Chapter 20:

The proposition

"I do believe I am free the rest of the day yes, so I don't see why not"

When Carmilla Carmine had acquired about their possible business meeting she so specifically had requested, Sera had found herself complying with the weapons dealer as the tall overlord in question gestured for Sera to follow her

A decent walk later and the 2 women found themselves in the industrial district, seated at the large ornate conference table of Carmilla Carmine's office.

The tall weapons dealer had just brought the 6 winged woman a drink as she sat down across from her at the large table "As you are aware, I am a business woman, acquiring angelic steel to craft into the finest weapons in all of hell….weapons that have been used successfully to both protect the hazbin hotel as well as the royal Morningstar family.

"I am well aware yes" Sera spoke, taking a sip from her drink as she couldn't help but letting her eyes wander over the form of the tall female overlord "Oh….by the 7 virtues….she's…divine…those eyes….those legs….that silver hair, she's gorgeous…..why did she have to be so…..beautiful…." Sera thought to herself in a dreamy way before she caught herself, breaking out in a deep blush as she did her best to suppress these thoughts.

Nodding, Carmilla continued "You see, high seraphim, as of late, since the cancellation of the exterminations, my one and only consistent source of angelic steel has…ran dry" as she herself took a long swig from her drink.

"We still have a formidable storage of reserves, true, but in due time, it is inevitable that our supply WILL run out, and when that happens…." She would get up, put her hand behind her back and walk towards the large window spanning the entirety of the wall "My business will put in jeopardy"

As she finished, she turned back to face the tall seraphim "I did not merely acquire my empire to satisfy a selfish need for greed and power…" as she returned to her seat as she stared into Sera's eyes with that strong, fierce gaze of hers…..which did things to the tall angel…. "I also have a family to protect….my daughters….Clara and Odette" as she looked down to her own hands.

"They are my world …..i'd not know what to do with myself if anything were to happen to them…."

Recomposing herself, she returned her gaze to Sera "So I invited you here today to discuss a possible business proposal….as high seraphim of heaven, you have access to a limitless supply of angelic steel….perhaps we can come to an agreement that is mutually beneficial for all parties involved" as she gave a gentle smile.

Hearing her story, Sera nodded "I….know a thing or 2 about wanting to protect those closest to me" as she placed a hand on her chest "My sister….Emily…..i'd never forgive myself if any harm ever came to her" after which she placed a hand over the large, white hands of the overlord "So I understand what you feel more then anything"

Realizing the effect the touch had on her, Sera's cheeks once again broke out into a deep, golden blush as she quickly pulled her hand back "A-apologies….that was unprofessional" however, her heart would drop when her wings began to move on their own accord, seemingly having a mind of their own.

The door of the boardroom would crack open as Clara and Odette peeked through the small opening they had created.

When they caught wind that their mother was going to have a business meeting with the high seraphim of heaven herself, their curiosity got the better of them as they began eavesdropping on the meeting.

"Noooooo, not here, not now!" Sera cursed to herself in thought as the feathers of her wings began to puff up and the large, feathered limbs began to shudder gently.

As the tall angel desperately tried to get her wings under control without drawing too much attention, Carmilla couldn't help but raise a curious brow at the high seraphim, who's mind seemed to be partially elsewhere.

"Are you….alright, high seraphim? You seem a bit roused"

Nervously trying to keep her cool, Sera blurted out "Aroused? Who's aroused?"

Carmilla squinted her eyes "I…didn't say that…"

Realizing the mistake she just made, Sera shot up as she haphazardly made a portal "OH I AM SO SORRY, I JUST NOW REMEMBER SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT I NEED TO ATTEND TO" as she stepped through the portal

"I-I'll consider your proposal and let you know if I know of a good counteroffer as soon as possible, OKBYENOWMISSCARMINE" she blurted out nervously before the portal closed leaving behind a severely confused Carmilla.

"What…..just happened?" she thought to herself out loud.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the door, Clara and Odette had filmed the entire thing as they giggled to themselves "Oh we GOT to show sis" Clara chuckled softly, to which Odette responded "Yea, Vaggie's gonna laugh herself a heart attack when she sees this"

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The high seraphim's palace, heaven:

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Closing the portal behind her, Sera leaned against a nearby bookcase, catching her breath, her heart pounding "What….what is wrong with me?" her wings still fluffed up like a luxury pillow and shuddering like a reed.

Her eyes shot wide open at the realization of what was happening as she made her way towards her desk, unlocked the drawer and under a large stack of paperwork, she pulled out…..that blasted doodle…..

"Oh no, Sera…what have you gotten yourself into…." She thought to herself as she absentmindedly ran her fingers gently over her new bi-pride pin….