Good, good. I'll talk with him first thing in the morning...
It looks like dinner's about ready. I wonder if Melani and Misty will be here in time? Illo tried not to mention the fact that he pummeled Eva's daughter to her face. That mayn't go over well.
-❝Then I would wish you the best of lucks mr. Monk. ❞- With a warm smile she patted the monk's hand lightly. A soft chuckle would escape her lips. Then it hit her. -❝ Oh!... if it's not too much to ask I would like to ask you for a favor. ❞- She said as she stood up and headed for the counter where she had placed 2 lunch boxes. -❝ Misty always tends to get home late ever since she got her boyfriend. So, if you happen to see her could you give her this? ❞- She asked showing the lunch boxes. -❝ Melani already has hers, she took it before going to her job. So, this last one is yours to take. If you would like to have it for lunch there that is. If not, you are welcome to join us here for dinner when you get back. ❞- With that she waited for Illo to make his choice.
Post Illo.
Should Illo take the burden she would then approach to despair. -❝ Speaking of favors. I would like to ask for your assistance. ❞- Stated the devil machine while standing next to Despair. Taking her hand on her pocket to show her a picture of Zoey (Pictures up in the post). -❝ I need you to find this girl if it's not too much to ask. Should we not find her in time, it could be troublesome for the job you've requested from me. In fact it might put the whole operation in risk. So I would have to ask you to eliminate her. But bring her soul. And some flesh sample if you may. Get rid of the rest. There's something I would like to show you after that. ❞- The devil machine would simply smile gently at Despair as if she didn't ask anything weird or preposterous just now. Should Illo remain there. She would most likely ask Despair if he could get some stuff from the store for tomorrow's breakfast. Handing a note and a picture for the same instructions.
After he helped putting in some more of the ingredients, Despair would step away from the pot and snicker a bit, as he listened to the two conversation. Suddenly, he would be approached once again by Eva, as she asked for his assistance. Looking at the picture in her hand, Despair raised an brow, clearly something was up. Listening to her words, a weird grin came across his face, "Well, you're an interesting one." he muttered before taking the picture from her and placing it in his pocket. "Since, my part of the agreement was to become your bodyguard, I can't refuse your orders, so consider it done." With that, Despair would take his leave, this time using the front door. Should Illo still be there, Despair would have simply taken the note and picture and exited the same way.
Eva didn't say a word about it, she simply smiled with a gentle manner. Pleased to hear it caught her bodyguard's interest. -❝ I take it you can do this for me then? ❞- As Despair reassured her petition she smiled, completely amused, clapping both palms. -❝ Marvelous, then It means I could work peacefully for the time being. ❞- She chirped in delight. Watching Despair leave to do her little job. With that, she made sure to turn the fire down, just enough to keep the broth warm for when he returned. And Illo if he by any chance happened to return as well. -❝Well that should keep him entertained. ❞- With that Eva would sit by the living room, using some breathing exercises as she concentrated the energy within her body. Luckily, with the absence of a soul it was impossible to track her activity, thus making it easier to have it her way with her newly acquired soul. -❝ Well with dinner ready all I have left is to relax while the table is filled. ❞- Most likely she wished to investigate about the so called past this person wished to retain. Obviously trying to figure out how to make a few cuts here and there that couldn't be noticed that much but that she could potentially use in her own benefit. To the naked eye, even the most keen she would be peacefully trying to meditate.
The distractions with Illo would last a lot longer if he weren't able to teleport everywhere. lol
what happened:
Illo
Um... Sure. Illo reluctantly accepted the task. He really wanted to stay and interrogate Eva, mostly to find out why she had no soul whatsoever, It was really entertaining to watch the monk use his powers. He had the two lunchboxes on a ferris wheel path, nice and slow of course, as he spoke to Eva.
Thank you for your hospitality, madam. You can count on me to deliver it quickly and safely.
Illo teleported, the lunchboxes and the monk both vanishing in an instant.
╔═════════╗ ---❝ Eva ❞- ╚═════════╝ With both visitors gone and having a descent session to get to know her future son better, she gave herself some thought about her current situation. -❝ Well Despair so far seems to be very cooperative. But The monk doesn't seem to get the idea of using doors. This could be really troublesome. ❞- Thinking of the various possible scenarios. Should the Monk track her parnter's soul. He could easily bust in while in the middle of her ritual and blow her cover up. -❝ What a mood killer... ❞- Or just by tracking Melani he could easily interfere with some plans about how to raise her or evaluate her growth as a weapon. -❝ And a plot killer non the less... ❞- With just giving some thought to it, she was able to know that either the monk learned how to behave like a normal person in this house. Or dear mr. Illo would have to say good bye. But how? He's able to TP. Should he ever escape from Despair. He could easily blow her cover up. More importantly, could track her daughters and eventually end up locating her in the process. No, she couldn't just think she could possibly kill this guy with a flawless assault and end things. She had to think of something clever, something to keep the monk occupied. Something to give her the upper hand over the monk. -❝ Ow...ow.. not the headache's again... be in your happy place... be in your happy place ❞- Said to herself as the headaches where suddenly kicking in. Holding her head gently and stroking with care her temporals, the devil machine would eventually calm down. Perhaps there was no point of over thinking the situation. -❝ Now now, we have better things to do now, right Atticus? ❞- She replied while stroking her belly with a gentle motion. A devious giggle as the first of many "unimportant memories" would snap out from the vaults of Atticus mind. -❝ Oh don't worry you won't be needing that. Mother know's best doesn't she? ^ ^ oh and aren't you the little devil. In fact I think I've got the perfect job for you. You may still in process but believe me I have great hopes you can help me with a certain little pest I've carried over a few centuries. ❞- She said speaking to Atticus. While his soul was still in suspended animation within the Devil machine's womb. -❝ My my, aren't you a big boy? I guess you'll need constant feeding. Seriously it's the first time I manage a soul this big since... well some time.❞- The more she evaluated the weapon's soul. The more attached she grew to it. And the less likely she was willing to give it back. -❝ There must be a way to bluff the guard. Or kill it. I could use him as well. And you know mommy doesn't like to waste. We have to be more Ecologic, right? ^ ^ ❞- A mischievous laugh escaped her lips as the weapon's souls was starting to be nourished.
A portal would open in front of the door to the house and from within it, Despair emerged, carrying the items that Eva had wanted. As he entered the home, he would be met with the sight of Eva, gently stroking her stomach and saying something. Closing the door, Despair seemed to have been somewhat agitated after seeing this. For the most part, the only reason he is with her, is because of Atticus' wishes, but should he sense anything off about her or Atticus' soul, Despair was prepared not only kill her, but put an end to Atticus as well. Thankfully, it has not come to that, but until then, he will behave like the perfect bodyguard or at least somewhat close to it. Walking towards Eva, Despair had the two objects hidden within his cloak, "Here." he stated, as he revealed Zoey's soul and a piece of her flesh.
╔═════════╗ ---❝ Eva ❞- ╚═════════╝ -❝ Oh? You are back this soon? ❞- She replied while turning over to meet Despair with a gentle smile. Which lead to a giggle as Despair brought over her package. -❝ Why thank you dear, did you have fun? I hope she wan't much of a burden on you. Here let me treat you to dinner~<3 ❞- It would seem she was in a very good mood. Since without further warning she ate both the soul and the witch's flesh as if she was having a little snack. After that there was a sudden reaction on her belly as Despair could finally detect Atticus soul. It was inside Eva. -❝ Well with out little truant out of the way we can finally start with your little request. It shouldn't take more than a week. Seeing as strong as he is. But for the memory part, that I couldn't guarantee. Since it requires much more concentration to save memory. But with one less thing to worry about I think I can do a better job at it. ❞- With that she proceeded to wash her hands at the sink before getting ready to serve the broth and some meat with rice. -❝ I hope this little errand has not bothered you. ❞- Said the devil machine with a gentle voice while placing the meal at the table.
While Eva spoke and prepared dinner, Despair would casually walk to the kitchen table and sit down. From the looks of it, it appeared as though the two were indeed in some kind of relationship, well at least, that how it appears on the surface. Hearing her mention Atticus, Despair glared at her intently, "Well, judging by the end result, I may end up becoming your executioner, so you'd better hope that Atticus retains at least her most precious memories." he told her before looking at the meal that was laid out before him. "That little errand, was nothing for me. Though I did pity the girl." he added before looking away from the food. "Sorry, but I don't have much of an appetite. Besides, as a demon, I thrive mostly on souls, rather than human food. Thanks for the gesture though, it was very kind of you." It was clear that Despair didn't trust Eva, but he didn't think that she would stoop so low as to poison her own dish. Despite that, despair really wasn't hungry, so he would merely push the dish away and ask her to save it for one of her children. "Now, as for my role here, I am your bodyguard, but I also have plans to set in motion, so if you do not need my assistance, I will be heading out and check up on one of my little projects."
╔═════════╗ ---❝ Eva ❞- ╚═════════╝ -❝ My my, aren't we a bit excited today?❞- She gestured over the subtle menace involved in Despair's words. -❝ Now now, let's get something clear darling shall we. You have your merits and all. I certainly was astonished the first time we've met. I certainly didn't expect you to be there. More like... I thought you were the one ending Atticus's life at that point.❞- The devil machine stated, taking just a spoon from the broth. Then, suddenly going under the table, with a click sounding underneath it. -❝Man I hate it when this lock grow loose. Last time I spilled my food on me because of it. Maybe I should get a new one. ❞- After the random and awkward pause she smiled warmly as she continued from where he left. -❝ Well as I was saying. You may have earned you merits. And depending of how you play your cards may earn lots of my tittles. But darling, don't get your hopes up. Executioner is a tittle way out of your league. You came to me looking for a service and I will grant it, taking in consideration you'll keep me and my child safe. But even if you tried to use them to lure me out. I would say this just now so that you can rest assured. It will not work. You know what I'm capable of so killing them would achieve nothing. Thus you've got nothing to threaten me with. You take care of me as a nice bodyguard and I bring your friend back to life. That's our agreement. Just enjoy and relax. You'll need your strength to bring Atticus back to his former self. ❞- She giggled, taking another spoon of her vowel. Sure she was indeed intimidated by Despair's strength. And a fair and direct confrontation would mean the end of her life for sure. But the devil machine was cunning. And her whole lifestyle went around deceiving and surviving. She knew better how to take care of herself. -❝ It's alright, I'll eat your share if you don't feel like it. I'm sure the babies will appreciate it. ❞- Not like she would mind if he rejected the food either. But it was true that anyone unrelated to them would think of them as a couple. Mostly because of how they behaved or addressed to one another. But the talks and the charades were just as far as they would go. As for both of them it was nothing but good business. -❝ Now now, don't feel pity. She was but a risk. But now, with her contribution I would have enough to bring the Atticus you knew back to life. Well most of it. I take it that you knew him well. That would help us further to succeed on this. ❞- Taking another spoon she proceeded to explain how this worked. -❝ Well, this little girl you've brought me happens to be a soul that I can use to accelerate the process. With her I can bring him back to life in just a few days. But the memories would not. Thankfully , little miss here, happens to be a leech for people's memories. This darn rascal dared to even steal some of mine once. So, I happen to use her now for her to steal your friend's memories before they are gone. With that we can transplant them later to him but if he rejects them or not is completely up to him, that is when you kick in. ❞- Stated the devil machine. -❝ Sure I could play mommy. No big deal there. But I'm getting the feeling that you wouldn't like him to grew attached to me do you? So here's your chance. Play papa or uncle, I don't care. Just earn the child's trust and make him accept as many memories as he can. ❞- With that, Despair would excuse himself, saying he had other projects. -❝ Oh my, by all means do so, You don't have to worry about us until the child is born. Then you'll have to commit to be a good parent... friend. Or whatever you want to call it. ❞- She giggled before taking another spoon. Should he be interesting in leaving she wouldn't object or say anything to keep him chained. She never played that strategy other that certain cases. But even so, she knew there was no point on trying that on him. Neither the need as she could take care of herself for now.
Hearing Eva speak, Despair couldn't help but to smile and laugh. He would erupt into an uncontrollable laughter as he genuinely found her words and actions amusing, both because of how she said them and how she seems to think that she has the upper-hand in all of this. "You truly are a fascinating woman." he commented as he finished laughing. "However, I believe you are the one who's getting a little ahead of themselves. First and foremost, I was not the one that sought you out, it was that fool Atticus, I just went along. Secondly, do I look like the type that would resort to something so cheap as kidnapping and using children in order to get what I want? No, if I wanted to kill you, I would just do it. You see, I'm a very direct person, I don't beat around the bush. Lastly, lets get one thing straight, I have no qualms about ending your life as well as Atticus'. While it is true that he and I are close, from the moment I killed him, I tossed away any sort of lingering emotions towards him, right now, I consider him nothing but a soul, I could just as easily rip open your stomach and devour him." With that said, Despair would sit back and listen to the rest of what Eva had to say. Once he did, he would stand up and walk toward her, once there, Despair leaned down and rather shockingly, placed his hand on her chin, using her face towards him and kissed her. He would then stand up straight and smile, "I find myself becoming more and more enamored with you." he admitted before walking towards the door, "Perhaps, playing the husband wouldn't be a bad role." he teased before leaving the house.
╔═════════╗ ---❝ Eva ❞- ╚═════════╝ After some shocking revelations. Eva would place her hand upon her stomach. Yet she didn't show any signs to be frightened. Merely concerned. -❝ My my, I've heard people talking about eating my heart out but this is the first time someone talks about ripping my stomach open. I wonder if that would change the taste of a soul? ❞- Then, taken with her guard low, last thing she knew, she was facing Despair before her lips got stolen by the demons. Surprised at first, she wouldn't object, but it was clear she was surprised by the sudden action of the demon. Even more after he broke his silence along with the kiss. -❝ oh, aren't you the Hannibal romantic type? ❞- She teased lightly with a smirk, she wouldn't deny she had grown interested in the demon as well. Main reason she had not simply disappear until Atticus was reborn. Watching the demon leave. Just as soon as the door was closed, she felt how her pressure dropped as she knew she could had just died any second ago. Still it was thrilling. With drew a devious smile on her lips. -❝ so, playing the husband huh?... and here I was just teasin him just to get my own joke back at me. This is going to be interesting. ❞-
After completing his little errand, Despair would finally make his way back to Eva's place, though he didn't seem too thrilled to return. It was Eva, despite him being the sneaky one and the one who always has alternative motives, he did not like it when others did the same, which is why he is always suspicious of the woman. Opening the door, Despair would walk into the house and call out for Eva, "Woman, where are you?"
╔═════════╗ ---❝ Eva ❞- ╚═════════╝ -❝ My my, just a moment will ya? ❞- Out of the kitchen, Eva was wearing an apron, it would seem the devil machine was as always cooking. Little did Despair knew that he was right to suspect about her. Since by now, there she was, no big surprise as her soul was apparently inexistent. But this time, neither Atticus nor Zoey's soul could be sense within her. Where they already born? If he inspected carefully the area there wasn't a single track of neither child within the place. -❝ So, how did your errand go? ❞- She asked out of curiosity with such a natural act that it could be thought she was just another woman taking care of an apartment. Nothing out of the ordinary at all.
As Eva stepped into the room, Despair's body had tensed up and his soul wavelength would begin to increase. Clearly something about the woman had set him off. As she asked him a question, Despair would vanish and instantly appear behind her, his sword positioned perfectly at her neck, it's blade already bearing into her flesh, "Where is he?" Despair asked before sensing something off about her. "Where is Atticus? What did you do to him?"
