As Wine made her way down, the demon's smile grew more into a smirk. There was something about his appearance that made him seem handsome from up close. He stepped closer to her before gently putting his paw under her chin, and began to examine her muzzle.

"I must say, Anaideia" He said over his shoulder to Luna "You have found quite a pretty lioness for the job."

Luna only nodded, but still didn't move an inch.

"Tell me, my child, what are you called?" The demon asked once he let go of Wine's chin.

(I'll be waiting then. Although I must say, I feel kind of jealous. You are travelling meanwhile I am stuck at school XD. Out of curiosity, where are you travelling to, if I may ask?)

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Wine felt like glaring, or cowering, but she did neither, simply narrowing her eyes slightly and raising her head so he would know she wasn't a weakling worth throwing away like old chewed-out bones. She didn't flinch when his paw brushed against her, but she did wrinkle her nose slightly.

Upon being called pretty, Wine's brow furrowed slightly. She had never had anyone say that to her before, and it immediately made her more suspicious. She hardly believed such a charming, handsome demon was giving a compliment for compliment's sake.

The demon asked her name, and Wine replied in as strong and even a voice as she could, "My name is Wine and Roses."

(I went to Louisiana to visit family for Thanksgiving. It was alright, not anything terribly exciting. I missed a ton of school, so sadly I must now catch up.)

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"Wine and Roses" The demon echoed" Such a beautiful name. Quite fitting for a lioness as pretty as yourself" He bowed his head low in an act that was suprisingly respectful. "My name is Morpheus, the deamon of dreams." He introduced himself, still in a bow, before he lifted his head to look her in the eye again.
"You must've had quite a lot of courage to come here. I think such an act deserves a reward. Tell me darling, what is it that you want most?" He gave her a slight smirk, his eyes focused on her's with a newfound intensity.


(Ah, I see. Do you live in the US?)

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Wine felt strange, hearing her name come from the demon's mouth. She had always liked her name, but the way he said it made it sound like the poetry it was meant to be. She met his burning golden eyes and blinked in surprise as he lowered his head. She felt like she was on the edge of a blade: one small motion from this demon, and she could fall on the extreme of hating or loving him. "Morpheus," she repeated, like she was trying it out. Demon of dreams.

And then he asked her what he wanted. She still didn't want to trust him, but a gnawing feeling inside of her wouldn't let her turn away from a chance like this. Even if it was a lie. She knew what she wanted, she'd always known what she wanted. It was beyond revenge. It was a life wiped blank so the world could start over. That's how Sweet had always put it. "I didn't know demons were in the habit of giving rewards," she said carefully. "What is it you're asking in exchange?"

(Yes, I do. What country do you live in, if you don't mind me asking?)

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Morpheus chuckled, seeming almost ammused.
"You are a smart girl, aren't you?" He asked, clearly in a rethorical manner. "You would be correct. My reward requires something in return. That may sound like it's more of a deal, but I truly believe you will benefit from this more than me. I just need to know what you desire, and I'll provide." His voice was soothing and pleasant, like music to the ears.


(I thought so. I'm Eurpean, nothing to see here XD)

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Whatever reason Morpheus had for lathering praise on Wine and Roses, she certainly didn't mind the compliments. It felt uncomfortable, almost, but she couldn't say she dislikes the attention. "If you have the power you profess, I think any payment would be worth the price of what I would ask," she said, glancing at Luna to see if the lioness was going to try and stop anything. "I can plant poisons that will corrode a lion's insides, but there are other kinds of poisons, poisons of the mind. Poisons that can eat away at my blathering pride until they reach the top." She was choosing her words carefully, like a game of double meanings, not showing her cards too early.

(European, that's specific :) Any particular country, or would you rather not say?)

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"Poison you say..." Morpheus's smirk only grew wider. "You wish for your pride to fall to the same corruption that lingers within a poisoned creature, am I correct?"

Luna, or Anaideia as the deamon called her only lowered her head slightly, avoiding Wine's gaze. She seemed sad almost, but not for herself. She had seen this before, and knew where that road would lead. Still, she did her part, she shouldn't care for the fate of a lioness she barely knew.


(Let's say I never give straight answers as to where I'm from. I usually leave it for the person asking to figure it out if they are willing to. Most people are surprised to know what my country is called after I either tell them or confirm their suspicions. I'm curious, do you have any guesses on where I come from?)

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"I want them poisoned in ways that won't kill them. Ways that will make them wish it did. Mostly, I want that for our king. Our monarch." She spat the word out with venom, but there was still a youthful lack of understanding of what it meant to hate. Not to be taught to hate, but to truly hate. "I'll give whatever it is you want from me." She was certain of that. This, this was self-sacrifice, this was what she would give up for what she believed in.

(That's quite mysterious. With such cryptic clues, I can't say I have an inkling where you might be from. I suppose I will have to follow the clues, and one day perhaps I'll know.)

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There was a moment when only the distant shrieks of the released spirits could've been heard. It wasn't an awkward moment, but an intense one.

"Ah, I see" Morpheus's voice cut through the silence "I believe that is a wish I can grant" He took a step back "I can give you the power to do what you desire. You'd be able to make others rot from the inside, until they beg to die, and tear your king into shreds from the inside, with the viciousness of a pack of hungry hyenas. However, in return you'll suffer as much as those you curse. You shall rot from the inside until you are nothing but a hollow shell on the inside. In turn, you are to give your body, mind and soul to me. There will be no turning back. Understood?" He asked, his voice making the consequences clear to Wine.

(I can give you a clue right now. Right now tt is late at night where I live)

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Wine and Roses lapped up every word, relishing in the excitement that was growing in her. Whether she trusted him or not no longer mattered. He was offering her the power she had always dreamed of. However, he said. However. She would suffer the same fate, she would know their agony. Fine, she thought to herself. That's only fair. Their lives for mine. She didn't really understand what it meant, what she was agreeing to, or she would have taken longer to consider. As it was, she waited only a few moments for effect before replying, "Understood. My body, my mind, my soul, whatever it takes. It's yours, if you hold up your end of the deal."

(I assume that means in the PM, not AM, whenever you posted that?)

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Morpheus's smile grew to almost unnatural proportions.

"Very well" He said, his voice sounded more like an echo of thousand other voices speaking through him.

He swiftly grabbed Wine by the chin, forcibly opening her mouth. His eyes glowed as he slightly opened his own mouth, upon which a sudden maelstorm of black smoke and lightning-like energy escaped from his opened maw. The energy entered Wine's mouth within seconds, causing her immense pain. She felt it make it's way through her throat, entering her lungs, stomach, twisting every muscle in her body and cutting her from the inside like sharp glass. There was no escape from this situation. No way to stop what was being done to her. The pain kept her rooted in place, unable to make a single move.

(Yup, it would be PM)

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Wine shivered with the echo of Morpheus's voice, but she didn't even have a moment to react before he lunged forward. She pulled back, any logic outweighed by the fear of his sudden movement. She would have scrabbled back, clawed at him, but suddenly she was overcome with pain, and she couldn't do anything at all. She wasn't thinking anything. She wasn't feeling anything. It was just the pain, only the pain consuming her whole mind.

(Okay, so then Western or Central Europe. Things are narrowing down a bit :)

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Her efforts to escape were fruitless. Her body felt as though it was about to crack. An overwhelming ringing echoed in her ears, as the pain was becoming too much.

It wasn't long before Morpheus pulled back, closing his mouth and letting go of Wine with a hiss. Wine suddenly felt really weak, as something vile dripped from her mouth. She quickly spat it out, only to discover her saliva was now potent green. It sizzled and hissed as it hit the rock right in front of her. For some strange reason, one of her front paws hurt, as if it was burned.


(You are getting close )

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Wine heaved to catch her breath, feeling something gluttonously gelatinous writhing in her stomach. She felt sticky and cold, and yet too hot at the same time. She retched slightly and staggered back, then drew her front paw up as the pressure caused pain to shoot through it. She wiped at her mouth, trying to remove the green slime, but more came oozing out. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.

(I've been searching for more clues, but none as of yet. I'll keep detectiving.)

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Morpheus watched her with slight amusement. He put quite some effort in this time and he hoped it wasn't for nothing. He felt a sudden hunger deep inside of him. He would need a good meal after this.

"Don't worry, you'll get used to it." He said to the young lioness, his voice overly sweet.

Luna glanced at Wine with pity. While she did see it happen before, it still didn't make her feel any better.

(I can tell you there is a big clue hidden somewhere, but I won't tell you where. You have to figure it out yourself Also, I've been wondering if maybe Morpheus could stud to Wine once I mut rep him. Maybe we'll get a nice cub out of it )

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