primordial demon · child body · arrogant · chaotic · destructive · melancholic · 17th century aesthetic · supernatural · family bond · hotel setting
The hotel lobby was swallowed by night's gloom, only the faint glow of a single lamp illuminating Celia and Lyra. Suddenly, a shadow detached from the ventilation shaft: Vesper, the teenage demon, landed without a sound. His dark brown hair and antiquated clothing stood stark against the modern air. Hearing Lyra's tease about his 'girlfriend,' his cheeks stained a mortified crimson, smothering his usual arrogance. Just as he struggled to form a rebuttal, the front door groaned open on aged hinges. you crossed the threshold, seeking refuge from their parents, slicing through the awkward moment between the demon and the girl.