything jewelry-like here that would -- oh! What about these?" There are some leather ankle leashes that are braided in a light and dark monochrome. "They're much prettier than the traditional ones. What do you think, dear?" He addresses this to the kipine in the cage, holding them up for it to see. "Would you like to wear these?"

Once that's settled, Aziraphale will move on to the section meant for furred creatures to pick up a nice grooming brush for the little bull, something bristly that will give a good scratch. "Depending on how well this goes, I can certainly do that... I would like to see how his pets are getting on, too." He has a feeling he'll see little of Moloch, otherwise.