Mallomor needed to relax after seeing Die Hard. He was shaken by the explosions and violence that were on full display, but was reminded of Niko in the movie's hero. He was very manic and sarcastic, but still vulnerable and deeply paranoid.

He understood why Niko wanted to show it to him. He was clearly a fan, telling him about interesting bits of trivia about the film.

Mallomor went on the deck and dangled his goat legs off the side, the hooves just touching the water. Niko walked out to see him.

"Like the movie?"

"I'm still trying to process that. It's...overwhelming."

"I see...you want to talk?" Niko sat down next to Mallo.

"Sure what do you want to talk about?"

"Family."

Mallomor's pupils narrowed, and he leaned into Niko's personal space.

"You want to start a family with me?"

Niko's expression hardened. "That's not what I'm talking about.

I want to learn about what your family is, or was, like."

Mallomor thought for a bit, and came to a horrifying realization.

"I've never really had a parental figure, unless Vivalda counts. I've had people who've raised me, but they've been like babysitters who only showed up to get paid." He put his arm around Niko's waist as he said this. Niko took notice.

"How does Vivalda count?"

"Well, if it weren't for her, I would still be mopping up blood and barely getting minimum wage. I practically lived with her for a while, and she helped me with my self-image.

There was a time when I couldn't recognize myself in a mirror."

5 of Pentacles...

"If you become shedim, will you miss her?"

"I will. But she's no angel. She lets Donnatello be Donnatello, after all. Is it alright if we talk about your mother?"

"I have two, a biological one and a step one."

"The biological one, since she's a faery."

Niko sighed before continuing.

"Her name was Isla. She met my father while he was studying abroad in Scotland for his degree in architecture. She was a few years older than him, but they fell in love fast. For a time, they were happy.

"But one day, Isla demanded that they break it off. She never explained why.

Nine months later, a baby showed up on his doorstep. Me."

Recalling this made Niko's eyes wet.

"Niko?

If I asked something too personal, I'm sorry."

Niko ignored this, starting to choke up.

"You know what the worst part was?

I found her when I was a teenager, and begged her to come back. I wanted to learn about where I came from, I wanted to be a fae. She told me that she wasn't interested in looking after another...brat, and that I should go back to the surface."

Niko truly began to cry. Mallomor hugged him, close.

After a while, Niko calmed down. Clinging to Mallomor, he said

"I don't mean to sound sentimental or cheesy, but I'm glad I have you."

"How is that sentimental or cheesy? I just hear another way to say 'I love you'."

Niko chuckled, and they shared a kiss.

"Hold on, did she actually say 'brat'?"

"Yes.

Don't worry, we'll be confronting her this winter.

Are you going to see Alric again to break your bond to Hell?"

Mallomor's tail swished once.

"Yes. I know that Vivalda won't be pleased, but it's something I have to do."