Scent of magic:
That opportunity to watch Elanye's nephew came for Asmodeus and Fizzarolli when Elanye introduced them. Corbin with newly bonded European addedpr on his shoulders and red capelet on with hood drawn. Had Fizzarolli been unable to speak from what he saw while Asmodeus welcomed him. Questions about what role within his family would be taking over came up with them. Along with how he was adjusting to his newly acquired powers and familiar.
"My aunt and uncle are slowly weaning me in," He recalled being shown delivery routines, "I already learned my uncle's recipes and now live with Mr. Morningstar unti! a place can be made for me is done."
"Want to share what your aunt's kinks are?" Fizzarolli hinted.
"Fizz!" Asmodeus laughed, "Don't."
"How am I to act around him?" Fizzarolli asked with no starting point with a teenager, "I mean when I was his age, I was into entertaining people as a clown and learning new ways to perform. He doesn't seem that type even with a skin."
Asmodeus ended up apologizing for Fizzarolli since the topic of children for them had come up of late. Two having one of their own was a pressure on both sides, since one couldn't have children unlike the other. Fact they lived a lifestyle that wasn't a VERY settled one, from a nightclub meant for lovers. To a factory that creates active toys for one to play or use in any sexual manner of their pleasure. Besides a sexual lifestyle of carefree sex with loads of kinks they were always exploring. Becoming an issue for them both since having a baby would change a lot of things.
"Um… " Corbin wanted the both of them to hear him, "I was nothing more than a newly born soul brought to hell. Everything about this realm brought a smile to my face to the point I never cried even one. I adored growing up in the care of my grandfather under my uncle Wywave's familiars in the wrath ring."
"Not even once?" Fizzarolli asked.
"Bloodmarch lullaby and nursing rhyme about rockabye baby were my favorite bedtime songs," he answered him, "Besides any music that stemmed from jazz."
Further conversation they would have cleared up a lot of gray area while Corbin shared what he was still learning. Teaching moments came from Adam and Vaggie showing him all kinds of exorcist base spells. They ranged from cleanising to pure slaying, with a few being lyrical in nature and needing an instrument. Went side by side in usage of angelic steel spear since he didn't have any talent for flight.
"Someone has a knack for learning," Asmodeus teased, "What must you be learning under Lu Lu's care?"
"He always shows me lots of high tier spells." He recalled one handful he was shown.
Hellfire Wall and Undying Flame were one of fire related spells he learned using fires of hell. Being able to naturally use and shape flames hotter than the ones from earth was fun. Went side by side with a new healing spell using flames was also learned.
"I knew there was a reason why I loved that kid and his twin." Fizzarolli admitted to Asmodeus.
"And now?" Asmodeus didn't know what they were going to do with him.
Lucifer entrusted them to look after Elanye's nephew when she wasn't available on most days. Since she was going to be too busy with deliveries or helping Vaggie and Alastor look after the hotel. List of contact numbers were given to them if trouble came up. A few of them were numbers in the wrath ring, where Wywave and Lucifer were going with Charlie.
"I still don't know what we do with him?" Fizzarolli asked Asmodeus, "He doesn't do bottles and what are teens are into these days."
"Let me put this in words you can understand," Corbin understood, "I am old enough to know what the birds and bees are. I know the meaning of safe words and most English swear words. "
"Thorough." Asmodeus was liking this one.
He then shared that he already brought a few things to entertain himself since he would be staying with them. Mostly reading materials like academic text books and worn notebook. Wasn't much they could hide from him, no thanks to Lucifer and Elanye.
8*8
Breathing life back into Lucifer's old mansion was a challenge Elanye never thought she had fun doing. Zon was of great help in places to start when opening old rooms. Where she learned more about Charlie's childhood and Lucifer's happier years.
"Apple tree sounds nice," Zon asked what she wanted to do to the driveway, "What will you plant?"
"Black diamond and White Cloud Apples." She showed him a diagram.
Way she planned to plant them while they walked through one hallway was a scenic effect. As someone was driving up the driveway past the entrance gate to get to the mansion. The trees would end up carrying their eyes a few yards.
"They have a sweet sub-acid flavor," She went on to explain, "That's the problem."
"Yes, Mr. Morningstar has a sweet tooth." Zon already knew from centuries of working for the family.
This was because they two got into the many recipes they could share that have been prepared for Lucifer. Mostly dessert to confectionery related dishes that require baking skill. One that Elanye hoped Corbin had perfected.
"I hear the young Bloodmarch is a adventurous one," Zon says about Corbin's curiosity, "Always in library's magical section."
"Bloodmarch family believes in magical education from an early age," Elanye explained, "While he grew in our care, he learned the basics of magic."
"What topics did you cover?" Zon asked.
"Everyone of them," She pointed out, "Healing all the way to combat."
Wanting Corbin to know about all fields of magic was a joint decision Wywave and Elanye made. Their grandfather just wanted Corbin to not be corrupted by Hell.
"Explains a lot," Zon understood, "May I also teach him divine magic? He is a developing nephilim."
"I don't see the harm." She stopped to think.
She knew Lucifer had a sore spot for certain types of angelic based spells being taught to Corbin. Subject of combat spells was going to be hard to talk out as she sighed. Left her quiet as she stood there not knowing how to answer Zon.
"You're worried about me reaching Corbin those spells," Zon guessed, "I will ask Lucifer first."
She smiled for the courage that Zon displayed in his statement with a wave of her head. She made it clear she was going to ask Lucifer in her own way. Right idea did strike her since Lucifer has been sending her written notes everyday.
"Why not go ask yourself," Elanye changed the subject, "See what he would want to learn from you."
Zon was assured by her, she could finish alone since they didn't have many rooms left. Quick bow to her despite her telling him to skip the formalities with her. He disappeared in a whooshing sound when his wings were drawn out. Vanishing into thin air like he teleported away inside of flying. Scared Corbin half to death when Zon appeared at the end of an aslie.
"I forget you are used to my quick movements," Zon recalled Wywave's first reaction to him appearing out of nowhere, "Centuries of practice does that."
"That's why you're here," Corbin calmed down, "Scare me or give me a flying lesson?"
"Will you be interested in learning divine magic?" Zon asked.
"…" Corbin went quiet.
"You aunt did the same thing," Zon understood, "You truly are her nephew."
Corbin put the book he was reading back on its spot in the shelf before he slid down the ladder. Landing soundly on the ground with the soft thud just lost in thought. Knowing the offer would open him up to a whole new field of magic. Give him another connection to his family's ancestral origins.
"I want to ask Mr. Morningstar first." Corbin repeated what his aunt asked.
"Ok." Zon was fine with that.
Two ended up writing a letter with such a topic that very hour that Elanye sent with her own. Which was delivered by Hoo Hoo flying from the pride ring to the wrath ring. Heading to a small and rural ranch where Charlie and her father were staying. As guests of Wywave in their own suite as he handled his grandfather. Grump of a man made it clear about not wanting outsiders on his property. Despite Charlie's attempts to explain why they were here. Had Wywave stepping in to handle his own family after showing them around.
Now the news the letters for Lucifer held had him needing to think on a reply when he recalled his past. Pain of those spears of light piercing his wings still lingered. Burning that seared feathers and soft tissue was ache he could never forget. Left him to reflect until reminded why he was here and who was with. In the form of Wywave's first familiar nuzzling him with his snout. Revealing itself to be a very fluffy Pygmy goat with an adorable set of horns.
"Your highness?" Wywave found Lucifer and Charger, "Is everything Ok? He isn't trying to ram into you is he?"
"Just help me figure something out." Lucifer quietly looked down at the cute sight.
"Would you like to talk about it?" Wywave asked.
8*8
First few mornings he learned why his Uncle Wywave included a meal plan with the delivery to Asmodeus tower. A breakfast Corbin ended up using an extinguished charm when Fizzarolli attempted breakfast. Burned pan and smoke filled kitchen had them ordering out. After Corbin showed he had basic cooking skills by making an egg casserole. Ingredients he was able to get from all seven rings and his uncle.
"Someone inherited their uncle's skill to cook." Asmodeus was left impressed.
"Babe," Fizzarolli was on his second helping, "I want this."
Corbin only parted with the recipe, if he was given a proper lesson or two in magia amorosa (love magic) and lust-related magic. Asmodeus agreed to do so after informing the young man of his terms. Learning like himself, Corbon believed in natural attraction and disliked the use of love potions. This is what started the first lesson and told him to share what he wanted to learn. Drew a smile on Asmodeus' face for the rest of the day.
"Your snake got a name?" Fizzarolli once asked Corbin.
"That's the problem," Corbin fed his snake, "My family has a mixed tradition of naming our familiars. I could follow my aunt Elanye and allow my snake to name himself like her owl did. Do what my mom did and name my snake after a historic animal figure."
"He looks like Cornelius to me." Fizzarolli acquired his eyes as he looked at the European adder.
"What do you think?" Corbin asked his snake.
How he ended up making a decision in naming his snake which led to him learning about aphrodisiacs and how orgies can fuel certain rituals. He learned 7 aphrodisiac foods he could brew into a tea and cook with. Unlike chemical made ones that humans made in the living world. Energy created during these group sex parties usually can recharge one's empty magical flow.
"Why do you want to know about the magic I use?" Asmodeus once asked Corbin.
"Curiosity mainly," He bluntly answered, "Maybe get an understanding of the divine purpose and how lust works."
"You're going to be my favorite student." Asmodeus liked his answer.
"Aren't I going to be your only student?" He asked in return.
"Oh boo," Asmodeus waved a hand at him, "No more this only student."
They moved onto an aura reading of couples when he took him to his factory and then his night club. Pointing out which colors mean what when Corbin was told to look upon the imps and hellborn demons. Sometimes they were mixed when different emotions were present and experienced. Red means love, Orange means joy, Yellow means mellow, Green means contentment, Blue means relief, Purple means pleasure, Pink means love, Brown means disgust, Black means sadness, Gray means sadness, and White means relief.
"You share your aunt's gift of song?" Fizzarolli asked, wondering if he could perform.
"Out of tune voice sounds like a broken amp," Corbin sang out of tune with static, "Makes Alastor laugh."
"Do share." Fizzarolli insisted.
Sharing stories of when a radio demon laughed after his practices when he was at the hotel. He always gave tips on how his Corbin could improve when he was done laughing at him. Going as far as encouraging him with a microphone cane of his own.
"I want to go for a Vintage Astatic crystal microphone over Audio-Technica AT3035," Corbin only had to make one change, "Maybe build it a little more sturdier since he broke it in his battle against Adam."
"Someone knows his equipment." Fizzarolli wanted to hear more.
Corbin shared a talent that was one of many reasons that Asmodeus went into business with Wywave. A mind for design was shown when he also asked for a glass chalice and juice. Displaying a transfiguration spell that turned the items into a weapon. A crystallized blade with a spiraling quillon, ricasso, and guard connected to the grip and pommel. Formed a sword that he laid down between them with a glass handle.
"Nice trick." Fizzarolli watched.
"Practice." Corbin allowed the sword to return glass chalice and juice.
He sat down and watched Fizzarolli pick up the glass chalice with a toss here and there. Not spilling a drop of the liquid inside he would down in one gulp before placing a glass chalice down.
"I have been out performed." Corbin applauded.
"Glad to know I am still adored." Fizzarolli smiled.
Two ended up talking about what were in the text books that Corbin was reading and working out of. Corbin explained starting with beginners in altern or morphing objects. Others were books one would find in human schools like social studies to biology. All done through an exchange of Hoo- Hoo and Huginn in the past few weeks.
"Can you help me understand some of this?" Fizzarolli flipped through one of the books.
"Does it have to do with new material for sex play with Asmodeus?" Corbin dared to ask.
"I'll tell you next time." Fizzarolli wasn't telling.
Which was how Corbin found out from Asmodeus' assistant one morning about Fizzarolli's newest kick/ role play fantasy. Made him regret his way of arriving too early and at the same time as the assistant. Poor girl was never going to get used to dodging Fizzarolli's retractable arms.
"Explains a lot." Corbin helped her up.
He then picked her packages and clipboard up with use of a new charm he recently learned. Already knowing where to find the usual cleaning supplies to clean up Fizzarolli's mess.
8*8
