12608/A Christmas Angel

A Christmas Angel
Date of Scene:	03 January 2021
Location:	The Blue Lady, Fort Joseph
Synopsis:	Buffy meets Angel and gives him a late Christmas present.
Cast of Characters:	Buffy Summers, Angel
Tinyplot:	Who's Who

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Buffy Summers has posed:
Christmas had come and gone but the festivities were always going on at the Blue Lady. New Years had happened just last night and there is still a beautiful real fir tree decorating the main lobby of the Blue Lady.

Buffy was still suffering an identity crisis, still stuck in the body of a vampire, but as her memories were slowly co,I guess back, she had remembered to call all the important people in her life to come join her at the blue.

Unfortunately she had yet to see Angel for a while and finds herself currently sitting at the bar, sipping a white sangria as she peers thoughtfully at the last gift under the tree, which has Angel's name on it.

Angel has posed:
Angel was not a man for Christmas. Usually, you could find him skulking around the city, making sure many of the denizens...human ones...were safe and protected from the darker denizens...usually demons and Vampires. Tonight though, he was being nostalgic, and reminiscing.

The weather was a bit frightful outside. Rain, cold, wet, ugh! His hair was messy, and this was something that was difficult to deal with from the Vampire's perspective. Slicking it back, Angel slips inside the Blue Angel, and sighs.

Sniff. Raising an eyebrow, Angel moves one step. Two steps into the club, and looks to the bar. Interesting.

Finding a seat beside the beauty at the bar, Angel shakes his head at the bar tender when offered a drink, and looks straight ahead. "Frightful night out there."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers is not exactly herself these days. For one, she got body swapped a few days before Christmas. And only recently are her memories coming back to her. The young woman sitting next to Angel is a bit too tall, a bit too skinny, a bit too busty. Why, she looks like a typical dumb blonde, probably got a lot of plastic surgery done on her too fake Barbie body.

Oh yes, and she smells of vampire. But she's oddly dressed in attire similar to what Buffy would wear, namely pink jeans and a black sweater, one of her trademark outfits. Although they fit her a bit differently too, of course.

Still she turns and regards Angel with a spark of sudden recognition, smiling brightly at him. "Angel! I wasn't sure if you'd come.."

Angel has posed:
You know that feeling when that trickle of cold rain was slowly making its way down your back? That was happening. Adjusting his hair once more, Angel manages to make it look great. It weas a gift that should be listed in his sheet. "Perfect Hair Even Against the Elements".

Looking sideays at "Buffy" Angel says, succinctly, "Of course I would come. Always." Angel looks around the bar, and the back at the Vampire. "I must admit I thought that what you were going to say to me would be different and we would now be fighting."

A pause as Angel looks her over again. "What happened to you?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers is definitely not wearing her familiar crucifix pendant. That much is notable, although she draws a deep breath, holding her arms out as if in surrender. Okay, so she did text him and invite him to meet her here but. Still a shock. "Hold on, Angel. Before you try and dust me, it really is me. I'll be happy to answer any question you need to ask to verify it's really me..Buffy."

She seems pretty tired. It's been a long week really. She also seems to be quite honest. "Two words. Draconian Katra. Yea, crazy I know. Oh and apparently this crazy vamp named Tiffany made enemies out of a bloodthirsty cult and decided it was the best way to hide while stealing what she considered a better life." she sighs, "Crazy but true."

Angel has posed:
Angel takes a moment. Listens to her voice. Then, allows a vague smile to creep in. "Okay. I believe you. Buffy. Promise, no dusting." It appears that people were giving them a wide berth. Not that is was too busy in here. "You can tell me how we can get you out of this. Maybe we can start there?"

Listening to Buffy's explanation, and the angsty frown returns. "Draconian Katra..." It was uncertain if he recognized that or not, as he was a closed book. "Okay. Have you got your team on this? I can bring mine in as well. We can get to the bottom of this..."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers shrugs, "It's okay, Thomas said that the people who matter know. He's got my..Err..Body, tied up and hidden behind a magic circle so she can't escape, and Willow and Harry are working on a reconstitution spell." she shrugs, "Nolan totally helped out with the memory eating bit, so at least I know who I now. Soo I guess I just need to hunker down and wait in the meantime. Although you know how much I hate waiting.."

Angel has posed:
Angel blinks, and nods. "Excellent then! If you need me as backup, or for anything else, then let me know. With Willow and Harry on the job, everything should be fine. Oh, and Nolan of course." A pause. "Waiting is hard. Ah. Is that why you are here tonight? Dangerous, going out when you should be protected." A chuckle. "Although, you are not known for your patience."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers nods slowly and sighs. "Well...Since all these baddies are after me, Thomas figured it'd be safest for me to not leave the Blue Lady, at least until it's all sorted out. But..I could always use the backup.." she smiles faintly, "Since it seems this crazy cult that was after Tiffany is now after me, from what information we gathered from Tiffany, I expect they'll be plotting an attack any day now..And I sure as hell am not gonna sit around while my friends get attacked. So yea, I plan to face this thing head on, but I can always use backup. Just need to figure out more about the Red order."

Angel has posed:
"I will always be around for backup when you need me Buffy. Always." Angel nods, and turns to stand beside the seat at the bar to face her. "The Red Order. That sounds sinister. And if this cult is planning an attack, then I need to be ready. What do you need me to do?" Angel tenses, slightly, as though getting ready for the next step.

Looking at the tree, Angel adds, "You know, this was a strange year. I never realise that it is getting close to Christmas until it is over." Looking back at Buffy. "I always forget about presents and such. I tend to just get out ther, and help people." A shrug. "Ah well. Merry Christmas Buffy."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smiles, "Thanks Angel. Just help me do research on the Red Order, find out anything you can on them. Aside from that, just hang out here more, just for a little until things cool down. I need to be ready at a moment's notice. I mean, I guess your job keeps you busy but maybe at least for a few days you can stay in town..?"

As for the season, she just sighs and nods slowly. "To be honest, special occasions are always when he'll breaks loose for me. But I feel lucky to have my friends around..Speaking of, I got something for you." she hands him the bright red holographic gift, which is somewhat small and cube shaped but fairly heavy, tied with a green bow. "It's a bit late but, Merry Christmas to you too."

Angel has posed:
Nodding, Angels says, "I will set my team on this "Red Order" as soon as I get back. I am sure we can come up with something. Wesley might have a good perspective, or Fred. " Angel already looks like he was planning a strategy session.

"As for hanging out, I will try my best. Thank you. That means a lot to me. I thought, with your new life, you didn't need me anymore." Angel frowns, as he realises he didn't mean to sound petulent.

"I will stick around so I can be there when you need me, Buffy." Angel's expression is a tad sheepish as she hands him a gift. "Wow. Buffy. I'm sorry, I didn't get you anything this time..." Looking at the gift, he lets his emotions show for a second. "...thank you. I am touched." Gratitude.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers shakes her head, reaching out to touch his shoulder gently, "You will always be an important part of my life Angel. Even if things are..Different between us. We're still fighting the same enemy Afterall, and..I still care about you." she seems a little sad as she says that, though Buffy smiles a bit too. "How are things at the hotel? I hope your friends are doing well, I should stop by and visit again.."

Angel has posed:
Holding the present gently, and with reverance, Angel waits a second or two before replying. "We are fighting the same fight. Friends forever." A pause. "I still care about you as well Buffy. Life changes, but at least we are still in each other's lives."

"The team is doing great. Angel Investigations is busy. As always. Yes, you should drop in! Anytime! Everyone would love to see you."