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Hilaire sat in a room near the back of the mansion and stared out the large glass wall into the garden. One of the grounds keepers was tending to a section of flowers, and she could feel his envy pouring out. He wished he could live in a large house and have someone do work for him. She simply smiled and took a sip of her hot chocolate.

It had been a week since she returned, and she had been embracing her new self fully. Lucifer hadn't spoken much to her, and had become cold and rude. Worse than he had been in the beginning. Perhaps he was jealous of her new position. She never could figure him out.

As if summoned by her thoughts, Lucifer entered the large room. He sat across from her at the marble table and poured himself some hot water for tea. The only sound was that of the delicate tinkling of the spoon in the cup. After a few minutes of this Lucifer spoke. "How are you feeling?"

Hilaire looked at him slightly surprised. This was a change from his snide remarks. "I'm fine. In fact I've never really felt so good."

Lucifer smiled slightly and grabbed the paper, and began to read it. "Thats good to hear...Invidia."

Hilaire could feel someone new around. A reply to her ad perhaps? She stood and began to walk to the front door.

Lucifer looked up from his paper just as she left the room. It took a moment for it to sink in that she had left. He got up quickly, and almost tripped over the table. He walked quickly to catch up to her. "What are you up to, why is one of us at the door?"

"So its a summoner? Even better." Hilaire quickened her pace. She was glad it was someone like her. She could talk about everything then. It took her a couple minutes to reach the large doors. Placing her hands on the handles she took a deep breath and opened them. "Hi, you're here about the ad?"

Lucifer had tried to grab her shoulder before she opened the door. He missed her by a mere centimeter. "Ugh..." was all he could say before the doors opened.

"No, its no problem at all." She noticed the shiver and gave a small smile. Was she that scary now? Pushing her thoughts aside, she stepped to the side and made a 'come in' gesture. "We can talk in one of the back rooms. Please come in. By the way, my name is Hilaire."

Lucifer stood behind Hilaire with his arms crossed. Great, a succubus. They were such a bundle of joy; not. He noticed the way the man acted. It was like something cold got drop down his back. Lucifer gave a small smile. It may be interesting with time.

Hilaire smiled sweetly at him. She closed the door once he entered and began making her way to the room she had just come from. "I'm really glad a summoner answered the ad, it'll be nice to talk to someone about it. And Lucifer won't have to hide himself around you. Who knows, maybe this'll become a house full of demons."

She gave a chuckle at the thought. Luckily she had really good insurance. The small group came to a set of open doors which Hilaire passed through. This room was like a sun room. The only wall that was not glass was the one from which they entered. On the outside was a large garden, filled with flowers, exotic plants and animals. Mostly birds, with a large pond further back. It was filled with koi and other various fish. This was easily Hilaire's favorite place in the whole mansion.

Hilaire sat at the marble table. "Please sit, would you like anything to drink? Perhaps a snack? Would your friend like anything?"

Lucifer simply followed, only interested in seeing the outcome. He opened the set of french doors that led out into the garden. Turning to the succubus, he gave a crooked smile. "Care to join me?"

Hilaire nodded and got up, walking to a small cart that had a tray of goodies and a tea kettle. The water was already heated, so she simply poured it over the tea bag. She brought over the whole tray just incase he wanted more tea, sugar, cream, or one of the goodies.

She sat and gave him another smile. He seemed nice enough. "So Corbin, what do you do?"

Hilaire began to lightly swing her legs back and forth. He seemed a little sad. "You don't really have to be nervous. You already have a room, so you don't have to worry about impressing me. All you needed to do was show up. My goal in putting out the ad is to get some company, not to gain money. So your rent will be super cheap, and everything is included. If your friend would like her own room that would be fine."

She then realized she was rambling, and quickly clamped her mouth shut. "Sorry, I talk to much sometimes..."

Lucifer walked along the stone path, pretending to observe the scenery. "So why were you summoned? He doesn't seem...the type."

He noticed her attitude, and he wasn't surprised. Succubus were known for being difficult. "And do you have a name you like to be called?"

"I asked more out of curiosity. Don't worry about it, I know how hard it can be. Before all this I was a waitress in a diner." In a way she missed working. There had always been people around, and she was kept busy. Now she read, wandered and slept.

"I also know how hard it is to find a good place to live, and have good meals everyday. I didn't always have this, and that might be why I don't care much for it. Well, I like the house, but money is evil. Luckily, I don't feel its pull." Hilaire giggled slightly. She popped a small cookie in her mouth, and when she had swallowed it she spoke again. "Everything is included with your room. You don't have to worry about bills or food. God knows the chefs often make too much anyway. I guess the only thing I ask of you is to keep me company once and awhile."

Hilaire couldn't help but laugh. She sounded so desperate, or even crazy. "You must think I'm nuts, putting out an ad for company. I don't blame you if you think there is something wrong with me."

Lucifer burst into laughter. "Love seems to be a very common thing these days! That's why I am here. She seems to believe there is such thing as true love. What a foolish idea..."

He knew it wasn't foolish, but he needed to hide what he felt; what he truly thought. If the wrong ears heard it, he could be in a lot of trouble.

When she said her name, he gave his head a small bow. "Shula. It is quite fitting. A beautiful name for a beautiful demon." Lucifer had been told many times he needed to work on making his tongue silver. And who better to practice with than a succubus?

"Well, so far I don't think you're dull at all. Besides, you never know till you try, right?"Hil took a sip from her hot chocolate. Well, at this point it was warm chocolate but it was still delicious.

Hilaire looked at him with kind concern. She wanted to see him smile, hear him laugh. Perhaps she could help him. She knew what it was like to be sad all the time, it wasn't fun. "Corbin...if you ever want me to leave you be I won't be upset. Everyone needs some me time. I just don't want to be alone here anymore you know? One can handle the darkness for so long before they need a little bit of light."

Lucifer smiled. "Who ever said I was trying to charm you? I am only speaking the truth."

He lied. The most beautiful thing to him was in that room with another man. He could do nothing to stop this, for she could simply order him to cease. "Do you like being here? Tied to one human. To not have the freedom to do as you please."

Hilaire almost dropped her cup when she saw it. He looked different when he smiled. She thought she'd never see it, that she could only imagine it. It was far better than she imagined. On top of that, she made it happen. Hilaire's eyes began to water slightly, and she put her cup down so she could wipe her eyes. "Sorry, a bug must of got into my eye."

She was such a terrible liar. Her face always gave her away. "So uh, do you have any questions about anything?"

She sniffled.

Lucifer nodded. "Yes, I miss that too. I mean, I can somewhat do that, but not to the extent I like."

He came to a bench and sat, crossing his legs and patting the spot beside him. "Well, at least you have a man. I have never seen a being change so quickly as she does. So finicky."