Beautiful Monster

Not-Quite-So Surprise Attack

“This is fun.” Evelyn said as she and Mammon moved along the dance floor.

”That’s probably because you are doing it so well.” Mammon said.

“And that’s probably because I have such a good teacher.” Evelyn said, grinning happily.

“Oh you flatter me.” Mammon said.

Evelyn threw her head back and laughed.

“It’s merely the truth.” Evelyn said.

“Well thank you fair maiden.” Mammon said.

“You’re welcome good sire.” Evelyn told him.

Mammon grinned and started to say something but Evelyn didn’t here because her attention was abruptly caught by the sight of Vassago’s red hair as she approached Asmodeus. Just then Mammon decided to spin them and when he brought then to a stop she had lost track of Asmodeus and Vassago.

“Evelyn?” She heard Mammon ask and then realize that he had been speaking to her.

“Yes?” She asked.

“You haven’t heard a word I said to you have you?” Mammon asked, shaking his head.

Evelyn blushed. “Sorry, what were you saying?” She asked.

Mammon opened his mouth to answer but then closed it as he looked over Evelyn’s shoulder and a grin spread his face. “I assume that you’ve come to collect Evelyn.” Mammon said, looking over Evelyn’s shoulder.

“Yes I have.” Evelyn heard Asmodeus say from behind her as he placed his hands on her waist.

“Well this is where I take my leave, good day fair maiden.” Mammon said letting of Evelyn, taking a step back and taking a bow.

Evelyn rolled her eyes and said goodbye to Mammon as he walked away. After Mammon had disappeared among the throng of dancers Asmodeus spun her around until she faced him without releasing his grip on her waist.

“Ready to dance?” Asmodeus asked her as he placed his right hand on her lower on bare skin and took her right hand in his left.

“Yes, and I actually know how now.” Evelyn said, grinning, as they started to dance.

“And you have learned how to dance well.” Asmodeus said after that had been dancing for a while.

Evelyn grinned at him. “Thank you. I guess I’m a fast learner.” She said proudly.

Asmodeus laughed. “I guess so.” He said as he spun her around on the dance floor.

On one of their passes around the dance floor Evelyn saw Vassago talking to Mammon. She was wearing a short, golden dress that stopped just above mid thigh. Vassago would have looked her normal beautiful self except for the scar marring her face. It was a smooth scar that ran the length of her cheekbone. It was mostly hidden by her hair but it was still visible.

“What happened to Vassago’s face?” Evelyn asked Asmodeus

He looked over his shoulder at Vassago and shrugged. “It’s a reminder that Leviathan left her.” He said.

“A reminder of what?” Evelyn asked.

“To remember her place.” Asmodeus said as they moved out of sight of Vassago and Mammon.

Evelyn opened her mouth to ask a question but she shook her head and decided against it. “Why is Vassago with Mammon?” She asked instead.

Asmodeus titled his head to the side with a confused expression on his face. “I don’t understand.” He said.