Chastity’s doe-eyes immediately widened in shock, a hand coming up to her mouth. “Oh…. Char, I… I couldn’t…” It was beautiful. More beautiful than anything she’d ever seen in her life. Tears welled in her eyes at the very end before she rushed over to her side and threw her arms around her sister’s neck. She gently took the guitar and the case, clutching it close to her chest, like it was the most precious thing in the world.
“Yeah… you’re right… “ He murmured softly as he reached out to brush a thumb over his cheekbone before leaning in to press a soft kiss to his forehead. “Come on… you need to get to bed. I can stay with you again… if that’ll help you sleep…?” He offered him a warm smile, tilting his head to the side slightly.
Hope swiped a shaky hand over her eyes and glanced over at her vanity in the corner. She slowly sat up in bed and pursed her lips. On top of it was her notebook. A notebook where she wrote her songs, filled with notes and samplings. She lifted her hand and pointed to it. She hoped he would noticed that she wanted him to bring it to her.
Cassian couldn’t help but smirk further. She was too easy to read. He turned to the Baron briefly. “Do excuse me, sir… I need some air and a cigarette.” The Baron narrowed his eyes briefly before turning back to the performance on stage. Meanwhile, Cassian lingered just outside the theater, leaned up against a door as he pulled a match book and his cigarettes. God, how he hated the crowds. The whisperings around him like he wasn’t actually there. It was irritating… Society really was something he truly detested. There was no such thing as true polite society. Not with judge mental and hypocritical stares at every turn.
“Yeah yeah… come on.” Mammon rolled his eyes a bit as he motioned for her to go and sit down. He plopped in a chair by the window, his mind wandering to where the hell Lucifer could have hidden his damn card. His sweet baby was all alone… begging to be used to be spent. He sighed shakily as he leaned back in his chair, barely focused on whatever boring lecture was going on.
Chastity parted her lips to say something else before he left, but thought better of it. Charity came barreling in, holding in each hand,” you’re up! I was hoping you would be.” She wrapped her arms around her, giving her a warm squeeze. “I’ve got some gifts. Well… Greed is the one who bought them.” The way Charity spoke his name… with.. tenderness… it caught Chastity off guard a bit. Greed stood in the doorway, watching Charity with what looked almost like… longing. A strange sight, indeed.
Aiden chuckled softly and went to sit next to him, wrapping an arm around his shoulder. “I know what you mean… sometimes I wonder what my parents would think of me. If they were still around. I’m sure they’d give me crap about flitting from job to job still, trying to figure out who I am after all these years. I was always kind of a sh*t son, you know…?”
Hope stared down at the box. Her lips parted for a moment before she pressed them into a thin line. Silence… was more painful for her than anyone could imagine. She had.. been robbed. Of everything. She shoved the box aside and curled up in the bed, drawing her knees to her chest as a strained sob raked her body. She was trembling, holding in the screams she wanted to unleash. The words she wanted to shout out but could g seem to do.
As Cassian’s gaze was hyperfocused on the dancer, the Baron cleared his throat. “Cassian, I expect you to be on your best behavior tonight.” He grumbled at him, whacking his shin with his cane. “We are among quite discerning and important guests tonight…” He motioned towards the Queen’s box and then shifted his cane over to the one next to their. Where the Nazari girl was. A smirk graced his features as he watched her avert her doe-eyed gaze. She’d seen him. And had been staring, no doubt. “I can assure you I’ll be a gentleman tonight, sir… “ He chuckled darkly as his icy gaze raked over the precious diamond of the season.
Mammon grumbled under his breath as he shoved his hands in his pocket and gave the new girl a once over. Letting human in was a stupid decision, one he would never understand Lucifer for. R.A.D was exclusive for a reason, even among demons. He couldn’t deny that this human was at least.. pleasing to the eye. Asmodeus was sure going to have a splendid time with her. He gruffly motioned for her to follow him. “Come in, we don’t have all day.”
