Complicated homecoming...

[superstylishsquid]

It had been years since Alastor had last seen this town, bustling with humans and reeking of demons. It was almost comforting...if not for the fact that he knew his master was here. The master he'd abandoned without a word, who would be fully justified in striking him down for his insubordination. But it wasn't in Alastor's nature to run. He'd had his taste of freedom, now it was time to face the consequences. If he was lucky, maybe he could come out on top this time and be truly free.

But that would be once he entered Devil May Cry, something he would wait until daytime for. He didn't want to catch his master just returning from a demon hunt and ready to shoot anything that had fangs and claws. So in the darkness of the desert night, he stood atop a building across from the Devil Hunter's shop. His senses were attuned for any hint of magic approaching him, but he might not register an ordinary human right away.

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[superstylishschism]

Alright. I'll try to be quiet, in case you're already asleep.

[patricided]

[She nods a moment and then gets up to disappear into her bedroom again and lay down.

She's still awake when he comes to check on her, not from any amount of noise made, so much as she can't quite drift off like she thought she might. And truth be told the ceiling is incredibly dull to stare at.]

[superstylishschism]

*It takes him a little while, and as promised, he's watching his step. He doesn't move completely silently, but his footsteps are quiet as he comes in to check on her.*

You alright? I thought you'd at least be starting to doze by now.

[patricided]

Mhm...just can't go back to sleep it seems. How's the kitchen?

[superstylishschism]

Everything's washed up and the leftovers are away. Anything I can do to help?

[patricided]

[She shrugs a little hand patting the bed next to her instead of saying anything. What the hell it's at least worth seeing if it'll help her fall back asleep.]

[superstylishschism]

*That gets him to give a slight smile as he sits down, then leans back with his legs stretched out. He'll let her decide if she wants to lay on him or not, he'll just make himself comfortable on the bed.*

[patricided]

[It isn't really laying on him if it's just her head, and and arm thrown across his torso.]

I saw that.

[superstylishschism]

*Of course not. He'll go ahead and wrap his arm around her back.*

Saw what?

[patricided]

You grinning.

[superstylishschism]

That wasn't a grin, it was a smile. It's different.

[patricided]

I see. I mostly just saw you being pleased.

[superstylishschism]

Well, I did say it would've been nice to lay with you if you'd been sober, didn't I?

[patricided]

Better?

[superstylishschism]

It is. Heh...I can't remember the last time I had someone just lay down next to me like this that wasn't when you fell asleep on me. And I don't think it's ever happened without an ulterior motive before.

It's a nice feeling, having someone there just because they want to be.

[patricided]

Maybe my ulterior motive is to see if you being here will help me fall asleep.

[superstylishschism]

Maybe, but doesn't that imply that you feel more comfortable with me here?

[patricided]

[She shifts a little and glances up at him.] You talk too much.

[superstylishschism]

Well then, how about I just give you a goodnight kiss so you can sleep?

*He's grinning, and there's a playful edge in his voice.*

[patricided]

[can you hear her eyes rolling? she shoves him lightly and somehow manages to sound vaguely long-suffering when she finally speaks despite there being an obvious touch of amusement.]

If you must.

[superstylishschism]

*Okay, he expected the shove. But what she says gets his eyebrows to raise slightly. Well, if she's actually giving him permission...he brushes her hair aside with the back of his hand and gives her a light, affectionate kiss on the cheek.*

Sleep well, Milady.

[patricided]

[there's a half second pause before she's laughing, and under normal circumstances that would be fine, except she has the monster of all headaches so when she finally calms enough to breathe it's followed by a wheezy ow and a frown]

That isn't helping.

[superstylishschism]

But I like seeing you laugh. Though, I guess now's not the time to be playing games with words.

*She's not going to mind him brushing his fingers through her hair again, right?*

Here's hoping you feel better after a nap.

[patricided]

No it's not.

[Actually she's just going to nuzzle a little into his hand while he does it.]

Mhm...

[superstylishschism]

*Well then, he'll just keep playing with her hair. It's soft and feathery. He'll be quiet now, just laying there with a fond look on his face and his eyes glowing with a soft, comforting light.*