Seeing the two act so affectionate towards each other, Louis wasn't surprised by their behaviour.
The relationship between them had developed a couple decades ago.
Back then Luminous had wanted to discuss the development of Andromeda personally due to wanting to assess Pneuma in person.
Her first impression of him wasn't good, if anything, it was quite bad. He had that friendly smile that was clearly more than the smile from politicians but his eyes seemed to hold a dangerous insanity.
She was quite weary of him and throughout his time spent in the holy empire yet overtime, she could see that he was quite the kind soul… in fact, it seemed he was over compensating on the kindness.
This made her put her guard up and relax it simultaneously.
Luminous had confronted him the next day, "Can I ask you something personal and slightly offensive?"
"Depends on the question but ask away anyway."
"Is there something wrong with you?" Dropping this question, Luminous expected aggression to her accusation or a subtle subject change.
But all he gave was a tired sigh, as of expecting a question like this as some point.
"I guess that's the one thing that I cannot hide away, my madness. If I were to put it in clinical terms… I'm a psychopath."
Luminous was surprised by his bluntness and immediately dismissed him to think about their collaboration.
She went to the first person she thought of, someone who had a convenient amount of information about Pneuma, Guy Crimson.
Guy had finally admitted to his relationship with Pneuma, the first Primordial demon… had a SON!!?!
Luminous was stunned beyond belief, her entire worldview had overturned itself. She held herself together to get some information on the individual she was getting into bed with.
Guy had shown her the observation logs and medical reports, the ones made by him and Nyx.
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"Hello there Luminous, is there something you want?" I had made a makeshift modern kitchen and making food for two at the moment.
Luminous dropped the documents next to me with a questioning look, I took them with a confused expression, "Why do you have these?"
"Do you know what they are?"
"Obviously, these are my medical reports that were in Guy's hands. Why do you have them?"
Luminous eyed me up and down, "I want to know about the person I'm working with here."
I looked at Luminous with aversion, "Luminous, everyone has secrets and frankly this was one I am open about."
"Ok then, has your spiritual degradation been improving in anyway?"
"Considerably, the one who is responsible for my treatment is my daughter who has found a way to temporarily reverse my condition."
"It's impossible to for you too sleep, isn't it?" Luminous tone has become less weary and more concerned.
"…Yes. You want food." I dished her some biryani.
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After they had eaten their dinner, that Luminous absolutely gobbled up about 10 plates, Luminous had sung a lullaby infused with her own skill.
For the first time in ages, I felt so at peace with my existence.
Overtime, I had intruded into Luminous's chambers time and time again, subconsciously seeking some relief with Luminous's care.
As for Luminous herself, she had developed a sort of… maternal instinct towards Pneuma.
She had become both more stern and more doting towards him. Her behaviour towards me had become so affectionate that I assumed it was her usual sensual nature showing.
Although I had noticed that her behaviour towards me was less lustful and more familial, almost like a big sister.
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I slowly opened my eyes to adjust to the light, I stretched my arms, lifted my head and looked around the room.
There was a very familiar women standing there Infront of me and Luminous, "Hinata? Wow I never thought I'd see you again."
Both Hinata and Luminous were surprised by the recognition, "You know who I am?"
"Yeah."
"How?"
I looked at her in a very lethargic manner, "Your teacher, Shizue Izawa, she was my student."
"Being the student of a god, I thought she was joking."
"So what are you two discussing anyway?"
Luminous wagged her finger at me, "State secrets, you can't know."
"Jeez you're so boring, I'm going back to sleep." I laid down back on Luminous's lap.
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When I woke up again, Luminous was no where to be found and I looked around skeptically.
Roy was there and caught my gaze, "Lady Luminous is dressing up for her date with you."
That immediately woke me up, "Excuse me what?!"
"Ohhh SSSIIIIMMMMOOOONNN!!!"
I turned around to Luminous in her new form of dress.
She was wearing a white and light blue cropped sailor-style shirt with a dark bow, worn under a light purple oversized bomber jacket; A high-waisted, pleated navy blue mini skirt and dark, lace-up boots paired with white thigh-high socks
"You want to go on a date? And with the clothes I gave you?"
"Are you opposed to that?" Luminous had a very seductive smile.
" No you just took me by surprise. I'll prep myself." I raised my one hand into the air, "Eternal winters night, Make up!"
Suddenly my clothes transformed into light and began distorting into something else.
The clothes I was now wearing is a teal short-sleeved t-shirt with white layered sleeves underneath, giving it a double-layered look, wide-legged black cargo shorts worn over black compression-style leggings and light-colored, chunky high-top sneakers.
"Firstly, you look like a tourist and secondly, what the hell was that… transformation, it looked stupid as hell?"
" Firstly, I am a tourist and secondly, how dare you." I said in a playful manner. I held my hand out to her, " Ready to go my lady?"
Luminous enthusiasticly took me hand with a smile, " Always darling."
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The first thing that was clear was everyone's attention on us as we were walking through the streets.
Our looks could be considered far above average to the point that most would probably think we were nobility.
Next was our attire, the modern style of clothing was something that could be described as confusing and had its own type of elegance.
"You know you've been eyeing me down for quite awhile." Luminous said in interest.
"Sorry, you just look better than I expected." I looked at her suspiciously.
"What's wrong? Do you believe I have an ulterior motive concerning this date?"
"Yes extremely, what do want out of this date?"
Luminous didn't look at me with any sought of negativity, intact she looked at me with a relaxed smile, "Well, if you want to find out then you'll just have to figure out on this date."
We quickly walked to a nearby ice cream stall, "Ooo now what is this place?"
"This is a delicacy called ice cream. Would you mind… surprising us if you will?" I said to the suspicious owner with a knowing smile.
" I'll happily get you those lord Pneu…ma." The shop owner's face suddenly went pale and I just smiled, " I… wasn't meant to… reveal myself."
" No worries sweetie, I already knew, you made yourself too obvious. Judging by your hand movements that's laced with the hazy style and the fact that you know who I am, I'm gonna guess you work directly under Gehrman."
" Sorry, I'm just so excited to finally meet you, I mean you're my ido-"
I put my finger up to shush her, " Ice cream please and I promise I won't tell Gehrman you blew your cover."
" Right away!"