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

Both Maggie and Lira listened to Thomas as he spoke in the aftermath of his quitting his employment at Wal-mart. He definitely had a point and both knew that they were all better off being as far away from the company as possible. No sense in keeping ties. Besides, it wasn't like any of them were in want. Nor did any of them need a thing from the place. Leaving the place and it's management behind was definitely the right thing to do. It would save a lot of headache and none of them needed to deal with the various nonsense they seemed to dowse upon humanitynot that any of them were human, but... they were passable enough. Lira smiled up at the demon lord, still in awe of the things he could do and the knowledge he held. No doubt it must've been difficult to sort through so many memories, so many lifetimes. She tried to imagine what it must be like, but it was difficult having never died before and thus never having had to resurrect and be placed into a new body with a soul to share. She bit down on her lower lip, her blue eyes full of wonder as she took in the sight of him. Just as they were about to leave the premises, a strange voice filled her ears causing her to perk up, for her senses to go on full alert. She glanced over at her mother who'd already turned to look at the beings who'd come upon the scene, the woman's eyes already narrowing as she sized them both up. Maggie didn't know the two personally who'd just walked up as if they'd owned, not just the place, but anything and everything around it as well. It made the back of her neck prickle as her anxiety rose. Swallowing a lump that formed in her throat, she shifted and moved to cross her arms as she walked to be closer to Thomas and Lira. But her gaze never left the two newcomers. Both demonesses listened intently as Thomas bantered with the two. Lira felt a shiver run along her spine as a chill seemed to fill the air. After they'd gone, a wave of relief washed over her, her muscles relaxing as the tension in the air seemed to subside. She glanced over at her mother and noticed that she let out a tiny sigh, barely audible, and let her shoulders slump ever so slightly. Interesting? Maggie asked, her tone less acidic than it had been earlier. I don't know if that's the word I'd choose, she added. Her flawless face showed genuine worry as she thought on those final words, the agreement that had been made... if some loophole could be found down the line. Lira just giggled nervously, trying her best to shake off the chill that sill lingered upon her skin. She looked at Thomas and nodded. Yeah, we should go, she agreed, her eyes flitting over to her mother for a brief moment. Maggie just nodded casually, her typical demeanor back upon her face once again. I'm ready whenever you are. This place definitely doesn't agree with me. She reached down and smoothed out her black skirt. Maggie sighed, her thoughts still reeling, though she wore an expression of calm. I don't think it agrees with any of us. Looking at Thomas, she nudged him. Let's go home. Her eyes then turned to Lira. Call the car. Lira nodded in compliance and retrieved a phone. After a few button presses and a quick conversation over the speaker, she'd requested that their driver bring the car around for them to pick them up. It was definitely high time they headed home. They'd done enough in the mortal world for one day.