I WANT TO TEAR YOU APART!

of course... he takes a seat when offered. she's got a point; what good would it be to help one of his kind? but haoyu never was very conventional in regards to his work. any proper exorcist wouldn't dare step foot in a place like this. and if they did- it would be with the express purpose of pushing the patrons from the premises.

arms fold over her chest as she thinks. it wouldn't be beyond her power to remove someone from the premisses. this is her establishment, after all, but her neutral standpoint may suffer if she is seen willingly handing over her patrons to exorcists. another idea strikes her then, a different way to deal with a pest. " bring me the entity in question ... and I will take care of them for you. " teeth glint as she exposes them to the light for the first time since her humble introduction. " you can even watch if it suits you. "

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐍 ... that forms on the corners of their lips when venus wraps herself around their arm, eyes still peeled on the thin pages that they carefully flip through. there's a hum from the back of their throat, a sound of something approving and interested, as if they can sense the others true intentions. and yet it still doesn't make them look away from the deciphering the ancient text, a shrewd risk taken. " hm, i suppose you are right. i do care for the wicked. " another page is turned. " are you not what people whisper about in the night? "

❛   mhm,   mhm!   ❜   proud   was   the   nod   that   followed   his   eager   response   to   the   white   dragon’s   words   in   further   approval   of   the   title   of   friendly   neighborhood   king   of   the   monsters.   a   soft   smile   danced   across   his   features   as   the   lady   lowered   to   his   height.   at   her   compliment,   pools   of   bluish-grey   grew   wide   with   surprise   while   words   momentarily   failed   to   escape   past   him.   he   was   stunned!

a   bashful   shade   of   pink   then   gradually   bloomed   against   either   cheek,   as   a   boyish   chuckle   fell   from   satoru’s   mouth.   ❛   your   trust   in   me   means   a   whole   lot,   spade-san!   gojira   or   not,    i’ll   be   an   excellent   protector   one   day,   and   i   hope   you’ll   be   there   to   see   it,   hehe!   ❜   as   the   topic   of   snacks   was   brought   up,   an   excited   clap   of   his   palms   sounded   through   the   air   followed   by   another   eager   nod   from   the   young   lad.   ❛   may   i   help   you   make   it?   i’ve   been   told   that   i’m   particularly   exemplary   at   cutting   the   sandwich   into   perfect   triangles.   ❜ 

" of course you can help, darling. we can eat our perfectly triangular sandwiches out on the terrace. " the kitchen is empty at this hour, of course, but immaculate. a stool is retrieved from behind a countertop somewhere and lady noire places it in a position that allows him to assist her. " now ... what's your favorite kind of sandwich? we have a lot to work with here. "

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙔 𝙃𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 ... only tenses further under her touch, shoulders reeling inwards as he is placed in a seat despite his silent resistance. she speaks about trust as if it's something he had to give in the first place; if it wasn't about a job, he wouldn't step a mile near this place - too many of his own kind could recognize him here. and yet, he watches her every movement, entranced, interested, distracted. it's only when she comments on his armor does he remember just exactly what he was doing here, he needs to work. he needs to get what information he came in for and to get out, nothing else. " [ i'm looking for someone. can you help me? ] "

he did not usually entertain himself with these sorts of places. but haoyu was following a lead. something he was after chose to hide within the noire, believing him too cowardly to dare enter. of course... he knew the rules. but there was nothing that said he couldn't seek aid here. there was no intention to hunt on the premises, only to push the parasite out of hiding. powerful as he was, it would be stupid to pointlessly put himself in danger for something like this.

" -of course, i fully intend to respect your rules. miss spade. " a nod of his head. he's never thought lying particularly useful. " but there is something here that i would ask you assist me with in removing. if possible. "

i'm stronger when you're near me.

if they want to get to you, they'll have to get through me first.

i can't be expected to do this without you.

whatever happens, i'm right here beside you.

you're important to me. maybe you don't realize just how important.

[name], it's you. it's always been you.

don't make me beg you to stay, because i will.

i don't like sleeping alone.

i'm going to hold your hand and i won't let go.

the bed is cold when you're not here.

i always feel better when you're near me. i smile more.

you have no idea what you mean to me.

if you left me, i don't know what i would do.

it would be better if you stayed beside me.

you won't be alone through this. i'll be right here the whole time.

will you stay up with me and keep me company?

i really can't deal with this alone.

would you hold my hand for a while?

we're a team. we can't do anything without each other.

you're the only one who has ever understood me.

no one else gets me like you do.

it's really nice having you close by.

thank you for being here when i needed you.

i can't do this alone.

i'd be better off with you, to be honest.

can you tell them we need to be together?

i won't let them separate us.

after what happened before, i can't let you out of my sight.

i'm not going to risk losing you.

maybe you don't realize how much you mean to me.

it would be better if we went together.

we would do so much better as a team.

i don't think they understand how much you mean to me.

you've always meant the world to me.

please stay close to me.

i like it when i can reach over and grab your hand.

your presence is a comfort.

i always feel reassured when i look over and see you.

never told you how much you mean to me.

they'll never understand our connection.

i'd be better off going with you.

what do you mean? of course i'm coming with you.

i don't really care what they think. i'm not letting you go alone.

you're going to need my help, and i need yours.

would it be okay if i leaned against you for a while?

you're riding with me.

i'll look after your wound.

i promise to take good care of you.

it's just us now. no one else is around.

i can't believe we spent so much time apart.

we were always made to fit together.

i think i was meant for you in some way.

i don't need anyone like i need you.

i promised i'd keep you safe, and i'm not about to break that promise anytime soon.

i don't think you realize just how much you mean to me.

i was made for you, and you were made for me.

we're a team. we're in this 'til the end.

i'm not giving up on you.