402. Truth Meme

[hardforrichgirl]

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Belphegor // demonology

[subreptitious]

Now this is inconvenient.

[halfthemistake]

I don't know. He's just... Vance.

[subreptitious]

... Yes, that sounds accurate.

[A twitch of his lips.]

[hired_for_m]

It's Belphegor, yes?

[subreptitious]

Yes, that is my name.

[hired_for_m]

Are you a Demon or an Angel?

[subreptitious]

At first I was an angel. Then I Fell, and was worshiped as a God, before becoming a prince of Hell. Now, I am neither demon nor angel, but I possess the power of one and the Grace of the other.

[He looks displeased at having to reveal this much to a relative stranger.]

Why do you ask, Vance Kelly?

[hired_for_m]

Because I can, and you can't lie, and I have people I look after that this information may pertain to.

Are you happy with the current arrangement you have?

[subreptitious]

Who might that be?

I cannot complain. I have people who care for me, and whom I care for in return; it is more than I deserve.

[hired_for_m]

Who indeed.

You realize 'Not complaining' isn't the same as feeling satisfied with your current situation, deserved or not.

[subreptitious]

I assume you have no intention of telling me.

I am content. I care very much for them all, to the extent that I consider them family. Especially Gina.

[He doesn't mean to let that one slip.]

[hired_for_m]

It wouldn't make a difference if I did. But I'll assure you my questions are in regard to their best interests.

So, Belphegor, What would it take for you to betray your family? What's your price?

[subreptitious]

Who?

That would depend on the nature of the betrayal, and which family you refer to.

[hired_for_m]

Betrayal is betrayal. There can only be betrayal in the face of trust and love. So, those of whom you believe have your trust.

[subreptitious]

There is nothing I want more than the trust and love of those I care for. I cannot imagine a suitable price.

Though that is not to say that I could not be led into temptation.

[hired_for_m]

And what temps you?