Love of the Dwindling duck:
People closest to Constantine and Elanye made small comments about having a child As a blessing. Lucifer wasn't any help when he mistook Corbin and Hephzibah. For his son's love children he may have had with Elanye. Quickly clear by Charlie in the end after their first meeting. Asmodeus and Stolas were soon following in their own ways. Sharing stories of when they raised their own children throughout the decades. how enriching they were to their lives after becoming fathers. Charlie and Vaggie were enjoying their days with Mirabelle as days passed. Smiles they wore showed each time their daughters did something new or did something cute.
Didn't really bother either one since Constantine already came to learn Elanye had strict circumstances in child bearing. Fact she never bothered him on the subject when he was around his niece. Sometimes join him when he held his magical lesson with baked goods in form of lunch. Left him wanting to see what she was going to toss away with curiosity taking over. Came in the form of a sealed, large, yellow envelope she current held with a gloved hand. Which he somehow convinced her to share with him what she gathered.
"A blood exchange ritual using a magical dagger or an enchanted knife." Elanye shared the first one.
"Blood magic?" Constantine wondered how potent his and her blood would be, "Too dangerous."
"How I came to create Chewy?" Elanye asked.
"Maybe." Constantine always wondered how that one worked.
"Artificially created human called a Homunculus, presumably brought into existence by means of alchemy." She shared another.
"Why did you gather all this?" He was impressed with what she had so far.
"My brothers wanted children and I had promised to be their surrogate." She shared.
Being reminded of the delivery job she took up while working at his sister's hotel was bothersome. He stopped trying to bring up with her about it not being a safe career choice. Since he saw how she used ice alone in combat situation without even trying.
"Now since your brothers have two teenagers," Constantine guessed, "These are no longer needed?"
"Pretty much." She gathered everything up.
When she was neatly gathering everything he was reminded of how they went unaffected by their blood. Showing him alternative ways to interact with his niece and her nephew. He never knew he could use logic as a form of parenting or find teaching enjoyable.
"Care to share what else you found?" He found himself asking her.
"Ever heard of the concept of a nanny dog or carriage pulled by a feral hellhound ?" She asked him.
She shared the research topic of 'nanny dog' was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Having natural parental instincts and sometimes when introduced to children, they feel like they must protect and nurture them. Also be typically affectionate, playful but protective of any child they came to watch. Using a trained feral hellhound to pull a child sized carriage also shown. Form of easier transport using the right runes and charms.
"You really thought this over?" He looked these concepts over.
"Wanted to relieve the burden of watching the child to also incorporate aid from feral hellhounds." She pointed out.
She would have gone on if his usual appointment of meeting with Serenity didn't come up. While he lost track of time over when he further looked over Elanye's research. She ended up being shown into Main Hall by servant imp.
"Hello. Hello," Serenity found Constantine and Elanye enthralled in some new subject, "What are we looking into?"
"Children." Both answered.
"…" Serenity went quiet.
Constantine got kissed on the side of his lips by Elanye as she put her research back into her envelope. Making sure to not leave a lipstick mark of her newest lipstick on him.
"Don't have too much fun," She whispered, "Don't make me come looking for you since we have plans." 'Kay?"
"I can't promise anything." Constantine reminded her.
"I know." She happily grinned at him.
She wished Serenity a good day when Constantine withdrew his tail from Elanye's personal space. Hoo Hoo flew off the armrest of Constantine's chair where Maverick sat. Onto her shoulder she landed Elanye began her escorted walk out away from the two.
8*8
Young knight took one of rare days off from his duty to visit the rumored hotel of the princess. Getting a chance to go out of uniform was an opportunity he took the step through the front door. Dullahan named Teyollo found Corbin and his snake behind the reception desk.
"Bienvenue à l'hôtel Hazbin, comment puis-je vous aider?" Corbin greeted him in french.
"I came to see you," Teyollo approached, "I didn't know where else to go since no one would give me an answer."
He removed his cap and up did the top few buttons of his coat upon further walking. His eyes on the braced up hand he recalled was on the verge of frostbite. Bruising once clearly seen through a shredded glove was gone. Replaced by a Velcro and black material with a mental plate sewn in.
"Dr. Belphegor wasn't happy about the condition of my hand," Corbin recalled his exam, "Threaten to me to not do anything strenuous while my hand heals."
"I hope not," Teyollo agreed with the sin, "I know you had something to prove with royals in attendance, but could have been more careful."
"…." Corbin became speechless.
"Will you not look at me like that?" Teyollo sighed.
"Where do you get your human features from?" Corbin asked.
"My late mother and late grandmother," Teyollo rolled his eyes, "They were sinner demons that died in the last two exterminations."
The two of them ended up talking about Teyollo coming from one of the rare Fae bloodlines in hell. He came from what was left of Dullahans serving as knights for the house of Morningstar.
"My family from the beginning have always been loyal to Morningstars," Teyollo informed him, "So I had to follow in my forefathers footsteps."
"How about romance?" Corbin asked.
"I am 116," Teyollo went wide eyed, "I spent my whole being trained to become a knight without little thought of love. Until I was informed I was training with you and …."
He blushed mumbling for Corbin to address him by his first time being Goleon then his family name. Since he wanted to further interact with him outside of his duty. Put a smile on Corbin's face and had him ask about lunch plans. When sounds of little feet told him Mirabelle was going to be showing up.
"Ready to make a new friend?" Corbin asked him.
"As in Young Miss?" Goleon asked him.
Mirabelle entered the area and was scooped up by a shadow not belonging to Alastor. Keeping her from stumbling over as she was drawn into Goleon's arms.
"New friend?" She asked Corbin.
"Maybe." Corbin looked to Goleon.
8*8
Tart
Harlet
Trollop
Strumpet
Were one of many names an angry Sin Of Greed called a special guest of the prince. Flowing gown created from material of blackened feathers and spider silk. Tailored piece was a sweetheart neckline with a plunging back and off- the- shoulder- sleeves. Frontal slit down the center of the skirt gained attention. Matching ballet flats with open toe and golden chain around her neck with 4- point star pendant. Her hair in its natural curls was worn down and styled. To rest on one of her own bare shoulders while revealing her one pierced ear. French tip nails and basic make up of lipstick with smokey winged eye. All tied together by black coloring Elanye wore.
" … related to that thorn in my side and their company has cut into my business of late," Mammon shouted as he stuck a finger at Elanye, "She should be put out of her misery."
"I am honored you know about us since we're not as huge or popular as yourself and fellow sins," Elanye bowed in a snarky manner, "We hope joint ventures we're getting into with your fellow sins. Will bring us closer to the status in which you have reached in the next few years."
"My people are finalizing the paperwork and plan to sit down and talk out terms." Asmodeus spoke up, "I personally tested their products and adore them."
"Same," Beelzebub rested her elbows on the table's edge, "Their new cosmetic line mixed with my honey comb. Their tree sap Hellcohol mixed with my Beelzejuice. Wow."
"I am kinda like what they did in Wood of the Suicides," Satan wasn't bothered, "Place has been kinda lively one."
"Does anyone have anything to else say?" Constantine asked.
Elanye took a welcomed seat on the armrest of Constantine's chair that lay next to his father. Lucifer was actually present for the last Deadly Sin meeting before the holiday season. Paying closr attention without saying a single word as he sipped his tea.
"I love how this rumor has been revealed." Beelzebub howled.
"Slay girl," Asmodeus liked Elanye's entrance, "S L A Y."
Leviathan and Belphegor didn't like the words Mammon spoke when he protested against a sinner joining them. Lucifer actually showed up beside his son was eye opener. Nothing like eye candy the Sins heard the prince was rumored to have. Here she entrance into the conference room with hoo hoo on a shoulder was an eye catcher.
"Six out of Seven," Lucifer replied, "Not bad of an outcome like you thought."
"Uncle Mammon," Constantine addressed him, "You do know your voice was heard by your daughter and others? Since it carries."
"I think she was one of the speechless ones," Elanye recalled her reaction, "Fizzarolli, Wasp, and Vortex among others reactions were positively verbal."
"Do share?" Lucifer wanted to know.
A simple plan to reveal Elanye to the Sins as the romantic interest of the prince went smoothly. How each one would react was a guess since Mammon's outburst wasn't predicted. Not that Elanye and Constantine figured in their ways how he would share his feelings.
"I felt like I was in the Miss. Pride Ring beauty pageant or Yearly Singing competition." Elanye was telling Lucifer the last of everyone's reactions.
"Ever thought about entering one?" Lucifer insisted.
"Your Majesty," She was flattered by Lucifer's response, "I don't think I am at that level just yet."
Asmodeus felt a spark between Elanye and Constantine when a certain tail came to rest. One that was getting ready for the next stage in their budding relationship.
8*8
Charlie tried to not to become too enthusiastic about finally being invited to tea with Elanye and Serenity. Learning the two have been having it for the past seven years along with how they met. Had her rehearse what she was going to do over and over before a mirror. When she arrived beside Elanye and forgot to take a breath from excitement. She calmly sat down with Hoo Hoo hopping onto her shoulder. She welcomed feathered companion when he started chirp happily for her. Distracting her enough for Elanye to put her basket down and set up before Serenity arrived.
"You done?" Elanye used a technique she's used with Corbin and Constantine, "Chew this and chill."
A single potato puff stuck into her mouth had Charlie sucking it in as much more was placed before her. Beside an unlabeled mason jar filled with a tea blend Wywave made. Left Charlie to chew what was in her mouth as she became quiet and relaxed.
"Be happy I didn't use a calming spell," She reached to Hoo Hoo on Charlie's shoulder, "Corbin complies and your brother just leers at me."
"Sounds like him." Charlie recalled that same quiet expression.
"My brothers," Elanye soon sat by her, "Not so much."
Down she sat by Charlie after hot water in the teapot was brought for the tea. Reaching up to remove a hood she was wearing the whole time she stood. Faint smile appeared on her face with empty eyes that followed. Memories of her last time she saw all of them replayed in her head.
"We just sit and chat," Elanye explains what they do, "Serious topics don't come until later."
"Thank you for letting me in on this." Charlie was grateful.
"I kinda guessed you needed some time away," Elanye figured, "You need to remember to make time for yourself. I don't want you to lose yourself when fulfilling your cause to help redeem souls. Deal?"
Hug Charlie pulled Elanye in and was caught by Serenity when she joined them. Hoo Hoo rustled up his feathers as his way to get her to stroke them. Which she did as she watched Charlie and Elanye separate Upon her appearance.
"Have I missed something?" Serenity upon approaching them.
"Just telling Charlie to not forget herself during her cause," Elanye replied, "Don't you agree?"
"Quite." Serenity thought about it.
Elanye left Charlie to finish brewing the tea as Serenity ended up taking a seat. Revealing one of the rumors of fabled red riding hood knowing by their first name. By sharing their story of their friendship and how it formed. Made Charlie and wondered how her brother would take the news. Being Grimms Fairytales were one of her and her brother's first bedtime stories growing up.
"I always wanted to know," Charlie had to ask, "How is it going with my brother?"
"She's one of them." Serenity amusingly pointed out.
"Some people think the sexiest organ is the brain," Elanye gave her defense, "tea is done."
Rest of their time was Elanye being teased.