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. ]

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[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. ]

[untodeath]

[ It does take a moment to get used to, certainly. The air gushing over her skin, the sunlight in her eyes-- but after closing them for a moment, and taking a steadying breath, she recalls the security in his arms, feels his warmth, and it doesn't seem so bad anymore. She begins to take comfort in the sensations - and then, of course, there's the sights that meet them. ]

It's incredible... [ She exclaims breathlessly. ]

[death_glare]

It is.

[ Even he has to agree to that. Odd as it may be, his soul feels so light in this form. It was a blissfulness he was almost afraid to experience, as if he'd lose himself entirely. But instead, he feels as he was always meant to - at peace. Happy. ]

[untodeath]

Mn, it's a wonder that you'd ever come down. Even the sky seems to welcome you home.

[ Suddenly, it all seems so bittersweet. She's sighing whilst leaning over to peer down at the specks of humanity below. ]

If this is a hint at what being an Angel Of Heaven is like, I hate to think that I might be the reason keeping him from it-- and yet, I couldn't have it any other way, you know? Truly. I'd have perished without you.

[death_glare]

I know you would have.

[ As they cross over the bridge, the clouds part with them, never once leaving them in shadow. ]

As perfect a setting as Heaven's meant to be, the one thing keeping me from experiencing true peace was still here. That's why I became your guardian angel.

[untodeath]

[ As beautiful as the scenery is, Grell finds herself looking at William, now. ]

It's a shame that we never found one another in life. It's clear to me that this is how it was always meant to be.

[death_glare]

[ With her attention on him, he leaves them to hover there in the brightened sky, his wings beating in a slow and steady rhythm. ]

I would have thought you'd prefer it this way. It's far more dramatic, even more romantic.

[untodeath]

Oh, it absolutely is. Why do you think I'm so positively obsessed?

[ Her hinds find their way to his face, and she leans in close, just a breath away from his lips. ]

You know I'd relive that misery a thousand times, if it meant I could rejoin you like this. It's mere musings, my love.

[death_glare]

[ His stern features soften just a bit and he glances away from her gaze. ]

I can't say the same. Not entirely. But, I believe we would have met in some way, regardless of what we'd been subject to in life.

[ With a sigh, he looks back to her. ]

I suppose I have to admit to believing in fate and soulmates, now.

[untodeath]

[ Ah, well, that briefly has her gaze falling with sadness, but she nods, regardless. Even manages to perk up a little at his latter admittance. ]

All it took was Heaven to spell it out for you.

[death_glare]

Yes, you've made it quite clear over the years that you believe I'm stubborn.

[ Though he can't really deny it, especially now. ]

[untodeath]

[ That gets her to chuckle with a shake of her head. ]

It's more than that; I know it.

[ Pulling away just so, she settles her arms against his chest, looking out to the bridge over the river. The air is much cooler here, and she briefly closes her eyes to breathe it in. ]