A Violet Flame

Episode 29

Sadao grumbled to himself as he stood at the cash register within McRonald's, as Emi's glare burned holes into his face.

Sadao pouted and crossed his arm while punching in the current customer's​ order.

"Here you go," he muttered, handing the customer his order in a less than enthusiastic tone.

"What terrible service," the customer commented, walking away.

A wave of annoyance crossed his face and Sadao pouted again. "It's not my fault, blame Emi," he mumbled while rolling his eyes.

Turning away from the register, he allowed one of his co-workers to take over his position as he retreated to the back to flip burgers.

"Psst. Hey! psst~"

"What?" Sadao grumbled, flipping three burgers over.

"Well if you're gonna treat me like that Mr. Devil I might not help you."

Sadao paused and glanced over. Layla smiled while waving her slender fingers in the air.

"What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to bust you out. What kind of devil works when his son is out with someone he doesn't approve of?"

"If you haven't noticed, I have to work until my shift is over," Sadao responded.

Layla rolled her eyes, "Unlike you, I have a little magic left. My daddy lent me some of his potions which are filled with energy gathered over the centuries."

"Woah really?!" Sadao exclaimed, suddenly taking an interest. "Thank you Sebastian!"

Layla rolled her eyes again, "in any case, my power is manipulation. All I have to do is make it look like your working while we go out and execute our plan."

"Alright! Do it," a devious smirk played on Sadao's lips as he chuckled lightly.

Layla nodded and snapped her finger. Out of thin air an exact replica of Sadao appeared.

The replica opened his eyes and said in a monotone voice, "Instruct me master."

"Stay here​ and do whatever you need to," Layla ordered.

"Yes master," the replica responded, walking forward.

His walk was robotic and stiff and Sadao's expression instantly faded as he stared at the version of himself fumbling about and bumping into the walls.

"I don't know if it'll work..."

The replica stopped and stood in front of the register. "Instruct me master," he said to the approaching customer.

"Um...I'm not sure what you mean but I'd like a burger and fries with a large drink."

"Yes Master,"

In the blink of an eye the replica produced the items and received the money.

As the customer walked away bewildered, Layla​ commented, "Looks fine to me now let's go!" She then grabbed Sadao's wrist and retreated from the scene.