Emily's Fall 2: Rising Above

Ch. 37: A Little Song and Dance

Walking down the street together, Velvette and Alastor were completely silent all the way to the Cannibal district of Pentagram City.

It was understandable that neither of them had anything to talk about, seeing as they weren't friends nor were they enemies since the whole "rivalry" thing is more of Vox's beef than hers or the dead fucker formerly known as Valentino.

"So, how did it first feel eating flesh?" Alastor asked out of nowhere.

"I didn't really think about it, it was good to eat and that was something I went 9 months without eating." Velvette said, shrugging. "My hunger overtook my ability to care."

"And do you regret it?" Alastor asked.

"Again, my hunger took over my ability to care, so no. And over time, I grew to really like it." Velvette said, putting her hands in her pockets.

"Ha! Like a true cannibal." Alastor said, pinching Velvette's cheek, "So proud."

"Ugh! Don't touch me!" Velvette said, slapping his hand away! "That's creepy!"

"Thank you! I try." Alastor said as they entered Cannibal Town, "Ah, here we are, it has been some time since I've been here."

"So, Rosie has told me." Velvette said, before they headed for Rosie's Emporium.

"I hope mostly good things." Alastor said as they walked inside.

A long line of cannibals were inside, either shopping for clothes Velvette modeled for in the past or needing to ask their leader for advice. Rosie was having a nice conversation when she looked over.

"Velvette!" She said, rushing over and hugging her, "It's good to see you, dear! And you brought Alastor with you, isn't this a nice surprise!"

"Good to see you, Rosie. I'm sorry for not visiting more but an overlord's life is not easy." Alastor said.

"Oh trust me, sweetie, I know how that feels." Rosie said before looking at Velvette. "So what can I do you both for? Advice? Clothes? Maybe a little snack? How about some finger food?"

Rosie reached for what looked like a heart shaped box of chocolates but after opening it, they were actually severed fingers on small chocolate biscuits.

Velvette grabbed one and put it in her mouth, eating it with glee.

"While I don't doubt that they are delicious, we are here for more pressing matters." Alastor said, looking around, "Perhaps this should be a more private conversation."

"Ah, alright then, follow me." Rosie said, leading them to a private room.

But Velvette stretched her arm back to snatch another finger in a chocolate biscuit.

Flesh and chocolate, who knew it was a great combination?

Rosie closed the door behind them.

"Alright, what's the problem?" Rosie asked.

"We learned that the Exorcist army is planning to wipe out all seven rings." Alastor said.

"...I'm sorry, I think something crazy was in my ear. Can you repeat that?" Rosie asked, losing her smile.

"It's just as he said, Rosie. The Exorcists are planning something big, even bigger than the exterminations, and we need your help." Velvette said before eating her second finger food.

"The entirety of hell?" Rosie said, sitting down and holding her head. "That... is truly unprecedented."

"It is but the princess has a plan in action and we have 27 days to make it happen." Alastor said.