Loona the Caretaker

No More Tears

While still enjoying the Party Cody got himself some root beer for himself and Loona got herself a bottle of whiskey. Normally she would love to drink so much alcohol to excess, but she didn't want to make Cody feel so uncomfortable (only for his happiness).

The female hellhound was careful not to drink enough to make her tipsy either and she went back to drinking regular punch or other non-alcoholic drinks.

Noticing how Cody was just sitting in a lone chair on the far side of the large ballroom, Crymini felt like sitting over next him to give him some company. "Doing ok, kiddo?" asked Crymini. "You look a little like a gargoyle in that chair."

"I'm ok, Crymini. Just sitting here." the boy said, drinking another sip of his soft drink. "I'm glad to know that they're some demons that want to make lunch out of me. That way, I can be more careful."

"Don't let it get to you, short stuff." Crymini said. "I've heard not everyone will like you on Earth either."

"I know. Bruce with his... lobotomy? I can't remember how to say that."

"Yeah that's right, Lobotomy." Crymini pointed. "Screw him. if he does come down here, I can help you make his life worse Hell than this place." she cracked her knuckles to prove her point.

"I don't think it would feel right to beat up someone that just turned into a vegetable after a lobotomy. Or someone in a wheelchair. But you're a demon, so you probably wouldn't care about standards." he looked at Crymini, worried he offended the short hellhound demon. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that."

Crymini just chuckled in reply. "No, it's ok, don't worry about it." she took a sip of her beer. "I have standards, and... can I tell you something?"

"Yeah, what is it?"

The demon looked a little ashamed, but she admitted: "I'm a sinner demon too."

"Really?" Cody sounded surprised.

"Yep."

"I guess it's none of my business about how you came down here."

"Yeah." Crymini looked ashamed of herself. "Kinda. Many sinner demons don't like to even talk about it. Nah, they don't even like to think about it."

"Right. I get it."

"So I'm curious, do you have a girlfriend?"

"Eww, no. that's yucky." Cody gagged.

Crymini let out a loud laugh and said, "Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised you would think that, kid." she gave him a gentle punch to the arm. "But yeah, typical. When you get older, you'll learn to embrace it."

"I will? When?"

"Some people mature more than others." Crymini admitted. "Just be careful who you pick as a girlfriend."

"What's this about a girlfriend?" Loona asked, coming to check on Cody.

"Well I don't want one." said Cody flatly. "I don't really like that mushy stuff."

Loona herself laughed. "Well you're just a kid, so I shouldn't judge you for saying that, especially little boys who believe in cooties."

"What?" Cody looked confused. "I don't believe in cooties. I... just don't feel very comfortable with those stuff. And besides, I don't think any girl would like me anyway."

"Oh come on." Loona said. "You don't know that."

"Yeah, I think with a kid as cute as you are, you'll find the perfect soulmate." Crymini said with a wink.

"Thanks." Cody said. "But I don't want to look for one."

"Alright everyone," said Satan. "It's Open Mic time!" the demons crowded around the stage and Cody stood next to Loona. "Honestly, I would nominate Cody as the first candidate."