AZIRAPHALE: ( lessersinned )
In the midst of great triumph, there was always a sacrifice for that victory. For every champion with a brandished weapon, at their feet, there lay the defeated, a sheared second set of skin in the name of promised truth.
Such was the case in understanding Heaven. He wanted to take part in Heaven’s exploits and circumstances, but he didn’t want to be stationed there, not when the Earth was the place he loved the most.
In that example, the woman’s words have true merit, and he finds himself nodding, his hand weighed down by books.
“Faith, if tested, can become stronger. The same can be said for people I believe,” earth-angel begins, placing the books in their proper space on an ever-clean shelf. “No one learns something by having it handed to them, the lesson only sticks if it’s a trial by fire.”
scully knows this all too well. after all, the cross still hangs around her neck, doesn’t it ? despite all she’s been through ? mulder’s often questioned her faith, wondered how the same woman who always QUESTIONS HIS BELIEFS can be such a devoted member of the catholic church of all things. but scully knows it’s more complicated than that. yes, she considers herself catholic, but her relationship with god isn’t what the vatican or SOME MAN says it should be. it’s much more personal.
but she’s certainly QUESTIONED IT at times, remembers sobbing in her mother’s arms, nearly ripping the cross from her neck. ‘why do i wear this, mom?!’ but she’s come through it all, and she’s grateful for her faith. it’s gotten her through a lot of things she might not have otherwise.
but she is also aware THIS MAN IS A STRANGER, and she feels somewhat embarrassed for blurting out her thoughts then and there. ❝ sorry. i didn’t realize anyone was actually listening. can i help you with those ? ❞ she gestures to the books. ❝ if you’ve got a particular sorting system, i’m happy to just HOLD SOME while you put them away. ❞
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