i_lovemybentley Angel Shopping [Jesse]
Once Barbara had described the way the City seemed to work, Crowley made quick work of finding his things. The flat was first, but it was there and waiting for him already, in a choice piece of real estate near the City's center. And facing away from the huge naked statue that he was getting the distinct feeling he wanted to avoid.
The flat was just where he expected, and, just as he'd expected, there was a private garage for the Bentley. He parked, added a few dozen shields and wards to the garage to ensure that no one else would be able to get near the car.
Plants, sound system, entertainment system, telephones, his private safe, bedroom, study, the sleek computer that looked like it could exceed the speed limit... it was all there. Once he was sure that everything was in it's place, Crowley dove for the phone and dialed the number to a certain bookshop in Soho.
"I'm sorry, but the number you have dialed is not in service at this time."
Crowley stared at the phone for a moment before slamming it back onto the cradle. Of course it had been a cordless, but sometimes you just needed to slam a phone. He headed for the door, and it slammed behind him.
It was time to look for a book store.
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The flat was just where he expected, and, just as he'd expected, there was a private garage for the Bentley. He parked, added a few dozen shields and wards to the garage to ensure that no one else would be able to get near the car.
Plants, sound system, entertainment system, telephones, his private safe, bedroom, study, the sleek computer that looked like it could exceed the speed limit... it was all there. Once he was sure that everything was in it's place, Crowley dove for the phone and dialed the number to a certain bookshop in Soho.
"I'm sorry, but the number you have dialed is not in service at this time."
Crowley stared at the phone for a moment before slamming it back onto the cradle. Of course it had been a cordless, but sometimes you just needed to slam a phone. He headed for the door, and it slammed behind him.
It was time to look for a book store.
( Read more... )