Nobilis Custos

Shattering

3rd person's POV

"So, what may I do to assist?"

Ahlstarr patiently waits for an answer, his eyes glued on Diluc. He believes business with that mortal will bring great profit, so even his short temper will be tamed for the sake of gold coins.

"I'm sorry to disappoint buddy, but I'm not your client." the red haired man confessed with a sigh. He gestures with his head towards Venti and adds: "He's the one with requests."

Under Barbatos' chuckle, the servant sharpens his eyes even more and glares at the archer. He almost growls but tries his best to contain himself, by crossing his arms and leaning all the way back to the chair.

"I don't work for free." he spits and with a smug he adds: "Broke as you are, can you afford me?"

"I have a few savings. Hear me out first, then tell me your price. How about that?"

With encouragement from his goddess, Ahl rolls his eyes and is willing to at least listen. He makes it clear though that he'll be not lowering his prices no matter what, and with that being said, he quiets down and let the other god talk about his idea.
Surprising to the mortals and the Traveller, he actually takes neat notes and circles what for him is essential for the desired goal.
After Venti concludes, he waits a few seconds and clears his throat, his rival has a sick smile on his face.

"Will it be possible, my boy?" Harmonia asks with an interested gaze, but she knows her servant is plotting something.

"Absolutely, my mistress. Only if the client can pay though. This is what I want, can you afford it with your savings?"

Barbatos loses color when he sees the amount asked, he no longer can hold the bluff, so he goes for plan B: cry. "Sensei~ This is a ripoff!" he whines smacking his hand on the table.

"How fucking dare you!" exclaims Ahlstarr almost disgusted. "Do you realize how much work I need to do to make your broke life happy? You better make it worth it!"

"I just asked for a concert Sensei's style! You are overcharging, you ass!"

"Oh you mean creating different dresses for everyone on stage? Jewels to match for each of them? What about hair styles and makeup, mh?"

"Why do you need to do it? Sensei can use her powers to do this easily!"

"Little one, I thought to gift the outfits to your people." Harmonia intervenes to attempt to sedate the issue, not letting her strong headache leak from her mask. "That is the reason why I will not using my full power, at least not for the changing of the clothing items."

"There you go. You should thank her for such benevolence." Ahlstarr smirks again.

"I'm not paying that absurd price!"

"Bitch, do you want me to jump across this table? 'Cause I don't have all day for your bullshit, ok!?"

"Feelin' froggy? Leap." Venti shows his middle finger to the other, not afraid to fight. Quite the opposite, he's ready to throw hands.

"Motherfucker, here I come-" Ahlstarr halts halfway, making himself smaller on purpose.

It takes a while for Aether, Jean and Diluc to understand why, but when their brain register it, they wide their eyes, a sudden scary presence right next to them.
Izel stands there, leaning on the table with his hands on full display and a look in his eyes that could give a heartattack to even the devil itself.

"How may I help, my old friend?" he thunders with such low voice the bass tones vibrate to a frequency to be felt on the skin.

"W-well..." even Barbatos dropped the will to fight, knowing way too well that if Izel woke up is because something upset his mistress and he will not tolerate it. "I want to do a little concert for everyone with Sensei, but your brother here is trying to rob us."