ke, but when the demon general started using it almost every time t

e. It made him feel that

as his own home to keep? Another thing is that, Heron for him is his guest. It was t

t's what Marcus ordered after

but then he suddenly showed up in a plain v-necked t-shirt and plaid boxers. He offered to heat his coffe

s question then, attempting to take the cof

successfully. "Just call me the same way you did before." He strolled towards the kettle and took it even though

The boy was half-naked, wearing only bunny pajama pants. In his left shoulder, a Spo

it, " he replied, turning his face to hi

straightened planning to make a coffee of his own, but then the doorbell

ink in the laundry area is clogged up. There are als

e whole day?" There was suddenly a change of to

if not?" he pointed and after sipping his

sked, followi

butler was concerned with the plumber's presence? "Yes, Sir Her

, bright smile and a gray plumber outfit. He was holding a tool box in his left hand while arou

ight hand in front of them. "I am the plumber from the

ed Marcus, awarding him a similar bright smile a

Sir. I want to w

o you want some coffee before you start?" he asked thinking that it was the polite way of accepting a guest, but then, Her

His eyes were sharp, dictating attention, with his

lderment. He was sure there was a full pack of c

ok my breakfast and coffee already before I got here." He scanned the opp

, " Marcu

to the laundry area,

wasn't going to let Marcus lead the man on the

ow nor offer his hand for a handshake. He just

d out in disbelief. He couldn't help notic

eron affirmed. "Co

roat. "Right... of course

*

ack to the kitchen and returned to sipping his coffee. He took a pack of toasted

did but he was already wea

bing service when I can do it myself

es, I don't think a demon like you knows about plumbing. Seriously, you don't cook in the Traugott Res

rn Marcus, " Heron replied, "but if those skills are need

pecified reason. Feeling awkward, his breathing began to escalate while his lips quivered. He had

g in eyes on the table, "but let's just leave it to the

n, it looked like a threat. He placed a hand on the table and stooped low to wh

hat secret room of yours Sir Heron?" He wanted a swift change of subject to lessen the tension,

d and gagged Marcus?" was

ck reply, still divertin

it asking

rrants so much of your secrecy, " Marcus told honestly.

s cat you are huh?" He swiped the toast out of Marcus' han

ead drank his coffee in one gulp, stood up and s

e boy leave but that was after see

*

chicken with mashed potatoes. Heron was out in the front garden, pulling weeds, cutting excess tree branches and doing some basic flower gardening in his bu

hird plate?" Heron asked the moment he saw the

, Sir Heron, " Marcus stat

reply. His expression turned sour, like he wasn't good w

ng for me to give him this incentive." Marcus placed the pitcher of cr

of the plumber. He disliked the enthusiastic air that the boy was releasing and he

e said, turning a

iling from ear to ear and holding a delicious-looking pie. She looked like a

eron clipped, ra

Bridgett, your neighbor. My house is just beyond

Heron, hi

d a laugh, "Is t

snapped. "State yo

is, " she raised the pie higher, "as

of his head, his thoughts roamed on Marcus and how he

!" Speaking

ain door and smiled at the young woman i

Mr. Marcus?"

arcus Thayne, " was

to him and he quickly took it, "My mother ba

stated, eyeing the pie; hi

This didn't lighten the sour mood of Heron however

with us? We were just about to eat our lunch, " Ma

ishly bowed her head.

sist, " Marcus

a grim face and then to Marcus, who looked cute w

e. It wasn't audible though as he did it in time with the closing of the door. He e

gett stated after examining the wh

table and nodded on her way. Heron was a couple of feet away from

tificial tulip placed in a vase. "You know, I've been living in this communi

He did thought of it too the

ndoned and all. Quite a sc

ll, I'm happy to ease

jumped towards him and offered a hand, "I'm

row. "Mhhmm... are you by c

d in puzzlement. "Why,

a small laugh.

idg

unded in the staff

ed as soon as she saw the

" Caleb asked, standing in

nt of our new neighbor, " she stated, embarrassme

"Well, your brother does t

cidence!" she exclaimed

ere little sis

r. Marcus her special appl

softly laughed, "T

ch other, each one wi

He took off his bunny apron and placed it in the counter. "Now, I guess this calls for

the counter to slice it. He looked at Heron who remained quietly standing near

ence before the demon sighed

ests were able to hear. Marcus cleared his throat unconsciously. Th

he knife from the boy's hand and slic

ank into a fouler mood. He chose not to join them in the table and i

IS

nately, with the excess break he had, the pipes weren't done on time, so he had to come back the next da

a nearby department store. Heron asked these materials saying he needed them for his gardening tomorrow. He w

e department store is straight ahead, " said

king at him. "I want to go somew

ed a brow.

you'll

oment Marcus caught a glimpse of the colorful lights that were on the beams

excitement comparable to that of a preschool child. "Is this w

Heron stated, feeling warm and fluttery in his chest. He drove th

ent park here?" Marcus asked glancin

he engine off

teleported to the Traugott Residence a

mile suddenly faded a bit. He did not exp

n's answer. It was a cold one, for Marcus at least. It instant

t then Heron touched his chin, tipped it up slightly and gave him a so

rst and before he slipped out himself, he heaved a sigh, a long

is big sis - and her husband, has been very busy traveling the world. Heron

coaster ride was the first one that caught his attention as it was ominous-looking. He had bee

ing at him with daring eyes,

ays up for a challen

His face was blank; his body looked relaxed. He was actually enjoying the thrill of the twists and turns of the path. On Marcus' side

ussian Roulette" having only to sit in a metal chair with a single chain as a seatbelt and get to

of the two. By the time it was done, his balance w

mple, some were daring like the roller coaster, but all of them were

e a shooting game. It was in a stall that offered big stuffed a

t. Holding the toy rifle in a good angle, he was

d out and then made a small

then the fifth, but all three were a fail. "Oh shoo

a new idea formed in his head then. "Do you want that stuffed bunny Marcus?" he said

t I want to get if I was successful on hitting t

"Good, " he said and then signale

one mi

shot was fired. He almost jumped from where he stood, feeling

d crossed his arms. "Call on a d

uffed bunny to him, he handed

eron said,

"Thanks." He took the bunny

into a path that leads toward

Marcus asked trying to break the silence between

ts pocket, replied after looking at the

f Hell's heat?"

on popping in my head, " Heron replied

him. "Oh, " he said, "I wonder who that someone is. It must be a maid in the

s he have to rais

n replied. Abruptly, he stopped from wal

, suddenly anxious now. Clutching the stu

I had some...things to transfer from there to my new room in your hou

Marcus expected already that Heron would dodge the subject, but then it surprised hi

Marcus gul

rabbed his elbow. "Do you want t

ge?' Marcus voiced o

seeing myself bound a

eron smirked again. "Just pro

to thoroughly

finally said

" Heron stretched out th

ed a laugh. "Do demons do that?

vexed expression. His brows

finding his expression threatening,

eron's and the moment it touched, they

s enveloped him. He could feel that he was in a closed room a

ind. He touched the boy's waist with his coo

you, " he stated. "

our h

where he thinks the butler was standing, and becau

that Heron was stan

seems you are still not used to

d you please turn on the ligh

e, s

ously, he bit out a disappointment. When the lights flickered initially and c

at

n the light switch. His face was devoid of any other expr

room Master Marcus, "