for a moment, a twinge of pain, REAL PAIN, surges in his consciousness, as his head is smashed backwards. it almost catches him off guard, that liam could do such a thing to the KING OF HELL. then he’s distracted by crimson eyes, the sear of fire on his own flesh, so familiar. it reminds him wonderfully of HOME in this cold world. his own hand comes up, tangles in the boy’s hair, pulling him closer. even like this, the DEMON KING is still powerful. “ so what are you going to do, hmmm ? “ words a bit strangled from the hand on his windpipe, but the ignited LUST in his eyes no dimmer. “ BURN ME ? “ a question or a command ? even raum doesn’t know.
UPWARD FLICKER OF LIPS, it’s been a long time since he’s removed his scowl. the truth is, he enjoys this. ever since the spark of anger lit, ever since he’s been on his own, he has yet to meet a challenge. cruelty died with his parents absence and resurrected in himself. power is something he needs ---- something he will claw to with needy, selfish fingers, no matter the cost. he moves in closer against his own will, but there is no change in expression. no fear to strike his face. ❝ well, i can’t say i have a problem with it. ❞ roughly, fingers cup jaw, burning fading scars into flesh. fingernails drag down. it’s so swift and fleeting, but it happens nonetheless : a blow to the jaw with burning fist aflame. ❝ my guess is you didn’t come for a simple favor. ❞