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[anathemic]

Welcome to having to figure things out the good old-fashioned way. Sucks, doesn't it?

[privatepurchases]

Yes.

...This isn't fair. Humans figure things out. You put words to things I only understood because of instinct.

[anathemic]

The Devices put words to some things, but it took several hundred years. Sometimes the figuring out part takes time.

[privatepurchases]

I am used to waiting.

...It is amazing that you have the patience to do this. Your lives are shorter then mine.

[anathemic]

Individually, I'm pretty impatient, actually. But collectively, as a group, we knew it'd take a while.

[privatepurchases]

...Your family...

is a lot like mine.

Though I'd hazard you do not fight as often as we do.

[good naturedly. Nothing wrong with a little backstabbing right?]

[anathemic]

Probably not.

You all seemed to go more in for swords and armor and all that.

[privatepurchases]

That is only against demons!

And it is not happening again for a long...long time. Until she says something about what we should do.

And she can say nothing while I'm here. While we are all...here.

So.

Another 6000 years. At least. Her bringing our species together thanks to those...two. And the humans who stopped it.

[anathemic]

Do you not like saying their names? [ Not challenging; just curious. The dynamics of family drama amongst angels and demons is fascinating. ]

[privatepurchases]

Demons names?

...No. I don't. I mean I know their names if they sign a form or if it's Crowley - that snake - but the rest of them gave up their names when they went against her.

...Have you seen the Sound of Music?

[anathemic]

[ Hm. Interesting. ]

I haven't, actually. I'm not much for musicals. Why?

[privatepurchases]

...My point can't be made until you see it.

...which is unfortunate. It's really my favorite musical you should watch it. It's also her favorite

[anathemic]

[ God's favorite musical is The Sound of Music. Well! That is not a piece of information she expected to get when she woke up this morning. ]

Hm, duly noted. Then, if it's your favorite and there's a point to be made: Want to watch it together sometime?

After I've solved this puzzle, that is. And if this world hasn't blown up by then.

[privatepurchases]

I would appreciate that greatly!

If you would like to bring others you should. Don't listen to what Aziraphale tells you it is an excellent film.

And there are so many lessons! Climb every mountain, ford every stream. These are a few of my favorite things, The hills are alive, killing nazis, it's fabulous!

Yes, everyone should watch it!

[anathemic]

[ This is ridiculous. He is ridiculous. Anathema's shaking her head as she types out the next response, but grudgingly fondly. ]

Suppose I'll find out what that all means eventually.

And thank you for passing on the codes, though. I'll keep you posted if we figure any of it out.