"Um it just came to my attention that I don't really know your name. Sooo uh what do i call you exactly?"
Amelie twisted her brow upward to form a extremely worried expression.
"You may call me fear, master, opresseser, The great giver of Pain, Hardship, heartbreak and the ultimate suffering".
"Those are some awfully articulate names, not to mention rather long but they are nice nonetheless yet do you have anything shorter that i can call you perhaps?"
Amelie's huge anime like eyes squeezed together rather desperately.
"What is it with you humans and your desperate desire to give a name to everything?"
He had a condescending sneer on his face.
"It's more for conversation and of course whenever i enter the room and address you".
"Very well, you may address me as either Prince, Priest or Paul if you prefer a more human name.
Oh yes if you're feeling particularly generous you may call me Captain or master."
"Oh Whoa wait you think I'm some sort of servant? You think i came here just to serve you?"
"Oh you say that as if that's a bad thing.
You asked for purpose, fulfilment otherwise known as a job.
So if I'm to give you a job, that makes me your employer.
So if you want fulfilment and a purpose i suggest you cooperate.
You wish for something to do, do as i say.
You desire to be kept busy, obey me".
There was something about the demanding nature of his voice that made her want to get on one knee, not in terror but in respect.
"Whatever you say. So what is this job you have for me?"
"Take this, take it to the location of my choosing.
Place it in a display case, the the highest shelf, for everyone to see.
Wait for someone to ask for it, unlock the display case, encourage them to take it, when they leave follow them, remain unseen, after they solve it and the doorway is opened, reveal yourself but this time as a friend, you will lead him in.
You have a innocent face so he will be sure to trust you and he will follow you, make sure you lead him to me.
You'll know where to find me and when you do, you'll regard me as a stranger. You've never seen me before, you are taken aback, shocked, terrified even.
Be the way you are in your dreams, a helpless and hopeless damsel in distress, frozen and trembling in fear.
You can add a few personal touches if you want. Be creative but the goal remains the same, lure him away and bring his soul to me."
"Well that sounds simple enough a bit deceptive I must admit.
So you just want me to act like I don't know you , I don't know this place and that I'm far too innocent know what you're capable of doing to him right?"
"Precisely. You catch on far too quickly.
I do Hope the deceptiveness of this mission doesn't bother you too much".
"Not really no, it's a complete stranger, so there's no attachment there but what are you going to do to him exactly?"
"Oh what a splendid display of suffering you'll see. You may have the privilege of watching his sweet suffering. You may observe only if you agree not to interfere.
Do not interfere with my work in any way, is that understood?"
"Yes I understand."
"You don't seem to sure. Let me spell it out for you yet again, if you interfere with their suffering, I will expect you to finish them off yourself. So either you let them suffer or they will die by your hand. Is that a clear enough picture for you?"
"Yes very clear thank you.
I'm just going to go and do my mission, I'll come back okay and we can discuss all of this later."
She turned to head down the cursed corridor but one of The hellhounds lept out in front of her and bit the air a couple of inches from her face.
"Aren't you forgetting something?"
He held out the Puzzle box for her to retrieve.
Amelie looked in the eyes of the beast, that reminded her of some sort of pitbull mastiff mix.
She was fond of pitbulls she remembered so she placed her hand on top of the dog's massive head. It was rather squishy and moist but it was warm at least.
She thought of patting the beast on the head but she decided it was better to softly massage the creatures head.
The eyes went soft gooey and melted with the usual angelic puppy eyes, hungry for attention and compassion.
The dog leaned his massively muscler body into her own and he whimpered for more attention.
"I wish you could come with me bud yet I think a dog of your size would be too conspicuous.
It's not just your size, it's just because you're such a pretty puppy and I don't think the world is ready for such a big beautiful boy like you".
Amelie spoke to the dog in a slightly higher baby voice and the dog ate it up like bowl of bones.
The dog let out a happy soft sigh like woof of approval and sniffed her face gleefully, giving her a eager lick.
"The dog can wait. He can come with you next time if you succeed on this misson.
Oh by the way his name is Lustere.
Now go and when you return and you have indeed performed well, I may even consider giving you a reward."
"Okay well that's awfully decent of you iy must say. Egads you don't have to be so demanding but alright I'll leave."
She glared at him as she took the box and then used the box to open a portal to the set destination.