❝ I'm simply curious about makes you so unique. Not every Overlord was as honest as you were about the stakes of what was going on. ❞ Yaaaaaaaaaaawn! The void starts shifting to lavender scented bedchambers, Belphegor's bedchambers. ❝ Would you like any refreshment? Because of my power, I can >>>

Belphegor yawns before she flops over onto her side. ❝ If you'd like, I can always reimburse you for that work with a bit of interest. ❞

She appreciates that he has the plushie, but that part can wait. ❝ This is /our/ punishment too though, so.. I guess frustration is par for the course, right? ❞

❝ Then could I ask what your advise would be to helping those who are suffering from their own Sloth? ❞ The sin walks over to a seat and dusts off the cushion before sitting down.

Even worse would to dream within a dream. It's a rabbit hole not worth venturing down if one should ever want to wake again. ❝ It's a contract you made with Mammon the other month... He still hasn't paid you, has he? ❞

As the dream began to take shape like that of Sloth, specifically Belphegor's bedchambers, the sheep herself could be seen. ❝ Good, because I think we should have a little chat... Not like you have anything better to do, right? ❞

An inquisitive bleat comes from Belphegor as she approaches with a small bow of deference. ❝ Do you want to talk about it, My Lord? ❞

Now it was time to strip the dream bear, now that comfort had been established. The casino and everything in and around it began to fade to black... Belphegor took on features of her more daemonic form, her many eyes opening and glowing. The area around them went from the void to something more >>>

From her wool, Belphegor took out a small carving of Lucifer, smoothed and polished for detail. ❝ I spent many months trying to make one be perfect, though I have only one hope involving it. I pray it doesn't insult you, for none could ever hope to match your true visage. ❞ Pride was the first >>>

Most curious, but just how was it going to be carried out? Few could ever move Belphegor. Despite her size and just how skinny she was, she was quite heavy.

Belphegor thought for a moment, only to shake her head. ❝ Not quite a room, but perhaps some advice. Do you think a soul can be redeemed if their gravest sin is being aloof and succumbing to Sloth? ❞ Belphegor wasn't likely to change, but she was interested in the potential answer of the princess.

Just because she's asleep most of the time doesn't mean she's unaware of her surroundings. For now though, Belphegor is going to wait and see just what was in store. That is a lot of spray cheese though...

❝ I am sure they are. If /I'm/ doing well, those who are more inclined towards being proactive are too. ❞ Belphegor took a few steps closer to Lucifer, a soft smile appearing on her face as the cloud she summoned dispersed. ❝ Might I bestow a token of my appreciation upon you, Lord? I've been >>>

|ᴹᴬᴵᴺ ᵀᴴᴿᴱᴬᴰ| "𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓒𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓴 𝓣𝓲𝓬𝓴𝓼 𝓕𝓸𝓻 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓛𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓼. . .𝓒𝓪𝓷 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓕𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓜𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓬 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓐 𝓦𝓱𝓸𝓵𝓮 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓢𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓽~?"

This woman, she seemed... Familiar. Could this be the daughter she acted as a babysitter for at times? No, she was but a small child when last they saw each other. ❝ Thank you, Ma'am. I apologize if my sudden appearance disturbed you. I'm certain you must have been asleep and came in search of >>>

❝ Of course, Lord. ❞ As if to emphasize her point, Belphegor formed a small cloud of lavender smoke. Within its depths, a vision of Sloth could be seen. All of its denizens were at peace, calm, and drowsy. Despite that final point, they were all safe. ❝ You appointed me with but one duty, and >>>

The sheep let out a sigh as she turned from one set of eyes, only to be met with another. ❝ I understand, Father, but that doesn't make what you are doing any more or less justified with me. You know that I am content to merely lie here and be at peace, yet you are actively disturbing it... ❞

❝ I am sorry, Lord, but I guess I can't help but feel the urge to do so. I am indebted to you for taking me in after your coup after all. ❞ Belphegor stands tall and firm, a far cry from how she usually was. ❝ I trust this must be something important if you're calling on me, yes? ❞

The demigod presumes too much to be giving her a nickname this early... Oh well, she'll let it slide. It'd be too much effort to try and correct them or do anything about it anyways.

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|💤| Okay, time to get the flip started the only way I know how.

The many eyes widen and glow a bright purple, a threat. ❝ Regardless of your position as the first mortal soul to have sinned, you /will/ address King Lucifer with his proper title and the respect he /deserves/. Even so, who are you to presume to order The Sin of /Sloth/ to do anything? ❞

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The Sin sat up straight in a chair at the far end of a table, looking at her guest with a small arch of one of her many eyes' brows. ❝ I trust you are the one who called me up from my domain, Sinner? Speak what it is you have to say, I've many better things to not do than this. ❞

❝ A special little treat for you then. ❞ The sheep offers a small giggle as they reach a grand garden of various fruits and vegetables. Walking up to a basket filled with dragonfruit, Belphegor took four of them and offered them over to her guest. ❝ You may do with these as you see fit, enjoy.~ ❞

Belphegor yawns /at/ the reader, knowing full well that yawns were contagious in their own right.

❝ I could always send a few batches from a harvest every now and then if you want. ❞ Belphegor begins to walk once she touches ground, gesturing for the lady to follow her. ❝ I know how barren Wrath can be more times than not... ❞

❝ How very nice.~ ❞ Belphegor spun a finger and her stack of souls returned to her side for a moment. ❝ Might I be so inclined to ask you for one little thing before I place my bet, Mr. Husk? ❞

A yawn leaves the sheep-like sin as she nods. The chilidog was more of a sweet heat rather than anything particularly too spicy, but avoidance was understandable. As for the rest of the food, it was a grand spread of various snack foods with varying flavor profiles. ❝ I'm more like a variation >>>

❝ You won't have to use it, I assure you. ❞ Belphegor manifests in a lavender miasma, much like the swirl in the waking world. ❝ You may call me Belphegor, Little Flower... I may call you that yes, Orchid? ❞

The sin stood up from her massive pillow and began to levitate towards the fragment of Satan. She was every bit as gentle as always, though no less intimidating. ❝ Perhaps we could share a meal together? It's been quite some time since our last meeting in person, Do you still enjoy dragonfruit? ❞

❝ I'm quite fond of it, though I prefer blackjack. I /did/ come to this table though, so I'm more than happy to play your games. I hope you're ready to have a good game, because I don't intend on losing so easily.~ ❞

❝ I am the manifestation of sloth itself. ❞ Yaaaaaaaaaaawn! ❝ Give yourself to peace and just relax... I find it easier to speak with people who are more willing to veg out a bit. ❞ Within the blink of an eye, The Grim was returned to its normal state. Additionally, a grand table with various >>>

Yaaaaaaaaaaaawn! ❝ Ah, I remember now... What brings you here, dear niece? I can't imagine Satan would send you here on his behalf for anything. ❞ The sheep towered over the woman, even if she didn't look quite as threatening as her contemporary sins, Lucifer included.

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❝ It most certainly is. Now then... Shall we begin? ❞ The sheep takes her seat as a floor runner walked up with a notepad. ❝ Two tumblers of scotch on the rocks please. One for me, one for our most gracious host. ❞ The server nods and begins to walk off to fetch the drinks.

❝ What is home if not a place where you can feel safe or welcome? ❞ The landscape around them grew lush with more vegetation, images of friends and family cropping up every now and again. ❝ If you'd prefer it to be more like that New Yoke City you were all /trapped/ in, you need only ask. ❞

It was all as described, the home she remembered from before Delilah and her husband split, leaving Orchid in pieces. The same voice whispered out though, the only unknown in the entirety of the dreamscape. ❝ I figured a safe, familiar place for you would be best for a dream, little flower. ❞

❝ It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Husk. ❞ Belphegor leans forward a bit, a scent of lavender washing over the table. Due to this being a dream however, none felt drowsy. Sleeping within a dream is a dangerous thing... ❝ Could I ask you again what the payout is like? Is it 2:1 or something else? ❞

The humming and strumming stops, only for the sheep's many eyes to open and stare at Nine. ❝ You have made quite the nice place for yourself, Nine. This is what it /can/ be, something I feel you might want it to become. You may call me Belphegor.~ ❞ The sin stands as she looks down at the fox, >>>

Belphegor considered breaking the emersion of the dream for a moment, but ultimately decided against it. ❝ You may call me Belle. In turn, could I ask for your name, my generous host for the night? ❞ The sheep pushes her stack of souls towards the feline, fluttering her eyelashes in a >>>

Honest is a bit of a stretch, especially when most of the games were rigged in the house's favor. Then again, not everybody was going to be so careless with their souls. ❝ I'm down for a few rounds, sure.~ ❞ Belphegor took a seat and conjured up a brick of cash, each soul worth 100 >>>

❝ Nevermind, looks like you got it. ❞ The sheep merely giggled as she began to float away, pleased with the reaction she got.

She's looking with all of her eyes, big and small. ❝ You missed a spot.~ ❞