Story of Another Us | Huskerdust AU

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The next day was pretty much the same. Anthony wasn't any more or less himself than yesterday, he was still moody and even turned down hanging out with his friends. He finally came to terms with why and he hated himself for it. He was in his room listening to music curled up on his couch under the throw blanket and mentally cussing at himself. It definitely didn't help that his previous fight with Valentino was all over Social media his 'name' was trending.

Husk let him be for a few hours, it was now nearing the time he had to leave, to go to the casino.

The cat demon knocked softly on the door. "Baby? I'm leavin for work soo-"

The door opened and the spider engulfed Husk in a big tight hug. He was taken by surprise but, still hugged the spider as well.

"When ya be back?" Asked Anthony.

Husk's shrugged. "Well that depends on how busy it is, and how much paperwork I have but, I'll call ya?"

Anthony nodded and wiped his eyes.

"Could we talk when ya get back?" He asked.

Husk chuckled. "I have a bit of time if, you wanna talk now." He stated. Anthony was far more important to the gambling cat demon, than the casino. As long as he gets there at some point today it didn't really matter, his workers could take care of it.

The spider shook his head. He let go of Husk and walked back to his couch. "I don't wanna make ya late Whiskers."

The winged demon didn't want to argue so he just nodded.

"Alright well, I love you. I hope ya feel a better."

Anthony half smiled. "Love ya too."

Husk left the house and flew off to the casino located in Pentagram City. Anthony sat on his couch and rolled himself a joint hoping the marijuana would help silence his thoughts just enough. He kept the door open so Fat Nuggets could wander in here if he wanted but, the pig was currently in the living room rolling around in a sun spot on the floor.

Anthony put the joint to his lips and lit it. He held the smoke in his lungs for eight seconds, his eyes rolled back as he exhaled. He repeated this a few times. Coughing loudly a few times. Before he knew it he smoked the whole joint by himself. Usually he'd smoke a quarter and the joint would last him the whole day. If he was smoking with Husk they'd usually smoke half and then the other half later.

He stared at the roach between his fingers. "Oh fuck!" He gasped, in shock with himself. Anthony quickly raided the pantry and brought a ton of snacks into his room, because there were only two options of how this would end. Either he was gonna get incredibly hungry or, he was gonna fall asleep for six hours. He was prepared for both.

Husk got to his casino quickly. He went up to his office and sorted through paperwork for an hour or two before he left the room. He wandered around the floor of the casino making sure everything was in order, broke up any fights that, were too out of control for even the security. Nothing was out of the ordinary so he stopped at the bar for a glass of whiskey.

"Ya a'rite boss?" Asked the bartender.

Husk nodded and sipped his drink.

"Mhm." It was obvious she didn't believe it. "You and Angel ain't on the rocks again, are ya?"

Husk's furrowed his eyebrows. He didn't like when people didn't mind their business. Especially his staff. But, he also understood why they asked. He wasn't nice to his workers but he wasn't an asshole towards them unless he needed to be. Angeldust was the same, especially considering he's delt first hand with an overlord that did what he wanted just cause he could.