Balthazar is way above his pay grade, and knows it, but at this point he's more afraid of what might happen to Lucifer than to himself. The worst that can happen to him is annihilation, after all. Who cares? He's convinced his world is circling the drain, anyway. If this winds up with him going before it does, it's no big loss.
Aziraphale's tone relieves him some. That's worry, not anger or disgust. That doesn't mean anger won't come later, but it's a relatively auspicious start.
"I'm fine, love," he answers with a little laugh, the endearment meant with genuine platonic affection. "I'm safe. Completely unscathed. I'm sorry, I actually meant to let you know about Lucifer in the Nexus before. I just got distracted and...well."
There's a pause, and then, "Look, let's just get this over with. Yes, I slept with him."
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Date: 2019-09-07 07:44 pm (UTC)Aziraphale's tone relieves him some. That's worry, not anger or disgust. That doesn't mean anger won't come later, but it's a relatively auspicious start.
"I'm fine, love," he answers with a little laugh, the endearment meant with genuine platonic affection. "I'm safe. Completely unscathed. I'm sorry, I actually meant to let you know about Lucifer in the Nexus before. I just got distracted and...well."
There's a pause, and then, "Look, let's just get this over with. Yes, I slept with him."