Fluffy July Day 31 Pairing: Diablo x Rimuru (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)
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Diablo entered the room at blinding speed. No human eye would even perceive it. A quick flash, and he stood tall with a hand over his heart, completely ready to serve his lord and love. He shut his eyes then asked, "You summoned me, Sir Rimuru?"
The slime in human form looked up from the comically large pile of paperwork on his desk and replied, "Thanks for coming, Diablo. I need a favor."
"It is my honor to love and serve you, Great Rimuru. I'd gladly do anything you wish. I'd kill for you." Diablo declared. He visibly perked up before he asked, "Is there someone you want me to kill?"
"I didn't say anything like that!" Rimuru yelped. He shook his hands and head at the same time, making his long ponytail whip around with the motion. "I'm gonna need you to dial it back a bit!"
"As you wish, Wondrously Gelatinous One," Diablo replied with a nod.
Rimuru's brow furrowed. That was a new one. It was like the demon came up with some new and increasingly strange way to address him on the daily. He wasn't even in slime form at the moment so it didn't even make sense. Meh, whatever.
Diablo bowed once more and hummed, "My claws are yours to do with what you wish. To render any enemy useless. To flay those that would dare wrong you. Oh, I quiver with anticipation at the mere thought of being your bloodied blade. Use me how you see fit."
Suddenly a lot more stressed about the situation, Rimuru held up a hand to silence the demon. Diablo was way too intense about this and there was only one thing left for him to say. Rimuru shook his head then sighed, "Actually, forget it. I don't need that favor after all."
Letting him off the hook was definitely the best bet. Then he could get back to doing whatever it was that kept him busy when he didn't have a mission to complete. Wins all around, as far as Rimuru was concerned. ...Right? He made a choked sound when Diablo visibly drooped.
The demon looked like a poor wilted flower, forgotten by its neglectful owner. A starving cat, declawed and too pathetic to catch its own meal. A kicked puppy, who only ever wanted to please its cruel master. No matter how one looked at it, Rimuru was the horrible one in the situation and he was making his most loyal companion suffer for it. And He absolutely couldn't deal with any of that.
"I-it was nothing, really!" Rimuru cried in admittedly a little bit of a panic. "I was just going to ask you to gather me some samples of that rare plant which grows on the isolated mountain top to the north. You know, the one that's impossible to reach if you can't fly."
Diablo tilted his head and replied, "If it's my wings you desire, I will gladly tear them from my own back for you."
"No, nope! Don't do that!" Rimuru yelped. He slammed his hands on the desk and stood abruptly, as if that'd somehow emphasize his point. "I desire that you stay in one piece!" He paused to let that sink in. It was very important, after all.
Rimuru let out a soft sigh. He rubbed the back of his neck while he considered what to say next. Finally, he muttered, "Just... go there yourself and bring me back a basketful of samples. Simple."
"I'll see to it, my love." Diablo assured him.
Rimuru flinched. "Your what?"
"Lord." Diablo replied without missing a beat. He nodded once then added, "You will not be disappointed. Surely you'll be quivering with joy as well when I return."
"Right... Remember, no mutilation," Rimuru felt obligated to remind him, "self or otherwise."
Diablo grinned and bowed once again. Then he disappeared. Quick as he'd shown up, he was gone. Rimuru finally let out an exasperated sigh. Dealing with that guy was exhausting. But it wasn't all bad, he supposed.
He sat back in his chair and looked up at the ceiling. The demon was honest about his feelings to a fault. It made Rimuru uncomfortable at first but now that he was used to it, he actually kind of liked it. Rimuru leaned his left elbow on the table then rested his chin against his knuckles.
Maybe he should prepare a special treat for Diablo's return. What would make him happy? Literally anything because he was the easiest creature to please. Something as simple as telling him "good job" would have him on cloud nine for days.
Rimuru smiled to himself and shook his head. Honestly, what was he going to do with that guy? Pat his head probably. And if he was feeling really cheeky, perhaps a quick kiss. The demon would probably implode with joy. Rimuru couldn't help but smile to himself. Now that was something he'd like to see.
