Anna watched as he left the door " what are you going to say ?"

Hebinon : in the photo... Remember what we said after ?

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Young Anna pushed Young Hebinon's embrace away.

Hebinon: Anna.

Anna : I like Mephy.

Hebinon : you don't like me ?

Anna ; I like Mephy more.

He cups her cheek " I would understand you better. "

She shook her head " you understand my work better. But you aren't Mephy. Mephy... Is... "

" Is... ?" He strokes her hair.

Anna ; nice. I want Mephy to be mine.

Hebinon; not me ? Why ?

Anna looks back into his eyes " for the same reason you only flirt with me when Mephy is around. You're afraid I'll take Mephy away from you. "

Hebinon; ... Are you ?

Anna : I don't think that's possible. Because...

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" Because he will go crazy for you and me. " He said to himself as he reached the mansion.

Hebinon made his way in " I'm looking for that idiot. "

Kageya ; my house isn't a lost and found.

Viera ; don't be mean. You mean Mephisto? He isn't in.

Hebinon : then where ?

Kageya : I told him to scoot off back home now that it's empty.

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Hebinon; MEPHISTO!!!! MEPHISTO!!!

" Oh gosh. I can hear you... Do you have to be so loud ?" Mephisto walks out. " What is it ?"

Hebinon just goes over , cups his head and gives him a long kiss. He releases it and tears stream down " Mephisto... I..."

Mephisto: I know.

Hebinon; you still have to die don't you ?

Mephisto shrugged " kind of an unavoidable plan. My great grandchildren are coming" He helps hebinon dries his tears " I don't want you to kill each other. I just... Want you to understand."

Hebinon: I don't love her. I can't. Because the one I have always been in love with is...

Mephisto smiled " I'm sorry. I love Anna. The photo. Is not to show I'm angry. But can both of you take care of each other for me ? You both are the ones I'm most worried about. I know you two , you'll seclude yourself and not talk to anyone. Just doing your stuff. That's sad. So you two need to take care of each other. Cos I say so.  And if you kinda like each other in the process , I'm ok with it. "

Hebinon: you idiot !!! Can't you just say that ?!! Anna almost killed me !!

Mephisto: yea... I called Enalise for that. I wanted to talk to her the next morning when she calmed down. You know she's so stubborn when it comes to letting me go.

Hebinon: it's not going to be easier for me !

Mephisto: haha... Then Viera reminded me she might go on a rampage.

Hebinon: so you weren't hiding out ?

Mephisto: ohno. I was. I wanted to drink the 12 alcohols I kept before I die. Anna always nagged me for drinking even a tiny sip all together.

Hebinon ; liar.

Mephisto: also... I needed you on board. Be ok with letting me go.  So I pretended I was angry so she would go find you. She would bring you back to explain. But instead... Haha.

Hebinon ; .... Well. At least you've heard me confessed once.

Mephisto: you know we're still just best friends right ?

Hebinon; I'll help you tell Anna. Your dying wish.

Mephisto: great !

Hebinon: ... Talking about best friends.... How did kageya react ?

Mephisto: sad. Tried not to show it.  Said he'll miss me. Which is rare of him to be mushy. Also kinda promised he'll be there for my death ?

Hebinon; that sounds like him alright.

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Mephisto: you wanted to see me ? Demon Feira.

Feira ; so formal.  well I'm not sure if I'll get the chance in future , so I think I should at least try calling you father-in-law

Mephisto: Enalise told you.

Feira ; she was really sad about it. She tries to act strong. But she often thinks about how this is going to go. Then she tears a little and rubs it off.

Mephisto: she has always been the tough daughter of the family. Please take care of her.

Feira : I will.

Mephisto: I know the job you and her do. I won't ask you to protect her. But could you promise to make her happy ?

Feira ; that I can do. You know I've heard father-in-laws are scary. You're ok.

Mephisto: oh please. I know better than to meddle with Enalise's business.

Feira ; one more thing. After you fade, who is going to take over our deal ? Or I'll have to get a new supplier?

Mephisto; have you met nanalise ? My other daughter

Feira ; Enalise does bring her up. But no.

Mephisto: she'll take over.

Feira ; the supplies are secondary. It has to be escorted over. That part is difficult

Mephisto : I suggest you go talk to her. I couldn't speak on behalf of her. Every Trade god has their own ways of doing things.

" Mephy !" Anna called out. Mephisto turned around " Anna. "

Anna : it's late. I want to snuggle you to sleep.

Mephisto: coming. Well. Good trip to you.

Feira : thank you.

Mephisto goes over to Anna and walks with her back to their room.