the angel can feel a slight change in the air as soon as it happens. he doesn't have time to ponder it for too long, however, as there comes a sharp knock at the door. most of emmanuel's friends know to just come in -- or knock and then come in, optimally, considering that more often than not, the door knows to open to those that have been here previously. having been repotting plants, he heads to the kitchen to wash his hands, while calling out ever so gently: "just a moment!"
he's wiping his hands upon his trousers still as he reaches the door and opens it, to see a nightmare wearing a cheshire grin. the corinthian's hey is almost like a threat, but emmanuel supposes once again, that he simply doesn't know any better and so, out of habit, he leans against the doorframe, staring up at the other here, this once enjoying the fact that the other is not surrounded by the pervasive stench of blood.
"well. hello there. how did you... what brings you in these parts?" he can't help wondering about the safety of his neighbours. it was one thing to go in the other's trail and save the fragmented souls he leaves behind, it's a whole other thing to serve him his own neighbour upon the silver platter just because he got the other's attention.
Enamel flashes with ill intent. A smile laced with the promise of unfathomable horror. Covered over nicely with a thin veil of charismatic charm. He can hear the confusion in the Angel's voice. The need for answers. The concern laced in the small intricacies of his tone.
The Corinthian is sure that out of any that could arrive at their door, the Nightmare is probably the lowest on the Angel's list of desired visitors.
The monster leans a shoulder against the same doorframe Emmanuel rests upon. Shortening the space between them.
"You've been avoiding me, Angel." The Nightmare notes in a low, amused tone. Blond locks tilting as obscured maws study the others face for any hint of emotion. Any ounce of fear or uncertainty flashing across his features.
Without waiting for an invite, the Nightmare sets a hand upon the door and brushes by Emmanuel to step into their abode.