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Bitting her lip in an almost nervous fashion as she watched her Master slowly make his way up to the ruins of the old house. She could practically hear the floorboards squealing in protest as feet began trod on them once more. Keeping at a respectable distance as she watched him slowly remove an old newspaper and a worn-out looking diary. Her eyes widened slightly as he began revealing the true reason behind the death of his beloved mother. Sighing slightly as she placed a finger to her lips as if trying to remember the events of that exact day. Trailing a nail along her gloved hand before gently removing it and showing it her Master "This sign is as good as a blood bond between two friends. Were my previous Masters and Mistresses say jump, I would ask how high. It was no different with your mother and myself. Her only orders for me as far as she voiced were that you be protected from danger be it from a scrapped knee, or a man trying to mug you. Although I doubt you ever truly saw me as a masquerading human, my animal form is much more convenient when it comes to stealthier duties. I played a silent role in your life when your mother was alive so to speak."


Her eyes flashed crimson as she recalled the day her Mistress' life was taken ever so brutally. Running a hand through her blonde hair she said softly "I didn't let your mother die on purpose, it was not like I could not sense she was in danger. My main concerns were for my only orders to keep you from harm. So when that drunk bastard barreled into this very room, I took it upon myself to remove you from the situation..after all I doubt your mother would of liked it if you saw her own death. So I easily led you through the various alleyways until you yourself in your short attention span became lost in the maze. I managed to get back here to find your mother with her throat slit and bleeding out before my eyes. By that time she was beyond saving even with my gifts..I had fulfilled my Contract and took her soul without a second thought such is my nature. Although out of respect for her memory I did mend her body to make it seem as if she had died from a natural cause." Letting out a small breath she returned the glove to her hand as if it had served its' purpose. She clearly felt the tension in the air and hoped it would be diffused calmly..without yelling.


Cocking her head to the side she slowly began shifting into that of a fox. Small red ears popped out of her head, twitching with excitement as her eyes became more cat-like and a stunning green color. Soon all that remained was a red fox with luscious crimson coat of fur. Despite being a bit bigger than a natural fox, very few people would pay attention to the size if they caught a glimpse of the numerous piercings that were in both fluffy ears. One of which was silver bell, tinkling merrily as the ears moved in an attempt to hear everything around it. With a small wag of her tail she trotted to the feet of her young Master before wagging her tail slowly in an almost dog-like fashion. Gently touching her cold nose to his hand, her voice projecting into his head ~ As you can see, there is more to my name than just a name...~. Her brilliant green eyes flashed crimson as Veronica resumed her human form with ease...before sighing as she felt the tufts of her fox ears remain for a few moments longer. That was one issue she had with her animal form..parts tended to linger on the occasion.


Clearing her throat quietly she gently touched his fair hair briefly before muttering quietly "please understand, that it was my duty to protect you on your mother's orders. As for why I have made a contract you...it was an intriguing idea. Perhaps I felt obligation to continue protecting you...guilt from failing to protect her..unlikely...the fact that your mother's soul was a worthwhile meal..that is a decent reason.." A small chuckle escaped her lips as he began protesting the task he had set "Humans from what I have seen always seem to think that time is never on their side and impossible tasks will remain impossible. I assure you sir we will have time to complete your goal...". Now with a faint smile on her face she said "Now, shall we return home to that humble college I went to earlier? I would prefer to not have you break through these tricky floors...it would not be pleasant. If you wish to ask any further questions, it would be best to be outside.