Walking the Tight Rope

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Not too long after the brawl at the bar, Crystal came down followed by Lilac. She hears laughter at the bar and see's Angel, Husk, and Jesse drinking and having laughs with each others stories.

Husk: The look on his face when I showed off my royal flush. Tried to claim I cheated and I was like, "No, you're just shit out of luck." haha! You a poker player, playboy?

Jesse: Nah, I'm more of a Blackjack and Liars Dice, guy.

Angel: Please, those games are child's play, Red.

Jesse: Ha! Try me, bitch.

Crystal: Hey guys, what's up?

Jesse: Oh, hey sister! Don't mind us, just having some drinks after a brutal fight and a few laughs.

Crystal: Awww man! Really? Wish I was there to help.

Angel: We certainly could have used the extra arms.

Jesse: I did record a performance that these two blokes did. *points to Angel and Husk*

Crystal: *starry eyes* Show me show me show me!!!

She immediately sits down with them while Jesse puts on the video for them to watch.

Angel: Who knew you had moves, Pussy Cat.

Husk: You've certainly got better performance skills then I thought.

Crystal: Jesse, please send me that. And on another note, Husk! A small serving of red wine please.

Husk: You got it, kid. *pours a glass*

Jesse: *texting on his phone* Already sent!

Crystal: Thank you both.

Angel: Hey, Red. Sorry about calling you a hybrid demon punk.

Jesse: *attempting to hide his sorrow* Ah, it's mate. People say mean shit to me all the time. *sips some liquor*

Husk: Buddy, I said I know you by now. I can see through the persona. He clearly got to you with that.

The three of them look at Jesse who was trying to hold a normal smile, but it falters and he sighs, dropping his head.

Jesse: It wasn't the demon punk that bothered me. Just the hybrid bit.

Crystal: *sips wine* You're not happy with what you are?

Jesse: Not when it's caused me so much trouble in the past.

Angel: What happened?

Crystal: Hold on Angel, it's a touchy subject. Maybe we shouldn't-

Husk: *calmly* Shut the fuck up. Let him vent.

They all listen as they face Jesse. He pulls out his duel neck and plays a soft tune as he talks.

Jesse: A couple years ago, when I was just entering adulthood I believe. I started exploring Hell on my own. Unfortunately, others didn't take too kindly to me being a hybrid. Especially since I'm a hybrid of two of the lowest species in hell. A sinner and a hell hound. I was beaten and attacked a lot with those words hitting me hard.

Husk: Damn, that's fucked up.

Crystal: *pats Jesse's back*

Angel: Is this why you were worried about me?

Jesse: Yeah. You were going down the same path I did. I fell to drug addiction to take my mind off it. If only I knew it would make me even more fucked up. How naïve I was.

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