Stray

Telaranea was taken aback for a rare second.

“It’s rare for me to think of a good solution for you.” The demon shrugged regretfully. “I thought you were a lunatic who was willing to defend the world, but you turned out to be just a boring mortal who’s overwhelmed by love. I suppose you and Mr. Light weren’t just playing around at Clementine Academy? At least now it seems you’re truly in love with him.”

“Yes.” Oliver was calm.

“Even if all this is in vain?” The Sage of the Abyss seemed to be interested.

“The moment I fell in love with Nemo, I knew he wasn’t human.”

Oliver scratched the feather on the grey parrot’s neck, then put it on his shoulder.

“This is not a deal with him. I just happened to fall in love with him. If Nemo still likes me, I would be extremely honored. If he makes it back to the Pillar of the World… I have no idea to deny my feelings because of it.”

“Your call. I never advise in human love. That power is yours and I have no right to tell you how to use it. I just want to witness it to the end.”

Telaranea watched as Oliver closed the black wooden box containing the skull and rubbed his hands.