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I should have expected this, shouldn't I?
But I didn't, and so the realization that he's been watching me for 'quite some time' has my heart dropping to my stomach.
What exactly are you writing?
"Um..."
Now would be the worst time for you to lie.
Even though the Devil still sounds like a male-voiced robot, the warning still sends shivers down my spine, and the whole truth comes tumbling out.
"I'm writing goodbye letters to my parents and friends."
I see.
"But I didn't mention you in any of them, I swear."
I didn't think you would.
This feels like my only chance to make a last-ditch effort to save my neck, and the words just come rushing out.
"I'm so sorry I missed your call, sir." I still remember how I initially struggled calling him that, but now all I'm thinking is how I'd be happy to call the Devil 'sir' for the rest of my life.
That did come as a surprise to me.
"I'm so sorry again, sir. I know it's no excuse, but I fell asleep in the bath—-"
That doesn't sound safe.
I suppose he's right, but...it's not like I'm a stranger to danger at this point, being indebted to the Devil and all.
"I'm so sorry again," is all I can think of saying in the end. "I'm really, really sorry, sir—-"
You do sound sincere.
"I am!"
But...
Oh dear God, why is there always a 'but' when you least want it?
I can't let you off simply because you apologized.
My rules are not only there for people to trust me.
They're also there for people to fear me.
You understand, don't you?
My eyes squeeze shut. If he's really intent on killing me, then the most I can hope for is a quick, painless death, and since I won't get that by lying—-
"I...do."
Ah, Sheena.
I remember too late that I should've just said 'yes' the moment I hear the Devil say 'ah' in that strange monstrously alien voice of his.
You do love to say those two words, don't you?
