#aziraphale being soft

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

Aziraphale's face when watching Maggie and Nina dancing 😊❤

#good omens #goodomensedit #aziraphale #michael sheen #s2 ball #2ep5 #2i5i15 #cute aziraphale #nm #maggie and nina #aziraphale being cute #awwww #soft aziraphale #aziraphale being soft

[bullagit]

due to personal reasons i am now firmly on team “i hope aziraphale does change heaven for the better actually (going on the assumption that his return is as straightforward as it seemed etc” 

like if the alternative is just this ohhh he’s so NAIVE and SOFT and so WRONG and he’ll have to LEARN A TOUGH LESSON etc etc nonsense then yeah 1000% go for it babe knock it out of the park

i hope choosing hope and kindness pays dividends. i hope the soft traits that made other characters continually disparage and underestimate him and his intelligence turn out to be his greatest assets bc i kinda don’t give a shit about a “toughen up it’s the only way everyone else knows better” life lesson for this character

(which like honestly a lot of the rhetoric is dismissive of the fact that persistent goodness in the face of an existence of disparagement takes great strength and that at the end of the day aziraphale has always been able to stand up in his own way)

#good omens #good omens 2 #good omens spoilers #aziraphale #aziraphale IS in fact a dark horse #he is consistently dismissed and underestimated and overlooked bc of how he presents himself! #even crowley does this with him (not in any sort of malicious way its a sense of protectiveness) #(i am not here to get into how aziraphale n crowley treat each other in ways that are unintentionally hurtful id be here forever lmao) #the point is that aziraphale is smart and tbh he knows more about how shitty heavens treatment has been the past few thousand year?? #since he's. he's been the one getting treated badly. that whole time. #anyway theyre both right theyre both wrong and end of the day i just. #i hate the concept of a s3 that equates softness and kindness with being wrong and naive and dumb etc #it does not feel very good omens to me idk man #so i hope that's not where it goes

[books-and-omens]

we get a new and literally shining angel

and Aziraphale looking comfortable and soft 

#love Muriel already #and love the contrast between them here #Aziraphale is in soft beiges and greys #being himself #good omens season 2 #good omens

[ingravinoveritas]

Following up on this excellent post from @nightgoodomens, it really is astonishing to see so many people in the GO fandom misunderstanding the characters/personalities of Aziraphale and Crowley. While I by no means am against people having head canons or differing interpretations, it has become frustrating to see people pushing their ideas about Aziraphale and Crowley onto others and declaring them to be official canon, leaving no room for any kind of discussion.

One of the things spoken about in the above linked post is the denigrating of Crowley, which seems to be a near constant in the fandom at this point, particularly in relation to the "apology dance" scene. (Which, to be fair, is chock full of soft!Dom Aziraphale vibes--thank you, Michael Sheen.) What seems to keep getting missed is that the entire apology dance routine is something that Aziraphale and Crowley do to each other. There is just as much of a possibility that Crowley sat there with a similarly smug look on his face and let out a guttural, snakey "Very nice" when Aziraphale did the dance in the years he listed off, because they play this game together.

Aziraphale and Crowley's relationship is one of equals, and I think this is also something people seem to not understand well. It seems as though a lot of fans who project themselves onto Crowley want to be taken care of, and so they want to believe the same of Crowley, and that the reason he wants to be taken care of is because he is broken. But someone doesn't have to be broken to want someone to take care of them. Sometimes the people who are a shambles on the outside can be dominant, just as sometimes the most buttoned up, put together people can also be submissive. And sometimes the people who look in control on the outside can feel not at all that way on the inside.

But this nuanced thinking seems to increasingly be difficult for many GO fans, particularly those who spend a great deal of time on social media, a place where people are either blindly praised or denigrated and torn down, and where such behavior greatly reinforces that binary, black-and-white mindset. We so badly want the world to be clear-cut--good vs. evil, heroes vs. bad guys--but very often that just isn't how things work. And it is exactly what Terry and Neil were trying to speak against in the GO book (and subsequently, the TV show).

The other thing that I think influences a lot of fans' perceptions about Aziraphale and Crowley is their chosen corporations (i.e., Crowley being thin and Aziraphale being plump). There is an automatic assumption that thin somehow equals more vulnerable, and for all of the emphasis that is placed on Aziraphale and Crowley being genderfluid/nonbinary/not subscribing to traditional gender roles, it's Crowley who seems to be viewed as more androgynous/femme, and is therefore looked at as inherently vulnerable. Meanwhile Aziraphale is thicker and viewed as more masculine, and therefore he is somehow inherently not vulnerable. Yet if the body types were reversed, it seems highly likely that fans' attitudes toward them would be much different.

(It also saddens me that this seems to mirror the fans' treatment of Michael and David, where Michael serves as a target for the fans' venom and is seen as less desirable/more threatening because he presents more traditionally masculine, while David is not targeted or attacked and is seen as more desirable/less threatening because he presents much more androgynously. Consequently, many fans find it easy not to sympathize with Michael, and when you can readily disregard someone's feelings, it becomes easier to see them as "less." In the case of Aziraphale and Michael, it leaves no room for either one to be vulnerable and is unfair to both of them.)

What I have always taken away from Good Omens--and from Michael and David's portrayal of Aziraphale and Crowley and how deeply they both understand these characters--is that Crowley doesn't need to be a perfect angel for Aziraphale to like him. He just needs to be a little bit of a good person. And Aziraphale doesn't need to be a perfect demon for Crowley to like him--he just needs to be enough of a bastard to be worth knowing. Neither one has to fully subscribe to the other's outlook or point of view to listen to what they have to say.

Aziraphale and Crowley meet in the middle. In the place that becomes their side, and where they take care of each other, fight with each other, and love each other. And that's more than most of us could ever ask or hope for...

#good omens #aziraphale #crowley #michael sheen #welsh seduction machine #david tennant #soft scottish hipster gigolo #ineffable husbands #i think this is also why so many fans can't handle honest criticism of GT and AL #in their minds either someone is completely good or completely terrible #there's no middle ground to just see someone as they are #i swear to God people have no sense of nuance anymore #i've had it officially.gif #also Michael yelling about Aziraphale being a bottom in 2019 was more galaxy brained than any of us even knew #PhD level of understanding of the assignment #bless his bisexual Welsh chaos #fandom woes #thoughts #discourse

[wanyinchen]

uh oh you hurt his demon, whoospies

He may be a big softie but DO NOT push his buttons.

Hello everyone! I'm "new" to the fandom :D (LIES i have been lurking for the last two years before summoning the courage to draw for it, yes, i am like that, unfortunately)

#good omens #aziraphale #crowley #aziracrow #ineffable husbands #ineffable partners #i just wanted more sword wielding aziraphale ok? thats a thing that makes me so interested about him #like he is created to be God's heavenly warrior and not just ANY warrior. but be one of THE guardians of eden. I imagine that God #wouldn't just hand that job to just anyone ya know? #the dichotomy of aziraphale: 1) this heavenly warrior who is created for war and to defend his charge viciously against all threats #and 2) this softie who does not like to fight and anxiously worries about things. who frets and fusses about his clothes and all #the gentle things in life. who loves food and tartan blankets and soft waistcoats and creamy trench coats and books and nifty #glasses and being comfortable. but most of all he loves his demon more than anything. the very thing he was supposed to fight against. #the very demon he was supposed to hate with all of his might. and whoopsies he has have fallen in love with the demon irrevocably. #AAAH AZIRAPHALE I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU HAVE NO IDEA #sha's artsies uwu

[hoarder-of-dragons]

No but if, instead of this scene being Azirphale realizing his love for Crowley, it was him realizing Crowley loves him back Aziraphale's seen Crowley swoop in to rescue him tons of times throughout history. And he has known Crowley to "tempt" him several times, just as a pretext to spend time together. But this, saving his books outright with no other ulterior motive other than just to make Aziraphale happy, well obviously he would react like that when he finds out.

#we only know Crowley's love for Aziraphale because our outside view #imagine Azirphale who being in heaven and with people who always disregarded him as “soft” #well obviously he would be oblivious to Crowley's affection towards him #yes he might know Crowley cares for him but there is some lingering doubt that says what if it was all just because of the arrangement #you must remember that Aziraphale still doesn't understand sides currently as well #good omens 2 #good omens #good omens season 2 #neil gaiman #ineffable husbands #aziracrow #aziraphale #anthony j crowley #david tennant #michael sheen #good omens meta #good omens analysis

[galaxgay]

im really torn between Aziraphale being a blubbery mess and is just... talking forever and ever about every single regret and apology he had while they were apart and Crowley just melting and grabbing him and kissing him

and

them finally reaching an understanding after a big fight about everything that happened- like a very "ohhhhh" moment- and in a moment of gentle silence, Aziraphale takes off Crowleys glasses and very very gently kisses him

#i think azi kissing first would be good #bc it would show growth #and also just showing the difference between rough Crowley and soft azi #but also #azi would probably still be afraid to initiate? #also Crowley's kiss being a forgiveness? #i feel like it would be good #i have way too many thoughts on this #its 7am i need to sleep #good omens #aziracrow #crowley #aziraphale #good omens s2 #ineffable husbands #ineffable idiots

[teledild0nix]

so i'm writing an 8th year fic and h&d are taking a muggle studies class together in which they read one of shakespeare's plays, and i'm trying to write a final project (for which they are partners) but like. hogwarts academics don't seem all that uhhhhh rigorous to me (like we see the students complaining about having to write a foot of parchment which is essentially ONE PAGE HANDWRITTEN) and i'm a little worried that my assignment is too rigorous.

it involves a lot of like. thinking analytically and using your imagination wrt the motivations of people unlike yourself, and that's not rlly something they do much at hogwarts as far as i can see. BUT it is muggle studies, and like. they could definitely all use some practice at those skills, following the recent implosion of their society.

#i showed it to my spouse who is a hs teacher #'where are they getting the books for this research? are there wizarding books about macbeth?' no there are not #the professor chose macbeth bc it has these concepts that will be familiar to them like witchcraft and prophesy #but presented from a muggle perspective #and also bc shakespeare is foundational to english literature and culture and it's good to be familiar with his work #and also bc they don't have a lot of experience with art esp language arts which is so so so sad and this will broaden their world #and ALSO bc shakespeare wrote before the statute of secrecy was signed which hopefully sparks their imaginations #to what extent might shakespeare's work have been impacted by ambient magic? or rumors of magic? #and if they had like a regular english literature education #they could talk about like the role of outcasts in shakespeare's work and whether magical people fit into that role #but they do not so we have to be a bit more literal #for the students that are prepared to like dig into this stuff it could be a very engaging experience #but most of them will prob be a bit lazy with it right? and maybe just resent the assignment and not get much out of it #and like!!!! #this assignment is literally just an excuse to have H&D putting their heads together in the library #and bring their relationship/the fact that they've been warming up to each other and spending time together out into the open #in a plausible deniability sort of way #a friendship soft launch if you will #i get a little carried away about these details sometimes #like if i mention the characters getting sandwiches i will look up menus for places they could plausibly have gotten sandwiches in that are #to make sure the sandwiches i mention are reasonable sandwiches #i heard some dumb story about meghan markle freaking out about not being able to get avocado when she was in the uk #and i remembered a fic i had written where aziraphale and crowley eat egg and avocado sandwiches #and i felt ashamed #an implausible sandwich!!!!

[rovermcfly]

i really hope a not insignificant part of s3 is gonna be crowley and muriel teaming up. and not on purpose either, it's just muriel runs the bookshop now, essentially blissfully unaware of everything still, and crowley misses and mourns aziraphale and cannot stay away from the bookshop. perhaps crowley realises that muriel needs a LOT of help adjusting to earth and ends up running the bookshop FOR them because they're "doing it all wrong" and despite the pain, crowley still can't let the bookshop get ruined in aziraphale's absence. again.

#all the jokes about crowley rather being dead than a bookseller are gonna really pay off 🙃 #it's gonna be crowley's side of learning to really get to know aziraphale #and it's gonna be soft and sad #good omens #good omens spoilers

[itsnotacostume]

yeah <3

#ignore the numbers lol i compiled a list of writing prompts and kept coming back to these two. #imagine your otp #bc this can be applied to pretty much every ship out there?? like. the tough “unemotional” one who hasn't cried in years(or says he hasn't) #and the soft sweet one whom everyone loves and who wouldn't hurt a fly #just give me one of them getting hurt #and the other not knowing how to deal #so the tough one breaks down #because they can't lose their best friend. they don't know what to do without them #imagine the tough one being uncharacteristically soft because things are just That Bad and Scary; “don't you dare leave me. #i can't lose you. i won't.” #but when the soft one sees the other one get hurt? they SNAP. #just completely feral and ready to put themselves in danger if it means having even the tiniest chance of helping their friend #throwing punches. having to be restrained when help finally arrives because they don't realize they're finally being rescued #and they're still in the “i have to protect them; anyone is dangerous” mindset #just. man. i'm in love with this. #currently imagining my faves like this... wilson and house... crowley and aziraphale... #like the details vary of course but just. this. them. #i'm in so much pain so i hope this makes at least the tiniest bit of sense but this is my lifeblood atm #anyway! enjoy #writing #writing prompts #whump

[owen-not-carvour]

sometimes i think too hard abt how i look and the way my body sometimes isn’t *quite* how i want it. but then i just take one more glance and think..

yknow. there’s at least one artist who has drawn fem aziraphale looking like me. and she always looks good. so it’s not so bad :)

so thanks to fem aziraphale for fighting off the not so great in my head :)

#she keeps me going some days yknow #fem aziraphale ily with my whole being #and reg azi. ofc. but THAT ONE SPECIFICALLY!!!!!!! #she’s just like me fr #‘i’m soft’ #no babe ur real as fuck #me too lol #good omens #aziraphale

[littlelostmaybelots]

Crowley, Aziraphale, and Yoko Ono

"It was love. You can't tell me that the man who wrote Help! didn't need love. It had Help in the title! Help, I need someone! He was literally asking for it!" 

"That's your problem, Angel. The man who wrote that song already had it. Cynthia and Julian?? You remember we went and visited – ”

“– yes he really was the sweetest baby–”

“– good job on getting Paul involved there, by the way–” 

“–yes well, but like I was saying just because he was a terrible father doesn’t mean he didn’t deserve–”  

“--he was a terrible man! You saw Cynthia’s face!” 

“...well. Yes. But I thought. Perhaps with the right person.”

“Angel there is no way you thought you made Yoko happen.” 

“My miracle was that the biggest songwriter in the world, who was making every single lover in the world feel the love pouring out and pouring into them, heaven was OVERJOYED with him in the early days, by the way, well, I just wished that he would find someone who he deserved. Who deserved him. We all deserved that.” 

“...”

“What did you do?”

“Same thing, actually.” 

“No, really?? But. Huh. Do you think –”

“–yeaah, we might have come on a bit strong if we both–”

“It broke up the BAND we could have just had them have a bit of a tiff–”

“– did you know, Happiness is a Warm Gun had a real moment downstairs, I got an award–”

“Crowley! CROWLEY. Crowley.” “Come on now Angel, it all worked out. You did love While My Guitar Gently Weeps–”

“--Harrison.” 

“Oh. Here Comes the Sun, you had that on all April–”

“ALSO HARRISON.” 

“...well I mean there had to have been–” “I COULDN'T STEP OUT WITHOUT HAVING WHY DON’T WE DO IT IN THE ROAD ON BLAST–”

“-- I did like that one. Mmm. You know, Angel…”

“...what. Why are you looking at me like that. Stop it at once. Why are you coming here. I’m mad at you. ” 

“You remember Come Together?” 

“I am furious. I do NOT remember Come Together. Put your hand away at once. I’ve never heard the song in my life. Leave my buttons alone! Not Sexy Sadie either. Crowley if you must just let me shut the door at – oh you just miracled – is that even – anyway you mustn’t forget that I’m – god right there–”

“You know, it’s worth even more when an angel takes her name in vain.” “If you don’t stop talking and kiss me right now I’m going to make the Kardashians talk about communism and it will all have been in vain.”

#aziraphale and crowley #good omens season 2 #good omens 2 #GO2 #GO2 spoilers #GO2 fanart #crowley is a soft touch really #He only said come together cuz he needed an excuse #his actual favourite song was let it be #followed by don't let me down #in his head that was a close shave really bc john put his feelussy on the line and begging and it could really have gone either way #thankfully he had faith #in yoko being what he deserved #besides which isn't a little longing always a thing of beauty #aziraphale will never admit it but he loves sexy sadie actually #she broke all the rules! she made a fool of everyone! #Who does he think of every time he hears it #when the bentley played it for him he just tutted and told crowley not to be so smug #the bentley was very amused #Good Omens #Aziraphale #Crowley

[thatineffablewitch]

daydreaming

y’all ever just want to wander to Aziraphale’s shop? Maybe it’s raining outside. Maybe you’ve been crying. Maybe he insists you stay at least until the rain lets up and you sit in a big cozy chair while he fetches hot chocolate or tea. Maybe you just sit and talk for a while and he listens with his characteristic gentleness and softness before the conversation weaves into queer classic literature.

Maybe it’s one of the nicest, kindness, most affirming and wholesome interactions of your life that you always think of to feel better any time you’re sad again

#He’s just so soft and kind #Don’t we all need that sometimes #Talking with him seems like it would be like being wrapped in a safe fuzzy blanket #aziraphale #good omens #A z fell #aziraphales bookshop #He is THE comfort character #Aziraphale comfort #Comfort character

[ingravinoveritas]

So what ur thoughts on the bafias nominations David been nomination for best comedy actor while Michael hasn't been nominated for anything and the fan on twitter can't understand why now I personally think after Al aggressive behaviour on a post when they got his name wrong on his favourite radio station and how her stories on ig recently just werid behaviour do u think Al may had sabotaged his chances of getting a nomination for anything

What ur thoughts

Hi there! So I am once again on the road and attending a conference in Las Vegas that just wrapped up, and now I finally have a chance to comment on today's exciting news.

I'm sure everyone has seen by now, but congrats to our lovely David on his first (main) BAFTA nom for Male Performance in a Comedy!

It seems almost surreal that David has never been nominated for a (main) BAFTA before now, and given the breadth of his other recent TV performances (Des, Litvinenko) nominating him for Good Omens season 2 is certainly a choice...especially in the absence of a nomination for Michael. Looking at the list of nominations, it appears that Best Interests was nominated for Limited Drama, as was Sharon Horgan for Leading Actress...but no nomination for Michael for Leading Actor, either. So very quickly, this starts to look like a visible and intentional snub.

In terms of why Michael would be snubbed, I think there are a few possible reasons, but none of them have anything to do with AL. Readers of my blog know that I am never hesitant to call Anna out when it is merited, but in all likelihood the BAFTA nominations were decided long before now, and in my opinion she would not have any influence on whether Michael is nominated regardless of when her social media posts were made. So it does not make sense to place blame on her in this instance.

My feeling is that the reasons for Michael's lack of a nomination (and really, David's nomination specifically for GO) are likely twofold. One is that I'm guessing Amazon/whoever submitted David for consideration didn't want to pit Michael and David against each other. If they were both competing in the same category, it could split the votes, so only nominating one of them seems the best way of avoiding that. The second reason (again, in my opinion) seems to be political.

I was surprised to recently learn that Prince William is the president of BAFTA--British followers, help me out here, because this is very, very weird to a confused American--and as we know, Michael has spoken out on a number of hot button issues over the last few months: Opening a conversation about Welsh independence. The question of the devolution of the crown estate to Wales. And of course, abolishing the title of Prince of Wales. Not to mention all of the backlash incurred by the release of The Way, which was roundly savaged in the press and accused of promoting anti-English sentiments.

Granted, there have been politically active nominees and winners at the BAFTAs in the past, but it really feels like the combination of all these things is somehow working against Michael. Let's also not forget this epic picture from the BAFTA film awards last month, with Michael giving Wills the side-eyest of Welsh side-eyes:

All this said, it is difficult (if not impossible) to think of Michael and David's performances in GO as separate things, because they are so inextricably intertwined. The reason that we got David's incredible performance as Crowley is because Michael was there as Aziraphale, and vice-versa. I think David and Michael themselves would be the first ones to say it, as well as to be in awe and so supportive of each other's acting. The response of fans to this nomination news--saying Michael is a better actor, Michael deserved to be nominated instead, etc.--is so perplexing to me, because I think he was probably the first one in line to congratulate David, and would chew out anybody who put down David's acting for any reason.

I also think that if the lack of a nomination is due to the above-mentioned political reasons, then Michael is probably wearing it like a fucking badge of honor. I think he is also happier for David than anyone else on the planet right now (because that's his boyfriend, damn it), and I truly hope the stars align and give us Michael presenting David with an award again like at the NTAs in 2021. (Michael subsequently carrying David off the stage bridal style would be the cherry on top of the already extremely homoerotic cake.)

I also feel that there is no question David is as taken aback by his nomination/Michael's lack of a nomination for GO as much as the rest of us are. While I have no idea what David's chances of winning truly are, I think he would wholeheartedly and enthusiastically share that award with Michael. And I think he will share that night with Michael no matter what, regardless of what happens on the broadcast.

So many possibilities come to mind, really. I can imagine David and Michael re-enacting Every (without the heartbreaking bits, of course) on stage. I've seen people making references to the infamous Slow Show fic/how it parallels to real life, and while I've only read part of it (haven't gotten to finish), the thought of any kiss between Michael and David is beyond gorgeous to contemplate. Not for the sake of "content" or as a joke, of course (because I don't think they would be willing to kiss as a joke, because if they were, they would've done it by now), but because we would see a facet to Michael and David's relationship that's always been there in private become public. And it would be their choice to share it with us.

Those are my reactions to the BAFTAs announcement today. I'd love to hear from my followers as well with your thoughts and comments. Thanks for writing in! x

#angel19924 #reply post #michael sheen #welsh seduction machine #david tennant #soft scottish hipster gigolo #good omens 2 #BAFTAs 2024 #someone please explain to me why being a Royal means William somehow knows anything about the arts or movies or TV #because i am befuddled #also i like to think Michael came running over to David's once the nominations were announced #after which an hour-long snogging and cuddling session commenced #and they were neighbors #there is no Crowley without Aziraphale #or vice versa #and I think Michael and David both know that #but love each other too much to hold grudges #ineffable lovers #thoughts #discourse

[curatedbysnail]

Sometimes I wonder why many fics love to portray Azi as a weak angel when he's literally a principality that guards eden with a fire sword gifted directly by God, participated in human war, in fact part of the round table knight with King Arthur, and got miracles to spare.

He might look soft, but I'm sure Azi is a manace. He just choses to be a pacifist.

#Aziraphale is definitely strong #i aint believing as a weak gentle angel #might bet that hes stronger than crowley in sheer raw power #his look is deceiving #youre being deceive by his soft and gentle persona #good-omens #Aziraphale #crowley

[loracarol]

Season 3 prediction: it will include Crowley's Spanish Inquisition Experience from the books

#Posting it so it's time stamped if I end up being right #Good omens #So many scenes of Crowley saving Aziraphale in a way that's Flashy #But a scene where Aziraphale saves Crowley that's soft would be lovely #I think #GO season 3 #GOS3 #Speculation