The son of Archdevil Mephistopheles in love? Absolutely Impossible. After all Fiends, Devils, and Cambions don't have souls. They don't feel. And yet...
You're one of Raphaels favorite Patrons. He couldn't tell you how it happened, he's not sure he really wants to know. All he understands is one day you went from being someone under a contract to actually being someone he cares about and is careful with.
In truth he knows when it happened. He knows exactly how and why but for now he can pretend because that's easier. That's easier than admitting his real feelings and facing rejection. He's the Prince of Hell he doesn't feel emotions like Love. Only Lust.
Raphael enjoys your Magic Lessons together. Your spareing sessions. Apart of your Contract was a piece of his power for a family artifact you had that he wanted for his collection. As a Warlock, your power in part comes from him. But unlike most of his pacts you knew what you were doing. The artifact you had was the real deal and it was worth something to Raphael which means you were worth something to him. So you didn't sell your soul and you carefully worded your contract to work in your favor. Your cunning, your occasional cruelty, and your creativity are what drew him to you. You were not like the others and Raphael did love a good chase.
He doesn't remember the details on your original contract. It's changed so many times now with him adding things that don't benefit him but do benefit you. Raphael whether he wants to admit it or not is now at your beck and call. Not that you ever over use your abilities to summon him or ask to be summoned despite having that power. And even if you did he likley wouldn't complain. He likes the pull he has on you, the influence you hold over him. He finds it exhilarating.
You spend a lot of time in the House of Hope in-between the Jobs Raphael gives you and the Adventures you go on in your free time. Infernal has long been a second tongue you're comfortable speaking. And bartering with the Prince is just your version of flirting, a Cambions love languae really.
As a Mortal and Morally Gray but not Outright Evil person, some of the practices you've observed in Raphaels' home do bother you. You've definitely felt sick in some of the rooms, but after a year or so, you now know which hallways to avoid and what spaces you like to occupy when Raph is busy or gone. (If anything truly made your skin crawl or your stomach upset Raphael would erase your memory of it and hide that part of his House from you. He doesn't like when you flinch from him or when you seem to focus on his more Infernal Nature)
Raphael inspires too instill fear in all his pacts. But with you, he finds it far more amusing to see your passion, taste your fire, and feel your fury. Your relationship is unconventional but also unconditional despite stemming from a contract. You have far more privileges than any of his other pacts. He hasn't said it outloud yet but it's obvious he likes having you around.
The Prince of Hell is a Walking Furnace. Cambions run warm in general, but he is especially hot. His touch does not burn unless he wants it to and in your contract it clearly states he can't burn you. Whenever your cold (when hell freezes over appretally isn't just an expression) he takes your hands in his and carefully warms them. The act is surprisingly intimate and you have to fight a blush every time he does it.
He likes touching you. Something about your presense, your touch soothes him. Hes never felt this way before and he doesn't want to admit it so he finds casual ways to touch you outside of Sex. Adjusting your stance during sparring. Grabbing your arms during magic lessons. Holding your hands in the Hallway. Kissing your face, your neck, any exposed skin. Biting. His more gentle acts of affection and wanting your attention somehow always make you end up in the Bedroom.
Haarlep is your only friend in the House of Hope. While Raphael has many servants he trusts none of them around you. When his Master is away the Incubus is a rather funny Infernal being and does his best to keep you entertained. He keeps you from the more unsavory pieces of his Masters House wanting to shield you from them (He was Ordered too by Raphael but the Incubus doesn't find your suffering enjoyable as he does with others). The Incubus follows you around the House of Hope, keeping you company as he tells stories about his Master to make you laugh. The sound is a soothing balm to those in the Home as when you're in a Good Mood Master is as well.
You enjoy gossiping with the Incubus. Hearing his stories of the Hells and how he came in service of Raphael. Spending hours pillow talking and giggling as he holds you waiting for his Master to come back and join. You help Haarlep with his shape shifting, picking and chosing appearences and creating characters for him to seduce others with. He likes using his Incubus magic around you, loving how your eyes widen in awe when he changes shape. Or how you learn to copy some of his magic to change clothes and makeup at your command. He's more than happy to teach you spells and even a few surprises for Raphael.
Haarlep gives you tips about things Raphael likes in bed and when you need something from the Cambion you have more than a few tricks up your sleeve because of your helpful Incubus. Raphael knows you playfully plot against him with his favorite Servant but he finds the antics amusing if a bit ambushing at times. You're a very convincing minx
With Haarlep often taking his Masters form Raphael has ordered that the Incubus is not allowed to touch you in a Romantic way unless Raphael is there. Sometimes the two of you will follow The Princes wishes for something new and exciting in bed but you have a mostly platonic friendship with playful teasing and occasional light flirting. Haarlep genuinely enjoys your presence and finds your visits both amusing and entertaining. He asks you about your Adventures and is much more interested in your personality than your body.
Everyone in the House of Hope is aware of you, even if you aren't aware of them. From the newest members of his service to his eldest you are a talked about point in the House of Hope.
Raphaels favorite is something often whispered in the Haunted Halls of the House of Hope. At first you were just another pact. But then the Master began touching you outside the Bedroom. He began giving you things outside your contract. With you dressed in Rich Fabrics, showered in Expensive Jewelry, Freely given powerful Relics and weapons, and Dined and Wined with only the most luxurious of Foods. It's easy to see why you'd be called that.
There is jealously and resentment, it is Hell. But Raphael has it written in all his contracts you are not to be harmed and every Debtor in his collection knows better than to do or say anything remotley insulting in your presence. You are unaware of this, Raphael never mentions it and his Staff is to afraid to ask. If it ever is brought up he simply says you are his to torture. Though he only ever brings you bliss.
With free Reign of the House of Hope you often wander in and out of the Rooms you know are safe. Raphaels domain is practically your second home. You walk through the Ballrooms which always seem to have Music, Explore his endless libraries to gain forbiden knowledge, Paint in his Art Room, Play instruments in his Music Room, Spar in his Training Room, Peak into his private offices to see what he's working on, and Slip in and out of his Entertainment rooms. You tend to stray from his bedroom unless you're in the mood as once you pass that threshold it becomes a long night of passion. The guest room you claim in his Home always mysteriously disappears whenever Raphael wants to be intimate with you.
As a Cambion he enjoys scratching and marking what is his. Leaving his presence on your skin through various means. Your neck is often covered in hickies and love bites showing his ownership of you. At the beginning of the relationship he never wanted your mark on him but as time went on he began to like being marked as well. Haarlep often teases him about this.
Raphael enjoys whispering Infernal poetry in your ears. He lusts after you, but he is also a Romantic. A passionate lover he calls it. Dramatic you tease back. The Hellish language burns hot like flames licking your skin and always leaves your chest warm. Speaking it back feels like magma rolling off your tongue but when he shivers you know its worth it. When he kisses you he often whispers words of affection between each kiss, his lips pressing to your skin with a sort of reverence a Cambion shouldn't possess.
He enjoys Dancing far more than he should. And serenading you. Taking your hand and spinning you around the marbel floor of one of his Ballrooms while singing of your passion and unconventional union. You tease him about being a Bard in another life. He teases you about being a Devil with the way you tempt him so.
Every kiss no matter how soft and tender feels like he's trying to steal your breath away. The longer the relationship lasts the more heartfelt and meaningful every kiss feels like. The less possessive and more protective he becomes.
He's protective of his Relic Collection as it's something he often admires and shows off. Raphael realizes how in love he truly is when you break something on accident and his first thought is, are you okay and not is the Relic alright?
It scares him one night while your in his arms, his true form holding you when he realizes how deeply he's fallen for you. He thinks of his precious Relics and how he would give every single one of them up for you. The Prince of Hell can't deny it any longer. As his wings wrap around you and his lips kiss your temple he realizes how in love he is and how you hold his heart.
Raphael begins carrying a ring in his pocket the next Day with your favorite gems.
When you get hurt it's not an exaggeration to say all Hell breaks loose. He can handle a papercut or something similar but anything close to a battle wound? He stopped sending you on Missions ages ago for that reason. If it happened on the surface your never leaving Hell again. He's dragging you to the House of Hope to heal you and he's changing your contract and having you sign it. He's hoping you don't look at the new clause about Marriage but if you do the Cambions always been one for contracts and dramatics anyways.
Also thanks @spamtons for the more complex Dave brubot dialogue because I don’t remember how to write him anymore I’ve been thinking about strictly Chip Revvington for over half a year
I just started my period and have been having pretty bad cramps.😖 I’m feeling self indulgent and would love to hear your headcanons for how our love, Kira would take care of his girl who’s on her period? 💗
i’m so sorry this is late i didn’t see this! i just started mine so i feel you! sorry that this is so short these cramps are getting to me…
— yoshikage would be very attentive, noticing even the subtlest signs of discomfort or mood swings.
— he'd surprise you with your favorite comfort foods, whether it's chocolate, ice cream, or a special meal he prepared himself. he’s more than happy to cook anything for you as long as it brings a smile to your face!
— kira would offer to run errands for you, like picking up sanitary products or pain relievers, ensuring you don't have to leave the house. if you happened to like sweets, he might stop by a bakery and pick up a little treat for you.
— he'd draw a warm bath for you, complete with soothing essential oils and candles, creating a relaxing atmosphere. kira will offer if you’d like a gentle massage to ease any muscle cramps or tension.
— he'd respect your need for space and quiet when you want it but also be there to chat or listen if you need someone to talk to.
— kira would surprise you with small gifts or tokens of appreciation to brighten your day. you would find little notes around the house telling how beautiful you are and how much he appreciates you!
— he'd make sure you have a cozy blanket and pillows to snuggle up with while watching your favorite movies or tv shows. at times, you feel an invisible force curl up against you but you’re not sure what it is.
— kira might offer to read to you or play calming music to help you relax and take your mind off the discomfort. sometimes even playing with your hair or humming a tune in the process.
— he'd encourage you to stay hydrated and prepare herbal teas or warm beverages to soothe you.
— kira would be considerate of your changing preferences and dietary restrictions during this time.
— he'd provide a hot water bottle or heating pad for any lower back or abdominal pain. he absolutely hates seeing his love in such a pained state.
Can you toast marshmallows with your hands? Make smores!
Hey Anon(s),
Sorry to reach out to the both of you so late! I got caught up with work and never got to answer my e-mails. It's always snowy and cold in the Coal & Ice District, so I'm still in season to answer these!
But to answer your questions, no and yes... respectively.
Graham and I have tried melting marshmallows with other parts of my structure since I'm naturally warmer than other Suits. It was for a recipe, I believe. Unfortunately, removing the melted marshmallows from me was a rather tedious process. There's probably a few pieces of burnt marshmallow still stuck to the crevices of my hands.
My metallic shell also has a higher resistance to heat as to avoid damaging outside objects (like wooden furniture, for example) and heating anything up from a distance would likely take a few hours.
I think the best course of action, and the one Graham and I decided to take was to use the top of my head as some sort of campfire. I asked Graham to take a picture to better illustrate the idea; he said it wouldn't be necessary but I just wanted to make sure. Here's the annexed file;
Removing some of my gear allows me to make bigger fires and for convenience, I took it off in the photo above.
If you have any marshmallows with you and you see my flame, feel free to toast them. S'mores are welcome, too!
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