Devil's Presage [Algos/Elyss]

Night brought with it a sense of comfort. Sulking in the shadows was like a blanket of protection when those who did not wish to be seen could roam about this world without a care. Yet, this visage of security had glimpses of distortion as sparks from a spring storm lit up the former home of Ulv Auber. As in these flares of light did it unveil something: a demon. Yes, a devil with blood eyes sat in the middle of a bed with a piece of clothing from her children's mother. Face stained with dried, crimson tears; the gaze of the somber devil found herself looking out the window at the endless cyclone of rain.

"I already miss you."

Those words were muttered in a low volume as the creature's tendrils twitched in the night seeking to grab something which was not there. Vivid warm feelings of faded love flowed in her mind as this feeling of loss grew tiresome. So much had been lost to her over the course of these past two years that the woman was just tired. But she knew for her sake she had to figure out how to exist in this world and not let that love go to waste.

"You gave up so much for me even if you didn't think that..."

There was a low demonic growl which emitted from the woman's mouth as she continued to let these happy thoughts bring such sadness at this moment. It had to be fought, however. For the time being, most of the devil's presence had been concealed as her prowess over the magical arts kept her energy cloaked. So, if she were to remain here, she'd need to get a grip. After all, many things needed to be observed in this world and there was another being that kept lingering around this place.

"...so tell me, what did Ulv see in you, Elyss? Why did she not give up on you?"

Even if no one answered, that thought still lingered as that red-headed woman's image flowed into the mind of The Demoness. It was a special feeling as she felt such the deepened sensations of friendship brewed from Calypso within herself from the link they shared. These days, the devil dared not even try to connect with her, but that familiarity grew and it was only a matter of time before these two needed to meet.

Now, what would the outcome of this meeting between herself and Elyss be? That was a question to which The Princess had no answer to.

Thrusting through the darkness was something which demons were good at, no? It only took this Devil a few moments to appear at the side of Elyss as she gazed toward the evenly tall vizard. However, nothing indicated that she was going to do anything malicious. Most creatures of her caliber had an aura about them and the demoness was more content to keep herself suppressed for now. That then lead to her focusing her sights on the woman before responding to what was just uttered out of her mouth about Ulv.

"Ulv believed she could fix anything she desired if she believed it hard enough. Perhaps that the charm when you feel so broken that maybe there is a glimmer of wild hope that someone as dashing as her could patch those cracks within one's self."

There was then a pause in the air before the woman moved to the front of Elyss and continued to hold a firm, steady stare at the woman as she proceeded with her discourse.

"Elyss, you've engaged with my sister before. And I'm quite sure you are aware of what I am. So tell me: do you feel like your life is in danger around me?"

Each of the woman's hands then moved behind her back as a gentle exhale of cold breath entered the space around Elyss. In that instance of time, a spark of lightning lit the world around them and the woman's shadow had rows of tendrils and two horns being reflected from behind her body. This was indeed a devil in disguise, but that vacant expression yielded a reflection of someone in deep thought.

Whatever person who had met Ulv as Algos had died and all that remained was a new woman. One who wanted to mend the mistakes of her previous self and perhaps see something of value arise from the investment of love and power vested into her. So, she carried on with this path in contemplation of that thought.

"We both share a connection to Ulv, and I'm sure you'd rather see me suffering than alive, but I would hope someone so close to her would not be my enemy if we can avoid that. Which is why I ask you: do you believe even the foulest devil can add value to this existence, Elyss?"