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Late that night after she had told Veronica what had happened, Phoebe had retutned to her Suite at the Arms Hotel. She was still reeling over that stunt Crowley had pulled at dinner and she wasn't sure what he was trying to prove. Did he think she wouldn't fulfill her part of the contract and so he was going to pretend to want more than her body and her complete and utter fall?

When she got into her room, she changed into pajamas and then sat in the middle of the bed, thinking.

Date: 2006-02-01 03:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
He paces his suite until he hears her. She's not weeping...that's good. She also doesn't sound drunk...that's good too.

He's never had anyone contest a contract so sweetly...and he's never had someone he was so invested in regarding corruption.

Steeling himself, he knocked lightly on the adjoining door.

"Phoebe, love? I...I'd like to apologize. Please?"

Date: 2006-02-01 09:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
He opens the door slowly, closing it behind him. His entire demeanor is contrite as he approaches the bed.

"My dear, I would sincerely like to apologize...and explain if I may."

Date: 2006-02-01 09:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
He clears his throat and sits, just on the edge, looking down at the floor, his voice quiet and broken.

"You're too bright, pet. It's no secret that the angel and I...we had...and perhaps it stings a little to see him so very happy with 'Jameslove' and yes, I'm petty and jealous and evil. I couldn't resist sharing the truth of the contract. But Phoebe..." he turns to look at her, sadness written on his face, "...I genuinely thought you understood. It was the standard child-bride contract. It's been used countless times throughout my time here. I...after Saturday...after these past nights...I didn't think you'd object, pet. I thought you might be genuinely pleased."

Date: 2006-02-01 10:02 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"But I could...I swear. Marry me, Phoebe and I'll prove to you I can be the demon you see me as. You bring out something in me I can't explain."

He drops down off the bed and turns, on one knee.

"Please be my bride, precious. I'd truly like nothing more."

He holds out his hand, in it an old fashioned silver snuff box with a blue gem on a chain (http://www.laforme.jp/image1188.jpg) inside.

Date: 2006-02-01 10:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"Condition, precious? Fair enough...name it."

He smiles and might even blush a bit. He has the same smitten expression he wore for the angel...and it seems genuine.



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Date: 2006-02-01 11:02 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"My name, pet? It's Anthony J. Crowley, you know that. If you'd like to call me something special...you should choose what is special to you." He smiles softly and rises to kiss the end of her nose. "That's barely a condition at all, love."

Date: 2006-02-01 11:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"Then you may call me anything that you like, as long as it doesn't demean you...like m'lord or some such silliness."

And then his smile fades, "No...I can't imagine he would be. He's still in love with you."

Date: 2006-02-01 11:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"More than the desire to be close to me?" He pats her softly, "I know, sweet. It came off you in waves, plus I could smell him. I figured you would tell me when you were ready."

Climbing back onto the bed, he takes her hand. "Hate and love are only a breath apart, my dear. I can't feel love...but hate I understand. Perfect hate is nearly as complete as perfect love, you know."

Date: 2006-02-01 12:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"I can understand how that would have wounded him, sweet. BUt you told me no, and I am infinitely patient. Don't feel obligated by anything you told him. I don't want you unless you truly want me. I may be evil...but I'm not a monster."

Date: 2006-02-01 12:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"Because, love, I offered you the choice and that was your choice. You said you wanted our first time to be...special. Not while you were drunk and using me as a bandage for your sadness. I appreciated that, truly." He bends low and kisses the back of her hand, then looks up with a smile.

Date: 2006-02-01 12:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"Love, I wouldn't let that happen. All you really have is your Free Will. If I took that, I'd only have the shell of you. What fun would that be?" He smiles softly and brushes his lips against hers lightly.

"Can you forgive me my rudeness at dinner?"

Date: 2006-02-01 12:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
He smiles, almost bemused, "Pet, are you offering me a choice?"

Date: 2006-02-01 11:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
It takes every bit of control he can muster to choke back the smugness and glee at this.

"Brilliant. I accept."

Date: 2006-02-02 12:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"Then a ring you shall have, pet. Anything for my intended."

Date: 2006-02-02 12:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"Do what you like, precious. I have no one left I want to tell." He smiles softly at her and kisses her hair lightly.

"I do hope I don't make you miserable."

Date: 2006-02-02 12:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"Would that displease you pet?"

Date: 2006-02-02 12:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flash-serpent.livejournal.com
"But some people should be hurt...as much as you were hurting?"

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