Unhappy Medium: Between the Devil and the Deep, Dark Sea

CopyPasta CreepyPesto

Niko's decision to post the studies of Mallomor he made had great ramifications.

Mallo was the sort of guy who'd love to be internet famous, his face plastered all over social media, mostly because he trusted that he was handsome.

Though the studies started up a sort of creepypasta where Niko's art of demons was being shared everywhere.

It had started when the older sister of the witch-in-training Mallomor was interviewed by coming across the studies on Pinterest. It was reposted from Niko's personal website, and was linked with the picture. She clicked on it, and shared the work with her discord server, and they spread it further afield.

Soon, the witch, Amelia, saw it, and showed her sister.

"I am aware of it. You say you met this one?"

"Uh-uh. He said he was a shedim."

"Really, how interesting..." The piece was titled "Demon Study".

It was hard to track Niko down, but she had heard that he'd gotten a job at the university she attended, scarcely older than the students.

Niko was at the event, dressed in the casual, nautical style he was used to. Professors couldn't wear Battle Beast shirts, it was against dress code.

The woman had no trouble recognizing the slim, dark haired man in the boater hat as Niko. She strolled right up to him.

"Excuse me, Niko-"

"The correct way to address me is Professor Faustus, The Artist of Hell, Exceptional Sailor, and lover of cats."

She sighed. "Alright, Professor Faustus, The Artist of Hell, Exceptional Sailor, and lover of cats, my name is Rose Blaine."

Rose thought she heard a giggle, but she ignored it. It was probably some other person, nearby. Her ears were very sensitive.

"Right, then, Ms. Blaine. Are you here to ask about the coming year and what to expect from my classes?"

"No, it is about the circulation of your work."

"Were you the person who made it blow up?"

"Yes."

"I appreciate the boost in visibility, and the boost in sales."

"Right, I actually wanted to talk to you about this piece."

She showed up a screenshot of the study with her phone.

"An anatomical study...the description on the website says it's from life... Can you explain this?"

Niko scratched his arms, a nervous habit of his.

"I can just reveal myself now, if you want."

Rose heard a faint whisper, but could not understand it.

"Let's do that in private. To many people here."

In the top floor of the university, Mallomor revealed himself. Rose was shocked at the sight.

"What's...what's that on your stomach."

"Oh, him? Just my second mouth."

Mallomor's second mouth stuck out its tongue at Rose.

"Well, this is Mallomor. Did you feel like learning this was worth the wait?"

"Uh...well... I need some time to think about this...and maybe see if I can change majors..."

Niko gave Mallo a fist bump. He found this particular adventure amusing.