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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Aug 5

Let her come.

Waiting was a game of its own.

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Aug 5

the wine.

A tall, slender bottle, its glass dark as mourning attire, filled a unmistakable dark red.

He sniffed it once. Rich wicked. Floral on the nose, like the breath of someone you should never kiss twice.

And then he turned.

Her seat had already been prepared.
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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Aug 5

glistening with honeyed glaze and stuffed with wild garlic, thorn apples, and faintly glowing dreamberries.

Beside it, delicate finger pastries filled with goat cheese, arranged in a spiral that echoed a sigil of binding as a small joke between them and lastly +

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Aug 5

"Perfect." he murmured, and the room seemed to agree. The flames danced a little higher in approval.

The food had been prepared by no mortal hand Valerian seen to that years of experience had granted him a chief's touch as he set the table.

First, a golden roast pheasant, skin +

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Aug 5

and my hands tragically empty until yours arrive to fill them.

Your Prince (for as long as it amuses you),

Valerian Caius. +

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Aug 5

So, I’ve decided the only suitable balm is your presence to take you up on your invitation to a evening of just the two of us over candlelight, wine, and whatever ambrosia tempts your wicked tongue.

Come to the palace at moonrise. My table will be set, the stars politely scattered above us, +

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Aug 5

Victoria,

If you’re reading this, it means I slipped it beneath your pillow while you weren’t looking.

Surprised? I know how to be subtle when it counts.

Despite my long and frequent absences I find my thoughts turn to you even at the most inopportune times.

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Valerian leaned in gently brushing away the moisture around her eyes with his thumb.

"There is always a catch when dealing with demons but you my dear are worth any danger."

Softly pressing his lips against her fingers the young prince nodded.

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

Her crystal baby blues were fragments away from breaking into tears.

"Let me know when you are well enough for the date night and I will cast the spell on you so that you remain safe."

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

A night of simple warmth, of slow music and candlelight? Gods, how rare it is for anyone to speak so plainly of wanting something gentle."

Valerian rose to his feet shaking with the effort as he gently took hold of her hand in his.

"It would be my greatest honor my dear."

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Valerian tilts his head slightly, his princely poise giving way to something boyish, something genuine.

"Forgive me if I’m....taken aback. For a lady like you to admit they miss something gentle?

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

"I want you for an evening."

She waves a dismissive claw as she looks to the side, "Nothing fancy. An evening where we get to dance a little, have dinner and maybe allow me to share your intimate company at the end? A glimpse of normalcy I once had for one night isn't too much to ask for, is it?"

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Sipping the bitter medicine with exasperated sigh. Caius perked an eyebrow at the question.

"You're a clever woman and no doubt you have something in mind surprise me?"

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Sipping the bitter medicine with exasperated sigh. Caius perked an eyebrow at the question.

"You're a clever woman and no doubt you have something in mind surprise me?"

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

She taps her right cheek in thought.

"Are there any limitations to my request? I want to make sure I'm not being cut short for a deal that I could improve on my own."

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

"I should repay you in some way. Dinner? An invitation to a private dance? Name your price darling."

Giving the succubus his best attempt at a smile.

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

"I should repay you in some way. Dinner? An invitation to a private dance? Name your price darling."

Giving the succubus his best attempt at a smile.

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

"A woman can be more dangerous with a smile than any weapon. The nuns were fond of stating." The warlock clicked his tongue rubbing at his wrists.

"Thank the phases for your arrival nevertheless, my head feels like its about to split." He muttered taking sip of water with a wave of thanks+

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

"I found you drunk as a sailor last night. I figured it would be safer for you to sleep in my guest room than pass out on the streets."

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

If you're going to kill me, please do it gently. I'm hexed, hungover, emotional vulnerable." He called out as the sound of footsteps grew closer.

"Veronica? Forgive the intrusion I-" A stab of pain rang through his skull.

"This is either a love nest, a trap, or both. Did I vex you in some way?"

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

As the morning arrived Caius stirred in the unfamiliar bed bright blue eyes fluttering open as the warlock groaned clutching at his temples as he checked his surroundings.

"By the Nine Hells what happened? Wait? Where is this?" +

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

"Not all demons are scary. Some smell and look pretty to blend in. I'm a succubus, my darling."

She places the blanket around him more, kissing his forehead, though her kiss lingered for a moment.

"Get some rest."

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Caius perked his head from the blanket peering utterly perplexed at the demoness.

"Demons are scary and don't smell of lilac." The young prince huffed. "I don’t believe you."

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

◇ Tonight's reading choices.

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Caius perked his head from the blanket peering utterly perplexed at the demoness.

"Demons are scary and don't smell of lilac." The young prince huffed. "I don’t believe you."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

She giggles softly.

"Those horns are natural, dear. I am a demon, after all. By the way you keep giving me kind words, I am going to say at least five drinks. "

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

The young warlock groaned as landed face first onto the mattress.

"The sky is very hard. I think I'm seeing horns on your head are you okay? How much have you had to drink?

The blonde haired prince looked up at Veronica with bright innocent blue eyes.

"Thank you pretty lady."

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

The young warlock groaned as landed face first onto the mattress.

"The sky is very hard. I think I'm seeing horns on your head are you okay? How much have you had to drink?

The blonde haired prince looked up at Veronica with bright innocent blue eyes.

"Thank you pretty lady."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

He was starting to give her compliments. Yeah, he was definitely drunk.

Holding a hand out in front of her, she made a portal to her new home and placed him on a mattress for a guest bedroom.

"I think it may be best for you to lay down for a bit before you get yourself hurt."

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

Clinging to the succubus for dear life Caius felt himself whirl as the ground seemed to spin under his feet.

"Enough to numb my feelings and develop new ones. You're sweet pretty lady."

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

Clinging to the succubus for dear life Caius felt himself whirl as the ground seemed to spin under his feet.

"Enough to numb my feelings and develop new ones. You're sweet pretty lady."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Oh dear.

She could practically smell the liquor on him. Veronica quickly went to his side, wrapping an arm around his waist while she allowed him to lean on her.

"How much have you had to drink..?"

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

"I have partaken in the foulest of poisons.

If death can't not take me yet then he is a fool. And refuse to attend his birthday party."

The young hexblade warlock stumbled slightly, his pale face flushed and covered in sweat.

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

"I have partaken in the foulest of poisons.

If death can't not take me yet then he is a fool. And refuse to attend his birthday party."

The young hexblade warlock stumbled slightly, his pale face flushed and covered in sweat.

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

"Having a rough night, dear?"

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

"What a terrible night for a curse."

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

"What a terrible night for a curse."

Reposted by Valerian Caius

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 20

Princess Veronica Demonica

☆Daughter of Queen Aradat (Queen of the Succubi) x Satan

◇ Heir to Realm of Nightmares

♧ Demon D&D OC

♡ Muse FC: Allura Skyfall

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jun 26

"How delightfully vague from a demoness. I'm far more than just a pretty face Veronica but let us stay cordial."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jun 26

"No. I have far more fun ways to punish you without killing you. Let's just say that you will regret resting in your own bedroll away from mine."

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jun 26

He felt himself twitch involuntarily in revolt at the morbid details of her story.

"So pride once again claims another." He murmured clutching at his living blade to still its constant thrashing.

"Tell me Veronica, if I am to displease you am I to share his fate?"

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jun 26

Academic youth unfolded to reveal a weary traveler with eyes far older than his face.

"No I don't fall in line with others of my order. But I will carry the faith until my dying breath."

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jun 26

"There was a time it feels like a lifetime ago that smiting those who wished subvert our lives would fill me with fury. Destroying anything that dare think differently than you.

Until I learned how utterly worthless honor is when you bury your comrades with honor." He spat the cold +

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ @shadequeen.bsky.social · Jun 26

"Hmn..you are a strange one. I would have thought you would know where I'm going with this. As I recall, knights or warriors of faith see death of what they consider as 'heathens' as a beautiful victory. Am I to believe that you don't agree with that ideology?"

Dear Gods, did she find a unicorn?!

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