Act V: Our brothers have secrets and probably too many fake identities

Fergus huffed. "I've passed my fifties, darling - and I'm not an athlete by all means", he drawled, sounding a little pissy as he gestured for his body. "Anything that doesn't contemplate sitting down and drinking could potentially make me strain a muscle." Maybe he should get into doing some sports.

Fergus grimaced. "I'd rather not exercise in the middle of a gym." He could only imagine the stench of sweat, people looking at him- yes, no thank you. "If I'll train, I'll do that at home. For now, I quite enjoy the kind of sports we do together already", he added, throwing him a grin.

Aziraphale, unseen, rolled his eyes as he primly adjusted his bowtie, studying his reflection in the sideview. He looked more like a happy and fluffy dove than a capybara right now. "Please, my dear - he's your brother. I'm sure he isn't as bad as you're trying to make me think. And that he's lovely", he gently reproached him. "Besides, the only thing that would make me want to not see him ever again would be if he had something against my preferences, and you already told me that's not the case." He gently laid his hand on his thigh, eyes softening when he noted the nervousness in his lover's behaviour. "It will be alright. We'll have a wonderful evening, nice food, good wine - and then we'll be back home and I'll let you make love to me", he added super casually.

Fergus and Hanakael were already on the spot, waiting for them in front of the Ritz. They would probably find Fergus cooing at and fussing a little bit over Hana, trying to reach for his tie to adjust it a little. If only the commissioner wasn't a whole couple of heads taller than him, damn it- "... and remember, darling. If you get the slightest bit annoyed at Anthony and his antics, all you have to do is say one word and I will kick him where he deserves to be kicked", he was saying, voice smooth but definitely layered with a thin veil of nervousness. "In a refrigerator, until he doesn't build up some manners."

Aziraphale knew exactly what kind of effect he had on Anthony - and he also knew perfectly well what he was doing, no matter how hard he tried to make it pass as innocent and careless. His lips twitched in the attempt to hide a grin and instead he simply smiled lovingly at his boyfriend. "But my dear, of course you may say no", he teased him. "I just happen to know that you usually don't, and that you do love it when I'm on my back for you. That's all." He gently rubbed his thumb in his thigh for a brief time before sitting back straight and seemingly innocent, hands folded in his lap. "I hope we'll find free parking spots close by", he commented.

Fergus made a face. "I guess from that point of view he is less dangerous than me", he mumbled as he let go of Hanakael's tie - once he deemed himself satisfied with how the knot looked. "But I am sure he will do his best to try and embarrass me with everything he's got. If he asks out-of-place questions, I will be ready to kick him in the shins." He sighed. "Maybe having his other half with him will force him to behave, though. I sure hope so."

Aziraphale let out a laugh. "Anthony!", he exclaimed, feigning a scandalized tone. "You mean you would be open to sully your precious, vintage Bentley with the results of our lovemaking? I don't know whether to feel touched or a little concerned", he added with a chuckle. He leaned in to peck his cheek right back though, more than glad to see his lover was so affected by him!

"Yes he does", Fergus confirmed with a nod. "He has met him here - that's why he decided to live in London. The few times he talked to me about him, he looked like he was talking about an angel walking on Earth, like a boy with his first crush. I'm curious to meet this boyfriend of his, to be honest", he added thoughtfully. "Someone who manages to have my brother so whipped must truly be someone worth knowing." He smirked before leaving a peck on Hanakael's lips.

Aziraphale's smile became just a little more shy when Anthony kissed him. "I'm afraid it would be quite difficult to get me bent over on the backseat, my dear", he cooed, looking fondly at him. "I'm not that much flexible anymore." He leaned in, kissing his lover on the mouth as well - even though he lingered a little longer. "But I assure you that the sentiment is much reciprocated - and that if that was to ever happen, I am not going to stop you."

Fergus raised a brow when he registered Hanakael's words - he had been too busy observing the blush on his face, and feeling smug about having been the one who had provoked it. "Who? My brother's darling? Well, of course he's going to find me amazingly well behaved and exceptionally charming", he replied with a smirk, adjusting his tie and sleeves with practiced ease. "And they are going to love you because you're handsome, clever and smart."

Aziraphale chuckles, shaking his head. "We'd better go then." He hopped off the car and closed the door behind his back. His gaze fell on the entrance of the Ritz, by now so familiar to him, and on some people waiting to get inside and chatting among themselves- and his smile froze.
There was someone he knew there. Could it...? Could it be? As soon as the tall, dark-skinned man standing in front of the main doors turned a little towards him, he was left speechless. A large smile made him literally beam, and he quickly fretted towards him. "Hana! Hana! My goodness, you here? I can't believe this! What a coincidence!" He happily hugged him, right away, without hesitation.

Fergus just stared, blinking politely. Who was this stranger who seemed in such good terms with his lover? Did he need to establish dominance already-

Aziraphale was quite moved himself, and left his brother only after giving him a good, long hug. "Well, but look at you!", he exclaimed with a radiant smile, patting his arms. "You've dressed up so nicely! And that's definitely a new tie!" He observed him a little better before throwing him a teasing glance. "Still had no time to go see a tailor?" Yes. Zira tended to pester him a little about his loose clothing as well. "You've got such a nice physique, and you're tall - you need to show it off a little bit!"

Fergus nodded at his brother when he met his gaze, and threw another suspicious glance towards the two other men. "Hi. No idea, honestly. I'm guessing they're old acquaintances." He raised a brow. "A little awkward. Now my sweetheart is all over who I guess is your sweetheart?" He decided to try and not show just how jealous he was feeling right then to instead concentrate on his brother. "So - how's London treating you, Anthony? It seems like you're doing well."

Aziraphale let out an embarrassed laugh at the weirdly possessive way Anthony had introduced himself to his brother. "My one true love also has a name, and it's Anthony", he added as he threw a coy glance at Hanakael.

"Who also happens to be my brother. Unfortunately enough", Fergus piped in with a grin. He could or couldn't have already understood what might have been going on, and he found it extremely amusing.

Aziraphale blinked, eyes widening for a second. "Wait- so you're Fergus then?" He looked back at Hanakael, and then at Fergus again. And he snorted, and started to actually laugh louder. "Oh, my! I can't believe this", he managed to let out, failing to give any further explanation.

Aziraphale was trying hard not to burst into laughter again. "It's alright, Anthony", he reassured him with a gentle smile. "I know me and Hana don't really look alike. It was quite a surprise to find him here too, I didn't take the time to properly introduce you to each other." he turned towards Fergus, beaming at him. "So you're Anthony's brother! And Hanakael's significant other too. Aziraphale, a pleasure", he exclaimed, offering him his hand to shake.

Fergus accepted his hand with a smirk. "Pleasure's all mine. I was quite curious to get to know the man my brother talks so extensively about - Anthony, stop staring", he quipped in Anthony's direction, since he noticed he kept staring at both Aziraphale and Hanakael. "I know we have gotten lucky andf they're both handsome men, but try to keep it to yourself." Yes, of course he'd poke at him right away! it was all affectionate, of course.

Fergus struggled to hold back a very pleased, very smug smirk when his brother pointed out that he was dating a Commissioner. "Well. I had told you I would've dated him, one way or another", he answered, raising a brow and trying to sound as neutral as possible. "I thought we had both agreed that he definitely looked exactly like my type of man." He was having the time of his life.

"And I have never hidden anything, I just didn't think it was something that I should've pointed out", Aziraphale added, looking perfectly innocent about being vague when descripting his brother. He definitely found the whole situation quite amusing though. The bastard.

Aziraphale simply threw a somewhat smug smile in Anthony's direction before glancing back at his brother, beaming at him. Yes, he loved the fact that his boyfriend called him 'angel', and that was quite clear in the way he puffed up everytime he heard that pet name.

Fergus huffed. "As if someone would ever manage to resist me", he commented in a low grumble, before raising his eyebrows at Anthony. 'Angel?', he mouthed, grinning at him. That was so sappy. He would've never let that go now. "Well. Enough pleasantries", he finally intervened, seemingly taking mercy on his brother - at least for now. "We should get inside."