#contract signed

The Merchant is a for profit corporate chain.

They have crushed all of their competition through their "one man stand" aesthetic and variety of options, with WONGO'S remaining a shell of it's once former glory.

So if you find yourself considering a run to The Merchant, do not forget your Parasol.

Contract Signed Chapter 1

"come in."

Lyle walked in with a tired sigh causing the older superior to look up from his paper work.

"what is it?"

"Sir, your girlfriend almost got attacked by another man again and it is the fourth time today. I can't keep up."

The Colonel stood up from his chair. "Do you have the names of the men that attacked her?"

"yes."

"Bring the paper to me."

"Yes, sir. Can you assign more to watch her. I am only one man."

Miles shook his head. "No. I will do something myself."

There was a rumor that the Colonel liked you. Because of that, you avoided that scary man. Too bad you couldn't avoid other men. You almost got raped everyday.

That Lyle would protect you and your friend Warren.

But it was no enough. It was odd when the Colonel requested you to his office.

Nervously, you knocked his door.

"Who the fuck is it!?"

You flinched when the door opened and the elderly man changed from annoyance to surprise then he grinned.

"Come in, Darling."

You gulped and did what you were told. You looked at him expectantly and he gestured you to sit.

When you did, you drew in a breath.

The man studied you then spoke. "Lyle told me you are not safe."

You nodded. You explained what happened earlier.

"fourth time today. A new record " Quaritch rubbed his temples and sighed.

You lowered your eyes.

"Look at me."

You did. He leaned on his desk with a deadly smirk.

"I can protect you from those punks."

"How?" You squeaked. That was oddly cute. Quaritch felt his cock twitch.

"if you stay with me you will never be harassed."

"stay where?"

Quaritch rolled his eyes if your naivety. "In my room, of course."

You gasped. " I can't!"

Quaritch eye twitched. He stood up and walked to you. "I can use my rank to give you and your science friends benefits if you accept my offer. There are rumors of me fucking you anyway. Just give in." He reached out for your cheek.

You tried to leave but Quaritch firmly placed his hands on your girlish shoulders.

"Listen, brat. I can make your life hell. I'm being nice." He hissed.

You looked at him with doe fearful eyes.

He could t take it anymore. How cute. He kissed you hard and grabbed your face. You tried to escape but it was futile.

Then the two of you broke breathing for air with saliva string still connected.

"I wanted to give you this later in a romantic time in the forest you love so much..."

It was a ring. Sapphire with Garnet around. And a Gold band. Your eyes furrowed in confusion and you looked at him. He slipped it in your piano finger.

"I know you don't want to be a sex doll and surprisingly neither do I."

You gasped in realization. Quaritch guffawed

(The soundless hunter, bruised, battered, and covered in ash, has come seeking something.)

(Again.)

@silent-knife-fan

You have returned. Do you really think the Architects head will be enough for them?

You are better than them, and we both know it.

My tree was destroyed ages before you were born. This Spire is the place I now rightfully deserve to rule.

Regardless, there are rare times where every Demon convenes. A great display of wealth and power is necessary, to keep them in their place.

*leans in an clutches your chin*

You could be useful in that display of power.