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Roses and Smoke Week day 1 ficlet

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The night’s air was heavy with smoke between them. Nearly obscuring Redd’s view of the pretty divine thing on the other side of the table. A candlelit dinner between them as the Ash does his best to discern Reddoons’s true intentions.

According to the rules of this date Ash wasn’t allowed to look into his human mind to find out. Redd hopes that the God complies with the challenge. The divine always think them so above humans, but Redd thinks that they’re not so different.

This ‘date’ was a meeting between minds, two people who think they’re above the rest. One of which could smite the other out of existence if he looks at him wrong.

But Redd’s not scared. He can’t make any grand sweep statements that Ash can about the nature of mankind or reality, but Redd knows how to make an offer.

”Well, this was nice; I suppose.“ Ash tells him, leaning back, creating a distance between them that gave Redd shivers.

”So we have a deal then?“ Redd smirks, Ash claimed to be unconquerable, but resources are what win a war. Supply lines and cutthroat policies.

”I think we might.“ Ash relinquishes, he frowns but it doesn’t meet his eye. In that dark purple abyss Redd sees amusement. And that had been the goal. What else could a God possibly be after if not a good time?

Reddoons stands up, offering a handshake across the small dinner table. Ash takes it, and gives it a strong squeeze. Stronger than a human grip should be; a warning to not think he’s won. Redd ignores it.

”Great, so when can I expect to see you again?“ he asks, as the air around Ash pulses, Redd wants to flinch but he’s worked to steady himself against Ash’s tricks.

”Hmm.“ Ash enunciates, making a show of his thinking. ”Same time next week?“ he winks, before disappearing in a puff of smoke.

And this is when Reddoons knows he’s won. His prize? Another date with a God. The favour of the divine. Some people say that being a chosen one is a trap, but not if you still have a spot at the negotiating table.

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