Pansy

Today was something marked as a semi-day off for Hesediel. Though anything that needed his help outside of the hotel. Anything back home was done and in good hands. Leaving him to his devices. Enjoyable in the newly expanded library with a thick book in one hand and a warm mug of honey-milkbutter. Letting the relaxing hellfires within the fireplace in swirls of red, orange, pinks, and smoky greens. Peaceful to put it simply.

Until during mid-sip something wet and still touched near his pants. Not even close to reacting to it, place his things down on the table near him. A normal reaction in seeing an animal inside, not odd. Peak of instrest when it's a small piglet.

"Either you are a run away pet or someone's dinner." Hesediel said, reaching out to pet the piglet between the ears, the little creature enjoying the affection greatly. The holy being moved slow to stand, not to scare it, but that was in vain when a voice called. Frightening the piglet away from the noise.

"Here piggy-piggy. Here piggy... where are you, you walking piece of ham and bacon. Come out, I just to play with you."

"You're meal ticket isn't here, Alastor. You just missed it." Hesediel called out when around one of the book wall shelves, somewhat blocking from the dear demon going further.

Alastor only giving a slim smile on his face, cane out and tapping heavily on Hesediel's crossed arms.

"I'll be the judge of that. Count this as part of your break. I'll kill you another day."

"I look forward to it."

A crude shoulder bump was exchanged, before Hesediel was left alone. He counted a few seconds, then went in the opposite direction. Finding the piglet with ease, hiding under one of the lush couches. Hesediel luring the pink oinker with ease and left, quickly, when hearing Alastor's echoes nearing.

Hesediel marked it as day one when meeting the little pig. Handing it to Vaggie, as she was more aware of who the owner was. That didn't stop from the piglet seeking out or happening upon the other, and vise versa as well. The two became an unlikely pair, after that, in the following odd days they found each other. Another day happen spotting the same pig with a young spider female demon.

The piglet spotted the purple clan being, wrestling out of the young women's arms and trotting over. Hesediel making sure it didn't get hurt while the young woman was calling out to the creature.

"No! Nuggets, come back! I don't want bro to be mad at me! Come back!"

Hesediel swiftly picked up the creature and met the female demon half way. The woman panted a bit, trying to gather herself. Understandable, seeing the shoes she was wearing weren't meant to be running in.

"Your pet, miss."

"Thank you." She said, able to breathe easily and cuddling the little pink beast in her arms. Letting it squirm a little bit, until Hesediel reached out and stroke the ears to calm the piglet.

"A little troublemaker I take it?"

She letted a row of giggles, holding the pet close to her face when saying. "Yep! Just like his daddy. My brother is normally able control this little wiggler better but he had work and he doesn't trust his roommates."

"I wouldn't as well, given where we are. Do you need any help?" He asked, petting the pig until it was sleeping limp in the women's arms, who in return was surprise.

"You're really good with him."

"I am very familiar with this little one. You could say, we keep in touch often."

She laughed again, bells of good nature from the belly. Saying with a content grin and an outstretch hand. "I'll take your word for it, Stretch. And damn, where my manners? I'm Molly."

He returns the gesture in kind. "Hesediel. Most here call me Hes or Hesy though."

She cocked her head cutely, smile still in place when the handshake was over. "Strange. You don't look anything like the snake demons, pretty boy."

"I just roll with it."

"Ah, got cha."

"As I was asking before, do you need any help? Make up for having that mini panic attack."

Her grin grew when saying. "Thank you. I got a lot of errands and a few extra hands would be great."

"I didn't expect you to agree so easily."

"Call it a sixth sense. If you were honestly a threat, you wouldn't be here standing." She said with a wide, somewhat friendly smile.

"I see."

"Plus, having some decent arm candy never really hurt a girl, ya know." She adds with a giggle.

"Very well. Lead the way, miss. I think it would best, as a young maiden such as you, should be getting home before dark. Call it as my own relief here."

"A classic man too. Careful, if you meet my brother, he might just eat you up. You could say he likes the ones that are a challenge. Sometimes."

"Compare to what I normally have to deal with, I think I can handle it."

"Yeah? You should see how my brother talks about this doctor person he's been seeing for after work. I swear, it's like he's a kid again. I missed that."

"How so?"

"My brother grew up too fast you could say."

"I know someone like that as well. I think he's making great progress. What's your brother like, maybe we can cross referencs, I could give you some tips and you as well? No need for names, of course. Again, to make up for little Nuggets running on you."

"Hesy, you are too good for this underworld."

"I wouldn't go that far."

Days faded well from that and into a more resent prestent. Hesediel was cleaning up after his rare appointments with Alastor, having the chess board placed back on the high shelves. Nosing through the books they read in silence. Most meetings with Alastor were less talking, compare to how Alastor was in public and when they were alone within the hotel. Hesediel wasn't sure to make of it. He'll look into that later.

Once the books were back in place. He went farther away, just a little curtain was place next to the kitchnet. Pushing the cloth away, spotting the piglet sleeping well. He found the poor thing on the run from Alastor again and the little creature to hide close by. Hesediel chanted softly into the cloth in hand, letting a faint glow come and go, refreshing the hidden spell. Childish in notion, but messing with Alastor was a sense of contentment.

He released the sheet when hearing the door open, checking his watch. Surpise to see his next appointment was early. Turning to face not one but two demons entering his office.

"Hesy!" The young familiar blonde spider girl gleed, rushing up to hug the other. Despite how awkwardly it was return, Molly stayed upbeat.

"Hello, Miss. Molly, how are you?"

"Ex-"

"Oh! I've been good. Surpise to see you here."

"I'm Mr. Dust's counse-"

"Hey!"

They turn to the male demon spider. In shock and pink etches arising on his face. Lips moving to shout again, but Hesediel cut in. "Evening, Mr. Dust, good to see you. Even this early."

Released from the hug from Molly, setting her near a spot on the couch, and was about to reach for Angel, but he huffed around him and sat himself on the couch.

"Whatever. How the hell do you know my sister, creep?"

Molly frowned at her brother, before saying. "Angie, be nice. Hesy is the guy I told you about that was helping me out. I had no idea at the time, really."

"Yeah, doesn't change that your chump boyfriend got all act up about it. Fucking wonderful."

Hesediel added in. "I'm sorry, but what happen there Miss. Molly? Are you o-"

"Forget that! You playing house with my sister or something, fucker?" Angel growled, looking ready jump Hesediel, out in rage this time.

"No." Hesediel answered looking right at the porn star, when saying with a firm tone "I understand you are a very free thinker here, Mr. Dust. But get too-"

"I'll think whatever I damn well please. Fuck with my sister, your ass will be shining my shoes."

A short pause of silence played out, before a soft voice broke it.

"Angie..."

"What?!"

The loud shouting shook the nerves of his sister, having her respond just as bold. Hesediel left with little to know what to do. He sat back, watch them ideally while taking notes about this. As in seeing that if he spoke, Angel would just inflict the anger on him. It was interesting to see this domestic side of Angel though. A protective brother and not the horny porn star looking for a quickie.

After some time, through cursing, slurs, and such else the siblings were able to find a middle ground. Unaware of the audience they had. Only noticing when Hesediel spoke.

"Are you two okay now?"

"Oh, yeah, we're fine, Hesy."

"Blow me."

Molly turned to her brother, shocked and disappointed. In saying. "Angie, be nice. This saint is trying to help you."

"Bite me." Angel muttered, sinking low into his seat. Upper arms crossed, while his lower arms wrapped around him.

That action caught Hesediel the most. His patient was unease about something, to that he probe gently, asking to Molly. "Miss. Molly, would you be kind to explain to me what happen. Mr. Dust, just take a breather for now, okay?"

"Whatever."

"Angie..." Molly whispered, letting a sigh out before answering to the doctor. "My boyfriend saw us hanging out when you were helping me with errands and helping me walk my brother's pet. He took it the wrong way and yeah..."

"I see." Hesediel started with, writing down some notes, then went to the next questions. "Does your lover normally act like this? You were not hurt were you?"

"Like I let that asshat hurt her. His days are fucking numbered in all the fucks I give."

"Angie... no, we talk about this. I'll be fine."

Hesediel noticed how Angel's lower arms hugged closer to his being by his sister's words.

"If I may add something to this?"

"Sure Hesy." Molly answered, while her brother looked away with eyes closed and jaw set tightly.

"Maybe for the time being, just for a while, you take a break from your boyfriend. For your brother's sake, he wants you to be okay. Maybe let him stay for a couple nights. Show you can handled yourself and in case your boyfriend comes back and nothing has change... well, I'll leave that up to you."

"Would the princess be okay with me not here? I'm on thin ice as is after the last trouble I got in."

"I'll speak with Miss. Charlie about this and hopeful by the end of the day, you can visit your sister for a while. I think as long you don't do anything too extreme, I'll allow it. And I'm sure Miss. Charlie will too."

"Thank you, Hesy."

"No issue-"

"What about my piglet? Her landlord doesn't care much for pets and no way I can leave my baby here. Alastor been trying to fry Fat Nuggets up for a while."

"Ah, that is no issue either." Hesediel stated, standing from his seat and beken Angel to follow. Molly did as well, in seeing the doctor remove the sheet to show the piglet tuck away in a nook area of the small sink of the kitchenette, living like a prince with the setup he had.

"Your pet has taken quite a liking to me. Not that I mind, he's good company and watching Alastor in misery is just a bonus." Hesediel stated bluntly, eyeing how Angel was taking to it, seeing it was a wise move.

Molly cooed and went to pick up the piglet cuddling the little creature. Hesediel watched in kind, but left unsure to do with Angel's reaction.

"Feel better?"

Angel had a crooked smile on his face, while his normal stance returned. Leaning hotly against the good doctor, very much purring. "You sure know how to make a slut feel worthy, doc."

Hesediel must have shown his displeasure by what Angel said. Given that Molly slapped her brother's shoulder, muttering his matters. Making Angel to strighten a bit and try to be more casual. Badly, but it was something. To the most on amusing his sister.

"Yeah, thanks Dr. Hes."

Hesediel gave a nod, unaware of what he was going to say would start something else in Angel. Saying simply. "No issue. Anything to help a blooming pansy grow right in the vast gardens. That's my motto."

"Excuse me... what did you call me... y-you motherfucker!?"

Molly was left in fits of laughter.