bishsticks: H/D, Sweet, vamp
Halloween Drabble 36
Duo was polishing the mirrors in the hallway. He shrank further into his corner when the master of the house appeared. The master didn't like seeing his servants at their work. Concentrating hard, he tried to blend into the paneling.
"No, no, I'm afraid none of these will do. You don't have anything else?" He couldn't see the customer's face, but the voice sent shivers down his spine.
"I'm afraid not, Master Yuy- you've seen my entire collection. Nothing appeals to you?" Duo was surprised. His master never had anyone walk away empty handed.
"I wish I could say otherwise. I do thank you for your patience."
"Of course. If anything new comes in, I will let you know. Duo! Fetch the customer's cloak!" Duo bobbed a quick bow and turned towards the coat closet.
"What is this?" Strong fingers caught Duo's shoulder.
"One of my servants-" His master sounded puzzled. "He's nothing special. One of my ladies found him on the streets and brought him home years ago."
"I want him." Frightened, Duo's eyes darted up and met a pair of amused blue eyes. "How much?"
"He's a servant- not one of my ladies- I can't exactly sell him." His master sounded amused too.
"Then may I make him an alternate job offer?"
"Of course. He's of age and I think sound mind, even if he isn't talking now. He's free to seek alternative employment."
The man leaned close to Duo, his dark hair brushing Duo's cheek. "I know what you are," he breathed in Duo's ear. "Shh," he continued when Duo tensed. "Can't you tell I'm the same? Don't you want to be with your own kind instead of slaving for the humans?"
Surprise banished his fear. The same? The man pulled back just enough for Duo to catch the curve of his lip- and the flash of fang that was quickly hidden again.
There were more like him? He wasn't alone?
"What do you say?"
"Yes, please."
"Good." Another flash of smile. "Go fetch your things." Duo hurried down the hallway in a daze. What was he getting himself into? He'd managed to hide what he was for years- never dreaming that there were others out there like him. Was this some sort of trap? Or was it the beginning of a new life?
Only one way to find out.
He gathered his few things, stuck them in a small bag and went to bid the ladies a hasty farewell. Master Yuy was still waiting for him by the door, conversing with the master in friendly tones about the new young queen and her husband.
"I'm ready," he said softly and Master Yuy smiled.
"Then let's be on our way."
OWARI
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