Forgiven

[death_glare]

[ No one questioned anything when William suddenly left his office that morning. "I've been called to a meeting" was all the information he gave the rest of Dispatch. To them, it wasn't surprising, seeing as he was the head of the department. For William, however, the summoning came with zero notice. As he made his way to the upper managements' offices, all he could wonder was what issue his subordinates caused that he'd have to clean up after, this time.

It wasn't until lunch break that William returned to Dispatch. The others expected they'd get reprimanded for something, but William remained quiet, his face expressionless as he closed the door to his office. ]

Comments

[death_glare]

I suppose that's how it works, though. You don't realise what you may enjoy until it's presented to you.

[untodeath]

[ She glances back to William with a lopsided little smile. ]

Unless you're so stubborn that you should ignore It for a century.

[death_glare]

[ His grunt only proves her statement true. ]

No more complaining. That's resolved now.

[untodeath]

[ She chuckles, seemingly veering on a better mood. ]

Who was with you, then?

[death_glare]

The same comity that sentenced you this time. You should know not much has changed in terms of reassignment. It seldom does.

[untodeath]

A full audience, then! [ That brings a wry grin. ] I suppose it's my fault, allowing myself to be so distracted that I should miss the lot of you.

[death_glare]

Speaking from experience, now, you get very caught up in the moment. I'd have been surprised if you did notice.

[untodeath]

[ Considering those words, the reaper thinks back comparatively, blinking at her gaze searches the sky above them. ]

Mn, I certainly was caught up. It blinded me to much more than simply that. What a mistake that was.

[ A big sigh, at that! ]

I might've been open to sharing, to answer your precious question. My heart was confused, my affections deep.

[death_glare]

Sharing? Honestly?

[ He sounds genuinely surprised at hearing that. ]

[untodeath]

[ Closing her eyes, she nods with an assuring hum. ]

I'd had given you, and her, anything - and so, in that sense, it seems logical, doesn't it?

[death_glare]

[ He hums in return. ]

Perhaps another will show themselves in the future.

[untodeath]

[ Lashes fluttering, she finds herself looking at him with surprise once more. ]

You're expecting me to fall for someone else?

[death_glare]

Not necessarily. But I wouldn't be apposed to watching again.

[untodeath]

--Oh.

[ It took a journey to get her here, but she thinks she's finally got it! Her features pull into a sharp grin. ]

Is that what got you on this fantasy of yours? You must have truly enjoyed yourself.

[death_glare]

You've certainly ruined me, in many ways.

[untodeath]

[ Tongue darting over her lips, she chuckles. ]

And we've only just begun.

[death_glare]

[ That has him heaving a rather exasperated sigh. But the lack of true frustration or irritation is plainly evident. ]

Where were we off to now? We seem to have wandered a bit off track.

[untodeath]

Mn, not truly.

[ Looking up ahead, she points to the London Cathedral in the distance. ]

I wanted to ask you, William, if you'd take me over the Cathedral, and out to the Bridge. Using your wings, of course.

[ settling her chin on his shoulder, she shines him the most brilliant pointy-toothed grin!! ]

[death_glare]

[ Looking up to the cathedral, he silently contemplates it. Surely he doesn't care if any mortals see. That never posed an issue to him as a reaper. ]

You just want me to carry you like a bride.

[untodeath]

[ With a giggle, her cheeks become rosey! Certainly not denying it, she twirls to step in front of him, a hand on his chest. ]

That shouldn't be a problem for-- [ Her voice softens, feigning the accent of a Western woman! ] -- a big, strong Angel like you.

[death_glare]

[ The look he gives her makes it plainly obvious that he wasn't expecting that accent, and that he's not quite sure what he feels about it.

Oh and there's no way he's going to attempt it, himself. ]

I should hope it wouldn't be.

[ Then, without even giving her a moment to brace herself, he scoops her up under her legs, catching her around the back before she topples out of his arms. ]

[untodeath]

[ The reaper's squeak of delighted surprise gives way to laughter, as she reflexively drapes an arm behind his back. ]

My Hero~♡

[ Well, that's the last of the Southern drawl, as she cups her free hand to his cheek and steals a kiss! There's a bit more giggling against his lips, though. ]

[death_glare]

[ As she kisses him, there's flash of heavenly light that surrounds them! Radiant white wings emerge from William's back, and the dreary London sky seems to brighten with the angel's presence. ]

Stop it with that, you sound ridiculous.

[ The iridescent feathers flutter as the wings stretch out to their full length. Then with barely a push from the ground, they're up, rising with each beat of his wings. ]

[untodeath]

[ The flash brings a gasp, and she reflexively clings to him just a little tighter. Watching with wonder, her heart pounds in her chest.

Angels had always been considered something of a spectacle, in the reaper world. Their turned their eyes away from the beauty of their forms, instead choosing to sneer at their status, mock them. Perhaps they've been wrong to do so.

No, even so, she can't imagine she'd ever feel this sort of admiration for any other.

Though she parts her lips to respond, she can only cry out with excitement for a good moment! It's quite different from springing across the rooftops, as she's so accustomed to. A weightlessness. ]

Is this always what it's like?!

[death_glare]

Hm. It's such a contrast to the gloom that surrounds us as reapers. I'm not certain I'll ever grow accustomed to it.

[ Despite the wings beating, there's no effort being exerted on William's part. It is truly like being weightless, simply floating like the slowly parting clouds. The sun peeks through, casting a spotlight upon them as they drift calmly over the cathedral. ]