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"Misser Edes... Will you come back..?" A whole room of little voices rang out around a rather flustered spawn who stood by the door. Little hands tugged on his sleeves, and he couldn't help but feel hearbroken at the way they all acted..

"Yes, I promise I will be back tomorrow, I promise.." He told them all softly. It was a tiny class he taught, no more than 10 or 11 preschoolers, but each one was so important to him. They accepted what he was, and loved him to death, as he did them. One by one, they came up, giving him a hug, some sniffling, some joking, and some just quiet, seeming to understand what was happening. Today was a very special day for the spawn. Not only did he have an interview at the facility, but he also was going to go deliver the wedding invitations he had made.. Each of the little children of his class got one too, but it was an invitation to an inclass party, which would be held a few weeks from now.

"Be good for Miss Nancy, okay?" He called out to them all, slipping out the door, and throwing a smile over his shoulder to the aged, but fully capable woman who would take his place for the rest of the day. A kind woman, a little stern, but she had decades of experience to deal with children. They were perfectly safe in her hands.

Now outside, Edes spread his wings, taking off in flight to the facility that was on the outskirts of town. Sure he could have driven, or even taken the bus, but what was more ecologically friendly than using what you have?

As he soared through the air, his mind began to wander to the facility.. To be totally honest, he hardly understood what it meant to be a spawn.. Angels.. Demons.. Perhaps a few of his own questions could be answered once he arrived.. Luckily, he was one of the few who held no hatred or fear of the facility.. In fact, he rather enjoyed the memories he had of that place. He judged no one on their fears however, for he too had them.

It was a rather chilly day today, and he was more than happy to touch down on the ground infront of the iron gates, where someone was waiting for him. He had no recollection of ever meeting this man, but something about him seemed vaguely familiar..

"Good Afternoon!" He spoke softly, giving the other a smile, and holding his hand out to be shook. "I'm Edes, I'm here for my meeting~"

With a nod, Edes readily followed him. Even if there was a threat, he wouldn't have noticed it. He wasn't really one to see the bad in people. It wasn't until someone did something bad, were they even given sense of dislike in Edes' mind. One of his fatal flaws, he supposed. When coming here, he had no idea who he would be dealing with. He never really met any of the staff for long, only for brief moments, like when he met his biological father, the sloth demon, so long ago.. He had heard rumors about his demise, and he wouldn't lie, for a while, he was feeling empty. Sure, he hardly knew him but..

No, this wasn't the time to get sad, he thought to himself, giving the man a smile from behind.

"Alright. I don't mind answering any questions, but I'll wait until the end to ask what I have to ask." Edes nodded, confirming what he had said to himself, as well as to the man before him. He took a seat in the break room, his hands in his lap, hidden as always.

"Thank you~" Edes graciously took the cup, waiting for Almas to prepare his own, before adding quite a bit of milk to his own, and a near equal amount of sugar. Any little spark of energy always helped. Especially with recently, when stress had gotten higher as his own wedding slowly approached.

A bit of a confused expression came across him, having not quite expected such a question. Then again, this was the facility, anything could happen, he supposed. His face relaxed, once again gaining that gentle smile he always seemed to have.

"My life is like a storm wind.. But in a good way.. With each day, something new happens, and I cannot help but feel more eager to meet it. I couldn't be happier... Well, I could be, but that is something for a later date. For now, I am content, and I don't think anything could darken my life." The past was behind them now. And all that he could even think about was the future, not only his own, but all of the futures held by the ones he loved. His preschoolers, his brother, Cody... And Sometime soon, a little bundle of joy on it's way. Well, maybe sometime later, but still.

"So many things happen, and it sounds cheesy, but I'm so grateful for everything. Life isn't perfect, it could never be, but waking up in the morning, knowing you have something wonderful to live for... I think that is one of the strongest forms of happiness one could have."

A sudden blushes came across the top of his nose, and he reached up, shyly giving it a scratch.

"Sorry.. That was longer than it should have been.. To simply put it.. I am content with life, and it can only get better."

"Hehe, thanks again~" A slender hand peeked out from their normal hidden space within his sleeves and took one of the cupcakes that were there, lifting it to his lips, taking a small bite. The sweetness was very welcomed, and he felt the rush of sugar taking affect, waking up his cells, and allowing him to feel more alert, before pondering the question presented to him, his mind wandered over to the thought of his biological father, the sloth demon from long ago.. Perhaps he had the same trouble too, having to eat lots of caffeinated drinks and sugar just to stay awake for the few mere moments. He didn't mind though. After all, he had quite the sweet tooth.

"I'm sure you've heard this before, but everyone has regrets. Do I wish I could change some, yes, but when given the option to, I think I would change only one.." He bit his lip at the thought, that blank spot in his mind that had happened during his encounter with Luthor, not so long ago. He went silent for a moment, saddened that it was empty, like a part of him was missing, then shook his head, looking back up to Almas with a smile.

"No, never mind, I wouldn't change anything. You can't gain anything without losing something of your own. It could be good or bad. I like to live by that idea, and It's worked well for me so far.... I'm so sorry.. I keep giving these ridiculously long answers.. I'm sure you don't want to hear me rant like I know everything in the world. I personally think I'm rather.. Naive? Perhaps even a bit of a dimwit. But I love my life, so why change if you're happy?"

"The thing about the past is, what are you if it wasn't for that? Good or bad, your past shows how you handle things." Edes smiled a small smile, looking down into his teacup, seeming to go away for a moment.

"Recently, I made a wish with someone I love.... And in exchange, I gave up part of my memory.. Yes, I am sad that I cannot remember what it was, but I can say it was worth it.. Although it is not time for the with to come true, that seed has been planted, and in time, the ultimate goal in my life will come. That's why I can't help but be happy." He downed the rest of his tea, loving teh sweet and exotic flavor that rolled over this tongue.

"Ever since I was young, I never had a problem with my natures.. I was small, and sleepy, if anything, I saw myself as normal. When I think about it, most people don't really have a reason to be afraid of those born of the Sloth.. We sleep, and are a bit lazy, but isn't everyone at times? I loved to sleep, I loved to cuddle, and I still do. The only thing I ever saw wrong with myself was finding it hard to will my body to move at times, but as I said, who hasn't just wanted to curl up safe and warm under a blanket? Sometimes, I even see myself as just a little dull. I'm no threat to anyone, if anything, I'd be a target of some sort." It was true, he could hurt no one who didn't deserve it. That's why he loved his job so much. No need to be aggressive, no need to do anything too hard.. Well, kids weren't easy, but with the right methods, everyone could get things done.

"I understand why someone would be afraid of a child of wrath, or a child of lust, but we cannot decide our own genes. That being said, life isn't up to that. Sure, our genetics may hinder us a bit, but our decisions are just that, our own. "

"Mhm, it was a shared wish between me and my fiancee.." A darker blush than before came across not only his nose, but the top of his ears as well. "A friend of my, a boy about my age offered me the opportunity to make the wish, so I took it. Sacrificing a memory is so very insignificant compared to what I had wanted.. And he made it come true.." A fondness came over his voice as he thought about Luthor. He definitely had made it onto his wedding invite list~

"Perhaps you son isn't level headed, but perhaps he is happy that way." Edes moved to pick up a cookie, munching on it, then gazing out past Almas for a moment, looking around them as he pondered the next question.

"Personally.. I find nothing wrong with it.. I was born here, and to be honest, I only have fond memories of here.. Like when I was a baby, I remember being carried around in the warm arms of someone, being woken up once in a while to be fed, then curling up once again to sleep some more. I suppose that fondness comes with that warmth... Maybe they didn't really care about me, but I felt safe.. Even now, when I come here, I don't panick, I don't feel angry.. I smile, and remember all the times I came here." His thoughts traveled to Cody. He was stuck here for some time.. He may have hated it.. But he came back better, so it couldn't be as bad as it seemed to everyone else.

"I kinda want to work here, just a smidgen, you know? If I can remember those warm arms, I want to share that feeling with all the other little ones that come from this place. Unfortunately, what would my other kids think, when their teacher suddenly disappears..? I couldn't upset them.." It was heartbreaking to even think that he could cause another one to cry..

Laughter rang out, soft and sweet, from the spawns lips, and his eyes glowed with just the thought of his love.

"Love is such a strange thing! It causes you to feel so many things, and sometimes it's hard to contain.. That why I made my wish~ To make an epitome of the love I have for my dear." He scooted back into his chair, readjusting so that his wings fit more comfortably in it. Edes nodded in agreement at the fact his boss would be pleased. He didn't understand why though. The place made life.. And didn't try manipulate that life too much, seeing as much freedom he himself was given.

"Liked..? I don't remember ever doing anything to help, but if I'm liked, then you're welcome!" His students came to mind, and he grinned just a bit, proud of each and every one of them.

"Mhm, I teach preschool. I was actually there before I came for our meeting. It's... Amazing. To know that you can be such a positive on children right now, even at this early age, is so rewarding. It was through that feeling, that I decided to have one of my own. Granted.. We're waiting until we're married though.. What can we say, we're a bit old fashioned." .... How did the question about his job turn into a discussion of his sex life.?! "A-and we were waiting until we are financially stable to have kids! Too many children are born into the world were home life is turmoil.. I plan for that to never be the case with my own child.." His normally sweet expression turned to one of bitterness as he thought of the poor child that his friend Kaleb had lost... He never knew anger, but he swore, something inside him made him want to go find that girl and strangle her.