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

Maggie stood there watching Thomas as he let the memories of what were flood his mind. It was good that he was starting to remember. Better yet that most of those memories included names, places, such vivid detail. She had to admit it set her mind at ease given the tensions that had been rising as of late. His arrival in his 'awakening' had been utterly impeccable and it made her wonder if Fate had lent a helping hand. Smirking, something almost sounding like a tiny laugh bubbled up. But it was soft, a few puffs of breath, as she brought her hand to her mouth to stifle the sound before letting it drop casually to her side. Meanwhile, Lira's cheeks were growing rather red, her lashes lowered as she turned to look at the floor beneath her feet. Thomas had reached out, his touch gentle as he praised and acknowledged her, making her feel special for all that she'd done in her life thus far and for all the assistance she'd given her mother. Thanks, Maggie stated as she held out her hand and suddenly inspected her nails. It was a nervous gesture, since she already knew they were perfect. But, taken slightly off guard by Thomas' compliment, her insides had done a turnabout. It was nice to hear the compliment, something she'd needed to hear especially after all the time that had elapsed. All too often she doubted herself, her abilities. Everything. And even now with things as they werelands being forcibly taken, battles lostshe knew that had things would have been different had a different choice been made... Thomas' kingdom would be in ruin. Lira's blue eyes glanced away from Thomas just then, finding the face of her mother. She gave her a smile as her body seemed to somehow lean a bit closer to the demon lord. He emanated a familiar and beckoning warmth despite the fact that she'd just met him and it drew her in completely, making her wish to know more, to learn more. Somehow she knew he had much to share given all that he'd seen and been through. After all, he was host to many souls now, all of which had experienced much over their lifetimes and added to the soul, which was his core essence. Truly, it even boggled her mind to think on such things As the two demonesses then looked to Thomas, waiting for him to determine his first course of action for tying up his loose ends as far as mortal affairs were concerned, Maggie let out a soft sigh and approached the two by a few steps. She could see the way her daughter admired him, looking up to him with bright eyes filled with awe and wonder. It was clear to her as she watched the younger demoness blush, that her daughter was already quite enamored. Just then, Thomas had made his choice and using the powers only fitting one such as himself, he shifted his clothes and had them all 'transported' to his location of choiceWal-mart. Maggie glanced about the place as they materialized, Lira standing close beside Thomas, her one hand smoothing her black skirt as she stood there. They all made their way back to the office so that Thomas could handle his business affairs, but what happened next was a blur, everything happening so quickly and brutally. Lira gasped as metal shredded, rubber melted, her cheeks reddening at the sight of such power. Maggie just sighed lazily, though a tiny smile could be seen on her lips as she pretended to yawn. Lira looked to her mother and then over at Thomas, biting down on her lower lip as she watched the scene unfold in its entirety. The human looked horrified, his face green as his eyes widened in frantic terror at what he'd just witnessed. This is what happens when you taunt a demon lord, darling, Maggie whispered to Lira. It's a nasty business. Humans have grown a bit more distant in their respect in modern days, she continued. Before you were born, humans paid homage and much more respect. But now, we are but myth and legend to them. Lira nodded, her one hand tugging on a reddish brown curl. Moving away from her mother, she approached Thomas after he'd finished 'quitting' his job. Well, she said softly. Immature or not, I suppose he had it coming. She gave him a warm and reassuring smile, one that let him know she was trying to be supportive. Though, now we have a bit of a mess on our hands. Don't suppose you have a means of getting one or two of them, Maggie gestured toward some of the human onlookers. To clean this up? Or, at the very least, explain it away. She smiled at Thomas, knowing full well he'd have a plan. I do hope wherever else you have to go, you won't be so messy. Another giggle left Lira, her hand moving to gently touch Thomas' arm.