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[otrazhenie]

Has anyone found a way to burn things yet?

[ The voice that comes over the network is clearly exhausted, an almost husky rasp to the words that are slightly muffled, as if her mouth might be covered by a layer of fabric. ]

Because I'd love to get rid of these damn flowers and burning them sounds really cathartic right now.

[ She sounds weary, frustrated, and a little bit sick. And for good reason: one of the perks of being a vampire is an enhanced sense of smell. ]

Alternatively, are there any magic users out there who could set up a ward or something to keep this smell out?

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[otrazhenie]

[ Even in the bag, she can smell hints of the fragrances inside, and peeking in just lets more of the scents waft out. They're overpowered by the stench of the flowers that she can smell even inside, but maybe with the masks he's brought... ]

Thank you, Aziraphale. This is... [ She shakes her head and offers him a grateful smile. ] This is really great.

[lunchbreaks]

I hope so. I don't want you to get a bigger headache from all this--

--Ah!

[ He does take out a couple cans of gel beads he found at the store which proclaim to be odor neutralizing, as well as a small bottle of advil. Just in case. ]

I know how bad it can get from the smell.

[ He lived through uh, pretty smelly parts of human history. ]

[otrazhenie]

[ Her smile broadens and she even laughs, though it's not cruel or overly amused. One of those grateful laughs where you're not quite sure how else to express that seed of happiness within yourself at the generosity of another person. ]

I'm sure something will help. Where did you find all of this?

[lunchbreaks]

Oh, the store. Don't worry, there's plenty left on the shelves, and I assume you'll be returning product once the smell dies down.

[ Which - yes he probably got some nasty looks for hoarding perfume at a time like this but, you know. He's still feeling guilty and he's got a lot to make up for. ]