the fork paused just shy of her lips.
for several moments, ishtar merely regarded him across the table. there was no disgust within those crimson hues , nor the apprehension his answer might have earned from a mortal. instead, amusement gradually curved the goddess’ lips .
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“ The difference between us , Sebastian , is that you seem fascinated by what desire eventually does to their souls .” amusement flickered within those crimson eyes . “ I find the desire itself far more interesting .”
a beat passed before her smile sharpened .
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crimson hues followed the pastry as it was placed before her, the goddess inspecting his handiwork with the sort of scrutiny one might expect from royalty presented with an offering.
“ Much better .” she mused. “Eating alone is terribly dull.”
her chin settled lightly against her palm as she studied him. there was something inherently curious about a creature who carried himself with all the refinement of a human gentleman despite being anything but one.
a knowing hum escaped the goddess, crimson hues lingering upon him for a moment longer. of course. expecting a creature such as him to share in something so human had been rather presumptuous.
“Mm. I suppose asking a demon to appreciate mortal indulgences was optimistic of me.”—
ᅠ 𝖖𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝖋 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯͜͡𝐞𝐧ᅠ retweeted
you stand beneath my sky now . conduct yourselves accordingly .
her crimson hues fixated on the man — then her gaze shifted to the windows , taking in the scenery before the goddess hummed.
“ so efficient .” Ishtar complimented , taking the cup and sipping on it . “ perhaps a pastry . one for yourself and join me — silence bores me .”









