D.E.M.O.N.S: Getting Summoned Weekly isn't so Bad

Chapter 422: Kat and Kamiko are Both Having Fun in Their Own Ways.

While Kat was watching Excalibur freak out more a thought occurred to her. *Isnʼt this like the textbook definition of ʼIʼm not trapped in here with you, youʼre trapped in here with meʼ? I never thought Iʼd actually have a chance to say it… well I guess I still donʼt because the moment has passed.

Should I try aiming for it in the future? I guess Iʼll need someone trying to trap me somewhere first. Itʼs not like that happens all the time. Kat looked at Excalibur whoʼd just taken up refuge against the opposite wall.

You know. It has now occurred to me that this much chaos shouldnʼt be so scarring. I mean, Iʼve fought actual monsters and people that have been trying to kill me. Multiple times as a point of fact. How does a slightly strange conversation manage to get so far under Excaliburʼs skin.

Is it because I personally am scary? Like… theyʼre scared they might take it to far and Iʼll lash out? That doesnʼt seem like it… they were still reacted to everything like they were surprises or problems, not really fear until after the fire and the juggling balls.

Seriously. I just donʼt understand what there is to be scared off, or even annoyed with once youʼve been out in the field. Does that mean Iʼm causing trouble for a kid? No that also doesnʼt make a lot of sense. Theyʼre not too short so itʼs a least a teenager…*

*Though based on my experiences at school if I was annoying Excalibur that much and they were a teenager… or really just younger then twenty-five.* Kat did not think specifically about her 9th grade History teacher… it was the one from grade 10. *Then there should be a lot more swearing and Iʼm just not seeing.*

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Back with Kamiko and Bachan

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While Kat was trying to work out if it was actually ok to continue harassing Excalibur despite the obvious encouragement from the others, Kamiko was being asked about her parents. ”Now, you… you had a lot to say about Aslena. Would you like to talk about your dad? You mentioned him a few times but didnʼt really elaborate” Asked Bachan

”Well, I suppose I can. The first and most obvious thing that you need to know about Dad is that heʼs kind of a coward. Not in the traditional way, heʼd fight a dragon if he felt like he needed to, or cut down a whole army by himself. I know for a fact he actually did the second one TWICE.

”However, when it comes to people he likes, he just… heʼs such a doormat you know?” Bachan actually shook her head at this. This wasnʼt just a ploy for information she actually had no idea what Kamiko was talking about. Seeing Bachan radiating confusion Kamiko smiled at the chance to explain even more. ”Right so…

”What it comes down to is priorities I guess? Except not really. If I asked Dad for all of the money he had. Heʼd just hand it over to me. Well, maybe not, heʼd probably laugh first, and then when I convinced him I was serious Iʼd get the money.

”Luckily for the family finances, most of his money actually goes to Mum. Itʼs not like Dad is unaware of how bad he is with things like that, so… he just doesnʼt try. Anyway, back on topic. Dad is willing to forgive SO many things. Sure heʼll still report them to Mum, and thatʼs when you get in trouble but heʼll just let things go.

”Drawing on the walls? Thatʼs fine. Kicking a ball in the backyard and breaking the windows? No problem. Asking for a hundred books for her own personal library? Well, that one was actually run by Mum first, but not because Dad wouldnʼt have agreed. Is… is this making sense?”

Bachan nodded despite the confusion almost visibly radiating from her at this point. She was clearly struggling to wrap her head around the fact that people like that could actually exist. This was the Envy faction after all. They were all at least a little selfish, even when it came to family. ”I… well Iʼm hearing you at least” managed Bachan.

Kamiko nodded to hide the slight twitch in her eye and said, ”Thatʼs ok, my Dad is a pretty confusing guy. Anyway. The point is, heʼs a bit of a coward and a doormat. He will let us get away with anything. Thatʼs why when it comes to parenting, heʼs kinda bad?

”He never stopped Aslenaʼs attempts to belittle me because that meant telling her she was wrong, and that certainly wasnʼt going to happen, and I, when I was younger, just wanted to keep up with her so I wasnʼt going to complain. Even once I figured it out, the response I got was ʼAre you sure? Youʼve enjoyed those challenges for yearsʼ from Dad, which… no I didnʼt. Sorry we already covered Aslena and Iʼm repeating things.

”Anyway, thatʼs what Dad does. Oh, and also heʼs weaker then Mum. Itʼs not so important, but it is surprising. As strong as he is for a Rank 5, Mum is just better, despite all the healing abilities she has that should drag her down. Elmony thinks itʼs because he just doesnʼt have any killer instinct. Iʼm not even sure what kind of aura he has.

”The triplets think he must have a really weak aura, or none at all. I do wonder though. Iʼve never seen him angry but Iʼve heard some stories about things heʼs done on Contracts and I just canʼt imagine him being as weak as he seems to be. Maybe even losing to Mum is just another part of being a doormat.”

”Iʼm really not sure deary. What about your mother?” asked Bachan.

”Mumʼs pretty great. A little on the busy side, but I like having her around. She does like to mess around with us and cause a bit of embarrassment which I donʼt get caught up in as much as my sisters do. I think itʼs because she knows Iʼm less fond of it then the others. Sure I like spending time with her but sometimes itʼs a little much.

”I think, despite how busy she is, sheʼs only around slightly less then Iʼd wish you know? I love her, but I love her in small doses. I can keep up with them and enjoy them greatly, but if I was locked in a room with Mum for a week Iʼd probably lose a good deal of sanity. I would have thought Iʼd build up a resistance over the years but itʼs not something that seems to have happened.”

Bachan took in a sip of tea. ”Thatʼs an interesting perspective to have of a mother.”

*Is it really? Iʼve not really known that many other families intimately enough to take a proper guess. Iʼve hardly seen the tripletsʼ friendsʼ parents, and Iʼve not got friends of my own to find out. Well, I have Kat but she doesnʼt count because she has no parents. … … Why do I feel like a bad person for saying that?

Itʼs TRUE and KAT doesnʼt care. She told me herself it wasnʼt a big deal and that it doesnʼt bother her. She canʼt lie just like other demons… unless she can lie because she was human? Nah sheʼs a demon now… but if she could lie about it… I guess she could just lie and say she canʼt lie?*

*Hey D.E.M.O.N.S do you know if people like Kat can lie?*

User Kat has the full limitations and benefits of a normal demon at this point. Other Users in a similar situation, including User Kat, usually possess above average strength and rare abilities but it is not a guarantee. User Kat could lie before the transformation started. Exact details of when she lost the ability to lie will need to come from User Kat.

*Thanks D.E.M.O.N.S that was actually nice of you to confirm. Guess I donʼt have to be worried about that in particular. Now… what was I doing? Oh right answering Bachan.* ”Iʼm not sure I would say itʼs interesting… I mean it just sort of is? Iʼve not got a lot of references.” Said Kamiko

”Well what about your friend Kat? Does she have a similar relationship with her parents?” asked Bachan.

Kamikoʼs eyes started to spin very slightly but she pushed her energy forward to freeze them in place. *Oh no you donʼt eyes. Iʼm not giving away how much that question affected me. I may be willing to air my family drama to Envy because I know that they donʼt care and I didnʼt say anything too incriminating anyway…*

*Well except for Aslena but she can suck it. Kat though, Iʼm not going to just rat her out… except sheʼs probably in the same position, and I bet that sheʼd just straight up tell them. So… I guess itʼs fine?* ”Well, Katʼs parents are dead so I really donʼt know.” Said Kamiko