Secrets of the night Pt 2:
At 666 south maple avenue, where an annual party took place. One hosted by Verosika with all the former lovers, one night stands, and exs of a certain Imp. From the food to the games were all about dislike is this imp. Where a Elanye could be found in her pancake house waitress attire. Matching hat to syurp styled heels finished off the piece she wore. She was on the second floor looking out a window at Corbin and Octavia. He got the chance to meet his parents and twin once more on the house's front lawn. Octavia attended as a moral support for him and see his twin again.
"I see now," Zon handed her a bottle of cranky clergyman he was sipping from, "Two birds with one stone."
"Verosika wanted Sweet Tooth to cater this event and Corbin wanted to see his family," Elanye explained, "I said why not."
She then sniffed the hellochol brought to her and held it away from her nose. Figuring whoever Verosika went to supply a bar for demon kind. Knew what they were doing since the potency of a drink named after the man of the cloth in a bad mood. Had her not in the mood to sample like MANY others were doing at the moment.
"I would rather be drinking a glass of Goodberry Wine over this," She handed him back the bottle, "Too strong for me."
"Whimsical Wine would be better." Constantine's voice turned their heads.
"Decided to join us merry few?" Zon turned to face him.
Constantine looked over at fellow demon kind in a drunken daze over the theme of the party. Buffet table full of baked goods modeled after a certain Imp was amusing. Half eaten cake that had certain parts completely smashed up. Among other foods that came with a murder or rather gorey appearance. Even the games were a tad too much in his opinion from piñata to the bean bag toss.
"I'll go check in with the bar to see if they have either wine," Zon left them, "Do try to get along."
"Shouldn't he be playing lumberjack?" Constantine asked her.
"He tagged along wanting to witness what the demon kind did during halloween," She explained, "Corbin is with family."
"You seem to be alone?" Constantine pointed out.
"Not completely," She held up her book, "Taking in the fun of our first catering job."
She got a hmph from Constantine when he ended up using his tail to coil around her waist. Drawing her to stand closer to him like ever before. Left her not so surprised how calm he was acting toward her.
"That pearl," He brought up what she gave him, "Is that all your nephew has on my mother?"
"Pretty much," She looked up toward him with unreadable eyes, "Understand. He didn't know who she was until now and is willing to be questioned by you."
"I figured." Constantine turned his sight.
Corbin hadn't ever given Constantine a reason to distrust him after time spent in his company. He still needed some polishing around his rough corners, vast curiosity and love for reading the written words reminded Constantine of himself.
" … how has he been?" Constantine further asked.
"Reviewing your lessons on magic like a second nature and practicing them," Elanye pointed out, "He's been thinking about hell's form of academic acceleration program. He wants to go on an academic routine once school starts in the pride ring."
"He figured what majors he wants to study?" Constantine was surprised by this bit of news.
"Political science and psychology are one of many subjects," She stated, "Wywave and Zon are fine with it as long as he doesn't smother himself."
They got lost in conversation over Corbin being a typical teenager in hell beside his cousin. How he was making friends and using his magical gifts each time. Plans were made to review his memories having to do with Lilith after the holiday season. Ended with Zon returning with a surprise in the form of champagne called Glorious Gold.
"Have we made up yet?" He looked between them, "Since I forgot to purchase that train ticket from the interdimensional station like you wanted."
"Traveling are we?" Constantine asked Elanye.
"I thought you wanted to be in the company of your family and friend," She shared with a huff, "Fellow that led I gave you without further interruptions from me."
Constantine silenced her when he stated as he suddenly jerked his tail when still coiled around her. Glad she didn't go through with her travel plans by stating a search would be pointless. When the established connection between them would allow him to track her.
"This your way of flirting?" Zon didn't understand them.
"No." Both answered him.
When Elanye smoothed out ruffles of the apron to calm down. Constantine was given a better view of her attire with a single lifted brow. Her name embroidered into the upper left corner and matching headpiece was a bit much.
"This outfit is more colorful than your last two," He guessed at what she wore, "Waitress, I presume."
"My brother and your sister's idea," She recalled, "Last time I checked."
"Sometimes I fear what our siblings come up with …" He stepped back to take in the whole outfit.
This was where Zon thought he'd go check in on Corbin while Constantine asked what they could do for fun. During the anti- Blizto party with mild interest in the atmosphere below him. Left, Elanye to alter a few pieces of Constantine's attire to better fit in with a new trick she recently learned.
8*8
Hinges creaked when bookshelves that led to quarters Elanye shared with Hephzibah alerted Wywave. Didn't stop them from sipping their tea after a much earned break when reviewing paperwork. Invoices to the inventory list were always looked over, sorted, and sent to proper channels. Ledgers were already done for the month and put a smile on his face. Along with checking in on the pup under their care.
"Your highness," Wywave greeted an overnight guest, "Good morning and would you like anything?"
"Hello sleepy head," Elanye pulled back the cover to roll top desk, "Breakfast On the dining table."
His hair in a disarray of a ponytail while in a half buttoned shirt and wrinkled trousers. Constantine was found with sleep slowly fading from his well rested eyes. Came to stand at his full posture while taking in where he was and how he ended up here.
"Do any of you people actually sleep?" Constantine found his voice, "Do you have anything that can wake the dead?"
"Well, Your Highness," Wywave turned to their Automatic Teapot Tea Infuser, "Elanye made a rooibos tea and we blame a mutation in the DEC2 gene we inherited from our nephilim ancestor. Sticks with us long after we die in the living world and come to the afterlife."
"Makes doing things a whole lot easier," Elanye walked toward them, "So we're always doing something."
Cup of tea was poured for Constantine into a ceramic mug, which he accepted, noticing a mildly sweet and nutty flavor. Wywave ended up pointing out there was a washroom with standard fixtures that came with a clawed, rose quartz tub. Fit an adult demon with magical features to control water from drainage or filter. Started toiletries could be found in a hollowed out space in a tiled wall next to the tub area. Open space that made up the dining/ living room area with a full pantry and kitchenette. Minor area sectioned off was where the pup was being kept when not in their care. Constantine was welcomed to play a record on victrola or read a book. Radio to play was available with settings listed nearby for him to choose from.
"We're back and we brought goodies," Roh and Hephzibah came through the front door with Hephzibah's unnamed leopard, "Anybody awake?"
"Just his highness, your aunt, and myself," Wywave waved to them, "You two get everything?"
"Her highness was quite helpful to us," Roh set a spirit lantern down, "We got overnight bag for her brother as we kept details brief."
"Where's Goldie Lockes?" Hephzibah asked about Corbin.
"Out on delivery," Elanye put down her empty cup, "Roh with Wywave. Hephzibah look after the place until I get back. Keep an eye on Laika since she's gotten adventurous. Deal?"
Everyone went their own ways with that overnight bag was handed over to Constantine from Roh. Wywave headed to the door pulling on his hooded cloak and grabbing a spirit lantern. Roh wasn't far behind giving a rushed bow to Constantine with Hephzibah watching. He grabbed the lantern he put down while drawing his hood. Allowing the front door to close behind them when they stepped out. Leaving Hephzibah to push back her hood wishing her aunt and Constantine a good morning.
"Those lanterns," Constantine noticed they had a usual glow, "By chance were they spirit lanterns?"
"Yep," Hephzibah placed her covered basket down, "We have to use them until Nov 3rd, since fog that engulfs the woods due increase in shade activity."
"Shades tend to get a little restless around this time," Elanye pointed out, "Fog thickens and forest gets more reclusive."
Subject of spirit lanterns took up most of their conversation when Hephzibah unpacked her basket. Elanye was left to greet Hoo Hoo when he came to rest on his perch for a feast. Freshly chopped meat Elanye placed in a metal bowl was placed in a holder on the perch. Before she moved onto whiny wolf pup that got the same thing with water being refilled. Showing how much the pup had grown since Constantine last seen her. Whose wagging tail and friendly demeanor showed how domesticate she was becoming. Didn't stop him from turning his attention toward what was laid out on the dining table.
A tasty breakfast treat of crispy bacon, cheese and a fried egg sandwiches between a tender and flaky maple scone. Elanye and he prepared for the day, after night two spent sharing a moment of carnal passion. He had come back with Elanye to an empty cabin after a night of fun, ones he hadn't had since his shared childhood beside his sister. Trying candy flavors that were old and new after Elamye took him trick- or- treating under glamour, that made them look like children. Then visiting a centuries old cemetery to loo:upon the artistic headstones. A kiss became more and was the reason he found himself not in his castle. Having the cuff of his shirt adjusted by Elanye after she put down her tea cup.
"I'm jealous of the morning sun,
That gets to be the first to see you,
Or the tea cup,
Who gets to kiss your sleepy lips awake." Constantine's way of asking for a kiss from her.
"Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Damn.
Let me kiss you." She answered back and forgot about her tea cup.
Two came to share before leaving Hephzibah alone in the clearing as Elanye donned her hooded cloak. Would carry a lilly shaped staff made of cold iron with a lantern at the end. Four panel lanterns scroll features hung from the higher end would cast a ghostly light. Constantine walked beside her and understood the use of this light source. He saw silent faces of people screaming as they passed them on edges of the trail.
8*8
"Corbin?" Elanye called to him. "Are you up to using the Bloodmarch Water Mirror Ritual?"
"Where are we going to find a large body of water?" He shouted back, "I don't think Hoo Hoo has forgiven me after last Time."
Screech he got from said owl on his perch how he ended up using Mirabelle's pool floatie for Cornelius. Spell needed the assistance of his familiar to use the hotel's indoor pool. Rippling effect when he dropped a certain spice blend from Charlie's personal spices. Followed by a phrase before the surface of the water took on a rainbow light show.
"Spell lasts for a few minutes since we didn't use well or rain water," Elanye advised Charlie, "Enjoy the memories."
Corbin had to be careful in scooting off the diving board as to not disturb the water's surface. Left him to move carefully into he set his feet down on the solid ground. Where he caught his breath while clasping to the ground to allow his nerves to settle.
"You ok?" Elanye asked him.
"Need a minute," He couldn't believe she had him do that, "Can we stick to water basins like we do in your lessons? Then a collection of filter water in a cement hole?"
"It's called giving you a push." She reminded him.
"I know," He sat back, "Help up?"
On to his feet he was pulled by her despite strawberry shortcake wedges with the rounded toe. She had got excellent traction until he got enough leverage to stand up on his own. When he was greeted by Hoo hoo with meat chunks smeared all over his beak.
"What are we having for lunch?" He knew Hoo Hoo was fed scraps.
"Bubble tacos." She spoke, "Angel Dust suggested hand food and Wywave got a deal on ground fang beef."
"He's still trying to make up to Fat Nuggets for eating sloppy joe made of ground hell hog?" Corbon recalled how offended the demonic pig got.
Corbin went on ahead of her as Elanye stayed with Charlie while averting her eyes from images. Not wanting to spoil what Charlie chose to view as the spell slowly started to fade. When Elanye was fishing Cornelius off the floatie, Charlie ended up hugging her. Wave of gratitude from Charlie was a tad overwhelming for Elanye As she just sat there.