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Tweak says, "can we dance?"

Andras, Marquis of Hell (arbitratus) wrote in nevermore_logs,
@ 2012-11-30 10:44:00

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agrat bat mahlat, andras

WHO: Agarat & Andras
WHEN: Friday
WHERE: Andras' apartment
WHAT: Gift exchange
WARNING: Hell people so ya know

Andras lived in a nice apartment building, there were two other apartments on his floor but they were abandoned now and getting closer to his door it was easy to see why. His door was slightly open, he never bothered with locks. He didn't need to. A large hell hound, naked to the mortal eye unless you were it's target was sprawled out just inside the door. He yawned, showing glistening white teeth that had stains of red on them. The wolf was as large as a bear in his full and natural form but for convenience was only the size of a normal wolf so he could fit into the apartment easily. The wolf's name, Donatien, gave away a great deal about Andras' past if someone knew their history really well but luckily not many did.

Andras himself was in the shower, only proper to wash up before meeting someone new. One downside about being a demon was the faint smell of sulfur tended to cling to you. It was the equivalent of having an excessive sweating problem that required showers more than once a day.

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flameo
2012-12-02 03:31 am UTC (link)

The overly patient teacher tone wasn't doing much to help quiet the storm of emotions that were currently going through Agrat's head, and the forming headache probably wasn't going to get better anytime soon. The more she thought over his request to tell him exactly what she wanted, the more it occurred to her that she wouldn't be comfortable telling anyone the one thing she truly wanted. This put her in a bit of a situation, and not a good one.

"I want a way for the game to be like it once was, where it was interesting for both of us and not just him, but I think being away from home and having to adapt to the changing world has affected me far too much. He's affected me as well," and she didn't want to elaborate on how. Taking a seat on his couch, she looked visibly deflated as she dragged a hand through her hair and continued speaking. "It's lost its' fun for me. It started so simple -- he killed me for reasons I'm not entirely sure about, so I killed him -- and now it's just devolved into a classic game of predator versus prey. I'm sick of being the prey. If I'm going to continue to let him hunt me there needs to be something more in it. I want the spark he and I used to have." 'I want the thrill of the past back.' It was... oddly relieving to get that off her chest. "So, tell me how you can help, if you think you can." And while he was doing that, she'd actually pay attention.

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IJ ate my actual response so if this one sucks I'm sorry -_-

arbitratus
2012-12-02 04:06 am UTC (link)

Andras listened, his mind processing everything she was saying, he watched her every movement as she spoke, every little detail was being absorbed by him. And there was something off. He moved to the couch but sat on the coffee table so he could be facing her. He took both her hands in his, it looked like a kind gesture but it wasn't. It was a representation of what she was about to do.. she was going to be trapped. But it was her choice.

"I can help.." he searched her eyes as he spoke, "But there's something you're not telling me. And I don't know if you're hiding it from me or yourself.. but it'd do you well to tell me what you absolutely desire because my deals are unbreakable. And if you hide what you truly wish for you'll have to settle because I only deliver what is asked for." it was a warning, one that no one ever heeded but his job was to tell them. He liked watching their fall into the abyss with their eyes absolutely open, knowing they were there because they could blame no one but themselves. This was her last chance to turn back because he wasn't going to let her escape if she took one more step into this.

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flameo
2012-12-02 05:37 am UTC (link)

Agrat kept thinking this was a bad idea, possibly one of the worst ones she'd ever had, and yet the sheer weight that had left her at admitting the truth about how... unenthusiastic she felt about continuing things with Jack had felt good. So good, that even when he took her hands to hammer home the point that she was allowing herself to get into a situation that could only end badly.

Glancing down at their hands, and then back up at him, she smiled ruefully. "I'm guessing if I tell you what it is, no matter how silly it might be, there's no going back. It'll be like putting my signature on a verbal contract that I'm not completely sure I want to enter into just yet." The warning had been received and was being considered, since despite her misgivings over the situation with Jack she didn't want to somehow ruin what they had. It had gotten to the point where she couldn't imagine her life without his presence, and that was both scary and upsetting.

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arbitratus
2012-12-02 06:06 am UTC (link)

Andras smiled comfortingly, "Why don't you take some time. You have two days to decide. Within that time, you tell me exactly what it is you want. And what you're not willing to pay for it. You don't ask the price, just set the terms for what's off limits." his hands rubbed hers warmly, for a demon his touch felt almost compassionate. He was guiding her and all the exits were clearly marked. But that was where Andras loved it, it was where he excelled at this.. they never took the out.

His hands continued to be soothing while holding hers, "If the time lapses and I don't hear from you with those two things.. then I'll assume you don't want to go through with the deal." his hands were about to let go when he paused, frowning a little,"Oh.. and it expires at the end of two days. You can't make the deal again at a later time." he found that when you dangled and yanked it put more pressure on the person, plus he noticed giving people a week or three days was too long, they normally talked to other people and found a better way of handling the situation. When it was two days, they didn't have enough time to reach out for help, it was a crap amount of time. It was more than they needed to make a rash decision, less than they needed to make a sane one. It played with their nerves, it prevented them from being logical, rational.. it brought them back to his door. Which is how he wanted it. He wanted to let them go and welcome them back, every step of the way was their choice. He always gave them the choice. And was fascinated by how people always made the wrong one.

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flameo
2012-12-02 07:11 am UTC (link)

Agrat believed the comfort behind his words and that smile about as much as she believed that chocolate wasn't fattening. He apparently knew all the right things to say to make people believe that he genuinely gave half a fuck about what turmoil might be going through their heads, and for that she really did want to give him a standing ovation. Seriously, he could give Broadway actors a run for their money.

She wrinkled her nose as she listened, giving off the appearance that she might possibly be waffling. In actuality, there wasn't much of a decision to be made here -- if she was going to sell what little of a soul that she had to anyone it would most likely be Lucifer, as he had already offered to help her with her Jack issue -- though she liked being in Andras' company and as such didn't want to leave just yet. Much like with her date with Lucifer, there was something about being in the company of her fellow hellions that was soothing. "So, two days from today... would that be Sunday? Or are you observant and don't do deals on that day? Oh, and while I'm thinking of it, if I don't respond in two days does that exclude me from making any future non-this-situation related deals with you if the urge or need strikes?"

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arbitratus
2012-12-02 07:38 am UTC (link)

Andras grinned, "I do some of my best work on Sundays." business first was something he lived by. Pantheons and traditions were things he could turn a blind eye to when he chose. He brought their still tangled hands up so he could place a kiss on her fingers as he looked at her, "Depends on what you have in mind. But... I have a feeling that any urges or needs you may have in the future you can easily find someone else to take care of them. And this.. well, every situation is different. If it doesn't capture my interest, I don't bother with it."

His eyes settled on hers again, they were crystal blue, not quite natural, not quite supernatural, "From now till Sunday I'm yours. But if in two days time you decide not to do the deal, you won't exist to me anymore." Once his interest was lost, he never wasted time trying to reignite it. And as much as he wanted to explore her shallow depths, he never got involved with taken people. It made things messy. And there was nothing in it for him. No big prize. He wouldn't pursue her. "If you decide to take the deal.." he pressed their joined hands to his cheek so she could feel his warmth, "You'll be all that exists to me." he was dedicated to his clients and potential clients. From now till Sunday, Agrat had him, beyond that was her call but he wouldn't be hunting her down like her gentleman caller.

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flameo
2012-12-02 07:52 am UTC (link)

Agrat grinned as well, unable to fault his logic. "Fair enough, I do some of my best work then as well." Of course, the work she did hardly took any effort from her lately, but that was part of the reason she was dealing with this bout of ennui. The kiss to the hand again reminded her of Jack, making her wonder what kind of sparks might fly if the two ever met. She had a feeling it could be messy in the best possible way.

She met his eyes with her own deep brown ones, dark enough that her pupil was practically indistinguishable from the darkness of her iris, holding that contact as she started speaking again. "If I take the deal, I would rather it not end in death. Not for me, and not for him. At least, not by you. If he's to die again, I'd prefer it be by my hand to even the score, and frankly I'd like to enjoy this life for a little longer. Otherwise, as far as payment goes, I'm open to any terms not involving death, dismemberment, or disfiguring. I've got enough scars already." She didn't think that was too much to ask. "And obviously, you would get the whole story, since you seem genuinely interested."

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arbitratus
2012-12-02 08:13 am UTC (link)

Andras nodded, his own gaze steady on hers, "If you take the deal, you have my word. No death for you or him by my hand. And when I collect, I will not kill, dismember, or disfigure you." he smiled, "I'm afraid I'll need much more than just the whole story." he loosened his hands around hers, giving her the option to remove them if she wanted, "But you still haven't told me what exactly it is you want."

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flameo
2012-12-02 08:23 am UTC (link)

Agrat pursed her lips, biting on her inner cheeks as she slid her hands out from between his and folded them in her lap. "Those are acceptable terms, and once I tell you what it is I want I'm assuming we'll work out what you're expecting by way of payment?" It would either be then, or at some point in the future, but regardless Agrat was willing to pay. "I want to know why he killed me in the first place."

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arbitratus
2012-12-02 08:28 am UTC (link)

Andras raised his brows. Now he was really intrigued. That was all she wanted? An answer? She could ask for anything but.. well, it was refreshing. Ridiculous. But refreshing. "Payment is dealt at my discretion and nothing you need to worry about at the moment, but it will adhere to your ground rules." he smiled a little, unable to help it, "But that's all you want? An answer to that question." just so they were clear.

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flameo
2012-12-02 08:33 am UTC (link)

Agrat narrowed her eyes at his raised eyebrows, aware that he probably thought she was being stupid. Had he known how long she'd been attempting to finagle that answer from the man himself, he might not find it so amusing. The only reason why she was asking him was because she thought he might have a better chance of finding out than she did. "You say that like you think getting that answer would be easy, but I assure you he treats it like a closely guarded secret. I don't want the vague bullshit he's been feeding to me for over a century, I want the truth."

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	arbitratus 2012-12-02 08:44 am UTC (link)
	Andras shrugged, "It's never easy, but that's half the fun." he gave a nod, "An honest answer." they had the rules of payment and what she wanted, "I'll need to know everything of course, his bullshit and your theories and the charming story of how you lovebirds met. But does this mean we have a deal..?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

flameo
2012-12-02 08:49 am UTC (link)

Agrat shrugged as well. "Just making sure you didn't have an unrealistic expectation," she clarified. "And yes, an honest answer to the question of why he killed me." Once she knew that, everything else would be easy enough to fill in herself. "Understandable, and we're not lovebirds. If anything we love to loathe each other." For the most part. "I'll let you know Sunday."

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arbitratus
2012-12-02 09:03 am UTC (link)

Andras smiled again, he had to admit he was curious himself now. Damn him for being an honest demon, he could have had real fun with this. Part of him really wanted her to refuse the deal because if she did it meant the gloves came off and he wasn't going to be bound by any rules. He could see if he could get the answer out of her gent using.. other means.

His smile turned amused when she said they weren't lovebirds. She must have missed the memo. He gave her a courteous nod, "Sunday." he stood up and moved away from the table, "If the answer's no then don't bother saying anything, save us both some time." he was sure she knew the way out.. he had some research to do.

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