Rise of the Jester

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(Because wkduxwb she's going into town, but her disguise for it will be significantly different)

(I'm excited for her disguise. It's quite different and I'm having fun designing it)

I stared at my face, switching my form back and forth. It felt unreal looking at a face that wasn't my own, let a alone a body so monster like. I lightly pat my chest and waist, noticing just how big I was in this body. I wasn't as big as this when I was human. I really was different . I sighed, standing. No point in thinking too much about it. I put my mask and hat back on before leaving, freezing when I see Demiurge standing there at my door. He seemed just as surprised as me, quickly smiling as I stood in the doorway.

"Zailrin, I was just about to knock."He said, making me grin.

"Oh really? That WOOD've been a perfect setup for a knock knock joke."I said, him blinking before a smile cracked on his face.

"Well then, knock knock."He started making my eyes widen. He's actually telling me a knock knock joke?

"Who's there?"I played along, curiously tilting my head.

"Atch."He said which made me pause for a second, confused.

"Atch who?"I said, my head rising as I realized what it sounded like.

"My goodness, bless you!"He finished, making me cover my masked mouth as I giggled.

"Way to SNEEZE the opportunity for a joke. You just might take my place."I said, moving my mask so he could see one eye.
"Though your skills are more DEMON-ding compared to mines."I said, winking at him before putting my mask back on fully.
"Now, as much as I love just speaking to you, what did you need me for?"I asked, tilting my head. His mouth opened before closing for a bit, his ears tinting as they rose a bit.

"I- ahem, I came to ask if perhaps you'd like to eat together this evening?"He asked, making me smile. That's kinda sweet.

"Why I'd love to eat with you."I agreed, catching a glimpse of his tail wagging.
"But sadly another time. I must go to Lord Ainz."I said, bowing a head a bit.
"Goodbye for now, Demiurge." I said, turning and headed off to Ainz. demiurge's ears switched as he bowed back at me watching me walk away. I smiled while thinking of how Demiurge's ears lifted whenever he blushed, how sweet his smile was whenever- A soft green glow covered my face, making me physically pause before continuing on. At this time Ainz would be in his grand studies, most likely having either Albedo or Sebas with him. I wondered how I knew his exact schedule and location no matter where I was but chalk it to this character's mind. Who knows. I made it to the room, knocking before entering. I froze at seeing Albedo and Shalltear growling at eachother, taking me aback.

"My apologies, did I come in at a bad time?"I asked, Ainz shaking his head.

"Knock it off, you two! You're acting like children."He ordered, both apologizing. I moved myself next to the door, waiting.
"Well? Why are you really here?" Ainz asked shalltear, my head tilting in curiosity.

"Right. I'm getting ready to depart for my assignment with sebas. As I understand it, we may be away from Nazarick for quite a while."She started, making masked mouth open slightly. We can get assignments like that?
"I wanted to make sure I said a proper goodbye to my Lord before I make my exit. And I couldn't leave without one last look at you."She smiled, though I couldn't stop thinking about her assignment. Would I get a assignment like that? Could I even receive one? Would Ainz even let me? What kind of-

"Zailrin?"I heard, making me look over at Ainz. Shalltear was gone, leaving a now standing Ainz and Albedo with me. I bowed my head.

"Apologies, Lord. I was lost in thought."I voiced, him nodding.