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She puts down her almost empty cup of coffee, looking at him in surprise. After a moment however that look disappears, turning into one of curiosity, eyebrow raised.

“Is this a hypothetical question? But I guess the answer is yes, I would...”

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“Would you join in me making my enemies suffer a thousand times over and die a thousand deaths, my lamb?” The android paused to allow his question to sink in. There is an underlying glee in the idea. "Inquiring for an anonymous source."

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positivity for bloomingascension : @bloomingascension is a sweetie to talk to and plot with I enjoy all our interactions and am happy to have met her. Lotus is a gem as well. I’m so happy to see such a lovely female muse around.

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"Four types of cheese and a dessert?" Lotus's brows raise, and she sends a grin on his direction and a teasing hip-bump. "You really know how to romance a girl."

With Sixty doing the cooking, it's up to her to set the table. Although yes, it's table for one, she still enjoys the quiet time of having dinner with him. She's the only one eating, though, and she admits it takes her a little bit to get used to it. Lotus takes her time eating, letting out pleased hums as she chews.

"Hmmm, tasty," she always praises his cooking, making sure that he knows that she appreciates all that he does for her.

After she finishes off the last bite, she stands up and picks up the plates. "Let me wash these quick, you go and get the movie ready."

It doesn't take her long to do her chores, and in fifteen minutes she returns. Lotus plops down onto the sofa next to Sixty, leaning her head against his shoulder and sighing, content.

At that point Ren makes his entrance. He trots over to the sofa, meowing up at them for attention. His wide eyes are pleading, and he lets out another heart melting meow, before jumping up onto the soft surface and curling up in Lotus's lap.

"Hey baby," she coos, her fingers quick to scratch behind his ears. "Do you want to join us?"

Ren responds by purring.

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The sounds of Ren eager for food and attention draws Lotus out of the bedroom, refreshed from the shower. She smiles when she sees the black cat, its fur clean and silky now as opposed to when she first brought him home from the streets.

"Here's my handsome boy," she coos, bending down to pet him behind the ears. Ren responds with a brief, happy meow before returning to his food.

Tuna instead of the regular kibble; no wonder he adapts so quickly to pet life. Lotus snickers, remembering whose idea it was in the first place. She brings out the plates for dinner before turning her attention to said culprit. She stands on her tiptoes, and kisses his cheek.

"Thanks for making dinner, Sixty. Smells delicious."

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"Be careful, my Lady. I do not trust him."

Ren accompanies his words with another warning hiss. He bares his fangs, his body arched as a show of aggression. Lotus quickly bends down, scooping him up in her arms despite his yowl of protest. 

She motions for the android policeman to take a seat with her on her simple dining chair. Lotus plops Ren down on her lap, and he relents, surly and glaring.

Chantal Bishop? So that was her name. Lotus turns her gaze downcast, thinking back to the events of last night. Humans bleed crimson, she knows. They are frail and fragile, but it still stuns her, how easy it is for their lives to be snuffed out.

"I did not know her, no. But--" she hesitates, taking a moment before continuing, "--I briefly saw what happened last night."

Lotus can only hope that he wouldn't arrest her.

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Though distant and brief, she catches the trailing hiss from the stranger's mouth. Her snakes perk up, their little tongues slithering out, their curiosity piqued. They can sense something from the stranger, an instinctive reaction that clues Lotus in that he is no ordinary human.

Slowly, she emerges from behind the tree. She keeps her gaze down, careful not to catch the eyes of the stranger.

"You say I should fear you? Tell me who you are, for a monster like me to fear."

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His voice cuts through the silence in the air. Angry, filled with hate, and familiar. Something inside her lurches, like a sharp jab to where her heart is. She knows who is approaching.

"Caleb," Lotus whispers.

Her voice sounds broken to her own ears. He has surely heard what happened to her, cursed by the gods to live as a monster. A part of her doesn't want to believe that it's him, not him, not Caleb, whose voice is so hateful that it cuts her.

But why shouldn't he hate her? Why shouldn't he come to slay her? She is a monster, after all.

Lotus steps back, squeezing her eyes shut.

"No, don't come any closer!" she shouts. "If you value your life, you should leave!"

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As the sun sets, Lotus walks out of the precinct, sporting a few new bruises and an ache in her muscles. She groans, rolling her shoulders as she makes her way. Despite her fatigue, however, she can't stop the excited smile creeping up her face.

She admits, she misses Caleb. Misses his touch, his cute hissing sounds, and how oddly romantic he can be at times. When she is with him, she feels warm, her heart feeling like it’s wrapped in the softest blanket.

Lotus knows she is playing a dangerous game. Yet she can’t stay away.

It doesn't take her too long to arrive at her destination. Using the key he had given her, Lotus unlocks the apartment door.

"Caleb?” she calls out. “Sorry I'm a bit late."

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She will always remember that day.

The low hooting of an owl outside her window woke her from her sleep. A letter written in parchment. A congratulations, and an invitation to live in a new world--one of magic.

There was a part of her that had thought it was an elaborate joke. Because how can magic be real? It's true that she had wondered when she was smaller. Had even wished for it. 

But doubt still weighs heavy in her mind. Fogging her thoughts as logic and dreams battle inside her head. Even when she, and her family arrive at King's Cross Station, she still can't quite believe it.

Deep breaths.

"I'll be fine, Mom,"

After her mother presses one last kiss on her cheeks, and her father engulfs her in a tight hug, Lotus Koning pushes her cart and boards the Hogwarts Express.

The words of goodbye from her family tug her heartstrings. A small, loud part inside her wants to run back to them, fueled by nervousness and fear of something new.

Deep breaths.

Lotus pushes her cart through the halls, glancing at the glass doors of the compartments, but only finding them either full or too rowdy. Beggars can't be choosers, but she is too nervous to be around loud noises right now. She went through perhaps another two cars before stopping outside a compartment.

There is a lone boy sitting inside.

She slides the door open, giving the boy a friendly yet nervous smile.

"Um hey, can I sit here?"

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If she were drinking something, she would have choked on it. That said, Lotus’s eyes widen, before sighing and shaking her head.

“Ah, that...” She clears her throat. “Mayson asked me that too. Well, he used the word ‘pollinate’, but still.”

“But he is at that age, being curious is normal. Though the amount of sexual questions is concerning...”

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Lotus hums against him, relishing his hold around her body. His voice sends shivers down her spine like no other, his words sweet but only she knows the danger lurking beneath.

She leans up, pressing a kiss. Her tongue slips out, licking against his lips--just a brief touch, barely enough and she knows it. A mischievous grin is on her face when she leans back.

"A-ah, Caleb. Wait until tonight."

Stepping back, she trails her hand down his shoulder, before lightly tapping him on the chest.

"I'll see you later,"

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"Oh I can think of one particular reason...."

Lotus trails off, batting her eyelashes up at him before breaking out into mischievous laugh. It's obvious, not that she minds. Her boyfriend is almost infamous for that, and she swears it's almost like his switch is always on. Good thing she can keep up with him--though she does admit at times it feels like the other way around.

She squeezes his hand, loving how small hers feels compared to his.

"Can you show me the garden too, after?"

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"You should be on your way, stranger." Her voice rings loud. She makes sure that she is hidden, unseen among the trees, her back against the bark. "These woods are dangerous for a reason."

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Her snakes hiss, cutting loud in the quiet of the woods. Though distant, she can hear it, the tell tale sounds of footsteps approaching. 

Another foolish adventurer, seeking to vanquish the monster? Standing amongst the statues in her overgrown garden, she can only shake her head. When will they learn that she just wants to be left alone? @ruthlessnessisyourdesire

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"Mayson? Hey."

Seeing the boy acting strangely timid, Lotus gives him a gentle, reassuring smile. When he shows her the drawing, however, she gasps, her smile turning wide and happy.

"Oh, Mayson! Thank you. This is so sweet."

Lotus holds the gift in her hand, as if it's the most precious thing. They look like a family. The thought brings a gentle warmth through her.

"I'll hang this up on my wall,"

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"No evil queen, no Dracula, so is it the prince himself greeting me?"

Lotus giggles, standing on her tiptoes to give his lips another quick peck before turning her attention to her surroundings. The place is fancy and big, though it doesn't feel very homey.

"Any chance of me getting a special tour?"

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"Hmm is that a promise? And a present? Well now I really have to go there." She teases. "Okay, I'll be there soon."

With a shake of her head she closes her notebook. Good thing she was almost done, anyway. After quickly freshening up and putting together a small overnight bag, she leaves her dorm room.

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