Chapter 81: Lavinia×Ray, At The Black Dog Bar?
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Chapter 81: Lavinia×Ray, At The Black Dog Bar? by Harem-Fan
A warm green light covers my hands, as the scorch imprint of Xenovia's cross was being removed. Asia only gave me a kind smile. Her eyes tell me that she is both happy and ashamed her King is collecting Church girls.
Xenovia, already healed by Asia, holds her own jewelry box with her former cross in it. She says to everyone in the clubroom.
"I assure everyone, Ray Gremory did not try to prostitute me for my services. I just freely offered it to him, because he is really good to Church girls like me and the others. Also, he did not undress me, I needed him to bestow his Evil Piece by hand, see no problem."
Grayfia with her hand on her forehead, knows Xenovia has a bizarre way of talking, but the fact I reincarnated both Church Exorcists in the same day, just plain looks bad, like a certain Diodora Astaroth. She tells me.
"Ray, do you really want me to report this to the higher ups, and your parents? This... looks like a fetish, right?"
I thank Asia for the healing, then I say to Grayfia and the others.
"First, Asia just appeared, and I helped her for Saji's sake, plus she is a good girl. Second, you were there back in Kuoh when I met Irina, so it was not like I planned it since I was five, right? And with Xenovia... Okay, I wanted her for her skill and talent, plus she offered! I would be an idiot to let her go, right?"
As all three Church girls nodded to my speech, Issei said.
"Oh... Me, Matsuda, and Motohama are the Perverted Trio, and Asia, Irina, and Xenovia are like the Church Trio! Nice Ray, you got a peerage theme!"
I say to Grayfia...
"Sigh, Let the chips fall... Just let the Church know that we will retrieve the swords for them. Let's call it compensation for the two girls."
So we explained to everyone that we will only come and go through the portals, and not leave the building into the grounds till it is time to attack, this way, the enemies cannot find our movements easily, while I will show myself in Kuoh, to bait the enemy.
So with that, our two peerages split to go home, while we posted a pair of guards to watch for movement of Valper trying to start a ritual.
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At my home...
I brought two maids to help, and Irina plus Xenovia to the fifth floor. Here there are three massive bedrooms, and I am assigning two for the girls.
Xenovia and Irina looked at the sheer size of each room and was just taken aback. Xenovia says to me.
"Ray Gremory, this is very extravagant for us?"
I understand them, and it took me a couple years to get used to the rich lifestyle after being human. I tell them both.
"After a couple years, you will get used to it. I do know the feeling of being in a human way of living. Just know this home for the Gremory is like a cottage for humans. Wait till you see my home in the Underworld. My floor and wing alone is equal to all nine floors of this house alone."
"Darling, will you take Xenovia and I out Saturday afternoon?"
I smiled at Irina and said.
"Well, we do need to buy you two clothing, supplies, and entertainment you two need. Also, we have to use your two weapons as bait, in a dating fashion. This way, we can complete your last Church mission."
Xenovia, overthinking as usual, said seriously.
"Well, this will be my first date, so I should study up on it. Irina, you have experience with Ray, right?"
Irina, all red, says.
"D-Darling and I were only 5 so, I really don't..."
I smile and say to the two.
"Xenovia and Irina, the arcade is still open, so let's do that tomorrow?! We can relive the old days as children. Then we can buy what you need there, and eat at the food court."
Both girls happily agreed, then I told them good night. The two maids remained to get them used to the home...
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The next day went smoothly, while I had gone on that innocent date, and the peerage was melding with one another well.
But early Saturday night, I received a call from Lavinia.
"White, what is up?"
[Red, did you finally use the name I wanted you to use for me?! You have been so formal with me all these years, fufu.]
"Well, what can I help with tonight?"
[I have a small singing show I am doing tonight, and... I wanted you to listen, so...]
I think about that bar I was at the time I stopped hearing from Lavinia.
"Was it that Black Dog Bar? I seem to remember going there once for one of your requests. I had asked you to sing then, but you said you had no time."
She was quiet for a bit, and then said.
[At the time, I was shy to sing to you, but now... I really want you to hear my songs. Oh, and Azazel and Va-kun will come, and hope you will be there...]
"Ah, so this is just an official meeting then."
[Sigh.. Red, do not be dense. I want you to listen to me sing. Va-kun and Azazel just invited themselves when I said I wanted you to hear me sing for you... I-I want you to listen.]
Fuck, if Lavinia Reni calls me dense, then I am made of tungsten, right?
"What time?"
[Really Red? Um, I will summon you a bit before 8 pm, when my show starts, and it is only 30 minutes long, then we can talk for a bit.]
"Hey White, be safe... A lot of things are starting to become dangerous in the supernatural world."
[Yeah, I have noticed as well, but thanks for caring. By the way, Red...]
"What is up White?"
[Does it bother you at all that I am a human?]
"Does race matter? I have had human friends if that is what you're asking?"
[Got it, and tell Kuisha, I said hello again, and I will find her for a girls day before your summer break.]
Then the magic call ended, and I pondered why Va-kun, damn it, I meant Vali is wanting from me so early?
While I was on my couch in my bedroom pondering, my wife's arms came around my neck and she said in my ear.
"Was your caller a troublesome issue?"
I turned my head to look into her caring green eyes.
"Not really, it was Lavinia wanting me to listen to her perform tonight. Tobio, Azazel, and Vali will be there..."
Tsk! I heard Kuisha click her tongue at me, meaning she is annoyed with me. She slid over the back of the couch into my arms and looked into my face, then tapped my forehead.
"Lavinia went through a lot recently. She avoids you because you are dense. Ray, what kind of relationship do you think Tobio, Vali, and Lavinia have?"
Well Lavinia is always excited to tell me things about them.
"Well, she mentioned that she and Tobio are close, and he calls her by her first name, and Vali is kinda ambiguous with him respecting her. But she told me she and Tobio slept in the same bed, and he saw her naked, or something like that..."
"Husband, you really listen to half of the words. This is like Issei and Tomoe. What Lavinia tried to tell you is Tobio and she are good friends, with the name. As for sleeping in the same bed, she was sleepwalking, and Tobio jumped out of his own bed. And when she changed naked, Tobio explained that only lovers should see each other naked. So... Are you still not getting it?"
A clap of thunder in my mind struck me dumb. I think back on all 6 years of our lives. So I ask.
"Lavinia Reni, my human Contract Magician does not have feelings for me right?"
Kuisha is giving me sad eyes, but I ask.
"Lavinia has never made her feelings clear, and for nearly a year, she not once called me?"
My wife still looks at me like a fool.
"Did she stop calling me, because I did not understand her feelings?"
Now Kuisha's eyes opened a bit more, like she is telling me I nailed it.
"Did she... wake up naked in my bed on purpose to show me her feelings, and you are not allowed to tell me what she told you?"
And with a charming smile, Kuisha kissed me, saying my brain is working now.
"Am I really made of tungsten? Lavinia could have just told me how she felt, right? I was afraid her being human would make her like humans more. I know she will never want to be a Devil, so..."
"She might become a Devil in the future if she finds the right time and love. For now, don't think of Evil Pieces, and just think of her feelings, dummy. This is just like you and Sona, oh, and Irina. You are very afraid of crossing lines with the women you care for. Sometimes, women want to be conquered. Now, let's find you something nice to wear, and go have some drinks."
And Kuisha really dragged my ass into the walk-in... and put me in a white suit, with a black shirt, and crimson tie. I was pampered by her, and I felt like I was going to my human prom date.
I really feel complicated about Lavinia.
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At 7:40 pm, I was summoned to just outside of Kuoh Town, to a bar run by the Grigori, The Black Dog Bar.
This place caters to all supernatural clients though, and is more of a neutral location to have private talks, like tonight.
When my crimson light left my eyes, I found Lavinia summoned me into a changing room she uses. She smiles and said,
"Wow, you wore a suit today, instead of your school uniform, it looks nice."
Lavinia Reni has her blonde hair tied up into a bun, with some strands decorating the sides of her face. Her sapphire eyes glint into my blue green eyes.
I see she is wearing a snug one piece white evening dress that ties up behind her neck. Her shoulders and upper arms are exposed, with long white gloves on. She is wearing white slipper-like shoes, and she has a red flower above her left breast to decorate. It suspiciously looks to be crimson?
"Well, you stole my soul with your dress tonight. I really am looking forward to you singing."
She then took my left arm into her arms, to take me downstairs to the bar main room. She smells good, and after my talk with Kuisha, I am more aware of the small things I have missed with my blinders on.
"White, I am sorry for not being there when you needed me most..."
Her grip tightened, and she asked with a smile.
"Did Kuisha say anything?"
I looked into her eyes and I shook my head. I say.
"No, I only realized recently... I have been looking far into the distance, and have not noticed what is important around me. I also have not been listening to what you want to say, right?"
"Red... I do not know how to talk to you sometimes, but I love talking to you..."
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As we arrived in the main bar, she guided me to a place at the bar with two distinctive people, one of which I have recently seen, Azazel of the Fallen Angels, and the other teen is obviously Vali Lucifer, who has silver hair and hazel eyes..
The bartender, Tobio, who is Akeno's cousin, nodded to me, and asked.
"Hello again Ray Gremory, what can I get you?"
This guy looks like your average Japanese high school senior of about my age.
"I think red wine will do. My weekend is about to explode, and I need to be ready for anything... Oh, and if you are interested, Akeno is doing well."
He smiles professionally to me, and I can tell he wanted to ask that. This guy is one of the strongest Sacred Gear users from what Lavinia tells me, like her own, and Vali's.
Azazel sees Lavinia still holding my arm, puts his back to the bar holding his hard drink, and greets me.
"Nice to see you again kid, things are rough in town? And it seems Lavinia can really make you show anywhere as her Devil, haha."
Lavinia blushed, and unlike before, I noticed, instead of ignoring it. I also see Vali sizing me up, like his fighting self does. He also likes to put up a tough guy facade.
"Yeah, that is true, Lavinia will make me show. I am expecting a VIP soon, that needs an ass beating. I lost an old friend to his goons, so he needs to answer for killing her."
Azazel nodded and said seriously.
"I heard you had to reincarnate that Exorcist Irina Shidou, and now she is your Knight. sorry for that."
Naturally my move of Irina and Xenovia can be seen, because I walked them around town today. I wave my right hand and tell him.
"It is not your fault that old comrades lost their minds and wanted chaos. I will try not to kill him."
"What, you can defeat Kokabiel?"
Vali said with a mocking tone, like he does not believe it. so I counter.
"Well, if he had Divine Dividing, I might sweat a bit, but really, at worst I will draw, due to my lack of experience. I am not a fighting nut, and like most devils, just have natural talent. I am just a lighter version of my brother, no shame in admitting it. I can give you a participation trophy for winning the Sacred Gear lottery?"
As Vali was going to say something, Lavinia said in a calm voice.
"Va-kun, Red is my guest, are you picking a fight with him?"
Record Scratch SFX! Vali who was doing the macho power nut deal, all of a sudden, comically looked like a young kid who got caught beating a kitten by his older sister, and like magic, Vali Lucifer shut up and turned around to look at his glass of milk.
Her deep blue eyes looked at me and she said kindly.
"Red, please get along with Va-kun, he is a good boy."
Ah! Fuck, why are her sweet kind words, like a mountain on my body?! Is she intimidating me with kindness?! Azazel saw both me and Vali get owned by Lavinia Reni, turned to Tobio and said jokingly.
"If we want world peace, let's call Lavinia! She can even shut down a Super Devil and the White Dragon Emperor in two sentences."
As Vali and I looked at one another, he and I for a moment, understood each other's pain. I will never tease Vali about it again!
Lavinia, seeing me, pouted at Azazel and said.
"Don't scare my Red, or I will be sad!"
Azazel froze and I realized, all of the men here are in the same damn boat... Never disappoint Lavinia!
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