[Receiving a mission from the Lord isn't an incredibly uncommon experience for an angel. It's still an honor to be chosen, certainly, but you wouldn't necessarily call it unusual. Plenty of angels walk among humans that they simply don't know about, from guardian angels to those sent to roam the earth and report back their findings. Not that an omniscient being needs such reports...it's more for their sake than anything. They're to be tested. Their faith, scrutinized.
The task Link has been given, therefore, is a curious one. A rare one. Fallen angels are extremely rare, but there just so happens to be one currently roaming the earth that needs watching. He's been getting...too close and personal in the lives of humans, dangerously so. Being cast from Heaven is meant to be a punishment after all, a once holy being forced to experience earthly vices as opposed to living amongst glory. Link hadn't dared to question why this individual had Fallen; all he knows is that he has, and it's his job now to find and watch him.
He assumes the appearance of an ordinary human man, easily slotting himself into life in the area that this Fallen was last known to be spotted. This isn't his first time on earth, so he knows how to integrate himself into society. Find a place to live, a job...exist, as if you're simply new coming to the city for the first time.
The rest can come later. For now, he needs to find him.]
[ Meanwhile, Allen doesn't have any recollection of falling. He assumes he's a demon, and waking up in Hell meant just that. He doesn't question the scars on his back where his wings used to be, and his mentor that helped him on his feet and figure out how "being a demon" even worked to begin with hadn't mentioned anything about it, either. So, y'know, he's just... up here. On Earth, in some vague attempt to keep the humans safe from the demons and angels who occasionally fight each other in intermitted battles.
It won't be hard to find Allen. Not because he's a celebrity or because he's wanted or anything like that, but rather because the second Link comes to the city, he gets accosted by a very round, fat, orange cat. And by "accosted", I of course mean that he is trying to climb his pant leg. Hello :) Up?
He doesn't get to do this for long, though, since down the side walk, panting, comes Allen, who immediately grips the fat tabby. ]
My God, stop running from me when I give you your flea medicine! [ Huff. ] I'm so sorry, did he scratch you? I just clipped his nails so the bloody bastard is right grumpy with me.
[Oh Allen, if only you knew. It's Link's job to keep tabs, and he can't exactly do that if Allen knows who and what he is, so he has to play this cool...
The only problem is that Link is the most suspicious person on the planet, currently. He may be good at what he does, but good at being inconspicuous? ...not even remotely. He kindof stands out more than he realizes, even, given his sort of deadpan surprise at the cat that runs up to him and starts trying to climb up his pants.]
...?
[He's about to lean down for a closer look when Allen makes himself immediately known, sparing Link a bit of searching to find him. He's honestly not sure if it's just happenstance or divine intervention that brings them together like this, though it could easily be both.
Standing back upright again, he shakes his head slightly, lifting a hand to adjust his cufflinks.]
It's alright, he's fine. [Cute, ungodly handsome...that's an angel, for you.] Though you may want to apply the medication indoors, next time.
[You assume this cat didn't bee line it right out the front door.]
Oh, I did. [ He huffs, patting Tim on his head. ] Thing is, the little dumbarse knows up to open the front door. I have one of those knobs that you pull down on, y'know? He jumps on it. Part of the reason I have to be so diligent with his medication. Can't tell you how many times he's escaped...
Seems to be proper fascinated with you, though~ [ He laughs, gesturing to the cat who's trying to claw his way out of Allen's arms to go investigate Link. Allen doesn't seem to let go, though. ] I'm Allen! I haven't seen you here before - I know pretty much everyone around here. Are you new here?
[ Now that he's sat here a moment to really take Link in, he smells vaguely... holy. A priest, maybe? He does have that cross hanging from his neck. And he is relatively awkward socially. As all Catholics are-- ]
Don't strain yourself so much, geez. [ Said flatly. Allen doesn't really mind - he gets this response often. It's probably because of this big, ugly scar on his face. It unsettles people... and he knows that. Still... ]
I'm Allen Walker. Were you headed home, or exploring the area. If it's the latter, you'll wanna be careful down these roads, you know. Someone like you might not like it.
Maybe he needs to work harder at this whole "appearing human", thing. Turns out, out of all of God's divine, Link is one of the most dry, literal, and by-the-book members.
Of course, he already came here knowing that Allen was Fallen. He just isn't entirely sure if Allen realizes who he's speaking to, currently...either he doesn't seem to, or he's keeping that knowledge close to his chest.]
I was exploring. Why would I not like it, if you don't mind me asking?
[ Because you're all prim and proper and wearing a very big cross around your neck. But Allen won't say this. ]
Not that I'm telling you to turn around and go away or anything! I just don't want you to be shocked, is all. [ It's because this neighborhood is. HELLA gay. ] Is there anything specific you're looking for? I have to take Tim home, but I might be able to point you in the right direction.
Oh! Sure. Like... a farmer's market? Headed the wrong way for that, love. That's going to be on 8th street, a couple blocks north. I'd show you personally if I didn't have this guy to handle~
[ He pats Tim, then cradles him like a baby. ]
Anyway, good luck! It was nice meeting you!!!
[ Aaaaand he turns around to start heading back home. Bye, Link-- ]
[He’d tensed a little at being called “love”, but otherwise his poker face is immaculate. He will play the part as Allen walks away, pretending to turn and walk off in the direction he’d indicated, only to duck into an alley to wait until Allen is a good distance away before he starts to tail him in the shadows. Once he finds out where he lives, this should be a whole lot easier.
Sweet talking himself into a home nearby will be the easiest part, for an angel.]
[ Allen is none the wiser. He's observant, but certainly not to the point he can pick up a tail. He's never had someone following him before like that, after all. He doesn't think that he's particularly interesting to humans, either.
Tim, on the other hand, is observant for a little fat fuck. He doesn't react for a while, but as Allen turns the corner, he will suddenly hop from Allen's arm with a heavy push and go to run to where Link is, as Allen gasps a "hey!!!"
Get accosted by a fat cat, Link. He may or may not try to climb up his pant legs again. ]
[Obviously this probably isn't going to go to plan, but nevertheless he's going to gently try to shake Tim off by hopping in place, definitely giving Allen enough time to catch back up and be like "hey it's that guy again".
Whether he realizes he's being stalked or not is between him and God.]
[Freed from Tim, Link rights himself and adjusts his coat, dusting it off in a vain attempt to get rid of the cat hair on him. It doesn't work, but at least he tried.]
Lost...yes, that's right.
[Nope, he's not stalking you what would make you think that.]
I would hate to impose, but I suppose it would be rude of me to say no if you're offering.
[That saves him the trouble of sneaking, if Allen is just going to literally lead him straight to his house.]
I don't think it would be, but I'm also not opposed.
[ Again. Link is... cute. He's here for it. He's also aware if he tries flirting with him he might get maced or have holy water tossed at him, but maybe that's worth it?
For now, he's ust taking the lead as he hoists up Tim to take him back to his place. It isn't far, fortuantely. ]
[Link, meanwhile, more focused on trying to figure out how to tell Allen in a not-suspicious way that he doesn't have an apartment yet, does not realize that he's being checked out.]
Ah, well...I'm just at an Inn for now. I am still touring a few complexes that have caught my eye, but I plan on settling on one within the week.
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Date: 2026-05-08 12:32 am (UTC)The task Link has been given, therefore, is a curious one. A rare one. Fallen angels are extremely rare, but there just so happens to be one currently roaming the earth that needs watching. He's been getting...too close and personal in the lives of humans, dangerously so. Being cast from Heaven is meant to be a punishment after all, a once holy being forced to experience earthly vices as opposed to living amongst glory. Link hadn't dared to question why this individual had Fallen; all he knows is that he has, and it's his job now to find and watch him.
He assumes the appearance of an ordinary human man, easily slotting himself into life in the area that this Fallen was last known to be spotted. This isn't his first time on earth, so he knows how to integrate himself into society. Find a place to live, a job...exist, as if you're simply new coming to the city for the first time.
The rest can come later. For now, he needs to find him.]
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Date: 2026-05-08 03:57 am (UTC)It won't be hard to find Allen. Not because he's a celebrity or because he's wanted or anything like that, but rather because the second Link comes to the city, he gets accosted by a very round, fat, orange cat. And by "accosted", I of course mean that he is trying to climb his pant leg. Hello :) Up?
He doesn't get to do this for long, though, since down the side walk, panting, comes Allen, who immediately grips the fat tabby. ]
My God, stop running from me when I give you your flea medicine! [ Huff. ] I'm so sorry, did he scratch you? I just clipped his nails so the bloody bastard is right grumpy with me.
[ Looking up at Link now. Whoa... tall- ]
...Uh... oh. Hi. [ He's cute??? ]
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Date: 2026-05-09 02:40 am (UTC)The only problem is that Link is the most suspicious person on the planet, currently. He may be good at what he does, but good at being inconspicuous? ...not even remotely. He kindof stands out more than he realizes, even, given his sort of deadpan surprise at the cat that runs up to him and starts trying to climb up his pants.]
...?
[He's about to lean down for a closer look when Allen makes himself immediately known, sparing Link a bit of searching to find him. He's honestly not sure if it's just happenstance or divine intervention that brings them together like this, though it could easily be both.
Standing back upright again, he shakes his head slightly, lifting a hand to adjust his cufflinks.]
It's alright, he's fine. [Cute, ungodly handsome...that's an angel, for you.] Though you may want to apply the medication indoors, next time.
[You assume this cat didn't bee line it right out the front door.]
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Date: 2026-05-11 03:13 am (UTC)Seems to be proper fascinated with you, though~ [ He laughs, gesturing to the cat who's trying to claw his way out of Allen's arms to go investigate Link. Allen doesn't seem to let go, though. ] I'm Allen! I haven't seen you here before - I know pretty much everyone around here. Are you new here?
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Date: 2026-05-11 10:50 pm (UTC)So he smiles...in a way that's a little too big. It looks weird on the face of someone who never smiles, almost forced.]
I am, as a matter of fact. I just moved to the area.
[And then he dips his head slightly in greeting.]
My name is Howard Link.
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Date: 2026-05-13 02:13 am (UTC)Don't strain yourself so much, geez. [ Said flatly. Allen doesn't really mind - he gets this response often. It's probably because of this big, ugly scar on his face. It unsettles people... and he knows that. Still... ]
I'm Allen Walker. Were you headed home, or exploring the area. If it's the latter, you'll wanna be careful down these roads, you know. Someone like you might not like it.
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Date: 2026-05-15 02:46 am (UTC)Maybe he needs to work harder at this whole "appearing human", thing. Turns out, out of all of God's divine, Link is one of the most dry, literal, and by-the-book members.
Of course, he already came here knowing that Allen was Fallen. He just isn't entirely sure if Allen realizes who he's speaking to, currently...either he doesn't seem to, or he's keeping that knowledge close to his chest.]
I was exploring. Why would I not like it, if you don't mind me asking?
[Is it full of SIN]
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Date: 2026-05-15 03:47 am (UTC)[ Because you're all prim and proper and wearing a very big cross around your neck. But Allen won't say this. ]
Not that I'm telling you to turn around and go away or anything! I just don't want you to be shocked, is all. [ It's because this neighborhood is. HELLA gay. ] Is there anything specific you're looking for? I have to take Tim home, but I might be able to point you in the right direction.
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Date: 2026-05-15 10:58 pm (UTC)[Haha...girl what do you mean.
Link raises a brow, crossing his arms over his chest as he shifts his weight from one foot to the other.]
Nothing specific, no, though I suppose I did want to get a better lay of the land in terms of where the market is, for example.
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Date: 2026-05-18 02:43 am (UTC)[ He pats Tim, then cradles him like a baby. ]
Anyway, good luck! It was nice meeting you!!!
[ Aaaaand he turns around to start heading back home. Bye, Link-- ]
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Date: 2026-05-18 03:30 am (UTC)[He’d tensed a little at being called “love”, but otherwise his poker face is immaculate. He will play the part as Allen walks away, pretending to turn and walk off in the direction he’d indicated, only to duck into an alley to wait until Allen is a good distance away before he starts to tail him in the shadows. Once he finds out where he lives, this should be a whole lot easier.
Sweet talking himself into a home nearby will be the easiest part, for an angel.]
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Date: 2026-05-19 03:32 am (UTC)Tim, on the other hand, is observant for a little fat fuck. He doesn't react for a while, but as Allen turns the corner, he will suddenly hop from Allen's arm with a heavy push and go to run to where Link is, as Allen gasps a "hey!!!"
Get accosted by a fat cat, Link. He may or may not try to climb up his pant legs again. ]
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Date: 2026-05-20 10:45 pm (UTC)H-hey! Shh-...shht, shoo, go back to your owner-
[Obviously this probably isn't going to go to plan, but nevertheless he's going to gently try to shake Tim off by hopping in place, definitely giving Allen enough time to catch back up and be like "hey it's that guy again".
Whether he realizes he's being stalked or not is between him and God.]
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Date: 2026-05-25 02:38 am (UTC)...Hi. [ He hasn't put together he's being stalked. ] Geez, you really are lost, huh?
[ He picks up his cat and cradles him. Maybe Link is just one of those guys who are too embarrassed to ask for help??? ]
...Do you...wanna come to my place, maybe? If I can get my cat sorted, I can proper show you around.
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Date: 2026-05-25 02:53 am (UTC)Lost...yes, that's right.
[Nope, he's not stalking you what would make you think that.]
I would hate to impose, but I suppose it would be rude of me to say no if you're offering.
[That saves him the trouble of sneaking, if Allen is just going to literally lead him straight to his house.]
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Date: 2026-05-27 03:03 am (UTC)[ Again. Link is... cute. He's here for it. He's also aware if he tries flirting with him he might get maced or have holy water tossed at him, but maybe that's worth it?
For now, he's ust taking the lead as he hoists up Tim to take him back to his place. It isn't far, fortuantely. ]
Where're you staying at anyway?
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Date: 2026-05-31 03:57 am (UTC)Ah, well...I'm just at an Inn for now. I am still touring a few complexes that have caught my eye, but I plan on settling on one within the week.