[The reaction isn't exactly shocking. He knows Aziraphale more than well enough to know that he doesn't like being toyed with, but more than that, Crowley knows he's upset because it worked.]
S'free will, we both know I can't make you do anything.
[It's the same concept of free will that he's always worked with when doling out temptation, and right now, even if he wanted to actually Tempt anyone, he couldn't. The manipulation is unkind, which is another reason why he's not shocked that Aziraphale is upset with him, but the whole thing is transparent enough that it barely even counts as manipulation.
Crowley isn't letting it drop that easy, either, pushing himself to his feet as soon as Aziraphale is up. It's hardly new, trailing after Aziraphale with an argument.
And if he sways a little upon standing no he doesn't.]
Would you do it if it was someone else?
[He's curious, but the question also serves a purpose. This will work better if he knows exactly what Aziraphale is opposed to. Whether it's feeding at all, or feeding on him.
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S'free will, we both know I can't make you do anything.
[It's the same concept of free will that he's always worked with when doling out temptation, and right now, even if he wanted to actually Tempt anyone, he couldn't. The manipulation is unkind, which is another reason why he's not shocked that Aziraphale is upset with him, but the whole thing is transparent enough that it barely even counts as manipulation.
Crowley isn't letting it drop that easy, either, pushing himself to his feet as soon as Aziraphale is up. It's hardly new, trailing after Aziraphale with an argument.
And if he sways a little upon standing no he doesn't.]
Would you do it if it was someone else?
[He's curious, but the question also serves a purpose. This will work better if he knows exactly what Aziraphale is opposed to. Whether it's feeding at all, or feeding on him.
They'll require different arguments, after all.]