Another day has gone...
Er sighed in relief as he kicked off the heels he'd just finished captivating that evening's exuberant audience in.
He hated that world, but most of all he hated himself for being in it.
"Hey baby doll!" His master's hoarse and clearly drunk voice sent chills running down his spine.
What is it doing here? He was supposed to be out of town until the end of the month…!
Despite those thoughts, he immediately turned to him with the most dazzling smile he could utter, welcoming him in his arms with a sweet voice.
"My beloved! You returned earlier, I'm so happy!"
"I wanted to surprise my beautiful Queen...", his breath stank of alcohol, his body of bad quality cigars and his hands were already wandering down his stage dress.
Er could hardly repress a shiver of disgust, but he managed to mask it by wrapping his arms around himself and pronouncing yet another lie: "It's cold here in the backstage my love, it would be better if I went in my room. You don't want to make me ill before the next show?".
Too bad that in doing so he unknowingly gave that horrible demon exactly what he wanted.
"Excellent idea sweetie... let's go warm up together...".
Er realized that mistake too late: his hands slipped on him like snakes, tearing his clothes off, regardless of the fact that they were practically under the eyes of all the other girls in the brothel.
They won't do anything to help me, so what does it matter?
The young demon let things take their course; his body knew how to move to please his master, he didn't need to put his head in it as well. He let his thoughts wander towards happier memories of a distant time which too soon he had had to give up despite himself, remembering every now and then to answer mechanically what were the words of his jailer.
He only became aware of being on the floor for a brief moment, when the circlet around his head slammed against the wood, in rhythm with the thrusts of the horrible being above him intent on doing as he pleased with his body.
At least this time he didn't ask me to shapeshift...
Small consolation at the moment, but at least it would be less painful to handle later.
When finally his master was satisfied he repaid him with a disgusting kiss that Er was forced to return, to avoid repercussions.
"See you around these days my Queen. Now go out there and make your fans happy."
Er nodded with a mock happy smile, salvaging what was left of his costume and rearranging it with what little magic he was allowed to use.
Just one more show... Just one more show and then it's all over...
He had been repeating it to himself for years, but that end had never yet to come.