Thread: Deceptive Guise (Ookami & Sumi)

Oh? The old crone asked, her shrill voice becoming an octave higher as Chloe assured her that she had an interesting wish to make. Despite having seemingly read Chloes thoughts only a few seconds ago, the hooded woman seemed to be intrigued by what Chloe would propose, a few moments of silence passed between them, the elderly lady didnt move a muscle, her body completely still and unmoving, as she waited for Chloe to voice her wish. The moment Chloe spoke though the woman grinned, an evil malicious smile that momentarily made her look more like a demon than a witch. Though it was impossible to be sure what she was as Chloe could only see her shriveled lips, and even the smile disappeared as all three lights suddenly flickered out, enveloping the two of them in complete darkness. As luck would have it, a cloud have just floated over the moon, bathing the world below in complete darkness. The darkness however last only a moment, a strong gust of wind suddenly blowing in the alley, ruffling Chloes clothes and hair, the gust forcing Chloes eyes shut. The flicker of a second was all that was needed, light once again returning to the alley when her blue eyes were opened. Four flames now burning awfully close to her face, strangely though, none of the flames seemed to be emitting any heat on the contrary a dark coldness wafted up from the four candles, the flames flickering with an unnatural neon glare, from left to right, there was a golden yellow flame, emerald green, crimson red, and dark violet flame. Oh. The woman whispered quietly, her voice saturated with disappointment, Chloes wish wasnt as exciting as the woman seemed to have anticipated. Why settle for one little miss? You could have every man that took your fancy, a new male body for each day of the year and more she croaked in a sickening lewd croak, giving Chloe a moment to consider the suggestion before shaking her hooded head slowly. No matter, if that is your wish, it would be pleasure to grant it for you. Lifting her both hands up slowly she reached her hands out to either side, thin bony white hands revealing themselves from beneath the dark robe she adorned. No need to offer your meager savings to this old crone little miss the woman croaked waving her hand dangerously close to the flames. Your satisfaction is all I need. she whispered, suddenly dropping her voice to a barely audible level, the woman had definitely muttered something beneath her breath but it was simply too hard for Chloe to make sense of. Your satisfaction and a bit of cooperation actually. The woman corrected herself, curling her bony finger beckoning Chloe closer. One of these flames represents the forbidden crush she stated, pointing to each flame with an open palm, her movements awfully slow, but somehow graceful, it would be an impossible task for anyone to turn their eyes away now, an almost magical attraction pulling Chloes attention closer to the four flames that flickered in their various unnatural colors. All you need to do is blow out the right candle, and hell be yours for all eternity the woman cackled, her voice suddenly rising with excitement. One little puff, thats all it takes she assured Chloe, her withered hand fondly curling over the red flame as if to say she already knew which flame Chloe would pick, before finally withdrawing back beneath the sleeves of her robes.