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Yvette Francaise

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Just Checking Up! Part Fifty-Two: An Unlikely Friendship

Rip:Silks remained on bed rest with all of her spirit guardians, Sins, and the elementals watching her. Cursing under my breath, that dragon magic had destroyed her from the inside out. The elementals explained that dragon magic would do the same to them, a week of phoenix tears hopefully doing the trick. Guilt ate at me, the silver scales on my palms not feeling so magical anymore. “Sorry I cursed you.” Kawfton apologized for the millionth time, my fury for him returning. “Feel free to punish me if you desire.” Brushing past him icily with ...

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Just Checking Up! Part Fifty-One: The Scent of Escape!

Silks:Rotten Earth swirled up my nose, the leather of my dress brushed against my legs. Musty winds roared around me, Rip’s scent tearing me out of my mental downward spiral. Whipping me back to the conversation, shadows failed to reach me. Grinning deviously, time needed to be bought. Time to play Rip's usual role. “Pretty pathetic that you have to cage someone to get to know them.” I taunted him loudly, fear lacing my words. “Maybe take a demon out on a date first, Bud! Then again, you lack charm. What a bloody shame! In simple terms, ...

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Just Checking Up! Part Fifty: The Duality of a Proper Argument!

Rip:Silks scratched at her neck, fresh inky blackness dripping onto our bedroom floor. Work seemed to be piling on top of her, the mask falling this morning. Grimacing in her direction, her frilly leather dress hugged her body. A fine burgundy contrasted her paling skin, silent tears staining her cheeks. Another nightmare haunted her, a deep fear breaking her down. Running off had been her thing lately, her regression back to her old self not speaking well of her mental health. Working maniacally on a pile of files, my throat clearing gave h...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-Nine: The Agony of Letting Go!

Silks:Images of Harebell and Flamios’ death played out in my mind like a damn movie, the glass I was cleaning shattering inches from my feet. Fresh burn scars on my hands blurred in my tears, not one ounce of me feeling okay. A bubble of overwhelming sensations threatened to drown me internally, the background noise reverberating in the worst manner. Ignoring the encroaching migraine, dark bags spoke of sleepless nights. Nightmares of their deaths jolted me awake each time, guilt digging the dagger of insomnia deeper into my damn soul.Hiking...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-Eight: The Land Remembers!

Rip:Shifting around uncomfortably, a new dragon and phoenix threw me off. Missing Bookworth, a gentle voice snapped me from my mental downward spiral. Glancing down at my new book friend, her one eye met mine. What wise thing was she going to say?“The Earth remembers what we forget, Master. Every footfall leaves a mark.” She bestowed upon me serenely, her pages fluttering subtly. “Never did I think I would witness another phoenix and a dragon. What a treat! In fact, Miss Kiba and I flew about quite a bit.” Mulling over the new inform...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-Seven: A Rip in Silks

Silks:Purple rays of the sunset blended with a soft pink, the sun setting in a few minutes. Avery played with his grandfathers and grandmothers, his bat pajamas looking adorable on him. Mary Allen hovered close behind me, Nuit pecking her on her cheek. Sally Sue conversed with Mavis, both of them picking up on my stressed out expression. Rip was running late, something feeling simply off about it. Chewing on my bottom lip, Shal materialized out of nowhere. Lap and Linz bounded to my side, the spirit guides would make a complete team. “Go on ...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-Six: Memories of a Siren!

Rip:Glancing down at the orange ball at my feet, Frice flew into my eager palms. Her beautiful dragon eye met mine, discomfort rising at how overdressed my embroidered black suit felt. Parting my lips to speak several times, deep sorrow laced my shattered soul. Fussing with my frilly dress shirt, one touch of dress boots sent us flying into a swirl of orange water. Splashing into a pool of water, a much younger Musette paced behind what had to be her deceased parents. Inky blood coated her hands, a devilish grin lingering on her lips. Hoping...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-Five: Two Funerals and A New Team

Silks: Hitting the chalkboard, Flamios’ form began to fizzle out. Shaking my head, his powers were reaching their limits. Sliding down the wall, fright rounding my eyes the second that bastard jammed his hand into his chest. Cupping his soul, claws crushed it to mere ash. Time stood still, inky sorrow cascaded from my eyes. “Keep up the good work, kiddo. I bestow my remaining powers to Miss Silks.” He wheezed between coughing fits, my head shaking. “Maybe we can meet in another life. Many thanks for the fiery adv-” Exploding into a cloud of...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-Four: A Difficult Choice!

.Rip:Gray ash remained where Silks once was, Booksworth flopping to my feet. Kicking him into my quaking palms, a mixture of rage and fear stole my ability to think properly. A flutter of his pages captured my attention, his eyeball snapping up to mine wistfully. Something felt off, the biting sting of approaching loss slapped me in the face. “I am going to be brutally honest with you. One spell should get you to her but you need the blood of all seven Sins. Alas, it comes at the cost of something dear to me.” He choked out awkwardly, my so...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-Three: Green With Envy or Not!

Silks:Gier poked my shoulder, her long bangs bouncing as we stood outside a quaint New England small town. Granted I was in Hell, her three worded request had me pulling an all nighter after a long day of no leads. The cult went underground, clues often dying away before we could even touch them. Nuit hovered behind me, the rest of my spirit team remaining behind to protect Avery. Wondering what was wrong with the picture, Nuit pointed towards the abnormal amount of darkness in each home.“Madness may have claimed him.” She barely whispered,...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-Two: A Desire For Silks!

Rip:“Mistress Silks!” A polite female voice called out, a four foot eleven cat demon stumbled out of the closet door. “I need your h-” Cocking her head at the sight of me in my simple black long sleeve shirt and jeans, the lack of Silks pissed her off. Sniffing the air, this pipsqueak was one of the Seven Sins. Light orange cat ears pinned back, her matching fluffy cat tail stiffening. Angry light orange cat demon eyes simmered with pure rage, my brow cocking in response. Fussing with her equally as orange bob, her fingers fiddled around wi...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty-One: Teleportation Madness

Silks:Standing awkwardly in my kitchen, Nuit hovered next to my spirit guide. Avery toiled away with his schoolwork, Mary Allen pointing out a couple of mistakes. Linz bounced around by his feet, Avery's black and white skull sweater pointing out his matching taste in style to mine. Shifting around in my leather bell sleeve blouse, the hem of my lace burgundy skirt brushed against my burgundy leather boots. Sensing something was off, the hair stood up on Linz’ back. Flamios slumbered from Shal’s latest training session, a bit of dread bubbli...

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Just Checking Up! Part Forty: A Necessary Job!

Rip:Nuit paced around behind me, Silks and Avery were off on a weekly visit with his honorary grandmothers. Glitching in and out, the poor guy seemed way too anxious without his dear friend around. Leaning against the kitchen counter, Cal would be by any minute to join me for a lead.“Do you want to chase down a lead with me?” I offered sincerely, his head tilting to the left. “Don’t hate me for asking but can she split more of her soul?” Shaking his head no, his form solidified. Bowing his head in shame, his claws scratched at the back of hi...

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Just Checking Up! Part Thirty-Nine: Subverting What is Celebrated!

Silks:Staring at the violet invitation on my kitchen counter, Shal clicked up to me in an ornate bat black embroidered suit. Taking in his dress boots, my own simple black t-shirt dress felt under dressed. Scratching at my fishnet tights with my worn black boots, that curious expression frightened the shit out of me. Avery and our spirit guides were learning a few feet away with Dade hovering over them, my mother figures teaching them with brilliant smiles. Locking the sweet memory away, life’s game of dodgeball had a way of screwing me over...

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Just Checking Up! Part Thirty-Eight: The Fright of a King and Many Left Turns!

Rip:Pulling into an abandoned town of A-frames, the lack of snow woke up a serious concern. Parking behind a bunch of giant rocks, the rest of the team would descend upon the sight within a couple of hours. Not that I would see that, our dumb asses tearing through Hell to capture the summoned demon. Gathering our packed leather bags, Linz staying home was Silks’ decision. Tying on our collected cloaks, the idiots wouldn’t know any better. Tugging at the hem of her cotton black and white spiderweb sweater dress, our simple black business suit...

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