After some time after the wedding of Daria, the newlyweds went somewhere together and the palace was almost empty.
Nifty came back home from a stroll with Ton-Ton. She went to the nursery and put him down to sleep in his crib.
Upstairs she heard that Alastor was talking with his friend Rosie. She was about to join them until she heard the topic they were talking about:
- And so, you see, I wasn't sure whether or not to talk about it, it's been a few weeks already, but are you sure Niffty is ok?
- Whatever do you mean?
- Well, forgive me my baldness, but we both can see for ourselves, she has no overlord level of powers.
- Oh, but she doesn't need it. - Radio demon giggled. - I made sure to protect my precious moineau from any dengere.
Cyclops tried to process it. Yes, she was aware she was under her husband's protection here. After all, this world was no playground, but was it necessary to speak about her in such a demeaning manner?
- But she let herself be insulted by simple succubus? That's just embarrassing for you, my dear. How can they respect you if you don't react?
"Embarrassing for him?! Who does that lady think she is?!"
- Thank you for letting me know, Rosie. I will be glad to search for those two demons and punish them. - He purred with pleasure thinking of revenge.
- How about the way she acts in public when you present her to another overlord or even kingpin, Alastor? Don't tell me you didn't notice.
- What about it? She has time, I also wasn't familiar with all the rules when I first arrived here.
- Yes, your debut was splending. - Rosie nodded. - But I don't know why, she doesn't seem to be enjoying herself during the party I threw for her. Or any of the latest events, really.
- Nonsens! - Alastor protested. What a silly idea. - My Niffty just love to be in the center of attention. We are very alike in that regard. And she looks just breathtaking in the gowns I provided her with. She was forced into all those plain skirts and abhorrent modern fashion all her life so now she can finally shine as the gem she is.
Did… did he just call her taste "abhorrent"?!
- I agree, she must be so lucky with such a husband.
- Exactly!
"Ugh, modest as always, but… well, he was indeed always like this. Nothing new. "
- I must say, and forgive me for being honest, this is not that easy to solve with one murrder. Your wife seems to have… low intelligence. What schools did she even finish if she's working as a maid in princess Charlotte hotel? - Rosie was getting closer and closer to Alastor.
- Oh, please don't say that. - Stag answered. - That's sweet that she likes to help.
"Yes, good. Now tell her, Al!" - Niffty begged in her mind.
- My darling Niffty, may be a little airheaded but it's certainly part of her charm. She is such an adorable, silly creature!
Niffty frozen in place, what the fuck was that?! Is that how he thinks of her? About a woman he spent the last 20 years with!? She was not going to brush that off!
She took a step inside the living room but before she was able to say something she heard Rosie:
- Oh, Al, my dear friend, didn't you ever consider a second wife? - She asked.
- What…? - He backed off a bit, he knew Rosie liked to matchmake him every once in a while but she did stop when he told her about Niffty. Why would she come back to this so suddenly?
- You can tend to that little sweetheart all day long, I know how much you like it. But it must get boring when you want to talk about Hell's politics or show yourself in public with a suitable partner, don't you think? Oh, I pity you two, and want to help… - Rosies mouth was now right next to Alastors ear. She pushed him on his back and gave him a deep kiss. - Would you marry me too, Alastor?
*hick*
Then they both turned their heads and saw cyclops sobbing.
- Niffty… - he whispered.
- You know what?! You can't keep her, because you don't have a wife anymore for what I care! - Niffty yelled.
Al didn't have much time to think he tried to run after her, but non the less, his wife's demon form was always too fast even for his shadow to catch on to her.
- Wait, you haven't answered my question! - Rosie stopped Radio Demon who could only observe how his wife ran to the main entrance. His eyes wide open when she just left and he was still in their living room looking at her back from the window.
He took off Rosie's hand out of his arm and coldly stated.
- The answer is no. - He really didn't like to hurt a woman, a long time friend, especially, so he was fighting really hard to not say something he would later regret. - I think you know where the doors are? I'm going out, and if I find you here after I come back, I can't promise to be a gentleman anymore.
His red eyes shined with rage, but Rosie didn't seem to be scared. Why, it was exciting to see her stag friend so passionate! But at last, she knew what she just did was a bit too forward. She will get there, it was just a matter of time. In fact, maybe what just happened will be profitable for her? Alastor was angry now, but soon, he would need a female's hand in his household…
She slowly approche the exit and took her handbag. Yes, this proposal wasn't a total failure after all...