"I have known her since I walked in here for lunch, but I am already love-struck." Damien said wistfully. He was more forthcoming with both of the women having left. "How can I speak to her? When I try my throat closes up." Damien looked miserable.

"What if she doesn't like me?" Damien asked. "It's possible she won't, after all she is an Angel and I a mere Demon."

Damien looked at Ma'ai and asked in an even more dejected tone than before. "Why can't everybody just get along?"

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"It's okay. The job offer is still there for whenever you want it. If you ever think I am out of line, tell me. I won't bite." Anuriel said. She knew she had been out of line.