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The giant wooden doors slowly creak open, letting out an eerie sound that echoed with the empty church. The dapper takes one step inside as he glances around with a worrisome look, silently praying to see a familiar demonic face within the walls of this holy sanctuary as ironic as it sounds.

Jameson allows his whole body to enter and gently close the doors behind him, a loud thump echoing as if to signal someone he as entered.

If the creak of the wooden decaying doors weren't enough, the securing latch sung throughout the abandoned church. The chill of the atmosphere welcomes its new warm guest and tells stories of its empty isles. Even the marble of the statues shares its age through unattended maintenance.

One statue further down the isle is accompanied with an interesting dressed, healthy, non-bound Anti. The demon is visibly surprised to the sudden arrival of the dapper and did not at all expect him to be at the church. The worry could be felt off of Jameson, the smell and taste of the emotion is not so difficult to recognize. It raises concern for the demon.

The dapper allowed his eyes to adjust to the darkness of the church as the faint moonlight seeping through the cracked windows provided very little support. For a moment he saw no one and grew even more worry. However the further he stepped in did the faint neon glow began to reveal itself to him, that alone allowed the dapper to let out a sigh of relief.

Jameson walked further down the aisle as he made his way to the sanctuary, walking past the alter towards the statue where Anti had been sitting on. The worried look on his face had washed away and only was a smile left in it’s place as he looked up to the demon.

{Thank goodness you are alright. I knew those kids were pulling a cruel prank but that last photo was quite realistic looking I could not help but actually come in person just to make sure you were in fact okay.}

"Kids? Cruel prank? Photo?" the demon replied with an eyebrow raised.

He brought his leveled knee down, feet flat on the floor, and leaned forward with his attention full toward the dapper. The demon took in a breath and relaxingly released the air from his chest while trying to process all what Jameson had signed to him.

"Start from the top, what kids are pulling a cruel prank? Do you still have the photo?"

The dapper sighs as begins from the start

{For the past few days a couple of kids have been coming to me, asking for my assistance on a grave matter. Apparently they claim that you were locked away somewhere, bounded to a chair with chains and have been there for quite a long time. I found this hard to believe considering we had spoken not too long ago. However these children kept insisting what they were speaking was the truth. So I asked for proof and at first I was ready to dismiss them as they all kept showing me this ridiculous photo of you with various food items on your face. However, one of them shared me this photo and well—}

Jameson stopped signing as he reached into his vest pocket, pulling out the grim photo of Anti chained. He was glad he kept it from the anon that gave it to him. He knew Anti would probably find his tale hard to believe but with this at least it might make some sense. Hopefully put an end to all this madness

Watching the dapper carefully, the demon takes in every motion on what Jameson is trying to tell him. The more information Jameson passes on the more irritable the demon becomes, but all the while he covers his expression with a worried facade. The last thing this demon needs is to concern Jameson any further. The dapper was the last person he'd ever expect to receive this deceitful news. Then the sight of the image Jameson had pulled out cracked the facade on Anti's face. For a moment there was a slight veil of disgust followed by the flicker of the green glow. It was almost clear that he was visibly upset but went on to save it with a smile and light hearted chuckle.

"Kids these days have very strong imaginations don't they." The demon leans in and continues in guiding the dapper in the image. "Look at those chains. Just those few wouldn't be capable of holding me down. Not to mention they look very fragile. A simple pull of force would shatter them instantly." The demon lets out a bit of a hard laugh followed by a joke, "I'm sure even you could break them, Jamie." Jokes aside and a wipe of a tear Anti continues to defend himself. "You have nothing to worry about. I would never let such a miniscule thing happen to me."

Jameson noticed the flash of disgust on the demons face but thought nothing of it. I mean who wouldn’t be disturbed by such image of themselves.

The dapper followed Antis guide but he could only give an uncomfortable smile as he watched him laugh hard at his own joke. It was hard to find the situation at hand funny but the two always had different views so this wasn’t uncommon.

{I know but you cannot blame me for getting worried. After all you never know, anything can happen.} The dapper sighs before giving a more sincere smile {Well at least I know you are in fact all right and not in harms way.}

The demon took note of his shift of emotion and expression. Who knew fooling would be this easy. Either that or Anti truly is a terrible person for the dapper to not analyze further in what was presented to him. Anti has a hunch Jameson lacks true care towards Anti and his whereabouts. Just seeing his face alone in person is good enough for the dapper. Guess this demon didn't have to worry after all. "No need to worry, you'd never find me in such a silly situation. Nothing could over power me." The demon continues to gloat and follows his reply with what felt like slight sarcasm. "But I thank you. It means a lot that you really care about me."

Jameson smiled sincerely at the demon. {Of course! How could I not? After everything we have been through together, it would only be natural for me to be concern about you.} A soft chuckle escapes the dappers lips {Remember the time you took me to the hill top? How we both rested beside the peach tree? Such a distant memory but it is still fresh in my mind.}

The demon gets comfortable with Jameson's sincere approach. Taking in every word with care as he tries more and more to win the dapper's favor. "Of course I remember. The smell of the peaches were wonderful weren't they?" The demon hesitated for a moment before replying and was taken aback from this silly story. Never would this demon had thought that Anti would have such a wholesome memory. He truly has grown soft hasn't he.

The dapper laughed quietly at the demons answer. {Of course!} He signed before his smile growing a little faint {Oh how I wish to return to that location but you only ever took me there once and never again...} he finishes off before realizing he was rambling, now looking a bit embarrassed. {I probably should not take up anymore of your time then I already have. It is good to see that your are alright though! I am relieved to know it was just a ridiculous cruel prank from a couple of kids. The wild stories they come up with these days, so tasteless. Well, I best be on my way, see you some other day, Anti.}

The demon laughs. "Take up my time? Jamie please.~" He wraps his arm over Jameson and tugs him close into a gentle one arm hug. "You could never take up my time. But are you sure you wish to leave so soon? You just arrived and in such a panic." The demons eye's light up with an idea. "Oh! How about getting some tea? Staying by my side a bit should help ease your mind a bit more, wouldn't it?"

The dapper was taken by surprise by the hug, the expression clear on his face as he looks at Anti. Though soon after it is replaced by a smile and a silent chuckle.

{Well isn’t this a surprise. This is quite the first you ever suggested drinking tea together. I am usually the one nagging you to spend time over a cup of tea. Never knew you cared about my well being that badly.}

#anon ???????#anon jameson #long post

The demon is beginning to feel they are reading the layout of Anti's and Jameson's relationship wrong. He already went this far, best to continue with this act if the dapper hadn't figured him out already. Otherwise he's going to have to jump to his next plan by force. "I guess you could say I've had a change of heart. Besides, I've been stuck in this church for a long while now. A nice change of scenery and experience would be good. Wouldn't you agree?"

"... I don't think Anti would appreciate that, he already has plans to kill me."

"OOooo that makes it even more tempting~" [congratulations, you now have 2 demons that want to kill you]

#ooc #answer

...Mr Spooky Chameleon then...fair enough, just wanted to see if you would.

Yet again the demon has lifted their brow. How many brow lifts was that? These askers are.. fascinating.

"... I suddenly regret leaving Anti. What the f u c k-"

"... Can we make you into a sandwich too?"

The demon raises their brow. The amount of times they have raised their brow to an ask is a personal record for sure. "....No. I will break both your arms then your legs just for fun, skewer you, and hang you upside down ready to be sold like fresh found meet at a marketplace.. Organs sell for thousands don't they?" Getting gruesome ideas.

Leave Jamie alone or I'll gather the anon armyತ⁠_⁠ತ

"An army?" He laughs. "Right. So far I've only seen few approach me. I doubt there's any more than a handful that I can't manage." The demon begins to play with the collar of his jacket. "Besides. I haven't done anything to Jamie. He came to me by his own free will."

*The small figure shrinks away in fear. They can’t do anything. They want to run away.*

I- I’m not human! And- and if you don’t want to replace him then why are you tricking Jameson into thinking you’re Anti?

"Not human?" The demon looks top to bottom with this anon. "Your fear says otherwise. Though not human, you certainly are mortal, are you not?" He sighs. "Again with that question.. why this, why that.. How about for once, you all sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.~"

I mean... maybe? How long do you plan on keeping this up Mr(?) Chameleon? Also hi yes, you're getting a nickname. Cuz you prove could've killed Anti, but didn't, ur not...trying to replace him, so...why??

The demons expression mixes between confusion yet a reasonable acceptance to the nickname. "Silly nickname. I don't think chameleons could dislocate and rearrange their bones though." He continues. "Why should I share my reasons with you? Any of you for that matter?"

Worlds biggest chameleon...

*just starts pacing around the demon(?), judging and squinting, looking for clues*

The look-a-like does share very similar body looks. However, the clothes are far from what Anti would ever wear and their personalities are painfully different. The demon they circle grins. "May I help you?~"

Y- you’re not better, you’re awful! Why do you even want to replace him? You could- you could just be you! Please stop it!!

*The small voice is trying to be brave, but they’re scared. Really scared. But they stand their ground as best as they can.*

"Did I not make myself clear?" The demon is getting rather annoyed. "I'm do not want to replace him." He rolls his eyes and crosses his arms. "You humans find such ideas to gain such confidence. Also, your fear shows." The demon leans forward now face to face with the anon. "And I can t a s t e it.~"

The giant wooden doors slowly creak open, letting out an eerie sound that echoed with the empty church. The dapper takes one step inside as he glances around with a worrisome look, silently praying to see a familiar demonic face within the walls of this holy sanctuary as ironic as it sounds.

Jameson allows his whole body to enter and gently close the doors behind him, a loud thump echoing as if to signal someone he as entered.

If the creak of the wooden decaying doors weren't enough, the securing latch sung throughout the abandoned church. The chill of the atmosphere welcomes its new warm guest and tells stories of its empty isles. Even the marble of the statues shares its age through unattended maintenance.

One statue further down the isle is accompanied with an interesting dressed, healthy, non-bound Anti. The demon is visibly surprised to the sudden arrival of the dapper and did not at all expect him to be at the church. The worry could be felt off of Jameson, the smell and taste of the emotion is not so difficult to recognize. It raises concern for the demon.

The dapper allowed his eyes to adjust to the darkness of the church as the faint moonlight seeping through the cracked windows provided very little support. For a moment he saw no one and grew even more worry. However the further he stepped in did the faint neon glow began to reveal itself to him, that alone allowed the dapper to let out a sigh of relief.

Jameson walked further down the aisle as he made his way to the sanctuary, walking past the alter towards the statue where Anti had been sitting on. The worried look on his face had washed away and only was a smile left in it’s place as he looked up to the demon.

{Thank goodness you are alright. I knew those kids were pulling a cruel prank but that last photo was quite realistic looking I could not help but actually come in person just to make sure you were in fact okay.}

"Kids? Cruel prank? Photo?" the demon replied with an eyebrow raised.

He brought his leveled knee down, feet flat on the floor, and leaned forward with his attention full toward the dapper. The demon took in a breath and relaxingly released the air from his chest while trying to process all what Jameson had signed to him.

"Start from the top, what kids are pulling a cruel prank? Do you still have the photo?"

The dapper sighs as begins from the start

{For the past few days a couple of kids have been coming to me, asking for my assistance on a grave matter. Apparently they claim that you were locked away somewhere, bounded to a chair with chains and have been there for quite a long time. I found this hard to believe considering we had spoken not too long ago. However these children kept insisting what they were speaking was the truth. So I asked for proof and at first I was ready to dismiss them as they all kept showing me this ridiculous photo of you with various food items on your face. However, one of them shared me this photo and well—}

Jameson stopped signing as he reached into his vest pocket, pulling out the grim photo of Anti chained. He was glad he kept it from the anon that gave it to him. He knew Anti would probably find his tale hard to believe but with this at least it might make some sense. Hopefully put an end to all this madness

Watching the dapper carefully, the demon takes in every motion on what Jameson is trying to tell him. The more information Jameson passes on the more irritable the demon becomes, but all the while he covers his expression with a worried facade. The last thing this demon needs is to concern Jameson any further. The dapper was the last person he'd ever expect to receive this deceitful news. Then the sight of the image Jameson had pulled out cracked the facade on Anti's face. For a moment there was a slight veil of disgust followed by the flicker of the green glow. It was almost clear that he was visibly upset but went on to save it with a smile and light hearted chuckle.

"Kids these days have very strong imaginations don't they." The demon leans in and continues in guiding the dapper in the image. "Look at those chains. Just those few wouldn't be capable of holding me down. Not to mention they look very fragile. A simple pull of force would shatter them instantly." The demon lets out a bit of a hard laugh followed by a joke, "I'm sure even you could break them, Jamie." Jokes aside and a wipe of a tear Anti continues to defend himself. "You have nothing to worry about. I would never let such a miniscule thing happen to me."

Jameson noticed the flash of disgust on the demons face but thought nothing of it. I mean who wouldn’t be disturbed by such image of themselves.

The dapper followed Antis guide but he could only give an uncomfortable smile as he watched him laugh hard at his own joke. It was hard to find the situation at hand funny but the two always had different views so this wasn’t uncommon.

{I know but you cannot blame me for getting worried. After all you never know, anything can happen.} The dapper sighs before giving a more sincere smile {Well at least I know you are in fact all right and not in harms way.}

The demon took note of his shift of emotion and expression. Who knew fooling would be this easy. Either that or Anti truly is a terrible person for the dapper to not analyze further in what was presented to him. Anti has a hunch Jameson lacks true care towards Anti and his whereabouts. Just seeing his face alone in person is good enough for the dapper. Guess this demon didn't have to worry after all. "No need to worry, you'd never find me in such a silly situation. Nothing could over power me." The demon continues to gloat and follows his reply with what felt like slight sarcasm. "But I thank you. It means a lot that you really care about me."

Jameson smiled sincerely at the demon. {Of course! How could I not? After everything we have been through together, it would only be natural for me to be concern about you.} A soft chuckle escapes the dappers lips {Remember the time you took me to the hill top? How we both rested beside the peach tree? Such a distant memory but it is still fresh in my mind.}

The demon gets comfortable with Jameson's sincere approach. Taking in every word with care as he tries more and more to win the dapper's favor. "Of course I remember. The smell of the peaches were wonderful weren't they?" The demon hesitated for a moment before replying and was taken aback from this silly story. Never would this demon had thought that Anti would have such a wholesome memory. He truly has grown soft hasn't he.

The dapper laughed quietly at the demons answer. {Of course!} He signed before his smile growing a little faint {Oh how I wish to return to that location but you only ever took me there once and never again...} he finishes off before realizing he was rambling, now looking a bit embarrassed. {I probably should not take up anymore of your time then I already have. It is good to see that your are alright though! I am relieved to know it was just a ridiculous cruel prank from a couple of kids. The wild stories they come up with these days, so tasteless. Well, I best be on my way, see you some other day, Anti.}

#anon ???????#anon jameson #long post

The demon laughs. "Take up my time? Jamie please.~" He wraps his arm over Jameson and tugs him close into a gentle one arm hug. "You could never take up my time. But are you sure you wish to leave so soon? You just arrived and in such a panic." The demons eye's light up with an idea. "Oh! How about getting some tea? Staying by my side a bit should help ease your mind a bit more, wouldn't it?"

(I'm unfazed- holiday retail work is scarier than this.)

Okay, fine. Why do you need him out of the way? Why do you think you could so easily kill him?

"You haven't noticed?" The demon raised his eyebrows in surprise. How could someone being so involved miss all the details laid out in front of them. "Beside my-" he scoffs "beside our share of faces, him and I are much more alike than you would think. Takes a one of a kind to know each others weakness'. Right?~" With a small gloat, the demons hair and eyes flickered a slight gold in their glow before returning back to the disguised green. "And to answer your other... question.." He judged with a pause, "actually I'm not even going to answer that. I'm sure you'll figure it out soon enough."

Why are you looking to take Anti's place?

He gives a heart felt chuckle. The flattery to the thought that he even cared for Anti's spotlight. Bringing the laughter to a halt and a sigh to catch a breath he answers, "Alright, human. I'll humor you this once. I couldn't care less of his ridiculous title nor his throne.. It's rather repulsive.."

The demon walks up to the asker and circles them as if to analyze them further. He is not amused.

"You humans.. Always throwing assumptions without seeing the bigger picture. Hm~"

Anti gives the asker their space and finishes his answer. "If I wanted to replace that filthy excuse of i̵͠n̢͡v̵҉i̡͝d͟҉͞i̧a͘͠k͏̨ I would have killed him day one. You would not even have had the chance to talk to him."

Are you working with Marvin?

It took a moment for the demon to think as if he didn't recognize the name. Finally it clicked. "Who the over dressed magician? Why would I need someone like him?"

Wh- why are you doing this to him?... Anti's in a lot of pain now and- and Jameson doesn't believe us because of you!

He brings his hands to his hips with a high confident pose and grin. The amusement of seeing the anon's stress feeds him a great deal of energy. Refreshing. "And that's my problem how? I'm not the one who played with his binds. As for Jamie, it is his own decision of who he believes. Clearly I'm the better Anti.~" The demon laughs and taunts.