Aftermath (Episode 6 Spoilers!)
Added 2023-07-30 14:55:07 +0000 UTC
At least he gets his flat back… maybe… 🥲
I guess Aziraphale already has his doubts, whether his decision was so wise.
The hand to his mouth where Crowley kissed him. The look in his eyes.
He's torn but also determined to do The Right Thing™, for the Greater Good™.
He's a quite innocent lamb (BAMF as he might be sometimes) and I'm afraid that he'll learn the hard way in S3. 💔
Telda
2023-08-07 19:46:24 +0000 UTC
Oh absolutely! Though it would have been hard to hear, Crowley was absolutely right in what he said. It might be awfully hard for him to be in the bookshop at first but I think his dynamic with Muriel is so sweet and funny. She’s rather like a naive little sibling to him. I really hope that they can build on this vibe they showed us in Heaven. It’s so fun! I can see him telling her about talking to plants.
I suppose the stuff about Aziraphale seeing a restored angel status as a kind of condescending rescue from demonhood could be another nod to the whole Pride and Prejudice class thing. Might not be though, positively hallucinating hints by now lol Crowley is fine as he is, Aziraphale knows this in a part of his mind that just isn’t switched on right now 🥺❤️ but it will be! All the lights gonna come back on in that big ol angelic brain!
Nicola Coxon
2023-08-01 17:45:01 +0000 UTC
I feel so damn broken after watching this yesterday. Literally the one thing I didn’t want from this season was then ending up separated.
Jessie Marie (SuperGeek21)
2023-08-01 14:10:31 +0000 UTC
Whitely, this is heart crushingly gorgeous!
Kat Holtz
2023-08-01 05:44:46 +0000 UTC
I agree so much! The last thing Crowley needs is heavenly forgiveness. He is not unforgivable, it just isn't needed now.
I think he will stay at the bookshop at least long enough to make sure Muriel has a good grasp on what to do and how to take care of the books. Maybe Crowley will incorporate plants into the shop.
Kat Holtz
2023-08-01 05:43:04 +0000 UTC
The one thing I am so glad of is that he didn't choose to go. He did choose to stay true to himself even though Aziraphale didn't choose him. He showed a lot of growth with that and with letting himself be completely open and vulnerable at the end. He really did put it all out there and still got rejected. It hurt to see Aziraphale in a place where he can't see that taking Crowley back up would be taking away all of who he is. He's not that angel anymore. Doesn't act like a demon. He's just Crowley. And letting him hold on to who he is, I am so glad was something Neil did.
And that's part of how Aziraphale needs to grow in the next season. Seeing Crowley as he is. That he doesn't Need to be forgiven. He never did.
EchoSilverWolf
2023-08-01 00:20:00 +0000 UTC
Whiteley, ow! But also, great timing, this picture is pretty much the first scene of a fix-it fic I'm writing. It's still a work in progress, but if anyone is interested in starting it, here's a URL. https://archiveofourown.org/works/48999082
Nichole Hayden
2023-07-31 08:47:56 +0000 UTC
Oh Crowley 😭😭😭😭 Darling 💔💔💔 🥺🥺🥺🥺 So well done but so sad. He’ll be back. He will! Cry it out, get mad, make some friends, you DO have it in you. 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂
Yes, also agree that Crowley needs time to learn how to be Crowley and take a step back so they can be a more solid partnership if he knows how to be himself when they’re not.
Nicola Coxon
2023-07-31 06:54:54 +0000 UTC
Yeah, those look like his glasses
Krista
2023-07-31 06:08:05 +0000 UTC
I hope that's not what happens. I hope that Zira realizes for himself how toxic Heaven is, so he can finally, truly start to move away from the cult-like abuse of Heaven. I hope he has to do the "you were right" dance for Crowley, and apologize profusely for breaking his demon's heart. And I hope Crowley will learn to be independent of Zira so their relationship can be more healthy.
Krista
2023-07-31 06:07:30 +0000 UTC
Pobrecito 😭
Lana_Fox
2023-07-31 02:11:40 +0000 UTC
Beautiful show of emotions, this painting is excuisite! <3 But what is he holding in his hand? Broken glasses? Did he crush them in his pain?
Bobla Blubb
2023-07-30 23:48:12 +0000 UTC
I suspect that his angel may need a major rescue from heaven... once Crowley figures out that he wasn't acting like himself at the end there. Metatron obviously did something to his coffee. So Crowley might have to disguise as an angel again, and get Muriel to help him rescue Azi.
Bobla Blubb
2023-07-30 23:44:38 +0000 UTC
ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow
Ashfae
2023-07-30 21:00:56 +0000 UTC
Ya know, both this pic and just *that whole scene* Im reminded of the song 'We Dont Belong Together" from Sunday in the Park with George... its... oof
Kyokoon
2023-07-30 19:31:51 +0000 UTC
I went straight to AO3 after that episode! I can't wait! My heart hurt. I cried. My 16yr old also loves GO and he was like WTH!?
Kara Boyd
2023-07-30 18:09:44 +0000 UTC
Whhhaaaaa 😭😭😭😭
D. Maenad Schluter
2023-07-30 18:09:42 +0000 UTC
😭
Samara Lilly (Sandra)
2023-07-30 16:58:16 +0000 UTC
Everything hurts
Zoe Cunnington
2023-07-30 16:54:42 +0000 UTC
Poor dear. Angel, can't you see him in his pain?
Angela Antis
2023-07-30 16:25:30 +0000 UTC
MY HEART WHY DID YOU COME FOR US LIKE THIS, I love it gahh the emotions
HeatherWray.bean
2023-07-30 16:23:30 +0000 UTC
Oh god, I feel the pain 😭❤️. Finished the season yesterday and I'm feeling a constant mix of 'grinning like an idiot' and 'sobbing in wholesome pain under the shower'... Your piece is stunning and sad ❤️
DieRothaarigeFrau
2023-07-30 15:28:57 +0000 UTC
HOW DARE YOU!! This is such a beautiful piece. I love all of your work but I wanted to comment on this specifically because it seems very different to your usual style. Like Crowley’s been aged by his sorrow in your art, as well.
mikripetra
2023-07-30 15:26:07 +0000 UTC
MY HEART
YamiKakyuu
2023-07-30 15:25:21 +0000 UTC
I honestly hope he's going to leave the flat and go somewhere else.
London will only give him so much longing memories because of the 3 centuries of living there with Aziraphale...
I'm scared he would go MIA....I mean, I would do it if my only reason friend/love ditched me so badly!! 🥲🥲
Giada
2023-07-30 15:24:49 +0000 UTC
I had a similar thought about the cottage! Maybe he's the one who initially buys it and lives there, and Zira just joins him later.
Painting would be awesome. Or songwriting since he likes music. Or maybe just transforming a basic plot of land into a gorgeous garden with plants he's created by cross-breeding. I love the idea of him needing to create again.
Krista
2023-07-30 15:20:29 +0000 UTC
I just wanna hug him 😭 Poor Crowley.
Little0cean
2023-07-30 15:19:05 +0000 UTC
I agree! He should buy himself the cottage in the South Downs and build a life for himself there, get himself some new human friends, maybe even befriend Muriel. I personally hope he starts creating again. Maybe he can pick up painting or something. Creating stuff made him so happy, him rediscovering this would be so wholesome.
Little0cean
2023-07-30 15:17:49 +0000 UTC
Thank you! This was a technique I’d heard about before but I’d never tried it and I wanted to get better at it before teaching a digital art course this year 😊
Whiteley Foster
2023-07-30 15:10:15 +0000 UTC
Please i need to hug him 😭😭😭❤❤❤
avery (ineffable critter)
2023-07-30 15:08:13 +0000 UTC
This is what will get us through to the conclusion of this story… art and fics and edits and beautiful ways to process all the emotions!
JillianVolts
2023-07-30 15:07:58 +0000 UTC
Your art is becoming more sophisticated over time. I love it so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Kaiannanthi
2023-07-30 14:59:48 +0000 UTC
Gorgeous. Also, poor Crowley 😭😭😭
Atelerix
2023-07-30 14:58:13 +0000 UTC
*cries very bigly* ... :(
Vala
2023-07-30 14:58:07 +0000 UTC
The feels... 🥺🥺🥺
Nina GajaLuthien
2023-07-30 14:57:09 +0000 UTC
What will Crowley do now?
I think he needs to learn to find himself and love himself, his true Crowley self, without Aziraphale being part of who he is.
I hope he finds himself a new home and a new purpose. Maybe he'll focus on saving the rainforests since he loves plants, IDK. But I hope he does something that can make him feel okay with being apart from his angel.
Krista
2023-07-30 14:56:54 +0000 UTC
Finished it. Have season 2 on constant repeat the the background as I go about my day to do my bit for season 3.
SH
2023-07-30 14:56:30 +0000 UTC
BABY. 😭😭😭
HKBlack
2023-07-30 14:56:24 +0000 UTC
😭
Moondreaming
2023-07-30 14:55:54 +0000 UTC