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All of that gunk would then coalesce into a repulsive pink sludge that would inevitably find its way to the nearest recess in the earth Didn’t rate, or just sole all the way back to the hell it came from, ready to be remolded into another demon husk Say what you want about the infernals, but they had their shit together when it came to the environht back into service
But it always stank, too Holy shit did it stink The sh each time de like rotten eggs and farts But the s had died, then so, then threw it all up in a public toilet
Multiply that repulsive experience by three, considering the fact that there were thatin the alleyway I heldround impatiently as I waited for all three husks to return to their makers You had to do that, too, just to h if the cops ca around But if the Lorica showed up, too? I didn’t want to consider the consequences
The sludge disappeared all the way, and I fanned at the front ofmyself to breathe I looked down at e and return it to the Vest burning, fragrant and herbal, like – I don’t know, oregano Or sage
Wait, no That was pot
My heart pounded as I whirled oninto an alley for a quick sh, there he here he wasn’t before, leaning against the side of the du every inch like a slacker, a college dropout – or, if you squinted really hard, soht?
“I just killed three of you guys” I gripped et , it’s kind of fun – but do we really have to do this right now?”
Thethe faint bit of scruff on his chin “I’ht Just to talk”
I groaned That was probably worse, if I’ to a demon – especially a demon prince
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For so my sword to the Vestments, but thein an alley with a derunt, either, but one of the Seven I clenched h to pressits ornate engravings into the palm of my hand
“So how can I help you?” I droned, in a not-at-all helpful tone of voice
Belphegor blinked at e of hair, his hands stuck deep in the pockets of his hoodie “What? I’m just here to chat, catch up with one of my favorite nephilim in the world”
I narrowed my eyes at him “Your favorite indeed If there?
?s soall of the others?”