knb listless soul 10 demon
Kuroko and company follows Cross inside the hidden antique shop. Prepared to meet a grotesque demon. They were taken back seeing a handsome young man entertaining clients.
The handsome young man took notice of the new clients, showed great delight as his azure gaze fell on the only female of the group. He called on someone to entertain his present client to speak to his new visitors.
A broad smile on his face. "It's been a while, Rin. You never contact me unless you need My assistance, do you." He spoke gesturing the group at the back of his shop; escorts them.
"You should know WHY I don't." Cross spoke more like a hiss. Ignores the gloom in his voice. "You Tend to Overdo whatever request I have."
He smiles, fixed his gaze on Cross as they had reached the back room. "They deserve it, do you not think so as well?" He paused shifting the subject away, "I would like that you visit me not because you need my assistance though. I would Properly entertain you." He glanced behind the female, cautiously eyed her company. His azure eyes stopping on Kuroko. "I see..." He mutters an understanding of the situation. Sensed something eerie in the teal. He could tell that Kuroko is wrapped with a demon's scent, unbeknownst to him what kind it is.
Cross sighs. "This man is Loki. Don't let his appearance fool you though." She warned clearly directed to both sides.
The man's eye twitched as Cross spat her warning. "Not going to give out their name?" He mused, knew that sometimes what Cross says is different in action. He knows that she trust him to a certain extent and wouldn't admit it.
Cross scowls, for a minute thought of Loki's words. 'What could he do anyway?!' She introduced everyone to the man named Loki after so much consideration.
Loki flashed a gleaming smile. "Nice to meet you all. Feel free to check my items. You Might find something that had been waiting for you."
"We didn't come here for-." "You know Why we are here!" Cross cut Mikage off. She glares at him for speaking without her approval. It is bad enough that Loki suggested to her company to LOOK around. If she were closer in terms of social to the others, she would have dragged him out for a beating.
Loki covered his mouth to hide a smirk. Noting of Mikage's impatience. It wasn't only Mikage he had managed to grasp the personality. He read the atmosphere around Cross' male companions cautious at the same time. "I see. Direct to the point as usual... Yes. I know.. Before you guys even entered the shop. However, I ask you Rin how important the kid is to you. Why help him? He is nothing but a stranger. Depending on YOUR answer I will decide What to do." He looked at the lone female in the eyes. Waiting.
Cross met Loki's gaze unable to read the man's inner thoughts then glanced behind her to Kuroko. "Its been a while since I saw someone like him so I try my best." She turned her gaze on the floor; spoke in murmur that only Loki would hear. "A reflection of myself." She paused, wonders what to say to convince Loki to help them. She is surprised when he suddenly blurted that he will entertain questions.
"That's all I could offer." Loki grunted. He showed no interest whatsoever of the matter. He afixed his gaze on Cross who he had guessed would have satisfaction of his response. He reminds Cross at the same time what it means to ask him.
Cross raised her head; faced Kuroko and the rest with a smile showing that she was satisfied with it. She nodded, gave signal that they may speak.
Kuroko is glad that they were able to speak, finally. However, he did not know what to ask. He tapped Cross' shoulder whispers that she be the one to do so since he had yet to come up with question and more expert.
Cross nodded, obliged Kuroko. More relieved since she could control the conversation and avoid risk of having one of her companions get swayed by the man before them. She faced Loki. "Do you know what type of demon-"
"If you really are a demon show us some proof." Mikage blurted surprising everyone sans Cross displaying a panicked expression, relief disappearing on her face.
'That fool!' Cross mentally exclaimed, covers her amethyst eyes with her right palm. She cursed why she had brought along Mikage. She had known that Mikage is a walking disaster, yet let him come so as to support Kuroko. It was a mistake and she had to live with it at the moment.
"A proof..." Loki repeated in muttering considering what had been spoken by Mikage. Slowly, a smile formed on his lips; he beamed a smile at Mikage. Clearly it was something he expected whenever he is known as a demon. A menial display of power which he is very fond of doing. "Very well."
"Loki wait a minute!" Cross panicked stepping forward, smiles in hope that Loki would not do anything drastic. He showed her a stay-quiet-and-watch expression, made her cringe back. She knows when to tame Loki, at the moment it wasn't the time for her to contradict him. 'Did something irk him?'
Cross mentally groans, glanced at Mikage. She closed her eyes, tried to make Loki aware of her thoughts. "Don't you DARE harm him!" Hissing. "He is important. There still might be of some use to him alive though."
Loki grins, heard Cross' plea. He telepathically responded. "Of course if that is YOUR wish I will do so. However, I would appreciate a proper equivalent for My LENIENCY to him." He met her bitter expression. Awaited for her response. He knows what it would be before he heard though.
A sword hanging on the wall on its rack trembled. Nobody in the room aware sans Loki. The sword disappeared on its placing, reappeared slashing at Mikage's arm making a deep wound.
"Mikage-kun!" Kuroko exclaimed. Eyed the slash wound on his friend.
Mikage groans in pain. Conceals the bleeding gash of skin with his other hand. Thankfully it didn't seem a deep wound. A relief to his part.
"Woah?!" Takao exclaimed jumping back. Frightened and surprised. Approached Mikage and Kuroko concerned.
"Oh come on now." Loki mused. The sword he had clearly sent to injure Mikage appears in his hand, fits snuggly. "It isn't That painful. Wasn't even reaching your nerves. You can heal in no time." He shrugged holding the sword point on the ground. "If that doesn't satisfy you-"
The room temperature suddenly dropped. Or at least surrounding Kuroko and company sans Cross. Everything around Cross is normal.
Cross approached Mikage unaware of the drop in temperature. She looked at the torn skin. Then faced Loki, "You are childish. You know that?!" She grabbed a cloth nearby, wrapped it around the wound as a temporary dressing. Tied the cloth making sure it wound stop the bleeding.
"I am lenient." Loki conferred with a smile. Watched Cross tend to the wounded male. A stir of jealousy swells in his heart.
"Yes you are." Sarcasm in Cross' voice.
"We trust you are as Cross claims." Kuroko voiced. As he said the words, the temperature returned to normal. He didn't know if his words were what Loki simply wanted to hear.
"I still have work to do." Loki reminded in a cold tone. "If you don't have anymore question-"
Kuroko snapped attention. He glanced at Mikage's wound then to Loki. "If you can injure, you can also Heal. Can you show us?"
Loki blinks, stares at Kuroko. 'This brat Is smart.' Smiles inwardly. "I can heal. No I won't heal him. That's his punishment. Wait for it to heal in its own Or do you want to make a deal with me?" He offers with a grin.
"No I will not." Kuroko gave a definite answer. He kept in mind of Cross' words of warning contrary to what Mikage had done.
"Smart aren't you?" Loki appraised, not surprised by the response. He could see then what Cross had meant, the teal does resemble her in some way. "Then ask Other questions."
Kuroko glanced back at Mikage, received a go-ahead head gesture.
Cross watched, 'I guess I didn't really need to do anything.' She stayed silent as Kuroko asked Loki. She kept her mouth shut making sure that the exchange would be simple. And that should she need to intervene, she is prepared.
Ku(roko): The demon that I made contract with, who and where is he?
Lo(ki): Beats me. I don't know who your contractor. Nor do I know where he is. We aren't all powerful as Rin might have said to you.
Ta(kao): Me! Can I also ask a question?
Lo: (uncaring) Feel free.
Ta: (grins) So you are a demon, do you run this shop?
Lo: Yes. One have to earn money.
Ta: You need money? Demon money?
Lo: For various occassion it is needed. (Glanced at Cross who had her arms crossed on her chest glaring back)
Ta: Then is Shinchan's horoscope reading, is it the truth?
Mido(rima): (growls) Hey! Don't include me!
Ta: (pouts) I just want to know.
Mika(ge): (growls) That isn't what we came for! (Glares at Loki.) Is there a way or not that you could help Tetsuya?!
Lo: (eyed the male teens.) I won't have anything to do with you lot. I prefer so. (Focused his gaze at Cross.) Well, it depends on Rin. (Grins) You know what I mean, right?
Rin: (scowling) If I said yes, will you do something?
Lo: No. (Face serious) I suggest that you don't get involve further. (Eyed Kuroko.) It is already bad enough that you had met him. Withdraw Rin, while you still can.
Ku: What is it that you can tell us about the demon then?
Lo: (inwardly sighs) That demon you had a contract with as far as I can tell is Very powerful. (Stares at Kuroko)
Mika: Tetsuya didn't tell us, what kind of DEAL had he made with the demon?
Lo: What kind you say... (Glances at Cross who gave cold shoulders) I can't tell the specific, but its of love.
Mika, Mido, Ta: (chorused) Love? (All looked at the teal in disbelief.)
Ku: (nonchalant) Is there a chance that you could locate the demon I had contract with?
Lo: (stares impressed at Kuroko) As I said, I won't help you. This is the help that I could do.
Ku: So you could if you want to. (Bore his eyes on the demon.)
Rin: (mentally thought) Kuroko is smarter than I make him to be. Now, I wonder if he could trick Loki to finding the demon.. (Watched Kuroko deep in thought)
Mido: If you can help, why not? It a simple thing as locating.
Lo: (grimacing at Midorima) If I can do it, he might locate me. I don't want to get involved with other demons. Demons tends to be territorial. And that is something I do not wish to partake. (Eyed Cross).
Rin: You have always been cautious. (As if in agreement with Loki)
Lo: Better else or I would be at the bottom.
Ku: So this demon is older and more powerful than yourself.
Lo: (silent my thought) This kid really...