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[ask-survivor-bane-ann]

can i pet your cat....

Lucifurr is very friendly!

[imagines-for-elrios]

Hullo, if possible, can I request a dlrg piano au where for some reason rg stopped playing but always listens to this one piece and one day, he finally tells dl. Thank you. Thanks even more if its angst then ends with fluff

That music again. Dreadlord would be able to hum out themelody backwards if Roy kept listening to it over and over again. Why won’t hejust go on the piano and play it for real? It sounded so different on anelectronic device.

Speaking of that, there was a time and place when Roy wasfeeling pretty artsy, and played something different everyday. Not these days.Even if he did go on the piano, the same sad melancholic melody slaps him inthe face, as if saying, ‘Whatcha’ gonna do? I’m staying here. For as long as Ilike.’

That’s all he ever played these days. That one song,probably on a ten-hour loop or something. It was a pretty song yes, but afterthree days with Chiliarch screaming as background? Not so much. This madnessmust come to an end soon, else he’ll snap first, not Demonio.

Demonio had it easy, the lucky bastard, being out on hismission and stuff. Diabla was a very demanding Lu. He never said it waspleasant, of course the poor boy was probably broken inside and abused, butright now Dreadlord couldn’t help but to be a little selfish and pity himself.

This had to stop.

Dreadlord softy knocked on the white oak door, where theorigins of the muffled music came from. A few shuffling, something hit theground, stomping. The door swung open wide, the usually immaculate room acomplete land of chaos. Roy stood in front of him, the usual hair tied neatlyinto a slim ponytail is now all over the place. His bloodshot eyes were puffy.

“Have you been crying?”

Silence.

The butler motioned for him to step in. He flopped backheavily on the mattress, where the demon joined him, sitting at the edge of thebed. The springs groaned in a very unceremonious way.

“So, what’s wrong?”

Roy only buried his head further in a phoru-shaped pillow.The music was still softy playing in the background. One day, he was going toshoot the phone. One day…

“You know, it’s very distracting when you play that music24/7. I want to puke every time I hear it now.”

Roy lifted his head slightly to make eye contact, andsqueezed out a muffled ‘sorry’ from between the pillows. Perhaps that wasn’tthe best way to start the conversation.

“Don’t start that with me, Roy. Just tell me why you’replaying this thing nonstop.” He probably needed to learn how to interact withpeople other than Chiliarch. “Look… You know that I’ll listen to you, no matterwhat, right? I won’t judge you.” He scooted a bit closer to Roy, trying to lookas amiable and compassionate he could. Because to be perfectly honest,Chiliarch has a way to wear down his patience to zero.

He looked like he was going to break.

“Look, Dread… I’m happy that you care about me and all. Butplease leave me alone. I’ll stop playing the music if you want, but I canhandle myself.” He sounded tired. So tired. What could Roy be hiding?

He probably wasn’t going to get anything out of him today anymore.Dread sighed.

“Thank you, Roy. I’ll be leaving now.”

The springs squeaked again.

Dread stopped at the door, looking back at the man that wasburied between mountains of pillowcases. He wondered if Roy could even hearhim, but it’s worth a shot.

“Hey, you know that you can talk to me any time, right?…If you have anything on your mind? I’ve said this before, and I’ll say itagain. I’ll listen to you.”

The door made a soft clicking sound when it closed.

((Summer is almost hereI can feel it*sobs*–Mod Apo))

[imagineelrios]

Regret: Diabla and Demonio

They think that she doesn’t notice but she does very well. She sees the way Dreadlord’s hand will brush one of his knives, close enough to whip out and far enough not to cause suspicion. She sees Royal Guard taking a step in front of Demonio whenever she’s in the same room as them. It’s as if they were protecting her servant from herself.

That sparked a tinge of annoyance in her, they were mere servants, and they think they can stand up against her, the steel queen?!

Noblesse and Chiliarch exchanged looks when she ranted about this during tea time. The former gave her a cold look soon after.

“Are your sure about that?” Diabla scoffed at Noblesse’s words.

“Why wouldn’t I be? Your damn servants are stealing my Ciel away.”

Now even Chiliarch’s gaze hardened she will not sit here and stand Diabla insulting her Dreadlord.

“Why don’t you try to observe them for a moment?” She asked with venom hidden in her voice.

Diabla scowled.“ Why would I-”

“Do as she says Diabla, and, maybe you will understand.” Noblesse cut off icily nearly slamming her teacup down the table.

Diabla blinked, narrowing her eyes before storming off. For the next few days she observed the three Ciels to find out what exactly is happening.

And slowly she sees it. When was the last time Demonio had laughed? When was the last time her Ciel smiled? She would have punished him for taking off his mouthguard if she wasn’t so surprised.

As she walked towards the trio, Royal guard and Dreadlord stood almost protectively over Demonio, muscles tense. Diabla frowned, feeling a bit hurt especially when the smile disappeared from Demonio’s face as he jerked the mouthguard back up.

“Come Ciel.” She commanded, and Demonio slowly walked to her with his head bowed before Dreadlord grabbed his shoulder and whispered something in his ear with a comforting grin as Royal Guard gave a reassuring smile, Demonio’s eyes smiled but disappeared again when he saw Diabla.

She tried doing what the two did, tried bringing a phoru to Demonio, making jokes and puns but Demonio didn’t react, only showed fear.

And Diabla thinks sadly as Demonio fliched when she tried to touch his hair:

“Why won’t you smile at me?”

Then she realized, it’s all Dreadlord and Royal Guard’s fault, she would be fine if the two hadn’t meddled in her Ciel’s life.

Noblesse cocked an eyebrow as she listened to Diabla, mild annoyance in her features.

“You’re jealous.” Diabla stopped short at complaining, staring at her counterpart incredously.

“I am not.” She glared and both heard a loud thud. Chiliarch banged her head on the table.

“For El’s sake.” She muttered under her breath and Noblesse face palmed in annoyance.

“Are you really that oblivious Diabla?” She questioned, eyes narrowing.

Diabla scowled, slamming a hand on the table.“ If you want me to know something then tell me you pathetic excuse of a noblesse!”

Noblesse bristled.“ How dare you!” She screeched, Diabla smirked.

Before they suddenly freezed, paralyzed. Chiliarch stared at them with a small grin, manic even. She used her power to grab the sliver of fear inside them and expanded it to terror, then paranoia.

“Calm down.” She smiled and her hold on their inner terror disappeared enabling them to move again.

Diabla scowled and left.

That night, she woke up without Ciel beside her.

“Where is he?” She muttered, leaving the bed and opening the door, through the contract, she felt his faint presence lead her to the kitchen.

Taking care to be silent, she peeked her head through a crack in the open door. Anger flared inside her, she shut off the contract so Demonio won’t know she’s here.

Dreadlord and Royal guard was with him and she jerked back behind the door, deciding to just eavesdrop on their conversation inside.

“Another nightmare Deo?” Royal Guard asked softly. Demonio nodded silently.

“Can….can you tell us?”

Demonio kept his mouth shut.“ It’s nothing.”

Diabla faintly heard a growl from the kitchen as she strained to hear more. Ciel? Having a nightmare?

“It ain’t nothing if we found you shaking here alone.” Dreadlord snapped which made Demonio flich, Dreadlord’s eyes softened .

“You know you can talk to us about Diabla right?”

Diabla narrowed her eyes, what about her? Was Ciel planning to betray her? How dare he!

Demonio licked his chapped lips and this time, he told them.“ Lu……. was mad at me…. she said I was useless……. she kicked me and clawed me with her gauntlets…”

Dreadlord growled in his throat and Royal Guard’s hands tightened to fist.

“It’s just a dream now, we’re here for you.” He said reassuringly, Dreadlord nodded in agreement.

Dreadlord frowned.“ How can you deal with her abusing you?” He asked, which earned him a whack from Royal guard.

Demonio smiled softly.“ I could never hate her, no matter what.”

Diabla felt her heart constrict painfully as she listened. She never knew how much she hurt Ciel until now, how much he went through becuase of her. Realization slamming into her like a wave.

Royal Guard closed his eyes before opening them again and looking at Demonio intensely.

“You lost your humanity, your emotions and your sanity. She abuses you and yet you stay. Why Demonio?”

And Demonio stared back, blank eyes suddenly wise and understanding.

“You already know why, she’s my Lu after all, no matter what.”

The door flew open and Diabla was suddenly there, Dreadlord and Royal guard immediately stood in front of Demonio who flinched.

But it was strange, Diabla was trembling and her eyes were glistening. She took tentative steps towards Demonio.

And Royal guard’s eyes widened, Diabla was silent but her eyes betrayed her, she was crying.

He looked at Dreadlord and nodded before they left the kitchen, but stayed outside in case anything happens.

Royal Guard prayed that Diabla and Demonio’s contract can be fixed. But how can something so broken can be fixed? He could only hope.

There was silence, Demonio was averting eye contact with her. Diabla felt her heart constrict painfully again, remembering how she abused Ciel and forced her power into him.

This was so wrong, she was a fool. Ciel was the one who saved her from Karis, the one who helped her get her power back. And how did she repay him? Oh right, by forcing him to be a full demon, abusing and punishing him, treating him like dirt and making his life shit.

Diabla swallowed the lump in her throat and brushed his cheek, Demonio fliched.

“I’m sorry.”

And yet through all of that, Ciel stayed, put up with her actions.

Diabla closed her eyes and hugged him.“ Sorry for hurting you…sorry for everything I did to you….”

Demonio smiled softly, feeling relief and happiness that Lu, Lu, was still there. And that was enough for him.

She must have sensed his thoughts because Lu suddenly sobbed, throwing her pride out of the window.

“I’m sorry!” She sobbed, clinging to him and burying her face in his chest.“ I’m so sorry Ciel….”

Demonio hummed, running his clawed hands through her hair and rubbing her back as Lu hiccuped.

I forgive you Demonio whispered through the contract. Lu whimpered and clung to him even tighter.

It’s enough, that you still have humanity Lu.

Diabla pressed closer to him, seeking warmth.

Please, I don’t want to be insane anymore, I don’t want to hurt you anymore.

Ciel hummed softly at her fear. Im here, don’t worry, I’ll make sure of it. Nobesse, Chiliarch, Roy and Dread will help too.

Diabla smiled through tears, falling asleep at last. Demonio sighed fondly, standing up and carrying her.

He’ll make sure that his Lu won’t cry anymore. And to do that he’ll give her wish to control her power and regain her humanity.

Dreadlord and Royal guard were waiting for him with warm smiles when he went out and-

“Are you crying?” Demonio asked in amusement at Royal Guard who blushed and looked away.

“Im happy that you two are fine now that’s all.”

Dreadlord grinned looping an arm around the blue haired man.“ Awwww, Roy’s a softie.”

He suddenly looked at Demonio reaching out for him.“ Join the hug Deo!” He smirked.

Demonio blinked, before slowly giving a serene smile and shaking his head, he had to get Diabla to bed after all.

Teeheee so you think Roy cried or not? Im sick of Diabla bullying Deo so here, have a slice of angst with fluff for a little icing XD

[els-imagines]

Also, is the mod application still open?

Hello~! Yes! They are still open as I have not yet decided when to officially close them again. I would say to expect them to close around the end of January.

That being said, please don’t wait until the last minute to complete the mod application! The time it takes to process the application is approximately one to two days, and we’d all like to see new faces as soon as we can~!

Much luck and love!

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[ask-survivor-bane-ann]

Do you two work well together in matches? Like, do you guys have a combo of sorts?

Ann: I believe the only “combo” we have together is using my divine protection in order to protect Bane when he rescues so that when he body blocks he won’t get too hurt.

Bane: And my skill would only be good against hunters, it’s not a good idea to try using it with survivors because it might hurt them. But if I can find Ann, then I can guard her as she prays.