Never play with another man's toys...especially if he's a demon

[johns_demons]

The First of the Fallen had a long history with John Constantine. Long for the mortal involved any way if only a brief, yet embarassingly painful moment for the demon. Their first meeting had involved tricking the First into imbibing holy water. The relationship had gone down hill from there

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[johns_demons]

Meetings like this aren't completely new to him, but then his visitors have never been so..highly placed, so to speak.

In the past, otherworldly visitations have occurred at his seat of power, where powerful veves and charms ensured a certain 'home advantage' in such encounters. Such is not the case today.

Ordinarily, there were a number of options he could exploit in such an unsolicited visitation. The rules were filthy with stipulations about this kind of thing when it came to demons.

That was the problem. The First wasn't exactly a demon. It was unique and thus so were many of the rules that governed its conduct. Time to be civil.

The brief pause of calculation was probably not missed by the ancient creature, so he didn't pretend to hide it. Instead he nodded his head with polite deference and took the chair opposite from him.

A draw of the cigar and another moment of silence and he begins,
"I'm guessing that John Constantine will figure into this conversation?"

[johns_demons]

"Give the man a cigar...oh wait he already has one." It's hard to tell what sort of mood the First is in until he's so pissed off he's ripping your spleen out with his teeth. He seems sort of amused and genial...but everyone knows you can't trust perceptions in a case like this.

"You and he were quite busy weren't you? Enjoying your stay in Zatanna's lovely home?"

[johns_demons]

Getting caught in a web of lies would be dangerous.

"Yes, I am."

No need to volunteer either.

[johns_demons]

"Learning a few things are we?" Oh yes, that tone says be careful how you answer me I am not in a good mood.