Unsettling of a welcome as this is, you can’t help but feel a sprinkle of… relief amidst your growing terror and concern! You… you kinda missed her too, you chuckle as a smile worms its way onto your face!

The demon’s reptilian eyes wander towards yours with childlike confusion. “R-really?”

Of course, really, you sputter in disbelief! You were worried sick about her after she flew off! You thought, well…

Your mirth drains as quickly as it arrived as you relive your last exchange with the hellion… when she was dead-set on tracking down a wounded, but still very powerful demon!

You thought you’d never see her again. Rezalith responds with a dreamy blink. “... Why?”

Well, you sigh as you dare to give her another pat on the head, you… you don’t know how strong Greater Devils are, so you were worried she’d get killed! Or, you know, you mutter under your breath, she’d decide not to come back…

“Oh…” Rezzie frowns, mulling over your words with uncharacteristic consideration. “But I’m strong, though. Really strong.”

Sure, you shrug, but-

“And I got stronger, y’know,” She adds with an impish giggle! “Stronger in my BRAIN!”

You couldn’t really tell, given how she’s communicating, but you decide not to let that particular observation slip! She did? Since when?

“Seeeeecreeeeetttt~” She purrs, tapping a claw against your lips! “But I know all KINDS of things now, Ant… better watch your back~”

R-right, you nod, well you’re glad she’s okay anyways?

“Heheheh… me too~” She purrs, her thin tail smacking one of the chairs like a whip! “Well, go on…”

Huh? The hellion’s eyes narrow.

“Keep talkin’, dummy. Tell me how much you MISSED me.” Her angry expression swiftly fades back into a dreamy grin! “Specifics if you please…”

>CONTD.