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Good morning I drew a sleepy cat

APRIL FOOLS THEY ARE A SNAKE WISHING YOU A NICE DAY !!!

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🌿✨It's been a long time since I last drew them :')

Erianthe and Alphaios, my Nymph Crowley and satyr Aziraphale 🍋🍇

Erianthe is enjoying a new outfit while Alphaios enjoying the view UwU🌸

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Bunnziraphale and Crabbit

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A good demon.

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For anyone who needs a hug by proxy 🌿 💛

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I got recced! :D If you enjoy missing scenes and the inner workings of hellish bureaucracy, check out the fic above: Before A Night Of Lurking by OtterFi!

This time - the other ineffable couple, also known as The Maggot Husbands! 

All the fics are rated G or T, the last ones have detailed CW, please read the tags. especially those with MCD. 

The Incident by Zab43 - 2.3K words, G. Focusing on Hastur, Ligur and Dagon. Summary: Hastur tries to understand an ‘incident’ involving his frog and Ligur’s chameleon… Poor Dagon has to sort it out…

Before A Night of Lurking by OtterFi - 461 words, G. Focusing on Hastur and Ligur. Summary: Ligur returns to the office and interrupts another afternoon of paperwork with a dripping gym bag. And some news.

Turn and face the strange changes by HolRose - 501 words, G. Focusing on Hastur and Ligur. Summary: Two angels Fell, and now they no longer remember who they were and what the bond was that they had between them. Still, on some lonely nights, when nobody is watching, they can give each other a little comfort.

Hijinx by SinScrivener - 1K words, G. Focusing on Hastur and Ligur. Summary: @meltingpenguins gave me a prompt about Hastur and Ligurs Toad and Chameleon getting into things as their masters sleep  

Hell House by lyricwritesprose - 499 words, G. Focusing on Hastur and Ligur.   Summary: Ashley is a guide at her church’s Hell House, which is designed to show people exactly what awaits them if they don’t get on the straight and narrow and accept Jesus. Only this time through, two of the guests are … peculiar.

Frog and Lizard Are Friends by nightbloomingcereus - 666 words, G. Focusing on Hastur and Ligur.   Summary: Hastur ran down the hall to Ligur’s room. He barged in without knocking, because he was a demon. “Ligur! Ligur! Wake up!” yelled Hastur. “It is spring! ”“Who cares?” said Ligur. “Every day down here in Hell is the same." (A Frog and Toad pastiche, featuring everyone’s favorite frog and lizard demons)

Employee Defamation by Dashicra1 - 1.5K words, G. Focusing on Hastur, Ligur, Crowley and Dagon.   Summary: It’s the 1970s in London, and one demon Crowley is having the time of his life in the discotheques when he isn’t being bogged down with temptation assignments. When Hastur and Ligur decide to start questioning Crowley’s methods however, Crowley is forced to get creative and teach his horrible bosses how to boogie.

When Dark Clouds Gather on the Horizon, I will be with you by Ineffable lawr (LawrVert) - 510 words, T. Focusing on Hastur and Ligur. Summary: Hastur has always been afraid of storms, and Ligur is the only being who might understand why and how to comfort him. A second unused GTA ficlet for the prompt "Storm.”  

To the Rescue by anticyclone - 1.3K, T.  Focusing on Hastur and Ligur. cw - Non-Graphic Violence, Original Character Death Implied,  Ligur/Michael. Summary: In general humanity is not lucky and is under almost no circumstances careful. So mostly, humans unwise enough to summon a demon get eaten. Ligur looks forward to picking this one out of his teeth.

Do Not Go Gentle by Rathgrith - 2K, T.  Focusing on Hastur and Ligur. cw - Implied/Referenced Character Death, Mental Instability, Suffering, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort Summary: When Adam restores the world to pre-armageddon, he erases the events of the day the world didn’t end. Ligur is restored, but he’s not the same. Demons don’t have friends. So why does Hastur care what happens to Ligur? And what is he willing to do to help the broken demon?

Thanks for reading and sharing, and have a great week :)

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Can you rec some fics where Aziraphale is an unexpectedly calm, clever, and strong badass? I feel like he gets put in the damsel spot way too often and it’s really nice to read a fic that reminds you how strong he is in the right situation

Let me introduce you to our #bamf aziraphale tag, which has loads of fics featuring a smart, strong, kick-arse Aziraphale. But here are a few more fics to add to our collection...

Unexpected Company: Or, A Sanctuary Is Only As Good As Its Guardian by Sodium_Azide (T)

A decade after the averted Apocalypse, Aziraphale and Crowley have unexpected company in the South Downs. They are not friendly.

For Thou Art With Me by EdosianOrchids901 (T)

Crowley is summoned by powerful cultists who are determined to bend him to their will. He tries to contact Aziraphale, but isn't sure if the cry for help succeeded, or if Aziraphale will even come. Aziraphale storms into action to rescue his friend.

Thy Demon Doth Grow Cold by wick_de_la_vela (T)

Crowley and Aziraphale, married for several years by now, take a much deserved holiday.

Then Crowley goes missing.

Lead Us (Not) Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil by OtterFi (T)

“So… that’s it? We’re just… an angel and demon, following our orders then?” Aziraphale asks quietly, dazed by how the pleasant conversation turned so contentious so quickly.

Crowley turns to walk away. “‘S what we’ve always been, hasn’t it?”

“So, ah, I suppose I’ll, I’ll see you out there then?”

This causes them to pause as the implications sink in. Aziraphale isn’t just going to be witnessing the destruction of a city. He is going to be witnessing the how… and by whom.

“Pray that you don’t…” they mutter as they go. And if they were talking to Aziraphale or to themself, it isn't clear.

In 33AD in Rome, a demon sports a new haircut and an angel (to both their surprises) invites them to lunch.

But this is not that story. This story takes place a few years before, where finally after 4000 years of paths crossing, the two finally intersect. But such an event is not a small one, and takes no small event for it to happen.

A True Guardian by AmayasAngel (T)

If you asked most people they would tell you that Aziraphale is a kind, gentle, peaceful person. Someone who wouldn't hurt a fly, let alone a person. Other angels, and many demons, would add other words to that. Soft, weak, useless. But these people tend to forget one important thing. Aziraphale is a Principality. A Guardian. A Protector. The original Guardian Angel. It's easy to forget. Except for the times it isn't.

Or

Five times Aziraphale protected without his blade and one time he proved that not wanting to fight is not the same thing as not being able to.

Lift Me Up, O Lord by CopperBeech (E)

Aziraphale Fell’s maintained a string of weightlifting victories, a strained relationship with his family, and his grandfather’s waistcoat right into his fifties. His personal life is little more than an album of brief and pleasant memories. It’s safer that way.

Distance runner Anthony Crowley’s spent the last decade watching his racing career recede in the rearview, but it doesn’t stop him running, literally, away from his feelings. And now he’s fallen, equally literally, from grace.

Someone’s about to lift him up.

- Mod D

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Oh this is a fun one! And anyone else interested in this theme should definitely check out Chicken Soup For The Dudebro's Soul by @shinyhappygoth . Hilarious short outsider POV that is based on an English urban legend.

Chanctonbury Ring, a prehistoric hill fort covered in beech trees, is a point of interest near Devil's Dyke on the South Downs. Local legend has it that, if you run around it seven times anticlockwise, the Devil will appear and offer you a bowl of soup in exchange for your soul.

Local legends are weird like that.

I just read Be My Forever from MirjamOmens (worth a rec!) and found a new genre to obsess over. Do you know any other fanfics where an irl place or a local urban legends are introduced in detail and are somehow Crowley's or Aziraphale's fault or otherwise related to them? Bonus if not in the UK!

Here are some fics along these lines...

10. Hanukkah by Puellainrotis (G)

Aziraphale confesses to accidentally starting Hanukkah.

Crowley the Friendly Ghost by Supergeek21 (T)

Crowley taps into his appreciation for all things spooky to help Aziraphale prevent a disaster-- and inspires a local legend in the process.

Gach beannachd dhut by starryfull13 (G)

Crowley whipped his head round and braced himself ready to fight. He relaxed his posture again once realising there was no threat. “What kind of noise was that?!” “I sneezed.” “That was NOT a sneeze!”

Made in Our Image by jenna221b (G)

“Why does it matter?” Crowley says calmly.

It’s not an accusation; it’s a question. Only a question.

“It—oh, it doesn’t, really,” Aziraphale tries weakly, but that’s a barefaced lie.

The Serpent of Sussex by sabraneadaz (T)

“Is it too much trouble to announce yourself?” Aziraphale asked tetchily, and brushed a couple of small stones from his palm. They left little pink indents in the flesh.

“Vigilancssse, angel,” Crowley hissed – but he conceded; “Nexsst time I’ll hiss at you, or ssomething.”

(...the truth about St Leonard the Dragon Slayer)

Reclamation by miraworos (T)

Years after the failed apocalypse, Aziraphale struggles to come to grips with his unintentional role in inspiring a centuries-old religious sect. It hardly helps that he only sees Crowley once a year on the anniversary of their Arrangement. The more time goes by, the deeper he slips into a mental fog he can't seem to climb out of. Can he find peace with himself after so long? Or will his inability to accept who he truly is cause him to lose Crowley forever?

And the one you mentioned...

Be My Forever by MirjamOmens (G)

Crowley couldn’t relax and doze off like he usually did; something important was bothering him.

After several moments of trying, he finally wiggled onto his back, facing up towards Aziraphale’s chin. "Would you like to get married?" he asked.

Crowley wants to show Aziraphale what their relationship means to him. So much that he'll even make a point of walking into a church - but only a very specific one.

- Mod D

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If you look for Crowley in his and Aziraphale’s cottage and can’t find him, chances are you haven’t checked his plant room yet. 🌱

You’re more than likely to find the (Retired) Serpent of Eden basking in the sun. ☀️

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“Hey, Dad?” or Are You There Satan? It’s Me, Warlock

The favorite of my two pieces I did for @the-warlock-chronicles-zine No one remembered to actually tell this kid he wasn’t the Antichrist, and Nanny wasn’t exactly subtle in retrospect. I’m really proud of this one! Also it’s full of easter eggs to my version of Warlock/my GO headcanons.

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Wonderful ask and wonderful recommendations above. 👀👀 "Through the silent wood" definitely features depression as a defining plot point and is incredible - it is absolutely worth the read!!!

If you want some more, here are some pre-Apocalypse ficlets of Aziraphale being glum and Crowley doing what he can to help.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. By OtterFi (G, 644)

Crowley finds Aziraphale in the bookshop, listless after after another Heavenly review. There's not much he can do to comfort him, what with them on Opposite Sides. But Crowley does what he can.

The Evil and the Good, by OtterFi (G, 597)

Aziraphale and Crowley cross paths in World War I. In the face of futility of war on a scale he hasn't seen since the Fall, Aziraphale wonders about humans and doing Good and wars and sides and the futility of it all (of the humans, of course, definitely nothing relatable celestially to consider here, not at all).

Hello. I hope you're having a wonderful day :) If it isn't too much of a bother could i request for fics with Aziraphale feeling miserable( like maybe depressed? Sorry I dont know the word for it haha! still studying english. ) and Crowley is comforting him? Thankyou for your hardwork dear.

Hi, my day’s been lovely thank you! We have some depression fics here, and today I have more fics in which Aziraphale is depressed...

By Your Side by The_Bentley (T)

Aziraphale should be happy now that he's free. Unfortunately, he has a lot to work through after his break from Heaven, but he doesn't have to deal with it alone. Crowley is there to help him get through it.

Out of the Garden and Into Something New by HopelessIneffableRomantic (T)

Aziraphale starts acting strange after the Not-Pocalypse. Crowley takes care of him.

Falling Slowly by ShesAKillerQueen98 (T)

Three months of peace after the failed apocalypse ends in tragedy as Heaven finds a new way to punish Aziraphale, one that's much more permanent. Will he and Crowley be able to pick up the pieces?

Guardian for a Guardian by Starlight_fallen (NR)

July took far too long to come for Aziraphale after Crowley said he was sleeping until the lockdown ended. When July rolled around and Crowley kept sleeping, Aziraphale was upset. He regretted not letting Crowley come to the bookshop to wait out the lockdown but he also knew he couldn’t impose himself on Crowley for such a long, undetermined time. When August rolled around and still no response from Crowley, Aziraphale slipped further into his own head until he couldn’t stand it anymore.

Crowley wakes up and realizes that Aziraphale needed him and now needs to show his stubborn angel that he can be there for him too.

Sometimes even angels need a guardian angel themselves.

I second that emotion by HolRose (T)

It is after the failed apocalypse, and Aziraphale is struggling. No longer affiliated to Heaven, and thoroughly disillusioned with his former employers, he descends into a very troubled state of mind. Can his demonic counterpart offer anything to help lift his friend out of his low mood? Are you joking? Of course he can!

through the silent wood by summerofspock (M)

When Aziraphale Eastgate first moves to Tadfield, he struggles to understand the strange culture of the village. They're not friendly or kind or anything he expected from a village in the north. So when he rescues a snake from a snow storm, he's glad for a little company even if it comes in the form of an animal.

Unfortunately, in Tadfield, animals are often not what they seem.

- Mod D

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Returning to routine, and this week will focus on sentient things. More of those are waiting in the great collection Everything is Sentient, made by the wonderful @anonymousdandelion​.

As always, all works are SFW, cw specified. If I missed something, let me know and I’ll add it.

Old and Torn Pages by SparkKeyper - 1.9K, G. Books POV. Summary: Aziraphale can sense when books are unloved, and sometimes brings them back to his shop for repairs and a good home. Told from the POV of an old, battered sci-fi anthology.

Soho Bookshop Orientation by ngk_is_cool - 692 words, G. Aziraphale’s books POV. Summary: The books have Opinions about things.

Crowley Gets A Wahoo by Sodium_Azide - 826 words, G. Wahoo fish POV. Summary: An angel is impulsive in his affection. Gifts are given. A fish is polite. A demon buys a new flat.

What Walls Have Witnessed by EA_Lakambini - 666 words, G. Eden’s wall POV. Summary: An angel and a demon had watched Adam and Eve leave the garden of Eden. And the wall watched, too, and learned.

A day in the life of a plant by elf_on_the_shelf - 506 words, G. Crowley’s plant POV. Summary: Aziraphale “rescues” plants in need of a rescue. Crowley nurses them back to health.

Bench Kept Secrets - accidentaldemon (Violent_Starlight) - 2K, G. The Bench POV. Summary: An angel and a demon had been meeting in public places all over London for decades. One parkbench has been picking up on more than clandestine talk about arrangements and antichrists.

Queen of Cars by AnonymousDandelion - 1.3K, G. Focusing on the Bentley and Crowley. Summary: The Bentley fondly irritates Crowley. Crowley is fondly irritated by the Bentley. Queen songs are quoted. The Bentley is a serial album corrupter. Poor Crowley doesn’t stand a chance.

You’re My Best Friend by ImprobableDreams900 - 26K, T. Focusing on the Bentley and Crowley. cw - Kidnapping, Non-sexual Non-Con Summary: The Bentley has always been very fond of her demon. But is he just as fond of her?

The Sword’s Tale by Nia_Kantorka - 3K, T. Aziraphale’s flaming sword POV. cw - Canon-Typical Violence. Summary: You think Crowley is a drama queen? Aziraphale a fussy angel? Wait until you’ve meet Aziraphale’s flaming sword. Featuring: Our favourite angel and demon, Shem, Longinus, Jesus, the International Express Delivery man, everyone who comes together at the airbase in Tadfield, and the eponymic sword. 

Off on the Wrong Foot by Lyowyn - 934 words, T.  Aziraphale’s shoes POV. Summary: The French Revolution, as told by Aziraphale’s right shoe.

Thanks for reading and sharing, and have a great week :)

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The exclusivity period of @our-omens zine is over, so here is the piece I did!

I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life and we are big on fruit, so I chose the National Cherry Festival as my subject for this piece. You would not believe how many food items are made cherry themed.

(Also Crowley is wearing crocs and shorts because no matter where you are or what time of year it is or what the weather’s like, there will always be at least one person wearing shorts and/or crocs in Michigan. It is inevitable.)

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Just realized I never shared this here. Here’s my Good Omens tattoo I got back in February for my birthday 🤍🖤

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Check out this animation series of what our Ineffables were up to in the early days! Very detailed, very expressive.

Leaving the garden, part 19.

Won’t be able to finish the whole video today, seeing as that flying scene ended up taking me two days just to colour, but the final part is getting there!

I hope everyone has had a nice holiday!

Previous: https://skelligiri.tumblr.com/post/681870770617663488/leaving-the-garden-part-18-thats-it-for-the