Family Strokes
[Grayfia's POV]
I don't know why they showed such a reaction when I said master and me had already met the little girl.
"Have you, big sister?!" Layla even grabbed my shoulders and shook me repeatedly, I felt sort of offended, why didn't she show this reaction to my master? how could he be lacking in grandiosity with a little girl?
"Yes, master met her in the dimensional gap, I believe they have a 'friendly' relationship" It would be far-fetched for me to say so, but going by experience... if two powerful dragons didn't fight each other immediately, then they were friends.
"She's the leader of the Khaos brigade you know!" Hephaestus-sama affirmed only for Layla to begin nodding rapidly, perhaps because I don't know this organisation; I can't so much as care about them. That said, that little girl and the word 'terrorism' couldn't be any more heterogeneous.
"She didn't look like that to us... she looks like an innocent young girl" I asserted.
"Must have been her disguise..." Both Hephaestus-sama and Layla thought at the same time, a disguise. It is possible... but she didn't give me that aura from the beginning.
Seeing as the God of Blacksmiths couldn't help me, I decided to do something else, taking advantage that Layla took the time to bring me here and all that.
"Anyway, Hephaestus-sama... do you sell gadgets such as pocket watches or hand watches?" I said all of the sudden, taking both out of their thoughts.
"Of course, are you interested?"
"Please, show me your most expensive ones; your most exotic watches~" I know exactly what my master will love, having seen the majority of his treasures I know that master wouldn't appreciate gold as a gift contrary to what most would think, I know what he loves are 'rare' things. Ever since we came he has been giving me ideas of what's common and what's not common in Helius.
"What are you going to do, big sister?" Layla asked me.
"I'm going to get master a present~," I said cheerfully, she didn't seem to expect that and looked into the stalls with a lost gaze.
"I see..."
"Why don't you try to get one for Sirzechs? it might make a difference for you two."
!!!
She gasped, apparently she didn't think of that. I can't compare our relationships, I don't know what's going through her mind.
I'm constantly thinking 'what can I do for my master today?~'
What can I cook? how can I wake him up without disturbing him too much? In what position can we mate for him to feel better? or how should I hold him to sleep? I pay attention to every detail; to make him smile or make him feel good.
'I wonder if Layla is the same with Sirzechs. Isn't that how a devoted maid is supposed to be? more so... I'm not only his maid, I'm his mate too... I have to go far beyond to impress him'
"Uhm" Layla nodded, following my advice and waited for whatever Hephaestus-sama was going to bring.
Hephaestus-sama presented several beautiful pieces of art in front of us. The one that immediately caught my eye was a hand watch made out of diamonds, rubies and a platinum chassis. There were several others that looked gorgeous as well, but this platinum one looked so delicate... moreover the internal mechanism was visible. I loved it.
'The platinum will make him remember me too'
Layla was to the side; looking at her own models of watches before she shook her head.
"Hephaestus-sama could I see the collars instead?"
"Sure~"
The Olympian brought with him an assortment of extremely expensive gear; some of them were even releasing slight auras to me, they were enchanted, "These are coated in mermaid tears and release a soothing aura that permeates around, it is said that it will assist the wearer to rest during their sleep~"
"Then I'll be taking this one, Hephaestus-sama." Layla smiled and held the collar longingly.
"Then this will be my gift for the two of you~" The God laughed and extended his hand, packing up the two treasures for us before putting them in a bag.
"N-No way! we will pa-" I didn't want to owe anything, but he seemed to take offence.
"I said that you can leave it like that young ladies... do you believe money is important for God such as myself...? for me what's important is peace of mind and a healthy working environment for me to keep smithing and perfecting my craft... your Lucifuge Clan has provided me with those, Lady Calliope or not... what're some treasures?~"
If he said it like that, how could we reject it?
We both bowed deeply towards him with a smile before making our way out, the God regarded us until the end before heading back into his forge.
'I wonder if Richter-sama is going to like it? I never saw any treasure in his caves that were made out of platinum, more so a watch... he will find it quite exotic'.
Beside me was Layla, we walked and she held the collar that was made out of remarkably pure gold, jades and mermaid tears, she must be quite expectant of his reaction.
I hope that it works well between them.
Layla took me to several places in the territory where I got some clothes for master, she also fetched some things for Sirzechs and between chat and chat, the nighttime came.
It is the first time I have been away from master for so long and I miss him already, have I become addicted? dependant? I don't care...
When we arrived at the castle the servants were preparing dinner, with time it has become easier for me to handle the fallen angels and angels. How can I harbour any resentment when they're all so lovely and attentive? my mother has trained all of them well.
They're preparing everything for the banquet. Decorations, dishes, furniture... this was going to be the event of the year, I can imagine... even before I left for Helius it was an odd occasion for all the satans to meet together. The fact that the host of this banquet was my Lucifuge Castle, filled me with endless pride and made me wonder what would my father think if he was here.
My senses spread around the castle looking for master and I gasped upon finding where he was located. I clenched my hands against my dress and walked forward.
Layla followed me absentmindedly towards mother's room and upon entering there they were.
Richter-sama was snoring loudly, sprawled on the bed in his hybrid form full of scales, his legs, arms and crotch were covered. My mother was hugging him like a Koala with a broad smile on her face also wearing the same robes I saw her with today.
There were a lot of suits and packages all around moreover, bikinis? those are quite revealing bikinis.
Layla picked one of them and blushed.
There were torn clothes around Richter-sama, I think he just couldn't resist and transitioned unknowingly.
"I think they're becoming… quite close" Layla shot me a sidelong glance.
"…" As for me, I could only see the broad smile my mother had as she hugged my man.
"You know mom is clingy and all, touchy-feely and frisky even, but don't you think…" Layla's words trailed and I know exactly what she means, but I don't want to think about that.
"Even if that was to be the case… I'd have to discuss things with her deeply" I said nonchalantly before making my way out of the room, if Richter-sama is sleeping this deeply, I can't wake him up.
"…"