I'm in love with an angel

[inborn]

You're an angel. Not metaphorically, not in the "you're so sweet" way; you're a literal angel - ethereal energy form, wings, and all. But you're not just any sort of angel. You're a guardian angel. Guardian angels are a caste, or choir, created with the sole purpose of protecting those they're assigned to. Each angel is created specifically for the person they guard, with a few exceptions. The only thing you're programed to know is duty. Naturally, being invested in your charge is expected. What if your feelings for them veer away from "dutiful" into "fondness" and then...something else? Angels aren't supposed to know love, at least not in the way those in the living realm do. Still, nothing is as certain as it used to be, and you're not so sure of your purpose. All you know is that you want to keep your charge safe. Can you guarantee that, now?

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How to Play Comment with your character and preferences. Mention if you'd rather play the guardian angel or the guarded. Tag others. Use the RNG to determine your fate. Prompts Watching: You've been watching this person as long as both they and you have been in this world. Maybe over years, maybe suddenly, things aren't the same when you look at them. Guilt: You realized that these pesky emotions are growing and you know this is against everything you know to be true. Your kind cannot love, and even if you could, this is wrong. You have known this person their entire life and thinking of them as more is unacceptable. Terrible Angel: You're not angelic at all and fail neatly at almost all the benchmarks, but when it comes to the one you guard, you don't folly. Righteous Fury: Usually, angels must be removed and impassive. You see your charge mistreated, though, and you lose control. Relegated to Guardian Angelhood: You used to be much more important, of a greater choir of angel. Then, you screwed up and got pushed down into the ranks of guardian angel. It would be easy to be bitter towards your charge. You aren't, for some reason. Can't Be Seen: The person you care for the most can't see you. It's typical angel protocol, yet you can't help but want to make yourself noticeable. Affecting Your Work: Your growing and sometimes erratic emotions make your job harder. You're getting sloppy. You may even allow your charge to be hurt or allow yourself to be conspicuous. Jealousy: You saw your charge with someone else and it...it really ruffled your feathers. Maybe you lost your cool. Hopefully, that won't mean bad mojo for the other person involved. No one would be any wiser if you made their head more attractive to bird droppings, though. Kiss: Can you kiss someone when you technically have no lips? They might just feel a pleasant breeze; still, you're kissing them, and this is...nice. How They'd Like You to Look: You've decided to make yourself known to them, and you want your appearance to be to their liking. Inhabiting the Vessel They Love: A bit more sinister than the above, but also somewhat practical. They already love this body, anyway. Revealing Yourself: You're taking the big step and coming into their life as an actual, tangible presence. Of course, "I'm your guardian angel" rarely gets the response you hope. Stay with You: You promise that you'll stay by their side always, now as a physical companion. Confessions: No matter the costs, you're revealing your true feelings. Deciding to be More: It's dangerous, it's unheard of; however, both of you want to become more than just angel and charge. Intimacy Without a Corporeal Form: They know you're there even when you're not in human form, and they want to touch you. This can be a smut option, but it doesn't have to be. Intimacy With a Corporeal Form: You're beginning to learn what it's like to be intimate with them while you're in this new form. Again, this can be a smut option, but it doesn't have to be. Wings: Letting someone touch your wings is the ultimate show of trust and, in angel terms, one of the closest things you have to sexuality. Called to the Mat: Your higher-ups have learned of your sins. Now, you're on trial. Will you deny your charge? Not Officially Yours: Problem number one: you're in love. Problem number two: it's with some other angel's charge. Second Chance: As previously stated, most guardian angels are created for that one special person. However, some angels whose charges have died young are allowed a second chance. Will this new person ever replace your old? Protection: Now is time to do the guarding - by any means necessary, especially now, after realizing just what your charge means to you. Fallen: Because of your sins, you've lost favor. You've been stripped of your heavenly grace and you've fallen. Immortal: You must deal with the implications that your charge will die and you will be sent on to a new heavenly job. Failed: You didn't do enough. You let yourself slip, and now your charge is dying. They were more than just a charge, so you must do what you can to let their soul pass on in the most peaceful manner possible. But can you let go? CHOOSE YOUR OWN

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Comments

Ariadne | Original | F/M

[demonicbeauty]

[Definitely the angel. Cross-canon is love. Natalie Portman face-twin confusion more than welcome. Further details in the journal, if you need 'em.]

Aziraphale | Good Omens (2019 Series) | ota

[fomenting_peace]

[Every single one of these could apply, really. This would probably be his job if he were accepted back into Heaven post-thwarting-Apocalypse. Automatically included would be: relegated/demotion, guilt, terrible angel. His canon love can be either tragically destroyed for a sincere but heartbroken angel, or alive-and-well with their relationship so far removed from the mortal world that jealousy wouldn't be an issue.

[I have no icons for it but I play him as having limited shapeshifting, easily changing gender and apparent-age (but only full-grown). He's just as likely to appear female this time around, just for a change of scenery.]

[msadler]

[These two for something romantic and awful?]

[fomenting_peace]

[Oh, yes! Quite awful! How about destroyed Crowley, surviving angel contrite and being punished, would default to female form for a clean break from the past. Irene's canon existence sure could benefit from a guardian angel, at any point! Any thoughts on where in her timeline? Any sort of miraculous save/reveal moments you have in mind? Aziraphale would definitely manifest to, say, catch a bullet mid-air or prevent a falling building from crushing her, or that sort of thing.]

[msadler]

[She was held captive in Karaci, that would be good. She could use some help there.]

[fomenting_peace]

[Possibly just after the big Sherlock save? "Run" can only get you so far?]

[msadler]

[That would work perfectly.]

[fomenting_peace]

One advantage of being in this part of the world, at least for someone who wishes to remain disguised, is the flowing clothing style and head coverings often worn by both genders. Among other things, the process of Aziraphale manifesting physically was faster because she didn't need to fill in a lot of the physiological details on short notice. A stripe of pale skin and blue eyes were visible while everything else was taupe veils and robes. The color scheme didn't quite fit in, particularly with the present company of murderous terrorists and a blackmailing fugitive, but angelically light colors just happened to blend in much better with the desert sand than black.

None of this would have been necessary if the cocky English detective had done a slightly better job of reconnaissance. He had been so full of himself for infiltrating this deep into the execution squad that he hadn't left Miss Adler a safe way out. Irene was resourceful, yes, and light on her feet, but the camera operators filming the execution from up close were not the only witnesses. The shadow leader of this little cabal had been watching the video feed from the safety of a nearby bunker. Now his personal guard was outside with sniper rifles, setting up to take the escapee out from a distance. And Irene had taken off running in their direction.

Silently swirling into physical form right behind Irene, Aziraphale took off after her and reached out for the mortal's wrist. "Miss Adler!" she stage-whispered while coming into view at Irene's side. "This way!" Veering off sharply to the left, Aziraphale was now shielding Irene from the snipers with her own body. They should avoid opening fire altogether, now that they didn't have a clear shot. That's what Aziraphale thought, anyway.

Then a rifle bullet tore through the angel's shoulder, almost knocking her down. This was getting ridiculous.

There were more subtle possibilities, perhaps, and if Aziraphale had enough time she could probably have come up with some of them, but she had always been terrible at coming up with clever deceptions. Particularly on short notice. She wasn't good at improvising. One thing she did have going for her, though, was a great deal more celestial power than a simple guardian angel had any right to. And so she miracled the two of them invisible, wrapped her arms securely around the (doubtless scared and confused) mortal, unfolded her wings, and took to the sky.

Yes, doing miracles of this magnitude without prior authorization is against the rules. Aziraphale couldn't care less. What was Heaven going to do about it, anyway? Demote her?

"Terribly sorry about all this," Aziraphale said, absently, soaring through the air. "Is it too late for the 'Be not afraid' bit?"

Keyleth - Critical Role

[beastshape]

[ Probably the angel, but could happily go either way! Pretty much up for anything, but I'd like to avoid 9 and 11 though, if possible. ]

Whizzer Brown - Falsettos - m/m

[halfjewish]

[Either or.]

Loki | D⊕gma

[endofworldfuck]

[Actual Angel.

Only downfall? He's an (former) Angel of Death.]

Jyn Erso | Rogue One | OTA

[wherehopegoes]

[ooc: Either.]

raphael | myth/oc

[neosporin]

[ actual angel. Typically patrons the ailing/blind, but he's not particularly picky. ]

[statuethief]

[She would totally fall for her guardian angel. She makes bad choices.]

Cassia Andor | Rogue One | OTA

[yo_me_rezo]

[ooc: either role.]

Osomatsu Matsuno || Osomatsu-san || ota

[relieable]

[from terrible angel to fallen angel, to an actual devil. or he can be the human. m/m preferred for shipping but ota for gen]

17 👀

[silvertongueheir]

[Franciscus wasn't fond of his new assignment, at least at first. In his opinion, serving as a guardian angel was a waste of his abilities, and the human he was assigned to wasn't even an interesting one. But over time, he's found that opinion changing, and he's found himself growing fond of Osomatsu and actively wanting to protect him. It took a long time for the man to even realize he was there, but now that he has Franciscus has found himself doing more and more minor miracles that have little to do with keeping Osomatsu safe, and much more to do with simple quality of life things. The feeling of gratitude always thrums through him, stirring feelings that haven't had an outlet for far too long.

Except recently, he's been saving his power for this one thing. He's waited until Osomatsu is home alone before he gathers his energy to manifest in front of the man, forming a mostly-human vessel for himself, though his eyes still have a slight unearthly glow to them, along with two pairs of feathered wings extending behind him.]

Hello, Osomatsu. It's nice to finally be able to talk to you like this.

[relieable]

[it was always difficult to believe that he would have a guardian angel. after all, Osomatsu is not a particularly good man. he is immature, and often steals money from his brothers, or takes advantage of his mother. but once he does believe in the angel, Osomatsu wants nothing more than to see them.

finally, that day arrives, and it's shocking. he is sitting on the couch, watching the television, and suddenly, something materializes into existence in front of him, blocking the view. it's a person! Osomatsu squawks and jumps to his feet. on the couch. he points at the man, at his wings, jaw dropping. and he can only make sounds because his mouth and brain won't work in tandem]

Ahhh... AHHHH!

[silvertongueheir]

[Franciscus blinks slowly, staring at Osomatsu.] Ah, I'm sorry. The proper thing to say in this situation is "fear not," I believe? Though I thought I'd made this vessel human enough...

[relieable]

["fear not?" does that mean he's not in danger? still, he's surprised. thankfully, Franciscus' presence is warm enough that Osomatsu doesn't feel scared. he finally gets his mouth to work, drops his arm so he's not pointing at him]

Who... who are you?

[with those wings...]

[silvertongueheir]

Franciscus. [A pause.] Ah, that's my name, but as for my identity-I'm your guardian angel. [He bows slightly.] Here in the flesh, as it were.

[relieable]

[oh. that would make sense, right? after all, he just sort of appeared, and he had fluffy wings! Osomatsu gulps and slowly starts to sit down on the couch again, so he doesn't look like he's freaking out]

My... guardian angel...

[normally, Osomatsu wouldn't believe in such things. however, he's been seeing miracles lately, and he's been protected, so he believes Franciscus]

[silvertongueheir]

[Seeing Osomatsu calming down, Franciscus moves to sit down on the couch next to him. Not too close yet, though the size of his wings means that some feathers might brush past his side nonetheless.]

Indeed, it is I. I have been long awaiting this chance to properly meet you.

[relieable]

You have? [that's... interesting] Why?

[silvertongueheir]

You've noticed I've been using my powers for, ah, reasons less than necessary for your protection, haven't you? Those weren't part of my assignment, after all. That's simply because I've developed a personal attachment to you.

[relieable]

[hang on, he's busy trying to wrap his head around 'i've developed a personal attachment to you.' no one ever says things like that to him.

is this a joke? he almost asks it, but doesn't want to be rude if it isn't. what if this person really is an angel? an angel that is watching over him?]

...I'm sorry?

[Osomatsu, that's an even worse thing to say!]

[silvertongueheir]

[There was a time when he'd have been happy to hear that. To hear that his assignment had been a mistake, that he could return to his original posting. That time is long gone now, and instead he turns, his smile warm and affectionate.]

There's no need for you to apologize. You weren't the one who bound me to you, after all.

[relieable]

[that warm smile! it's... it's like the whole room is lighting up, and Osomatsu feels his gut wrench. hm. maybe it's not a joke at all. Osomatsu hopes it isn't. it'd be nice to know that someone genuinely cares about him.

he blushes, rubbing the back of his head like he's embarrassed]

I... Know. It's just... nice. To hear someone say that. I'm not even sure what I should say in return!

[silvertongueheir]

I suppose it's true it may come as some surprise to you. And I'd expect you to take some time to respond. [A pause, before he moves a bit closer.] Though...there's another reason I took this form. May I...hold your hand? [It's such a simple form of intimacy, but still impossible for him in his spiritual form.]

[relieable]

[Osomatsu gives Franciscus his hand without much preamble, not thinking anything of it. he likes affection, touching. so it's fine]

...Your hand's warm.

[silvertongueheir]

[...ah. It's kind of surprising, how eager Osomatsu is to accept that. Franciscus finds himself inching closer while still holding on to Osomatsu's hand, one of his wings moving to wrap around Osomatsu's shoulders.]

Warmth is in my nature, after all. [A pause] I'd like to...hold you more intimately as well. [He was probing with the request to just hold hands. Though perhaps his phrasing there isn't the best way when he really just wants to move on to a hug.]

[relieable]

[ah.......... ah?

more intimately? is the angel hitting on him? Osomatsu's eyes grow as wide as saucers, his blush getting darker]

Y-You would?

[silvertongueheir]

[He would much prefer the term "flirting," or perhaps "courting," but it is quite the accurate assessment of the situation.]

I would indeed. [His extended wing brushes lightly against Osomatsu's back, moving to pull the man closer to the angel.]

[relieable]

[okay, there is some definite flirting going on here. Osomatsu gulps as he is drawn closer, the brush of feathers making him shiver. he wonders what Franciscus sees in a loser like him]

I-I mean... I wouldn’t, uh... mind?

[silvertongueheir]

[Familiarity can breed contempt, but it can also bring a sense of affection. And Franciscus has gotten to see Osomatsu in his more vulnerable moments, developed a desire to protect him beyond the assignment.]

Oh? That's very good to hear. [He reaches up one hand to touch Osomatsu's face, his other arm wrapping around the man and drawing him close, both wings wrapping around the two of them as well. He's done his best with the human body, but this close Osomatsu might notice he can't actually hear a heartbeat.]

Nico Acosta | OC | M/F

[anoranza]

[ooc: Either role.]

Evie Montgomery | OC | OTA

[la_bonne_chose]

[ooc: Either role.]

Castiel | Supernatural | OTA

[freetobe]

[ ooc: Literally an angel, sooo... ]

Vish | OC | OTA

[hellpup]

[Definitely the one being guarded considering he's a creature from Hell. But hey, even hellbeasts need love and protection too!]

Maria Hill | MCU | F/M

[standardprocedure]

[The guarded one.]

jyn erso || rogue one || ota

[made_of_stars]

[ooc: either role]

cassian andor || rogue one || ota

[rebellionbuilt]

[ooc: either role]