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Scene: Meet Belphegor

"-or... Belphegor... Wake up!"

Belphegor let out a heavy sigh and crocked open her eyes, looking at a young vesper that was one of the few that dared to wake her.

"What?" Belphegor asked, rolling into her side to face her, hugging her soft pillow and burrying her face against it. It was so soft and cold...

"Are you paying attention?" The young vesper asked again.

"No." Belphegor answered.

The vesper sighed. "Belphegor. You asked me to wake you up." She grabbed Belphegors pillow and tried to pull it out of her arms though it was no use.

"Why?" Belphegor only hugged the pillow tighter to herself, leaving one eye open to gaze at the vesper interrupting her relaxation.

"You heard word about where you brother is. Asmodeus. You said to wake you from your nap at noon earth time."

"Oh that's right." Belphegor nodded. She laid there a moment longer then sighed and moved onto her feet and grabbing her clothes before getting dressed. "Advisor to the king of Rouxé, wasn't he?"

"I believe that's what you said." The vesper nodded.

"Alright, Lorelei. You're coming with me." She told the vesper. Lorelei wasn't surprised by that. Despite her overwhelming magical abilities, Belphegor would rarely do anything for herself.

Lorelei opened the portal to Rouxe and followed Belphegor through before using a tracking spell to trace a magic signature similar to Belphegors. Hopefully that similar signature belonged to her brother. She was almost certain that Belphegor didn't have any children. 

Upon arrival, Lorelei knocked firmly on the door to the house that apparently belonged to the 'Goetias'.  A blond girl with a slim face and sharp features answered the door.

"Hello. Do you have an appoinment..." The words faded on her lips as she came face to face with a very obvious demon based on the grey skin and red eyes. Behind her was a female dressed quite scandalously in casual clothing. No, those must be pajamas. Belphegor met eyes with Valentine and Valentine quickly averted her gaze back to the demon and cleared her throat. "Do you have an appointment to meet with the masters of this household?"

"No, apologies for the sudden arrival. I am Lorelei, here with the seventh prince of hell, avatar of Sloth, Belphegor. We were hoping to request a meeting with avatar of Lust, Asmodeus." Lorelei spoke formally but politely.

First the queen of hell and now one of the original seven princes! Or was it princess? Valentine was almost certain that both demons before her were females. She didn't have much time to think of that as she stepped aside to allow the door to open.

"Yes, of course. I believe he is in, if you will wait a moment in the parlor I shall go find-"

"No need. I'll find him." Belphegor cut off the girl. It wasn't that she was particularly interested in doing the work herself but rather she would like to know she was having a private conversation with her dear brother.

Lorelei gave Valentine an apologetic look before turning to Belphegor. "His magic signature is coming from the floor above us, slightly east of where we stand now."

"Thanks." Belphegor set her hand on Lorelei's head between her ears before she released her and made her way freely into the house. 

Valentine stood where she was. She wasn't sure it was a good idea to let a stranger freely into her house but felt it may be a terrible mistake to try to stop her.

"Could I put you out for a cup of tea?" Lorelei broke the silence between them. "I'd be happy to soothe your concerns over a drink."

"Actually the staff is at lunch right now. With Marquis Asme." Valentine answered. She had stepped away from lunch to answer the door.

"I won't hold you then. Go rejoin your friends." Lorelei answered. "I will wait in the parlor."
Valentine hesitated a moment longer before quickly making her way after Belphegor and managing to catch up to her.

Valentine then showed her to the informal dining hall where the servants enjoyed casual meals often with Asmes company and conversation. Despite his intimidating power, he was genuine company.

As the door opened, Clara perked up and looked at Valentine. "Hey, Val, who was at the door?" Her question was answered as Belphegor stepped up behind her to enter. 

"Well, brother, I always knew you loved a crowd for your speeches but is it fair to bribe them with food?" Belphegor walked to Asmes side as he rose to his feet, or rather to his ever so slight hovering. 

"It's been a long time, hasn't it big brother?" Belphegor asked, wrapping her arms around Asme in a hug. She had always said she gave the best hugs though it was a fact that you couldnt really debate upon.

"It has indeed, Belpha." Asme agreed. "What brings you here?"

"Word circled around hell that Lucifer's girl had come to find you. I decided that a family reunion sounded nice, so long as I didn't have to track you down myself." Belpha said with a lazy smile. "Can I pull you away from lunch for a private conversation or was this about to turn into something else? I saw you look at that girls eyes..." Belpha was teasing Asme, of course, she knew how he felt when people assumed lust was only sexual.

Asme chuckled and nodded. "This way." He said, leading Belpha to another room where they could speak in private. Upon arriving there Asme took a seat on one of the two couches facing each other while Belpha laid on the other and her favorite pillow materialized in her hands.

"You should be happier that I'm here. I ended my morning nap early to visit you." Belphegor said causing Asme to shake his head. Belpha took more catnaps each day that she spent minutes awake.

"Who was there to wake you? You'd never wake on your own."

"One of my Vespers. Lorelei. She's a real cutie." Belpha said.

"Your vespers? You mean the stolen designs of a species from me." Asme corrected her.

"No. Emotionless creatures aren't loyal. Besides mine make their own magic. I stole your design and changed a few minor details." She corrected him with a quiet laugh, both of them knowing full well that she stole his idea.  "Either way, I should be the offended one. You never came to visit me." She said with a pout that could usually win a few things from her elder siblings. After all, she was the helpless baby of the family.

Even when the rebellion was started by Lucifer, Belphegor hadn't really fought for her own beliefs. Sure if Lucifer won she wouldn't have to do as much work but mostly she did it out of loyalty and love for her family. She found that she liked Hell more than heaven, she never had to do any work herself in Hell if she avoided the main circles.

"Well now you know where I live. You're always welcome to visit." Asme offered. "Satisfied?"

"Only if you come cuddle with me for my afternoon nap." Belphegor bartered drawing another amused smile from Asme.

"Sure. I'll cuddle with you." He agreed.

"You're the best, big brother!"

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