Experiments Gone Wrong

Kamae kept his head low, eyes closed while he was simply enjoying the music. His mind was in a far away place, so when the sounds of a voice range out he was caught off guard. His eyes opened wide as surprise filled his features but quickly returned to a confident smile and half lidded eyes. A concerned citizen by the looks of it, and the demon was not surprised. He was not surprised given it was suspicious of him to be standing outside in the ran. So the demon looked over his shoulder at the little girl seated by the window, her back turned to him but happily eating her sweat treat.

"I'm the girl's caretaker... but I... well I think I remind her of unhappy times. I am out here, so that she might be in there happy."

Kamae stated, a genuine look of contentment and happiness the girl was enjoying her time in the cafe. While it wasn't the most enjoyable time for Kamae, he was allowing his unpleasant time here be her happy time. 

"I know it looks... odd and rather suspicious. I do not blame you for that. However the girl is sick, she requires medical attention frequently incase the cracked skin and bandages were not obvious give aways."

Kamae went back to leaning on the wall before tipping his hat to the gentlemen questioning him.

"I am simply here to ensure that should she fall ill, she is taken care of... and to escort her back."

He didn't tell the man more, as more than that would probably be... unpleasant to hear. After all Kamae was a demon who experimented on people. Though the girl was not his doing, he still needed her for his work. Her blood and soul were key components for his research as it was. While he didn't want to harm Sobi, she was unfortunately priceless for his research.

"Names Kamae by the way. Nice to meet you mister....?"

Kamae let the last bit drag for a second to hint he wanted the name, so that they were not referring to the other as 'stranger' or 'weird guy' this whole time. Though when Kamae glanced over his shoulder at the girl, she was looking to him. Her eyes a bit sad until he simply waved for her to continue eating. It wasn't time to go yet and she had time to enjoy. He would pay for her meal as he always did when she finished. A stark contrast to Kamae's brutal and ruthless nature... But she reminded him of a time long ago. Of a girl that he once called daughter. But that age was many many centuries ago and those memories were faded. What he did now... was an abnormal behavior for sure... but he tried to not dwell on such thoughts.

Kamae tipped his hat as Dion introduced himself, while also speaking of the bar. Kamae had only vague recollections of a name similar to the one Dion mentioned while thinking upon it. He had been searching for many places to enjoy his spare time and he remembered seeing the name on a list. Though beyond that the name was not something he knew of personally and well enough to say as such. It was when the man asked for the name of the girl that Kamae sighed a bit before looking over his shoulder at her.

"Her name is Sobi Udon. I am Kamae Ghoun. She has been a patient in my care for... a few months now I believe. Hard to keep track of without my notes."

Kamae then returned his gaze to the street a head while he watched the pitter patter of rain. A sour look of frustration in his features. He was waging war within himself to care for Sobi as much as he did and trying to maintain that distance he always kept with everyone he met. He cared little about the deaths of others, their well being and his heart was selfish in all regards. But with Sobi, he had come to care a great deal about her. Her capture, her future snatched away from her, and his eventually arrival... it all hit a bit to personal for his tastes.

"She has a unique problem, a disease would be curable... Genetics of a normal issue fixable... No her problem is she has an unstable soul."

Kamae stated looking at the ground, shrugging as he tried to console himself at the fact she was dying.

"Aye she is in a terrible shape, but even if I kept her locked up... if I locked the key away so she couldn't escape, she would only suffer in her final days. She is dying Mister Dion, and I am simply letting her enjoy her final days."

Kamae's serpent eyes returned to the curious guest and sighed before shrugging.

"I am a specialist and the one who freed her from her unfortunate situation. She has spent the last ten years locked in a cage... I think she deserves some peace."

Kamae stated before a bell would ring, the girl having moved to the counter and was paging the demon outside. She was looking at him as he smiled faintly, watching as the girl approached the door and gestured for him to come inside. The demon smiling as he did so, opening the door and waving for Dion to follow him. Sobi watched the man with wide eyes, not ones of fear but of a normal girl  who was waiting for someone akin to a parent to finish their business. The demon ruffled her hair as he entered, greeting the worker with a nod of the head in respect before paying for her meal. Though it was a short transaction, Kamae noticed she had only eaten a few things... and with a patient smile ordered one of her favorites.

As he turned to show the girl the prized coffee stick, she eyes lit up as he handed it to her. It was a baked one, and fresh so she had to handle it with care so as to not be burnt. The demon looked to Dion then before shrugging and gesturing for them to sit down so she could finish. Finding a small round table with three chairs, Kamae would sit down before adjusting his jacket, and getting comfortable by crossing his legs.

"But anyways Mister Dion... care to grab something. I'll pay for it."

Kamae was by no means a poor man and his dress code showed it. Even if it was an illusionary image, it was apparent he was doing well for himself.

Kamae simply enjoyed his time while he watched his charge nibble at her treat, intent on making it last as long as possible while they sat about the table. The demon's eyes filled with a softness unbecoming of someone such as himself. Even as Dion pointed it out, the demon couldn't help but feel insulted by it. His expression didn't show it but he certainly didn't enjoy the idea of spreading goodness in the world... Yet in the end was Kamae truly a being destined to spread misfortune? 

"You may be right there."

Was all he said as he watched his charge who was content to keep her gaze on the menu. It was when the man brought up an interesting point, one that made the demon's smile fade slightly. That was a silly question, but also housed a good point.

"Who indeed... I found her in an abandoned lab. She was used for... vile research. As for who could do that to a child well... You will find Mister Dion, that many sentient races can as cruel as the most repulsive demon and that a demon can be as caring as an angel. Just depends on who you meet. While I am by no means a saint, and I have done my fair share of evil, as we all have I am sure... Some people take it to a new level."

Kamae was not... pleased to have found Sobi stripped of her freedoms for as long as she had been. No one deserved an eternity of suffering, this Kamae believed despite his wicked ways. Perhaps it was hypocritical, but then again he was a living example of that. Once a mortal turned demon, once a cruel unrelenting curse that hounded civilizations and now he was here... in a coffee shop... nursing a poor girl back to health. The universe was never black or white he had found. But sometimes he wished it was.

As Sobi finished her treat off, the demon would chuckle his amusement before standing up. The girl following suit and moving to the doorway. Kamae would look down to Dion before tipping his hat to the man.

"May you have a good day Mister Dion. Apologies but I need to get Sobi back to her station, else she suffer ill effects. Be safe out there."

Kamae stated with a final wave goodbye and with that, followed Sobi to the exit who just before exiting would wave at Dion shyly. The two of them going out into the street where Kamae pulled an umbrella out to shield them from the falling rain. Soon disappearing around the corner...