Hariio stands at the kitchen sink. His hands are holding a soppy plate and a sponge. His movement is sluggish due to the recent activity of the gathering. His left middle finger still tingles from the blood pact. I wonder how she does that. Hariio thinks to himself. Hariio didn't notice Lady Salene's walk into the kitchen until he felt her hand on his left shoulder.
"I have to say, Hariio..." Upon seeing her, Hariio fills up with hope but dread as he looks into her bright red eyes.
Lady Salene continues talking, "You've handled everything to perfect standards." Hariio could smell the wine on her breath. She had to be drunk by now.
"I was wondering if you've heard any... Bad comments about me?" Hariio paused to think. He had heard nothing but good things about Lady Salene. But one man...
"Yes, I did."
Lady Salene looks at him intently. "Oh? Pray tell. Describe his eyes, you'll surely remember those."
Hariio thought it was weird that she asked about the color of his eyes. But he did only remember those eyes. "The eyes of that man were like I saw the moonlight shining off the sea."
Lady Salene whispered under her breath, "Mr. Dire."
"Anyways," Hariio continues, "He said that you did fine in your line of business, but you're making a mess of... Something."
Lady Salene stares blankly at Hariio for a moment. "Boy, I'll tell you this. It's purely business, but I want you to gather any information that is related to me and my business at any future parties or gatherings. Can you do that, Hariio?"
Hariio nods his head. 'Yes, Lady Salene."
She smiles, "Good. Now I have to go somewhere. Right now, in fact. I won't be back till a few days. Can you keep the place nice and tidy while I'm gone?"
Hariio smiles, "Sure." Lady Salene gives a quick nod, then walks off to her room. Moments later, Hariio can hear her heels click against the ground until she opens and shuts the front door.
Hariio thinks to himself, I wonder what dirty secrets she's hiding?
Thanks for reading so far. I'll be back on Monday and I'll post another chapter each day. Enjoy!
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The demon's servant
Historia Corta"Welcome to Lady Salene's Mansion! And I'm the servant, Hariio. Now let me take your coat." This is a story about Hariio, a servant for a demon named Lady Salene. His soul was brought to hell and Lady Salene decided to use him to gather information...
