[REWRITING] Sense of Obsession

Chapter 7

"Vitiis nemo sine nascitur"

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Homura held onto Aki, one shoulder over the other, limping with each step. The former's nerves felt like static, pain pulsing in his legs as he walked downstairs—sirens wailing in the distance.

"I can't thank both of you enough," He winced between sentences. "Is there anything I can do to repay you?"

Aki shook his head, opening his mouth to speak before being abruptly interrupted by the horned girl.

"Since you so kindly offered, pathetic human... Take us to eat ramen!"

Oh... If looks could kill, Aki would've never been a devil hunter.
Power's almighty demeanor faltered slightly at the brooding glare given to her, but she listened to no one, obviously.

Homura on the other hand flashed a strained smile at the strawberry-blonde.
"You've got yourself a deal, fiend"

As the three reached the bottom of the staircase, they were met with flashing lights and a shark-toothed blonde. The latter called out to Aki.

"Yo! Aki, that the dude?"

Aki nodded, helping the EMTs put Homura onto a gurney. The stoic man's eyes narrowed slightly as the emergency lights flickered.

"Don't feel like you have to compensate us, Kopoyagi"
His voice was like the waves of the ocean, a deep yet lulling sound.

Homura's nerves ached, but his eyes spoke a thousand vows. He would pay the three back anyway...they practically saved his life!

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"He's abouuuut yay high... and hmmmmm this big?"
The crackle of flames echoed in an otherwise dark room.

"I swear I'm carrying the guy's whole look. It's pissing me off."
In between complaints, vague measurements were given.

"But there is an upside... he knows a total knockout!"
A swooning sigh breaks the temporary silence.

The devil ranted to what any other person would've thought was a room enveloped in shadows, yet... in a corner, when the devil's form glimmered just right...

[drawing of Aguri, I have artblock so I'll update this chp later]

A bed-headed man peppered with moles bore holes into the being made of flame.