Thread: Do The Claws Make The Beast? (ThomasRHellsing & darkangel76)

Maggie looked to Lira when Thomas mentioned they had one last place to visit before going home. Maggie could feel her own inner senses reeling as she watched the demon lord bring up this final location. Somehow she knew it wouldn't be a typical visit amongst mortals. No. This one was going to be different and from the way her skin was beginning to crawl, she had a bad feeling about it all the way round. Her blue eyes flashed, pools of sapphire, as they locked onto her daughter who looked a bit startled despite her nods of support. She had to smile at the younger demoness. The girl was genuine and heartfelt, the sort who showed loyaltysomething she'd always admire about her daughter and forever cherishno matter the cost. Many could learn from her example despite her youth. You have it right, Thomas, Maggie then said reassuringly after Thomas' slight, yet spot on, soliloquy regarding demon lore. Though we should get going and get this over with, she continued, the hairs on the back of her neck beginning to prickle. Lira nodded, biting down lightly upon her full lower lip. Strangely, a part of her felt a pang of jealousy that Thomas had a girlfriend. But then, why wouldn't he? He'd been mortal before his soul had been awakened and... Oh, how could she think such things at a time like this!? Thomas was a demon lord, a mortal whose body was now hosting the demon lord's soul along with many other souls. He was an entity of magnificence, something to behold in wonder. Just then, her cheeks began to flush with embarrassment. Well, Lira chimed in, her hand smoothing out her black skirt. I'm ready whenever everyone else is. She looked at Maggie first, who gave her a nod and smile of reassurance. She then looked over at Thomas. The demon lord already began to shift his attire, preparing himself for the visit. Swallowing hard, Lira poised herself and walked over to their limo. Maggie was close behind. It didn't take long before they arrived at their final destination amongst mortals for the day. Maggie sneered at the environment. It definitely lacked as the pungent odor of drugs filled her nostrils. Her head twisted and she locked eyes with Lira, her expression telling her daughter to let Thomas handle things with his girlfriend as he saw fit. The way she saw it, sensed it, things were not going to end well. She knew her 'father' well enough and he wouldn't be able to endure this nonsense for long, not without coming down hard on this... woman. Lira glanced about, taking in her surroundingssights, scents, all of it. And soon both she and her mother were greeted by an emaciated girl who, at one time, might have even been pretty. What happened next was a blur. There was an exchange of words as they went from civilized conversation to light banter to the worst sort of insults ever stated toward a demon lord. She gasped quite audibly, her breath caught in her throat as she looked from her mother to Thomas and back at her mother once more. Maggie looked at Lira and gave her a sympathetic expression. Things were out of their hands for the time being as this was something Thomas needed to handle himself. Just then, Thomas brandished a whip of demon energy. He'd thrown the disgusting human aside like the trash she was and let loose his wrath. For a moment, Lira almost spoke up to stop him, but a part of her was unnerved. The woman had been completely and utterly disrespectful. She'd been horrible to a demon lord, to the body that was hosting his soul that very moment! As Thomas' body shifted, dematerializing so that he could go retrieve the items he'd set out to getthe reason for their visit in the first place. Maggie nodded. She went over to bleeding woman's body, her body a crumpled heap. She would certainly live, the drugs in her system doing their job and easing the pain she was feeling. Lira looked down, her heart lurching... though not for the woman, but for Thomas. He'd looked beyond upset as he'd left to get his things and the worry she felt inside began to grow. Daring to be bold, Lira gave Maggie a pleading expression. Mother, I... she began, but she was cut off as Thomas stormed back outside. She looked over at him, her blue eyes blinking rapidly. Walking over to him, she softly asked, Do you need any help with your things? I can help you... if you like. She gave him a soft smile, her heart pounding a bit. No words could describe how horrible she felt that he'd had to deal with such a woman. It just seemed so unfair, so unfitting, so... wrong. Maybe carry something to the limo and then we can get out of here.