Drumming her fingers impatiently against her bicep, Rivka stood cross-armed in the center of the bathroom. She had been standing in there for quite some time, perhaps for 40 minutes or so- she stopped keeping track and instead placed all of her focus on the odd contraptions spread throughout the elaborate room. The entire mansion was the epitome of elegance, but such a materialistic matter did not grab Rivka's attention as much as the foreign apparatus she was faced with at the current moment.
What the hell is this thing even supposed to do? With knitted brows, Rivka- or
Mari, leaned forward until her eyes were level with the porcelain faucet attached to the sink. The long strands of blonde hair proved to be a hindrance to the demon's investigation, forcing her to tuck them loosely behind her ear. She brought one of her curious hands closer to the handle with the word
hot engraved across the top while her eyes trailed over to the opposing side labelled
cold. The second sibling flicked at the knob multiple times to create a satisfying
click that reverberated against the pristine walls and high ceiling of the room. She swayed closer to the unknown mechanic, anticipating some form of reaction as a result of her provocation. Initially, she assumed it would have been easier to call for one of her brothers to help. Due to her stubborn personality, however, Rivka restrained herself from asking for assistance; she decided it would be best to solve the riddle on her own.
If I'm able to figure this out, she thought, a wry grin snaking its way onto her lips,
I may very well have the upper hand in this house.Quiet laughter emerged from the back of her throat, the smirk on her face widening in accordance. With a new mindset, Rivka was determined to decipher the mysterious
hot and
cold puzzle before the siblings were to set out for their first day at school. She eyed the two knobs with strong intent. In one swift movement, she wrapped her hands around each handle and gripped them tightly. Mari's knuckles turned white from the amount of force she was exerting into her grasp, but she was unsure of what the consequences may be if she were to suddenly let go.
"-Activate!" In a bold voice, the demon shouted out her command while twisting her wrists daringly. She leaped back from the sink and her eyes widened when water flowed out of the faucet.
"This device... it manifests water?" The shock left her face and was immediately replaced with a look of triumph.
"Hah! Try and beat that, you peons!" Rivka cupped her hands beneath the stream, still reveling in her first achievement since their arrival at the large estate.
Pleased with her work, Mari turned the water off in a similar fashion and eventually made her way to the large doors separating her from the rest of the opulent interior in her lovely abode.
"Wait 'till I tell them about this..." As she snickered childishly under her breath, she proceeded to organize her wardrobe for the day; a random selection of clothing sufficed for her, seeing as she carried no tangible knowledge about the mortals' style. Not that she care much for it, anyway.
After a short interval of time passed, Rivka was fully dressed and ready to go- a plain white graphic tee, a close-fitted black leather jacket accompanied by simple denim jeans and black high tops to match. She stood before her full length mirror laced with an intricate design that decorated the perimeter of the frosted glass, turning her body from side to side in amusement as she inspected the clothing. The textures of the material intrigued her, and she would have stood in the middle of her room for hours just stroking her arms and legs if Efah's small voice hadn't caught her attention.
"It's time to go." The youngest sibling's gentle statement drew Rivka towards the top of the grand staircase. From where she was standing, Efah was already prepared to head out of their solitude and into the bustling world of the living. Galloping down the steps, Mari cleared her throat and greeted
Hisoka with a wave.
"Human attire suits you." The older demon unfurled another slight smile while she approached her sister, leaving a short distance between them as she stood with her hand on her hip. A mixture of emotions flowed through her at that very moment- excitement, for they were about to enter an environment completely new to them, along with unrest, since she still lacked the proper skills to assimilate the humans' lifestyle.
Today will certainly be an adventure.
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