moy mell 55

They thought they were prepared for the interview, but the demons at Infernous were shocked beyond what they imagined.

As they entered the main building, the receptionist sniffed, then stared at them strangely the entire time she brought up their appointment and called the reporter up to escort them to the set. Aizawa stood protectively close to her as Elly pretended not to notice, looking around at the decor and awards lining the walls. When the reporter assigned to them stepped out of the flame-enameled elevator doors, however, things took a turn for the worse. The demon was a Japanese woman wearing a beautifully painted mask. She floated over the floor to them and took her hands in greeting.

"My name is Akako, Elly," she introduced herself with a bow. "I'm looking forward to working with you."

Elly smiled and bowed back. "It's an honor to be interviewed." She paused, then slipped her arm around his. "This is Aizawa Shota. He's my bodyguard-"

She got no further before the masked woman gasped harshly. "You've taken a human mate!" Akako cocked her head at him and took a step backward in shock.

"- and mate," Elly finished drily, her ears flicking.

Aizawa nodded at the masked demoness and bowed. "We should probably get to the set. Causing a distraction in the lobby isn't a good idea."

Akako adjusted her crimson-flowered kimono and glanced quickly around. Many visitors were standing around, some waiting for tours and others to buy subscriptions. Elly's extra bodyguards were lingering about the entrance as well, casting questioning looks at their boss.

Aizawa shook his head calmly. The reporter saw this and led the way to the elevator. Unfortunately, she started talking as soon as the doors closed.

"This is real, isn't it. You've really taken a human mate."

"Yes," Elly said firmly. "But why make such a big deal about it? I was with humans before. A lot of us have dated them."

"The cook you briefly 'dated' wasn't scented, and you didn't allow him to mark you," she scoffed. "Everyone in the demon world knew he was a ruse. But this one ..." Akako shuddered, placing one delicate, long-fingered hand on her mask. "How could you submit to a human? After all they've done to you - to us?"

"I'm not sure how to explain it," she said quietly. "Shota's there for me in ways that no one else has been. He hasn't done me wrong, and he only makes me feel good." He reached out to hold her hand and gave it a squeeze in appreciation.

"You're a marked anthro demon. How can a human fulfill that need when the time shall come? And if he can't..?" The doors opened and they walked out into a quiet set with a photographer in one corner.

"We're working on that. We do have a large, well-trained staff at Moy Mell, and with their help I'm sure it will be fine."

"I have exemplary stamina," Aizawa added with a perfectly straight face.

"You need to be certain about this," the reporter stressed. "We can't have an incident. The humans would use it as hate fuel for anti-demon propaganda."

"Is this an interview or an intervention?" Elly laid her ears back. "We will take all the necessary precautions and more. I have my bodyguard not only to protect me, but to protect others from me. As you well know."

"My apologies." Akako sighed and shook her head as she led them to three simple chairs in front of a red sheet backdrop, one in front and two near the colorful photo area. Aizawa waited until Elly sat before sitting down, then casually reached over and curled an arm about her shoulders.

"I know it's unusual," Elly said carefully.

"This is - is just so unheard of -- it's caused me to become rather uncouth. I still have many questions, however!"

She grilled them about how they met, how they fell in love and, in between, asked more mundane questions about the park and events coming up. These were the questions she had written down and probably the guideline for the original interview, but the love between the juman and demon was far too interesting to pass up reporting on.

The photo session after was even more intense, as the photographer wanted sexy couple shots. Aizawa seemed amused more than offended at some of the racier suggestions, but the one that really caused a stir was a reenactment of her marking. It was taken at at angle the mark could clearly be seen. He held her close, and they were gazing as lovingly into each other's eyes as they could manage while being photographed.

When it was all over, they fell into the car waiting to drive them back home with nearly identical sighs.

"Ugh," she groaned.

"Agreed."

"That was grueling. I knew it would be hard, but she opened my eyes. I'm not sure how my kind is going to feel about this, but at least this day's PR work is done."

"It also seems we need to discuss your heat in detail," he remarked mildly as their car pulled into traffic. "Miss Akako was very disturbed by it. I wasn't aware things might get that dangerous."

"That's only if I, uh. Can't be satisfied," she said in a near-whisper.

His eyebrows raised. "Is it that much more difficult?"

"During, yes. I'll be very demanding." She faced him, taking his hands in hers. "You want to talk a little now?"

"I'm curious. Yes."

"You won't be able to keep up. It's not humanly possible and could hurt you if you try. We can work around that with specialized items."

His expression didn't change. "Toys?"

"Yes, but not like you know them. There have been humans before that wanted to try mating with demons in heat. We've since developed sleeves that can be worn so you don't orgasm, lubes, and more. They're demonic in nature, so some have magic as part of the basic components. There's also an option for me so my hormones disperse more evenly, too, making it last longer but less harsh."

"Are we settled on a place? Or do we just do this at home?"

Elly shook her head. "Can't at home. Too messy, loud, and we'll need security, cooks and doctors on standby. I own a hidden retreat that I haven't had to tell anyone about for a long time. We can move staff there for a couple of weeks and then go back home."

"That's very hidden if I know nothing about it." He looked startled, but nodded. "But that's good. I picked the best options from my staff already."

The car drove up to the mansion drive and began circling up to the front door, wheels crackling pleasantly on the pebbled drive.

She sighed as she saw home. "I'm going to spend some time in my bath," she murmured dreamily. "Haven't done it in awhile, but you've seen how big the pool is. I set it to warm while we were out, and I have a scented bubble bath all picked out."

He chuckled as they got out. "Sounds like you have a plan."

"Uh huh. I knew it was going to be a little rough today."

He leaned over and kissed her neck, then moved up to whisper in her ear. "Do you want some company, or is this a solo soak?"

Her eyes lit up. "I could definitely use some help. You offering?"

His cheekish grin spoke loudly enough.