Sethyr's Sirkus

Master Meets Marna

"Nice to meet you,  Mister Rosica, greeted Marna, intimidated by the male's sophisticated looks.

- Oh,  please call me Sethyr, I'm not THAT old!"

She played with the collar of her coat, unsure of what to do. It wasn't everyday that you met the owner of a prosperous establisment, a demon at that!
Shiva took the initiative and told Sethyr what they had done since their guest had arrived and what she was doing there. When she told him about the destroyed phone booth, he graciously face-palmed and muttered something like "Not again" under his breath, followed by some unknown swears. Shiva tried to change the subject, visibly preoccupied:

"I wanted to tell you something that has me clueless so far... When I saw Marna enter, I immediatly remarked that she was a human,  not a demon. She had never been here and was alone. The thing is, I'm pretty sure you enchanted the door in such way that humans can only enter if a demon opens the door for them or if they've been inside before... Did you change the rules,  Sethyr?

- I don't think I did such thing. Maybe there was an anomaly and she managed to enter. Does she have the Mark?

- If you're talking about this weird scar tattoo,  then yes, Marna answered while holding up her finger to show Sethyr.

-  Interesting,  he said, I'll have to look into that after I order a new phone for the corridor."

Marna then went silent,  not knowing what to say to two demons she just met.  In an attempt to remove this awkwardness, Shiva asked her about the job she had applied for. When the girl told her about the store and her desire to have contacts with people while working,  an idea came to the horned one:

"Hey, maybe you can work here instead of that human place!  Wouldn't it be more interesting?

- Eh, what? I would need to know if I'm hired or not there before even thinking about working in this bar I've only entered once...

- I understand, but, you see, a member of my staff went missing a few days ago and I need someone to take their spot until they return, justified Mr. Rosica.

- Missing? I'm sorry, this must be stressful for you all... How many people work here? inquired Marna,  curious about the inner workings of this very strange business.

- Around 20. Most are performers on Sundays, others work at the bar or behind the scenes. And no,  they're not all demons, we have a few odd creatures. Wihla,  for example, is a Gryffon. She takes a humanoid form during the day. The only thing I have yet to hire is a human, because when one visits,  they either flee or get drunk for a week.

- Well, I'll keep in touch and tell you if I get the job at the store. If it's not the case, I shall consider your offer,  because I honestly really need money right now.

- Speaking of keeping in touch,  shouldn't you go home now? It's past midnight. I can drive you.

- That'd be really nice of you, Master. I know I shouldn't enter a stranger's car, especially if they're a demon,  but right now I'm too tired to care.

- Don't call me Master! Shiva already tainted you... Anyways, come,  let's make haste. Shiva, I'll be right back,  go back to work. "

He got out of the office using a portal and Marna followed him to a secret parking where a black limousine waited. She got in the passenger seat. The interior was cushioned with red velvet fabric, how fancy! Sethyr used the address he was given and somehow arrived at Marna's house without using a map. Before anything else,  he gave her a piece of paper with his phone number on it,  that she quickly shoved in her pocket.
Dad was in the doorway, arms crossed. He didn't look too happy.

"Miss, wait a second, I'll hold the door open for you."

Sethyr got out, ignoring the dad's piercing eyes that tried to ask who the heck he was and why his daughter came home past midnight in a limo. He opened the door and slightly bowed like a gentleman,  which embarrassed Marna. She uttered a "thank you"  and proceeded to join her father at the door. The man let out a reprimanding grunt while letting her in. He looked back at the mysterious car and its driver who gave off an eerie vibe with his white skin and dark clothing.

Sethyr gave the man a quick glance of his golden irises before smirking and revealing a pointy gold tooth. The human slammed the door.

A couple minutes later,  Marna was fast asleep in her bed. But before that, when lying down,  she could only think about her supernatural encounter.

DEMONS. I MET DEMONS TODAY. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! I WAS TOLD THEY EXISTED ALONG WITH ANGELS, BUT I HAD NEVER SEEN ONE UNTIL TODAY. THEY  EVEN ASKED ME TO WORK FOR THEM, WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?  I NEED MONEY,  AND THERE'S THE POSSIBILITY I WON'T GET THE JOB I APPLIED FOR...