Eclipse made his way into the Sorting Room, a dragon-like being flanking him. One might mistakenly assume the man to be Japanese based on his appearance - black hair, dark eyes, and attire that consisted of what looked like a plain rust-coloured kimono over a black linen kosode. He dismissed the large winged creature with a telepathic command, and
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I'll be glad to vote you anywhere you wish, if you allow me to help your dragon in some fashion.
By the way, my godson is not a demon lord. But he's got a girlfriend, so he hasn't really got any need for anyone to counsel him on choosing between her brothers anyway.
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"I'm on a bit of a quest for one of your fellow demons. One of my tasks is to help a dragon."
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"You may feed her however you wish to. I simply won't be held responsible if she removes any of your limbs." There was no venom in his tone, but rather marked impassivity. "Cattle, sheep, deer, humans, all are commonly hunted by her and her kind. I doubt she has a preference."
Demons tormenting humans by sending them on impossible quests was something Eclipse was very familiar with, and he almost regretted helping Sirius out. "How did you come by this quest? You desire to impress the demon?"
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As Anya's status was indeterminable, he nodded in lieu of bowing to acknowledge her. One only bowed to higher-ranked demons. "I am Eclipse. My world isn't so different from this one - castles, magic, an overabundance of humans..."
Demons serving such distinct purposes was a foreign concept to him. "A Vengeance Demon. Are you only allowed to act out of vengeance, then?"
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"Vengeance demons seek out people who want revenge and grant their wishes. It sounds simple, but the power of the Wish can even alter reality, if that's what it takes to satisfy the person's request. However, we don't get to do that very often. Usually they just want us to cause a painful death or personal ruin."
Anya gave him a smile. "Unfortunately I can only use the Wish for others, not myself, but I'm learning magic here that I can use anytime. Are you interested in learning magic while you're looking for your Demon Lord?"
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He shook his head. "Humans, regardless of the world they come from, all lack creativity and foresight it seems. There are many things worse than death. And yes, I do plan to see if I can learn anything useful here."
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*the name "Raenef" seems somehow familiar; another recent applicant?*
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"Either house will do."
((*You can decide what all Jo receives. ;D))
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In exchange for my vote, all I ask is that you demonstrate your abilities for me one day. *Hoping the demon will provide an adequate challenge, or pleasant distraction for a time.*
((Permission to read Akabane's mind, if you want Eclipse to. XD))
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Eclipse 'looked' into the man's mind in order to see the boy in question. Akabane had only noticed the boy in passing, from a distance, and overheard a conversation in which Raenef's name was mentioned. Well, it confirmed what the little talking cat had said. At least Raenef was safe!
Within the man's mind, Eclipse unexpectedly saw a little more than he cared to. "..."
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Ahem. Oh, I met your young ward I believe, just down the hall in another Sorting Room. Raenef? Well, it won't do to separate you two, now will it: Hufflepuff.
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He nodded. "Lord Raenef the Fifth."
He recognised the man as a demon, easily, and his attire was virtually an inverted version of one of Eclipse's own uniforms. Was he possibly another Demon Lord, or...?
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