“…That’s a nice thought, but I don’t think I deserve that.”
“Rumor also has it that you have no choice in the matter. Only Aku may decide who is worthy of his hug. He does not give them out to just anyone, you know.”
He sized himself down to a more reasonable height for the job and held his arms open to her, ready to receive her should she decide to step forward.
“I hope you won’t make me wait too long. You know how I feel about waiting.”
“Oh! Yes, yes, I definitely do. The last time someone made you wait you banished them out of existence,” and with that she scuttled her way closer to him, and, uncomfortable as it is, Azura wrapped her arms around her boss, stiffening a bit. Definitely the authority was still present, unlike her friendliness towards his mirror twin, the Paladin.
He was still pretty tall so Aku leaned down just enough to let Azura wrap her arms around his neck. He, in turn, held her close until she was all but lost in his long limbs and claws.
“That’s it. Don’t be afraid,” he said, giving the back of her head a gentle pat.
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“Of all my employees, I can truthfully say hers is the only company I enjoy. She is an excellent listener and is capable of imparting great wisdom beyond her visible years when needed. There are times when I feel she is unhappy and I hope she is aware that if she should come to me, I will happily ANNIHILATE the source of her troubles. It is not often I care for mortals but I do care for her.
It is a shame that a certain daughter of mine was not more like her…”
“…That’s a nice thought, but I don’t think I deserve that.”
“Rumor also has it that you have no choice in the matter. Only Aku may decide who is worthy of his hug. He does not give them out to just anyone, you know.”
He sized himself down to a more reasonable height for the job and held his arms open to her, ready to receive her should she decide to step forward.
“I hope you won’t make me wait too long. You know how I feel about waiting.”
“No, Azura, I am not dead. I have been very busy as of late. My apologies.” Though he looked (and sounded) exhausted, Aku was pleased to see his little personal assistant.
“It is good to see you are not dead either.” Have a thumbs-up for that.
“Okay! Hold on, let me make you some.” And with that, she made her way to the pantry and reappeared 10 minutes later with a teapot full of hot tea, just the way he liked it. She poured a cup for Aku before settling down with her own cup in hand.
“A project you say?” She couldn’t help but wonder curiously. “What kind of project, sir? Are you on a universal conquest or something?”
Once the tea was served, Aku breathed in the steam and took a long sip. It was sweet and delicious and the hot liquid felt wonderful as it poured down his throat. The demon closed his eyes as he savored every drop. Evidently, it was just what he needed.
“Mmmh… Thank you, Azura. You are a gem.”
Setting down his cup, Aku held his head a bit higher and seemed slightly less exhausted as he opened his eyes.
“No, it is not that kind of project. Though if all goes well, it may indeed aid me in a universal conquest.” But as for what that ‘project’ might actually be, Aku was being awfully vague.
“No, Azura, I am not dead. I have been very busy as of late. My apologies.” Though he looked (and sounded) exhausted, Aku was pleased to see his little personal assistant.
“It is good to see you are not dead either.” Have a thumbs-up for that.
“Trying my best to stay alive sir, who else is going to check up on you every now and then to see if you hadn’t burned down your house while I’m gone?” She chuckled at the tease and proceeded to sit on her old desk. It’s been a long while since she’s been there. She missed it.
“What’s this about being busy, boss? You got a promotion or something? You look exhausted. Would you like to have some green tea?”
“I have been working on a ‘project’, you could say… An exhausting project.”
From the way he was slumping, it was obvious he needed a break.
“No, Azura, I am not dead. I have been very busy as of late. My apologies.” Though he looked (and sounded) exhausted, Aku was pleased to see his little personal assistant.
“It is good to see you are not dead either.” Have a thumbs-up for that.
The Shogun of Sorrow 