#muse| husk

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"Would you - I hate to ask, but could I have your company tonight while I sleep?" ( AngelHusk uwu )

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It was well dumb on Husk part maybe but he really did mean what he said to Angel the other night at the club. Husk had no plans on redemption himself. Angel? it was his way outta of this literal hell hole though. Angel was a fighter what Husk grew to love and admire about them all at once. But he can't tell them that can he? If he were to tell Angel all of that? Angel might give everything up.

His ticket to freedom.

Husk wasn't a powerful overlord anymore. He was just someones damn and he hated to admit it 'pet'. At the end of the day. He couldn't even help Angel if he wanted and damn did he want to. Because when he sees Angel at his door just now, clearly in a shape that would lead one to the bottom of a bottle? If he had a heart it break from the sight alone.

"Uh-what's up?" Smooth but what else was he meant to ask just then?

"Would you - I hate to ask, but could I have your company tonight while I sleep?"

"Uh you? I mean what happened? Why uh-" Despite each try the words just were not lining up correctly for a single sentence to come across in that time. Instead he stood to the side and pushed his door back so to make more space. Offering a tilt of his head as a wing stretchered out to add to the pointing out of his bed. Letting Angel walk on by him. He can't help how his eyes look over Angel trying to spot any signs of that damn moth hurting them again, before he shuts the door behind them.

He moves to sit beside Angle on the foot of his bed, as he lets his wing drape across their shoulders. "Ain't bugging me for a drop of booze uh?" he tries to lead with as he speaks. "Must been one helluva a night uh?" Angel didn't seem up for the banter though he let the tips of his wing move to fold around their arms. A sorry attempt at some comfort. "ya don't gotta talk about it kid but, I think it due you some good to get it out. You look worse than being in the middle of street fight or a gang bang right now."

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"What if I said I loved you? As in the real deal head over heels in love with you? How would you respond to that?" ( AngelHusk c: )

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He just stood there frozen, as if time had stopped around him somehow. Hell already felt like that to him ever since he died sure there was still a day and night cycle. But everyday was the same unending thing. Worse once he sold off his soul to Alastor, just a puppet, less a man than he was before. But? there was one little bit of light to his days as of late.

And that very same light of his day had basically just said they loved him. Husk had been on the other end of Angel's flirting before. but this wasn't any of the bullshit they stopped that act least around him long ago. So this was real? Like for real, real.

"I uh?" Husk didn't often struggle for words but now he was? as he ringed the cloth he been using to clean out the glass tight between his claws for a moment. "What about ya redemption Angel?" Husk finally finds his voice. He even tried helping Angel stay on that path. And that was why? this wasn't so simple now would it be? "I ain't lookin' for that shit. I told you that Angel." Husk was fine living out his 'punishment' in his after life. That what hell was meant to be right?

"If I tell ya what I think? I know you'll give everything up just for me." Husk admits. "And ya do it happily but..I can't let you. Not if I love you for real. I can't keep you somewhere you shouldn't be. Drug or not the name Angel suits ya better than you may think."

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"Never realized Angie had such soft looking friends." A voice all but purrs from across the way. Attempting to catch the bartender's attention. He doesn't care who else's attention he catches. He's there for one thing & one thing only.

Okay, maybe two things.

Strolling to the bar, he leans over, his piercing red gaze focused on Husk & Husk alone. "Listen here, querido. If you & this hotel think you can keep Angel from me, you're sorely mistaken." A brief pause as he studies him more. "Unless - you want to work something out~" ( -yeets a moth to Husk- :'3 )

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Husk's fur was stood on end at the sight of the moth demon, letting his expression harden as he fixed Valentino with a burning dislike maybe more. Husk's attention was all theirs the moment they had even entered the hotel. Part of him wondered if calling for the boss would be a good idea he was meant to look out for the hotel? Though that didn't mean those inside the hotel counted. Least not to Alastor. Vaggie be better to look for.

Right now though? it was only Husk here to stand in the way of Valentino and Angel. Who right now? had no idea the moth overlord was even in the building. He never bothered to come before so why now? This was meant to be Angel's one escape.

Listen here, querido. If you & this hotel think you can keep Angel from me, you're sorely mistaken."

Husk scoffed louder than needed as he leaned over the bar top "we both know if he didn't sign that contract you wouldn't even be able to look at him. He's only around ya cause he sold his soul over. Ya ain't got anything real over him just a damn leash." Husk stated before moving to cross his arms in front of himself. Eyeing up the demon in front of him.

"So unless you wanna start working to redeem yourself? you best hit the road. This ain't some open bar I only sever staff and guest." Husk tried to stick firm here, as the only thing to keep Val away from Angel. And sadly that might be a mistake as they seemed to pick up on it themself.

"Unless - you want to work something out~"

Husk arch a brow a moment, old gambling habits never turn laid to rest. But this payout was something even worth more than his own soul. "You wanna work something out for you most prized act? Don't think I buy the bull shit you are spewing. Why else come all the way out here?"

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"So," Angel offers a soft smile at Husk as he takes the seat offered. "What did ya think of the song? Did it reach its intended audience?" His tone is equally soft as he rests his chin upon his the palm of his hand. "Should I try again?" ( uwu )

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Husk was left awe struck at best he guesses, the whole of the bar just faded away all he really saw? was Angel and himself. He's heard Angel sing before but not like that. The words were still stuck in his head it was hard to deny that Angel had intent. Husk had been victim to Angel's flirting before so he had learned to see the clear signs of being targeted by them.

Though, not like this. This was different. Not that bullshit act he had called them out on so many times. This was real? the soft stare in their eyes. As the song wrapped up and the lights were brightened up Husk let his eyes lower to the surface of the table. Acting like he was reading over the drink menu. Was this all real? It sure felt real.

Husk lifted up his head to look at Angel when they spoke up to him, unable to help but gesture to the open seat at the table with him. A faint blush to his face at the question as Husk averted his gaze just past Angel's shoulders. Of course he knew what they meant, all the time he been spending with Angel lately? made them a bit easier to read.

"Heh could but I think ya got ya boss steaming enough." He teased a bit, a small warning given towards Angel. Soon uncaring as he shifted attention over to Angel. "Ain't it gonna kill your whole image as the porn star 'Angel Dust' to be all hung up over only one demon though?" it was the usual banter he held with Angel but a clear warmth to his voice even he couldn't prevent.

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Your muse as a martini Stolen from Josie ~<3

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"When you're on my mind~" It started out as a routine song Angel would sing to get Valentino off his back. He just did not expect tonight to hit different. The moment he spotted Husk walking into the club, that was all he could stare at. Despite Valentino's furrowed look. He just couldn't keep staring at his crush. His song diverting its attention to one individual now. More upbeat energy that's quickly souring the overlord's mood. 

"Thе silence that we share, My heart was ill-prepared. I oversimplified when it was do or die. Kiss me, hold me, that feeling is holy. Nobody’s loved me like you." Not that they were even close to that level yet, but he secretly hoped the tone of the song would reach Husks' ears. Then, maybe. Just maybe. ( -HURLS this your way- )

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"When you're on my mind~"

It was such a clam soft melody near about lured the cat demon into the club. Nearly it was mostly the one singing the lyrics that brought Husk to the club. Look he knows Angel can handle himself but well maybe just maybe he had grown quite the soft spot for Angel Dust or better said Anthony. So much for thinking everything about him was good as dead all it took was letting someone close to allow that to be nothing but his own bullshit he guessed. As he looked over the crowded area watching all the other demons focus on the stage.

Letting his own view travel over them and spot Angel himself, not the kind of show he would be expecting to be played out in a club owned by that moth overlord. Finding he wasn't the only one staring now when their eyes locked.

Husk offered a faint smile letting the corn of his mouth tug up and a faint nod was paid towards Angel before he looked for a place to take a seat. Ear's flickered a bit when the tune of the song seemed to change. He lifted a brow having expected the song to stay more on the more clam tone. Like a soft lullaby sound. Not that Angel couldn't make the change in tempo change. Though it was the fact they seemed so focused on Husk? That was getting his attention now. He just wanted to keep an eye out on Angel. He knew there wasn't much he could do when it came to the soul contract. But something in him wonder as he seemed to hold Angel's attention right now?

"Thе silence that we share, My heart was ill-prepared. I oversimplified when it was do or die. Kiss me, hold me, that feeling is holy. Nobody’s loved me like you."

Husk, could be wrong its just words to a song right? So why dose it feel like they are being said just for him? Ears twitched a bit as his wings lowered down. If it were for the fact he was aware of all the other demons around him though he swear it was like he was being spoke to alone in this room. And it seemed to make something flutter in his chest. He cleared his throat trying to deny what that bit of attention seemed to make him feel.

Shit. Oh shit. Was he? Of course he was why else would he be here now? If he didn't. Eyes stayed fixed on Angel just letting their voice carry out the tune they sung. "We might have some things to talk about." Husk said to himself as he let the smile on his face grow soft unaware they weren't the one one looking at Angel and aware who this song was for now.

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Angel sighs heavily, taking the chance to plop himself right over Husk's lap. He doesn't care if he's working or just relaxing right now. & Angel looks far worse for wear, having been at the studio for the most part of the day until he was called elsewhere. "I need to rest." he mumbles, curling against him. ( :'3 )

| "I need to rest" for your muse to lay their head down in my muse's lap

The bar at the hotel didn't really follow the usual hours of a normal bar, and Husk? well he wasn't one that slept often late at night anyway. And it was at best the time he got to himself everyone turned in for the night. As he grabbed for a bottle of scotch and took up a spot on the couch. Finally feeling he had a moment to himself. Didn't seem like any late night visits were in store for the night at least. The princess would be drinking and crying, Vaggie wouldn't be drinking and complaining, Nifty seemed ready to sleep. Thank fuck for that one especially. And even the damn snake seemed good to turn in for the night with out exposing any more of his creep factor.

Cap of the glass bottle was pulled off and how wings spread out from behind his back so to rest his feathers as he pressed back against the nice comfortable plush like feeling of the couch cushion behind him. He let his ears lift and flicker a moment didn't hear anyone coming down the stairs before he finally allowed himself to just melt into the couch. When the front doors of the hotel opened and Husk opened his eyes to find Angel walking in.

"Damn it." He huffed under his breath, should have known better it was far to quite to not put together that Angel wasn't here yet. Always was the last to sleep and last to hit the bar most times. Bottle to his mouth Husk tried to go back to his small window of time to relax. Hoping he just not be seen but it was too late. Angel saw them and made his way over. Husk was ready to tell them to back off but words caught in his mouth once having a good look at them.

They looked awful.

As Angel made himself at home and laid out on the couch even turning the cat demon into their own personal pillow. "What do you think you're doing?" Husk was quick to complain as he stared down at Angel.

"I need to rest."

Was all the answer he was given Husk was ready to kick Angel off himself even as they curled up on his lap. Despite the playfulness outside to his actions Husk took a moment and could just see how worn out Angel was right now. Quirking his lips a moment as he rolled his eyes and downed more from his bottle of scotch. "Yeah fine what ever" Taking the defeat because even Husk didn't have it in him to push Angel away knowing all to well why they looked as they did now. But Husk did see some victory here, least they weren't hiding behind that bullshit act. Least around him. Maybe that's why his hand lowered down and gently stroked over the top of Angel's head. As he turned to look at anything that wasn't the demon on his lap right now. Even if it wasn't much? If he could offer Angel even a moment of comfort? Hell maybe it was worth the reaction he would get from them. "Ya got till I'm done with this bottle at least." Husk states "And I just opened it so ya got a good amount of time."

"Side ya look like shit right now." He smirks a bit as he adds in a playful tone towards them. "Wouldn't want anyone else seeing the Angel Dust like uh? so I don't mind hiding you for now." He offers with a shrug of his shoulders now.

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"Husk, what the actual ever loving FUCK- !" At first Angel couldn't believe his eyes. He wanted to REFUSE to believe what he was seeing. Yeah, Husk jumped into protect him several times, but to do something THIS stupid? "Husk - "

Why were they smiling at him like that? Stop it -

He's trembling as he falls to his knees beside his fallen crush. The man he so loved. He's quick to cradle their head close to him, squeezing his eyes shut as tears sting the corner of his eyes. "Don't you fucking dare. Not when I, not when we-" A small hiccup as he clings to him. ( YOU DID THIS TO YOURSELF. )

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Husk had to step in, he seen it before how Val could get with Angel and he couldn't help but wonder when Angel's luck would run out. Husk knows how Angel can push ones buttons he also knows Angel ain't one to take anyone's shit. That included Valentino, just another overlord on a power trip was how Husk saw that damn moth as well. One that loved to flaunt they basically owned Angel and could do whatever they wanted to them. Far as Val seemed sure of Angel's life was his. And that meant they could take it from them at any point as well.

Or so Val thought. Husk wasn't sure what Angel didn't do or even said that finally pushed that moth to just end Angel Dust with out a care for what Angel was worth. Maybe Angel finally succeed in becoming too broken for him even. Husk though? He really wanted to support Angel's quest to be redeemed. Once seeing they meant it and were putting in some effort on that. Husk didn't care about redemption for himself to far gone. But Angel? Angel he felt had it in him if not the least it would save Angel from the same.

So when he say that gun? he knew it was angel bullet inside the finely crafted weapon. Only so thoughtfully designed by Carmilla. And his body moved, before the trigger was even fully tugged back pushing Angel hard as hard as he could just so it wouldn't hit them only to get hit himself.

"Husk, what the actual ever loving FUCK- !"

Husk stumbled and his breath get hard to control, feeling over where the pain was the worst. He pulled his hand back to see the blood coating his paw. "Damn didn't know angel bullets would hurt worse." He manged a faint smirk towards Angel before his legs gave out. Dropping under his own weight.

"Husk"

Husk looked up towards Angel, hearing their voice. All he cared about was that they were able to stand. "Heh, better bit use this as an excuse to do some of thsr dumb shit again." Husk faintly threanted before he fully fell over his body had no strength in it. He recalled this feeling he knew it so well. Everything just slowly fading and slipping away. The pain slowly gone as well even. He was dying. A more permanent death this time around.

Hardly aware, when Angel picked up his head, he could barely even feel how soft the chest fur against his face felt. Letting his eyes just slowly come to a close for a moment. A low soft purr works out from the back of his thoart. "This is nicer than last time." So final in his wording he knows he won't pull through. But he wouldn't trade getting held by, his angel, like this in his final moments. Whatever happens to him next he hopes he gets to hold on to this single moment.

"Don't you fucking dare. Not when I, not when we-"

"Sorry kid," Husk manged to speak Husk knows as everything starts to just feel cold that well this was it. Part of him wonders what happens next? Dose he just fade away like nothing. Weird to think his thoughts will just stop. Maybe he can live in one forever though? That might be too pleasant an end for a sinner like himself though. Least he got to go out like this. "Ya know as corny as it gonna sound? I feel like a winner going out like this" His body grew limp, he wonders which breath will be the last now as he looks up at Angel, unsure why they look so sad right now. "So if I'm a winner now means ya gotta be one too alright?" He wants to at least use the last of the air in lungs for Angel. All his lasts he wants to all belong to them. His last words for Angel. His last breath to speak them. His last thoughts. Even the last few remaining beats of his heart.

All for Angel. His Angel.

"Ya gonna show 'em all that ya more than the porn star. Show them fuckers in heaven you really are an angel. Ya always were my Angel so I want everyone else to see that too." Husk confessed, wishing he could have said that sooner. Before he lets out one last content sigh. Everything slowly slipping away he could feel it he was dying. But that was okay. Because Angel was still living.