The bittersweet victory

Chapter ten: Vox

Angel was dozing on Husker's lap, he hadn't slept much the previous night. Husker was organizing work schedules when a worker opened the door "Yes?" He looked up from the schedules "Vox would like to speak with you" They explained "I don't usually take walk-ins" Husker looked past the worker, seeing Vox standing behind them "I know, I did tell him but he said it's important" The worker explained "Fine, send him" Husker put the papers aside as Vox walked in "Take a seat" Husker instructed. "I am sorry for not organizing this meeting in advance" Vox apologized though it sounded fake, "It's fine, just get on with it," Husker said "We would like to buy Angel dust back from you" Vox began "We or Valentino?" Husker cut him off "Valentino" Vox answered "So he attacks Angel then sends you to try to buy him when kidnapping him fails huh?" Husker rolled his eyes "I do apologize for his Behaviour last night, it was not like him" Vox lied "It was very like him" Angel lifted his head to address Vox, "..." Vox looked like he wanted to say something rude but bit his tongue "I will make sure it does not happen again" Vox responded "No you won't" Angel rolled his eyes "I was not aware he behaved that way" Vox retorted "You have cameras everywhere in that tower, you've seen every time he's beaten me or raped me" Angel stared at Vox "This conversation doesn't even concern you" Vox rolled his eyes, looking back to Husker "It's his soul, it concerns him" Husker spat "Now get out, I won't hand him over to an abuser" Husker hissed, "You haven't even heard my offer" Vox was trying hard to keep his cool "I do not care what you have to offer, Angel is worth than anything you can offer me" Husker stared at Vox "Are you sure? We could offer you territory, deals, money, souls" Vox offered "Was I not clear? I will not give Angel to an abuser, no matter what you offer" Husk, reached for the cards he kept on his desk. "Very well" Vox stood up "Contact us when you change your mind" Vox stood "I won't change my mind" Husker spat as Vox left the room. "Fucking twat" Husker hissed "Don't let him get to you" Angel kissed Husker's cheek, "He won't do anything to damage his reputation" He rested his head back on Husker's shoulder "Yeah, you're right" Husker sighed "But the audacity he has to say your soul doesn't concern you" Husker muttered "I mean, it is your choice what happens to my soul, you own it after all" Angel pointed out "I guess" Husker wrapped a wing around Angel "But I still think it should concern you" Husker leaned his head against the back of the chair "The Vees don't see it that way, in their eyes I'm just property" Angel reminded him "That's messed up" Husker sighed "I know," Angel said as he dozed back off.