salutosinedelectat: (Default)
A.Z. Fell ✦ The Principality Aziraphale ([personal profile] salutosinedelectat) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2021-03-09 04:55 pm

Open catch-all

Who: Aziraphale and literally anyone
Where: Several places, listed in prompts
When: Kazoo 1 - 5
What: Free food! Gross rotten eggs! Books! Music! A bunch of low-key shenanigans before the train makes another stop.
Warnings: Hope you like rotten wobbledog eggs. He sure doesn't.




I. Kitchen/dining coach (Kazoo 1, after the train leaves the station)
Another day, another new batch of passengers. The angel does step out of the train for a short while, as usual, stretching his legs and taking in the moderately fresh air of a crowded, stuffy train station. Long enough to observe the now familiar waves of confusion and panic from the majority of the newcomers, and the eerie, stoic, unstoppable silence of those that depart the station. The usual.

Shortly before the train departs, he steps back inside and meanders his way to the kitchen, one of his more common spots. Giving the new recipe list a once-over, he figures he could pass the time with some baking. He does feel a tad peckish, and something chocolaty should fix that right up.

As he goes about his baking endeavors - never mind the one or two ingredients that certainly aren't listed on this month's list -, he considers the fact that others might find comfort in some treats themselves, specially those who find themselves in an entirely new setting.


Cut to a few hours later, with the smell of fresh baked good permeating not just the kitchen coach, but also the dining room, where any passenger can find an assortment of artfully displayed baked goods left out for anyone who wishes to partake in them. If they arrive at the right time, they might even find the angel placing a neatly written and rather polite note on the table, encouraging anyone to feel free to enjoy the cakes and tea at their leasure.




II.Cinema/greenhouse (featuring Ferdinand the wobbledog)
"Oh, you--dastardly little creature. You should know by now that the cinema room is no place for your--your- putrid leavings."

Anyone unfortunate enough to make their way into or through the cinema car at the right time, will find their nose assaulted by the smell of very, very rotten eggs. If they don't immediately vacate the coach in an attempt to get away from it, they might trace the smell to whatever the angel is holding inside a rather thick handkerchief, which he's careful to only hang from the tip of his fingers and at a full arm's length. And following right behind him is the small shambling technicolor odddity that is what no one knows to call a wobbledog.

"Honestly, I don't understand how you keep slipping your way in here. Aren't you much happier in the garden? Certainly would be doing us all a favor and sparing us from-- this."

Aziraphale steps out into the greenhouse car, Ferdinand right at his heels, tongue eternally hanging out of his mouth in a clueless, dimwitted panting.

The angel scoffs, looking around for some closer spot to dispose of the terrible findings. For a moment, he considers burying it in one of the plots, but fears he might invoke the wrath of a certain demon if he dared to do so.



III. Library
A lot of his time is spent on the top floor of the library, nowadays. While it doesn't offer as much privacy as a quiet room, the room, as small as it might be, does offer the sort of reverence one would get from some of the old libraries in the major cities, and he at least likes to indulge in such aesthetics.

He still hasn't quite forgiven the fact that it appeared so empty when it first came into reality, the cruel joke of a shell of a library and the difficulty in filling it with the sort of tome that would deserve to be in such a place. That being said, he's been considering ways to begin fixing such an issue, and ways to encourage other passengers in helping along with such a task, without imposing on those that seek refuge in such a room.

That being said, he can be found by one of the tables, looking over a collection of closed journals placed in neat piles ontop of it. Right beside them, a small collection of pens.

He seems to be lost in thought, his own pen tapping idly against his chin.



IV. Wildcard/make your own prompt
For all intents and purposes, Aziraphale really isn't entirely difficult to track down - although part of it might have to do with the limited space on the train itself. Not every space is really amenable to his tastes, but whatever time is spent out of the quiet cars is often spent on the top floor of the library, or in the kitchen.

However, he can also be spotted walking along the statue garden and the greenhouse, often accompanied by one specific red-headed, clad-in-black, sunglass-wearing figure, or, when alone, taking his time to look at the same statues and plants he's seen hundreds of times by now. Every so often, in the greenhouse, he can be seen looking right out into the waving mess of colors that is the Void - but not for very long, as he does feel a distinct feeling of nausea and discomfort when he does so.

He's quite approachable, all things considered, with the gently scholarly air he has about him. Or, for those with the abilities to do so, the blatant angelic aura about him can either be just as welcoming, or entirely off-putting. Either way, he's very given to his manners.



--

Closed, for Soldat [Backdated several weeks ago, mid Jelly]
It's late in the morning when Aziraphale finds himself walking through the train with the intention of making himself some brunch. As the majority of the passengers seem to be going about their day already, he can't help but to wonder just how many more the train can pick up before they all find themselves truly out of space for moderately comfortable living. Yes, it's true that new cars seem to pop into existence every once in a while, and they seem to at least be given some choice in thematics and such, but living in an interdimensional locomotive isn't really all that it's cracked up to be.

Still, not much to do besides making sure to keep enough of a polite distance to not bump into any matter of people or even creatures on the corridors and aisles, "excuse me"s and "pardon me"s at the ready.

He's still lost in those thoughts and any matter of related topics as he begins to make some tea, and considers making himself some crumpets to go along with.




irrationally: (and set sail for dreamsy)

iii

[personal profile] irrationally 2021-03-09 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"What are you thinking about?"

.. Okay, maybe she ought to have started with some sort of greeting. But while Alice isn't totally tactless, years of isolation away from most other humans sure haven't done any wonders for her manners - or made her less direct in any way, hence why she's just immediately cutting to the chase after walking over to the other.

Besides, how is she supposed to help it? She couldn't help but notice Aziraphale looking so deep in thought here in the library, of course she wants to know what he's thinking about. It's just how Alice's natural curiosity works.
irrationally: (a little more now i'm awake)

[personal profile] irrationally 2021-03-10 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Alice's gaze drops at the journals for a moment, before said gaze slowly trails back up to Aziraphale's face. The look on the girl's face suggests that she's very much still thinking.

"A little project?" She echoes back at him, giving her brain another moment to try and wrap itself around this.

.. well, there's only so much one could do with journals, right? So Alice just ventures a guess.

"Are you going to write books?" There's a hint to her voice that indicates that idea is actually kind of interesting to her. Like her tone perks up just a little bit, compared to how flat or unimpressed it can be at times.
firewalled: (Mayday)

II

[personal profile] firewalled 2021-03-11 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
"...Do I want to know what that is?"

Rich had just wanted to see what kind of movies he could end up finding in this car. He had not expected him to find a scene out of a movie. Particularly something sci-fi, considering the thing that looks sort of like a dog, and the putrid smell it's left behind.

"I'm pretty sure even my neighbour's great dane doesn't take dumps that bad... What kind of, uh, breed is that?"
irrationally: (i don't even have a song)

[personal profile] irrationally 2021-03-11 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
The name doesn't seem to bring any recognition to her face, but it's fine. Alice knows that's not the main point of what he's telling her anyway.

"Their own tales.. You mean about their lives?" Since he could also just mean tales from their worlds, but it's the 'their own' part that Alice's mind lingers on for a moment. "In that case, surely your tale would be one of the more interesting ones."

After all, if he's an angel.. He must have existed for such a long time, and seen so much. Alice doubts anything about her would be as interesting. It'd just involve a whole lot of fighting.
firewalled: (For that thievery of mine)

[personal profile] firewalled 2021-03-11 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
To be fair, Rich isn't all that bothered by it. Sure, it smells bad, but it's not the owners fault for what their pet has to do. He just shrugs, and then knees down to hesitantly offer a hand for the creature to sniff.

"Well, at least it's tail is wagging, so that means it's probably friendly! Hey, little buddy..."

Rich has been finding out a lot about himself since being in control of his own head again, and turns out one thing is that he just. Really likes animals. Apparently even weird ones like this.

"Where'd you find the little guy?"
saveas: (unhappy)

i

[personal profile] saveas 2021-03-11 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Asriel, since the train took off, has been very much keeping to himself. It hasn't been all that long, so it's been easy to tuck himself away in his bed or in one of the gardens. But if anything was gonna draw him out of his self-imposed hiding, it's this. It's been so long since he really bothered with eating; he hadn't needed to, as a flower, and eventually it had just started to seem...well, boring. He'd had all the meals he could have already.

Now, though? His stomach is kinda grumbling, and whatever that is smells really good.

The little monster creeps his way on down to the kitchen. He's no longer covering his head or hands, since apparently people here are kinda okay with monsters, but he's still sort of wary. Arriving, his eyes light up at the array of pastries and he goes to reach up to grab one. And then sees the guy there.]


Oh. Um.

[He freezes. Even though they're set out and everything, he's struck with a sudden feeling like he's stealing.]
saveas: (overshadowed)

[personal profile] saveas 2021-03-12 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
...okay. Thanks.

[Asriel grabs the one he'd been going for anyway; chocolate was more Chara's thing. It just makes him think of them anymore.

Once it's in his paws, he goes in to take a bite, and then hesitates.]


This is human food, right?
worthallthis: (friendly)

[personal profile] worthallthis 2021-03-12 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
Soldat has seen Aziraphale around, but they haven't been... ready exactly. And Crowley hasn't pushed. So they lingered, watched a little bit, and made biscuits. A kind their Aziraphale taught them how to make.

It seems like a pretty perfect opportunity when Aziraphale actually comes into the kitchen car to make tea, when they've got the biscuits ready and they're feeling relatively steady. They retrieve the plate from a more distant counter, steel themselves, and come over. "Hi."

Well, that's a start. They offer the plate. "I'm Soldat. I. Um." I knew another you in a world of darkness, after you died. Yeah, no. "I'm a friend of Crowley's."
saveas: (flower crown)

[personal profile] saveas 2021-03-12 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
Huh.

[Asriel contemplates this for a moment. If he were to cook it a little more with fire magic, would that make it monster food? He's not too sure how that works; it's not like he ever really had access to human food.

Well, he was gonna have to try it sometime anyway. He takes a bite, with sharp teeth that don't really fit most of his goat-like appearance.]


Mmmm! It's good!
worthallthis: (smile)

[personal profile] worthallthis 2021-03-12 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, good, that makes this easier. Crowley surely mentioned the whole different universe versions thing, didn't he? They twitch the plate a little more in his direction, to make sure he saw it. "I just wanted to introduce myself. I don't have to bother you if you'd rather I not. But he seems to like me well enough." Enough to get past the different universe versions thing, at least. And they're stupidly fond of Crowley, themselves-- plus, small train-- so it's likely they'll at least see each other in passing.
irrationally: (a little more now i'm awake)

[personal profile] irrationally 2021-03-12 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
".. Is it?"

Human experience being versatile, that is. Alice actually looks openly surprised as she says those two words, he eyes widening slightly. She's already thinking about it, trying to wrap her head around it. But after thinking for a few moments, the only conclusion she can arrive at is just: "I don't think my life is that versatile. Or the lives of most people where I come from."

After all, most people she saw out on the street only marched to the beat of the same drum every day. Work your butt off, try to find something to eat, sleep much less than one ought to, only to repeat it all over again.
dyingpro: Grinning (No burdens; no further debts to be paid)

I, in which Zagreus eats everything terribly wrong

[personal profile] dyingpro 2021-03-13 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
It's not hard to spot the gentleman currently raiding the baked goods table, having taken a plate from one of the kitchens and piled at least one of each baked good on top of it. (The smaller ones, like the tarts, have three or four piled in neat little pyramids under the muffins and iced buns). Just as Aziraphale comes out with the sign, Zagreus gives him a little wave of greeting, before stuffing a fresh scone into his mouth.

"These are delicious," he says after a moment with his mouth still full, though he has the decency to hide his mouth behind his hand as he continues to chew, and finally swallows. "Did you make them all yourself?"

His voice sounds oddly familiar.
saveas: (wheel in the sky)

[personal profile] saveas 2021-03-13 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
Oh.

[It makes him think of Dad, of course, which is newly sad now that he's feeling things again...but not really the kind of sad that hits hard all at once He'd already resigned himself to not seeing them again anyway. There's no point making himself miserable about it.

Still, as Asgore's son, he knows a bit more about tea than a normal kid.]


Sure, I guess. What kind?
irrationally: (reverberating through my dreams)

[personal profile] irrationally 2021-03-13 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Alice is polite enough to not interrupt him one he starts. Even though he's saying quite a lot there - but she doesn't really mind the rambliness as long as it's coming from someone she doesn't mind listening to. And Aziraphale certainly falls into that category.

But it doesn't stop a sigh from leaving her mouth once he is done, moving to sit down on a nearby chair as if she's deflating slightly.

"How do you manage to be so positive?"

Alice doesn't get it, really. Especially if he's lived a long time, and seen so much. Alice has only seen less than nineteen years' worth of misery, and she already feels like she's had too much.

"You make living a life sound like some grand adventure."

Page 1 of 4