The Noah clan was twisted in ways that you couldn't describe. You watched them kill on a whim, yet shed hysterical tears over a lost toy or indecent food. It was always so strange to you.
You dangled your legs over the edge of the bridge that stretched over the koi pond, the fish flow through the water with a grace you envied. The toe of your boot slightly disturbed the water, rippling the image of the full moon suspended above your head.
When the ripples ceased there was another figure looming over you. You didn't jump in surprise, you had more or less gotten used to the quite, unannounced appearances of Tyki.
He took a seat next to you, his feet pulled higher so as to not get water on his polished shoes. You looked over to him with curious eyes, he returned the look before removing his hat and lighting a cigarette.
"The Earl sent me to find you, I figured you'd be here." He spoke around his cigarette.
"I'm really that predictable?" You questioned with a light chuckle.
He rolled his eyes. "I'm not complaining, cause you come here every time means I don't have to actually look for you."
You quickly snatched the cigarette from his lips before positioning between your own and taking a drag. Tyki gave an annoyed pout before snatching it back.
"Don't smoke, it's bad for you." He reprimanded, all the while putting the cigarette back in his mouth.
You gave him a light glare before once again plucking it from his mouth and ultimately tossing it into the water below. He sighed, pouting again, "you didn't have to waste it…"
You ignored his whining instead asking, "What is it that the Earl wants from me?"
"He wants you to request to be moved to the Asian Branch." Tyki spoke, eyes the fish in the pond with his golden eyes. "He thinks they know something the European branch doesn't."
You hummed in acknowledgement, "That doesn't surprise me, Bak always has had an issue with sharing. Maybe he will be a better boss than Komui." You shifted to get up, but stopped when Tyki's hand shot out to take hold of your arm.
His gold eyes held you gaze as he asked with a hint of seriousness, "Why do you choose the Noah over your own kin?"
The question took you by surprise, never have any of the Noah outwardly questioned your motives. Your tensed form relaxed and you lowered down to sit beside him once more.
"I can't exactly say, I suppose it's because I owe the Earl my life. After I had already called my father's soul back from the dead I changed my mind about bringing him back. The Earl could have let the akuma skin me alive and steal my skin, but he let me live in exchange for my servitude." You laughed ruefully, glaring at your reflection in the water. "I guess he figured I'd be more use as a human than an Akuma."
"Even though we could kill you at anytime?" His voice turned sinister, you looked down just in time to se his hand slip through your side. You cringed with gritting teeth as you felt his fingers lightly squeeze your still beating heart. You barely registered his lips brushing the shell of your ear, his golden eyes glinting with malice. "It's funny, I'm literally holding your life in my hands."
You slid your gaze over to him with a daring smile, the light in your eyes tempting him to do it. "I don't see why you don't." Your breath came out in shallow puffs. "But you won't…"
You stared each other down before his face broke into a grin, his hand retreating from your ribcage to rest in his lap again. He threw back his head with hearty laughter. "And that's exactly why I won't." He grinned cheekily at you. "You're just to fun to be rid of."
You lightly rolled your eyes and sent him a playful glare, despite him almost killing you moments before. "I'm glad that I entertain you so well, Lord Tyki."
His lips turned up into a maniac smile. "Let's hope you can continue to entertain me."