After the nightmare, Azazel felt the need to clear his mind and get out of the store. He couldn’t sit still after what he had experienced, so Raphael suggested they go do a bit of shopping at the large city mall, and find something nice to wear for the ceremony while they were at it. Two birds with one stone!

Trying some pants on or getting a new coat made the department store an excellent distraction, according to the angel. So the demon agreed and that’s how they found themselves in the middle of a sea of clothing, surrounded by stylish mannequins in various poses and a steady beat of house music.

"What were you doing in France?" Raphael asked as he walked along the aisle, looking at the big clothing line collection.

"Boss sent us to corrupt some aristocrats at the party. He reasoned it’d be the perfect place to sin" Azazel followed along, less interested and more focused on the company.

"I remember it being Asmodeus and me" Azazel pouted and scratched his scruff as he tried to remember the details, "And another demon, I think? I can't remember his name, just that he was annoying."

Raphael pinched some fabrics, feeling their texture first before browsing more once he decided the quality was worth it, "And the maze?" He asked while going through various jackets.

"I got too drunk and angry…" the demon mimicked his husband and started to feel the texture of the clothes, though they all felt about the same to him. "Deus got us to the garden, but in less than a minute we got distracted and wandered inside,” he chuckled. "I hated that place. Though the idea of two intoxicated demons struggling to get out of a maze... It's pretty funny in hindsight." 

The angel grinned and took out a blue dark jacket, pulling at the sleeves to see it full "Do you like this? I think it matches your eyes- well, your sunglasses, right now- tomato tomahto." He held it against Aze’s chest to test his vision. "It might go well with a vest." 

Azazel raised his eyebrows "As long as you don't force me into a cravat I'll be okay with anything you suggest.” 

"You're in safe hands, my love" The angel promised, putting the coat over his arm "There will be zero clownery. You'll be comfortable and fashionable" He reassured, leaning in to give his husband a kiss. Azazel let out a small sigh, starting to feel a bit more refreshed, the dream a distant memory instead of a possible portent, at least for now. When suddenly- 

"AZEEEE!!" A voice shouted.

A not so mysterious one at that.

Azazel's attention was quickly drawn to his friend who was charging towards them like a speeding gazelle "Talk about the devil, indeed..." he thought to himself as the demon drew near. Raphael rolled his eyes and turned around to check some t-shirts on a nearby rack.

"Get over here, you damned goat!" The demon cried out as they reached Azazel, catching him in a tight embrace. "Oooh! It's been so long, way too long!" Deus said with a wide smile, tightening the hug for a second before letting go. "Looking great as always", they added, eyeing the other demon up and down.

"Look who’s talking" Aze smirked "I thought you were going to visit me at the bar." 

"I still plan to, this is just a pleasant party crashing. The appetizer, if you will". Asmodeus put their arm around his shoulder with a pat. "You know I’d never leave without seeing this gorgeous face one last time".

Aze pat their back "I'm flattered. New assignment?" 

"Not really. I decided to take a break and enjoy all of Earthly delights a little more, they can't tell me anything after that bloody royal business trip" Deus shivered, the memories (and the accent) are still clear as if it was yesterday in their mind "Want to get something to eat, doe?" 

"Of course!" Aze turned his head to Raphael who seemed to be trying to blend into the clothes rack, "let's go, sunshine, we'll shop later." 

Deus raised their gaze and noticed their... Enem- friend's lovely husband for the first time "Hiii..." They greeted him with a tight smile. "Been too long, innit?" they lied through their teeth. It was never enough time away from each other for those two.

Raphael’s response was just as fake, "Good to see you" he said with a 'smile’, scooting over to Azazel, his hand reaching out to adjust his shirt collar. "Love, how about you go with them and I'll stay here looking for our outfits, hm?" He suggested. "Going out with… A friend will do you good. Just give me a call when you're done.”

Aze gave him an amused smile but nodded. “See you soon then,” he said with a quick kiss on the cheek. Asmodeus made a disgusted sound at the display of affection, Raphael throwing a scowl at them while Azazel rolled his eyes at the same ol feud before taking Deus by the arm.

"Let's go, you fox" The goat pulled them along to let Raphael go back to his fashionista expedition.

Asmodeus took a closer look at their friend’s face now "Didn't know you were the eyeshadow type. Going for a 70s rockstar look?" 

Aze made a motorboat sound with his lips "Do I have a story for you..." 

Asmo's interest piqued. "Beer with that?" 

"And a big one."