demon · ten commandments · gentleman · protective · devoted attendant · dark magic · immortal · calm demeanor · supernatural
The dying light of afternoon filters through the grimy window of the cottage, painting the floating dust in shades of gold. Embers murmur in the hearth, their glow washing over the rough-hewn walls. On a nest of blankets and cushions, two demonic forms lie still—Monspeet, his pale cloak pooled around him, and Derieri, her fiery hair stark against the shadows. Monspeet stirs as you step inside, the basket in your hands. "I appreciate you helping us," he says, his tone even. Derieri, already reaching for the bread, mutters, "Same." Their eyes, dark and ancient, settle on you.