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The Sky's the Limit	By : Spleef Category: +G through L > Jackie Chan's Adventures Views: 14394 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Jackie Chan s Adventures, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

Chapter List
- 1-Silence
- 2-Apologies
- 3-Spat
- 4-Dance
- 5-Bite
- 6-Claim
- 7-Honesty
- 8-Taste
- 9-Offering
- 10-Revelations
- 11-Almost
- 5
- 6
- 7
The Sky's the Limit
Chapter VI – Claim
o0o0o0o
Jade's expression and posture was neutral as she approached 'Seymour'.
“Good afternoon, Jewel. I trust you had a nice day at work?” he asked casually. He wore a pair of khaki shorts that ended just below his knees and a comfortable gray T-shirt, looking like an average college kid.
“I did.” she offered neutrally, loosely crossing her arms as she studied him. He lifted his sunglasses and smiled at her, but she did not return the smile. He was happy to note that she did not frown at him, either.
“Good to know.” He sounded friendly and cheery. Her hand twitched as she fought the urge to touch her neck. His bite mark was long gone, and sometimes she wondered if it had really happened. The magical properties of his demonic blood were apparently wearing off, for she pricked herself this morning with the tip of a knife to test the evidence of his blood. The superficial wound had taken several hours to heal.
Even though the healing was much slower, she was relieved that Hsi Wu's blood was wearing off.
“I was thinking maybe we could go for dinner. My treat.” He eased off the tree and approached her.
“Another date?” she asked wryly, remembering his kiss.
“If you want.” He grinned at her. “But I was thinking we could just eat and talk. There's some things I'd like to talk about.”
“Like what?”
He hesitated for a moment. “My brothers and sisters.”
Her interest was peaked, but she cautioned herself to not show it. Was he talking about freeing his siblings? Her thoughts flashed to the flute in her purse.
Hsi Wu did not miss the flash of apprehension in her eyes, and shook his head gently. “Let me explain first, okay?”
“... Okay.”
“Where would you like to eat?”
“I don't know.” she replied. He smiled again.
“I'm offering a treat, and you say you don't know?”
“You surprised me, is all.” She had been expecting to just have a quiet dinner at home with Uncle and Tohru.
“Fair enough.” He was patient, refusing to be fazed by her obvious reluctance. “There's a few great restaurants around here, it just depends what you're in the mood for. Thai, Italian, Chines, Mexican...”
“How about Italian?” she asked.
“Allrightythen. There's one a few blocks down. We can walk, unless you would prefer to drive...”
“Walking's fine.”
Their walk was for the most part quiet, a brief comment exchanged here and there. Jade was fairly knowledgeable about the city though she only spent part of each year here. Yet the place Hsi Wu took her to was one she had never heard of. It was located on a side street just off the main street, nestled amidst shrubbery and trees.
“How did you find this place?” she asked as he led her up the path. There were tables and chairs outside of the plastic lawn variety, covered in red-and-white checkered tablecloths. A couple of them were occupied.
“Would you believe I found it on the Internet?” he asked as a waiter approached them. They were quickly seated and given menus. Jade glanced at hers, noting the simplicity of it. Pasta, lasagna, ravioli, nothing fancy or complicated. The other patrons were apparently enjoying themselves and the scent that wafted from the building was rich and homey.
“The Internet really is amazing. So much information...”
“Too much, sometimes.” Jade interjected.
“Oh, definitely. But restaurant recommendations come in handy. I checked out their website and it sounded good so I wrote it down. If we had the Internet way back then...”
Jade smiled. “Times have changed.”
“Yeah. I like how we can now try all these different foods... I really enjoy this world. I'm happier now than I was back then even if it's sometimes overwhelming.” Of course, there were bad and dark things in this world, but he did not bring that up. Humans accused demons of cruelty and atrocities, but humans were just as capable of such horror...
The waiter reappeared with glasses of water, asking them if they were ready to order. Jade opted for the ravioli while her companion chose spaghetti and meatballs, and surprisingly, a bottle of wine. The latter was quickly delivered to them with a couple of glasses, and with a flair, the Sky Demon poured a glass for her. She took a sip to be polite, and sat back as they waited for their food.
“What did you want to tell me about your family?” she asked, her voice quiet so the others wouldn't hear. They were sitting in a secluded corner of the garden under the shade of a tree.
He took a couple of sips of his wine before sitting back.
“I know that you think my family is vicious and bloodthirsty.” he started. Jade offered no argument, and he continued, “and for the longest time, I thought the same thing. We all wanted the world as our own, and used our might to carve it up into separate domains. Anger and violence and deceit were what we knew. It was our crime, and why the eight immortals banished us.” He stared off thoughtfully for a moment.
“But... in the Void, I wondered why we were like that. What motivated us to be the way we were? I couldn't remember my childhood or parents or anything like that. It started to really bother me. But when I tried to remember, it actually hurt.” He let out a quiet sigh, and Jade frowned thoughtfully.
“So anyway, I've been trying to remember more, even if it hurts. I've been using magic to help me, like dream spells or memory enhancers.”
“And?”
“It has been working, at least a little bit. I have these memories of my brothers and sisters being... happy. Bai Tsa singing beautifully and humans and demons alike listening to her and enjoying themselves... or Dai Gui working in a garden, digging up dirt and planting all kinds of different things, or Tso Lan in a library, reading books and doing research with humans... they all looked so happy, and the humans weren't afraid of them.”
Jade remembered her uncle's encounters with the Demon Sorcerers, and how downright nasty they could be. Hsi Wu saw curiosity and doubt in her face, and he nodded slowly.
“I know it sounds weird. But the more I try to remember, the more vivid these memories become. I have no doubt that they are real. And... I'm also certain that someone blocked off these memories on purpose.”
“Why would someone do that? Do you have any idea who would have?”
“I have no idea. I have just a few of these memories right now, it's difficult to get even just one memory. I have a long way to go. Whoever did this to me did one hell of a job.”
“Hmm.” This was interesting. Would Uncle have any insight into this? Maybe she could do some of her own research... Her thoughts were interrupted as the waiter came with their food, setting down two plates and a basket of garlic bread. The food smelled delicious, and the portions were generous. She looked down at it, noting the smooth thickness of the sauce and the homemade quality of the ravioli, sticking her fork in one before trying it.
“Mmm! Wow, this is good!” she murmured. He smiled and nodded, having already eaten a couple of bites of his pasta and meatballs. For a while they simply sat there, eating and drinking. Jade took more sips of her wine, comfortable with it now that she had a plate of food in front of her.
“I picked a good place, didn't I?” he replied with a smile. She laughed and nodded. About halfway through the meal, they slowed down and started chatting again between bites.
“I've been working on it when I'm not with you. Every day or night, I try to remember more. It's not easy and sometimes it hurts, but I won't give up. These few things I remember... they're so different from...”
“Being evil?”
He smiled faintly and nodded. “Yes. The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that I didn't... start out evil, nor did my brothers and sisters. We got along with humans, we were happy... I have no idea what made us become so terrible.”
“You say that you remember bit by bit, so if you keep working on it, I am sure you'll remember that too.”
“That can't happen too soon! It's really frustrating sometimes, wondering why these memories were taken away from me, wondering who could have done this to us, and why...” he let out a quiet sigh.
Without thinking, Jade reached across the table to touch his hand and squeeze it. Hsi Wu had to make an conscious effort to not show too much delight at what she had just done, and sat there with a calm demeanor, savoring the gentle squeeze.
“Just keep trying. It'll all come back to you.”
“I hope so. I can't stop thinking of how happy Bai Tsa looked... or the pleasure Tso Lan got from sharing his knowledge, or the joy Xiao Fung had when he played the pipa. How could such happiness give way to such evil?” His voice was filled with confusion, frustration, and regret.
Jade withdrew her hand, staring at him thoughtfully. “Have you ever talked about this with them, in the Void?”
“Well, I did try a couple of times, but they would just get angry and frustrated and violent...”
“Hm.” She dipped her garlic bread in the sauce, chewing on it as she pondered what she had just learned.
“I think... for now you should just focus on yourself, trying to unearth as many of these memories as you can and getting a clearer picture of what to do next.”
“Yeah. I'll do that.” He nodded and returned to his food. The cooking really was good, and he decided to leave a generous tip. Usually, the best cooking was to be found in the smaller places, which were usually run by families. The same could be said about restaurants and tea-shops in ancient China. The large chain restaurants that apparently dominated the American culinary landscape usually left a lot to be desired. The smell of a McDonalds' hamburger made him nauseous.
When Jade finished her glass of wine, she let him pour another one for her. She scooped up the last bit of sauce on her plate with what remained of her bread, smacking her lips contentedly.
“Got room for dessert?” he asked with a smile.
“Oh, I don't know!” She rubbed her tummy before she wiped her lips with a napkin. Suddenly, her phone beeped. “Hold on a sec.”
He nodded and sat there patiently, finishing off the bottle of wine. Uncle's number appeared on the display, and she smiled belatedly as she put it to her ear.
“Aiya, Jade! You are late from work! Is everything all right?”
“Yes, Uncle. I'm just having dinner with a friend. Everything's all right! I'll be home soon, don't worry! You and Tohru go ahead and eat without me!”
“Next time, call before you go out! You almost gave me a heart attack!”
Jade had to bite back a laugh. “Sorry, Uncle. It just came up, but I will be sure to call next time!”
Hsi Wu felt warmed inside at being referred to as 'friend', and regarded her with a good-natured smile as she put away her phone.
“How about that dessert? If dinner was this good, I'm eager to see what their crepes or tiramisu might taste like. But what is spumoni?”
“It's kind of like ice-cream, sweet and cold. But personally, I prefer gelato.”
“Maybe we could get some to go and take a walk?”
“Sure.” The sauce had a heavy garlic flavor amongst its fresh tomato tones, and she was glad for a light, sweet and cold treat. He left a generous tip for the waiter before they left, their treats in hand. The stroll back to the museum was slow and leisurely, the two of them often stopping just to peer into store windows.
Finally, they came to her car, their gelato finished, and Jade was surprised to actually feel a little sad. Had she actually been enjoying herself that much? Slowly, she turned to him to see what he would say or do. He leaned against the side of her car, looking down at her with a mild, relaxed expression.
“I had a lot of fun. Thanks for coming with me.” he said.
“I had fun too. Thanks for dinner.”
“You're very welcome. If you like, we can go back there next time, or I can pick somewhere else.”
Next time. That didn't make her feel as nervous or irritated as it would have before. “Sounds great! But maybe you could give me some advance notice?”
“Oh, of course. But I don't have your number.”
“You have a cell phone?”
“Well... no. I'm still trying to figure my way around these damned cell phone plans...”
Jade laughed quietly. “Just get a pre-paid phone.” She recited her number for him, and he repeated it.
“Cool. Thanks. Good night.” He almost leaned down for a kiss, and he studied her face. Hmm. Dinner had gone along so well, he was confident she would be receptive to one. Best to not push it, he cautioned himself. As he gained more of his happy memories, he actually found it easier to rein in his darker urges.
“Good night.” She flashed him a brief smile before she turned away from him and climbed into her car. He backed away from it, lifting his hand and waving so she could see him in her rear-view mirror. And this time, she waved back.
o0o0o0o
It had been a long, hot day, and Jade welcomed the end of daylight because it brought a bit of coolness to the air. Since it was her day off, she and Simone had spent much of the day at the beach, relaxing, swimming, chatting, and overall just having a good time. It was nice being an adult and being able to go places without needing her parents or uncles to take her or accompany her. She dreaded the end of summer and the inevitable reunion – and confrontation – with her parents.
It was funny, but Hsi Wu was actually making her summer break more enjoyable. Ever since their Italian dinner, he had been a perfect gentleman. It'd been a week since that event, and they had gotten together a couple more times. She had been concerned that he might abuse the phone number she had given to him, but he actually sent her very few texts and didn't call for idle chitchat. They talked more about his family and the few new memories he had gained since he first talked to her about them. It was kind of weird, to be honest, but she actually enjoyed listening to him recount these memories.
As she learned more about him, she wondered if Shendu was behind his brother's memory loss and previous bad behavior. He had memories of all of his brothers and sisters being happy except for Shendu. And Jade could not help but note that for a long time, Shendu hadn't been trapped in the Void with his siblings. How had he been able to get out after the immortal banished him? It was fortunate that Lo Pei had been able to turn him to statue form, who knows what kind of damage Shendu would have been able to do without the mage's intervention?
She kept this observation to herself for the time being, wanting Hsi Wu to continue to explore his memories and discover more without any sort of bias. At the right time, she would bring it up and see what he thought of it. In the meanwhile, she had simply encouraged him to keep a journal to keep his thoughts organized.
Jade left the window in her room open to admit whatever cool breeze the evening would offer, and opened her laptop so she could watch a DVD. Simone had lent her several movies and a couple of TV show sets that had been released throughout the year that hadn't been easily available in China. She figured that tonight, she would just have a nice quiet night, watching movies and maybe doing some magical research to help Hsi Wu. Simone was at work right now, being a bartender and working the afternoon or night shift as opposed to Jade's having to go to work in the mornings. After idly checking her cell for messages, she set it aside and propped her feet up on the side of her bed as she watched a movie.
After it ended, she glanced through the other DVDs and selected another one. After watching it for about a quarter of an hour, she heard a faint sound of flapping wings before there was a gentle rapping on the window. She swiveled her chair around, seeing Hsi Wu at the window, peering at her through the opening.
“May I come in?” he asked.
“Sure, just a sec.” She quickly went to her bedroom door, closing it quietly. If Uncle saw the Sky Demon in here, he'd probably have a heart attack!
He slunk in, folded wings and tail dragging along the floor. She didn't want to admit it, but he was cute in his Demon form. It was different from his human form to be sure, but there was something she could not help but like about his demonic grin – at least, when he was being playful or good-natured.
“What's up?” he asked as he sat at the foot of the bed. She noticed that he no longer wore a loincloth like he had before, now he was clad in a comfortable-looking pair of dark gray knee-length shorts. They looked like they had been bought at a store somewhere, with a hole cut in the back for his tail. It was actually a nice look for him, she mused.
“Just a quiet night. Watching some movies Simone lent me. Relaxing. You know.” She shrugged.
“Relaxing is all good and fun, but I was thinking we could do something special tonight. After all, it's Saturday night! You don't work tomorrow, do you?”
“Uh... no.” The museum was open weekdays, and there were no special events for it to be open this weekend. “What did you have in mind?”
“Well, I am the Sky Demon after all.” He unfurled his wings, shaking them slightly. Even though he didn't open the fully, one could still see that he possessed an impressive wingspan. She raised her eyebrow with curiosity, and he grinned at her.
“I was thinking that... we could go flying. It's such a nice night... And I promise I won't drop you.” he added teasingly.
“... Well...” She tapped her chin, weighing what he had said and whether she should or shouldn't take him up on his offer. Part of her was thrilled of the idea of flying with him. Shendu's talismans had been sucked into the Void with him, so it wasn't as if she could take the Rooster Talisman for a spin.
“It'll be fun.” He slunk off the bed and slowly circled around the back of her chair, whispering into her ear. “Just you, me, and the night sky...”
“And you won't drop or throw me?”
“I promise. Besides, if I did let you go, that'd just spoil our fun for both of us!”
“Okay, all right.” At her response, he grinned widely, and it was infectious, causing her to smile back at him.
They made their way to the roof, and Jade felt her heart pound in anticipation as he spread his wings to their fullest extent. When he extended his arms towards her, she hesitated for only a moment before letting him embrace her, one arm around her middle, the other one just below her buttocks. She wrapped her own arms around his shoulders, and gave out a quiet gasp when he shot up into the sky.
They were silent for a few minutes, simply enjoying the thrill of flight. Hsi Wu glanced down at her to make sure she was all right, and was buoyed by the open enjoyment he saw on her face.
After climbing up to a high enough elevation, he dove into several twirls and loop-de-loops, spurred on by her delighted laugh. This was why he enjoyed being the Sky Demon so much, the air affording much more freedom than the ground ever did. He imagined that what he felt was not too unlike what Bai Tsa felt as she moved through the water.
Being unused to having extra weight when flying, the demon realized that he would need to take a quick break. It'd been so long since he flew with anything, much less a person, and he had to work harder to compensate and balance the extra mass that was at the moment attached to his chest. Hope Jade won't be too mad...
They approached a tall and posh apartment building near the coast, and he landed on the terrace on the top floor. Gently setting her down, he looked at her apologetically.
“I need to rest for a moment. I'm rather unused to flying with someone else, and I hope you're not too mad. I'll take you home in a few, okay?” He stretched his wings before flapping them loosely and letting them droop to the floor.
“Sure.” She looked around, seeing several potted plants and a couple of comfortable deck chairs. The interior of the apartment was dark.
“Would you like something to eat or drink?”
“I don't think we should just help ourselves to someone else's kitchen...”
“It's my kitchen.” he replied calmly.
“What?” He had taken her to his place? Fuck! He had tricked her, didn't he? And she didn't even have the flute! Damn! Oh, damn!
Seeing the storm of emotion on her face, he quickly deduced the reason, and raised his hands in a placating gesture.
“I will take you home in a few minutes, promise. I really did need a break. You can stay out here if you like, I won't do anything to you.”
“Really?” She narrowed her eyes at him.
“Really. No trickery here. Of course, if you really want to leave right now, you can just use my front door.”
She let out a slow sigh, still eyeing him warily. He stared back levelly.
“I'm going inside for some water.” He opened the door to the terrace, and left it open as he retreated within the building, turning on a couple of lights as he went. She looked through the window into a comfortable living area that was decorated with a curious mixture of modern-style furniture and Chinese artwork. In one corner was a large flat-screen and obviously high-end entertainment system with several game consoles. The kitchen was black and stainless steel, boasting of the best equipment. Hsi Wu approached the refrigerator and pulled out a water bottle that appeared tiny in his large clawed hands. Turning to face her, he held it up in the air, waving it at her with an inquisitive expression.
She shook her head in a firm 'no', and he shrugged before twisting the cap off and drinking it. He leaned against the counter, drinking from the bottle as he continued to look at her. She remained outside, though she was tempted to walk through the open door and explore the surroundings that the Sky Demon had established himself in.
After about five minutes, he stepped back outside.
“Please don't be angry with me, Jade. I didn't count on needing a rest. I'm so used to flying alone that I forgot how much effort it takes to compensate for extra weight. My place was closer, that's all.”
“You'll take me home now?”
“Yes.” There was not the slightest hesitation in his voice. She was a bit stiff, but it was easy for him to take her into his arms before he flew away.
o0o0o0o
The flight back to Uncle's Rare Finds was silent, and with trepidation, the Sky Demon set her down.
“Jade. I'm sorry about before, I...”
“No.” She shook her head, putting up her hand. She had thought about his behavior, and how he seemed genuinely contrite about what had happened. He didn't plead with her or cajole her to go into his apartment and had offered to let her leave like any human would do. “I guess you did a lot of flying by yourself in the Void, huh?”
“Mmm... yeah.” His shoulders sagged a bit in relief. “Compensating for weight during flight isn't as easy as it looks.”
“I hope you're not saying I'm fat.” Jade commented. He glanced at her with surprise, taking several moments to realize that she was teasing him.
“No, no, you're just right. But I'm not much heavier than you.” He gestured to his scrawny ribs. Granted, he had gained a bit of weight, his stomach no longer as hollow as it had once been, but he was far from looking fleshed-out. He was quiet for a moment before changing the subject. “Maybe another time, you'd like to hang out at my place? We can have dinner or watch a movie or whatever.”
“Maybe.” Jade shrugged. He smiled faintly, but did not press the subject. He was just happy that she wasn't going to be angry about tonight.
“At least I hope you had fun flying.”
It was Jade's turn to smile. “I did.” It wasn't quite the same as using the Rooster Talisman, but definitely better than being in an aircraft. She had felt secure in his embrace, even when he was spinning and looping through the air.
“Good.” Slowly, he reached out to touch her face, and she did not shy away from it. He caressed the soft skin of her cheek, gently tracing his claws along her jaw before pulling away. “Good night. And sweet dreams.”
“You too.”
o0o0o0o
Hsi Wu did not turn on the lights in his apartment as he entered it, quietly closing the terrace door behind him as he glanced around the room, his eyes already adjusted to the darkness.
He padded through the suite, barely noticing the fine things he had bought for himself, both from modern stores and from antique shops. His wings retracted into his flesh as he assumed his human form so that he could take a quick shower with ease. It was so nice to have clean cold or hot water on tap, or to sit in the bathtub and have its jets massage his body. Back then, servants had to carry water from wells, rivers, or lakes, and heating it took a long time. This modern world made servants less necessary as chores became much faster and easier, and servants were able to complete more tasks than they had in the past. Back then, he had an entire staff of servants to wait on his bidding, and now all he needed was just one maid that performed room service whenever he called the service number for this building.
And she didn't even have to be here every day! Once a week was enough for any of the maids to have the place clean enough for him with the use of their vacuum cleaners, washer-dryers and cleaning solutions. Sometimes the difference between the old world and new was simply mind-boggling. A faint odor of orange-scented cleaner in the bathroom reminded him of how far humankind had come. He closed his eyes as a stream of hot water washed over him
After drying himself and pulling on a silken pair of pajama pants, he wandered back to the living room, turning on a lamp. It was surprising, but he actually felt lonely without his siblings. Before, he had been all too happy to be parted from them, to live his own life and do as he pleased. But these memories he was just now remembering showed him that he had once been happy with them.
There was an ornate Chinese mirror on one wall, and he approached it with some trepidation.
They can't hurt you or do anything to you. You can always cut off communication if you want to. He smiled to himself faintly. He would demand respect. He was in a position to make such demands, and if they didn't like it... well, there wasn't a single damn thing they could do about it, right?
Waving his hand over the mirror, he murmured the same spell Shendu had used when he had been trapped in the form of the mortal Valmont, adding Tso Lan's name to the spell. The Moon Demon was the most taciturn of the siblings, and was usually the one that could be reasoned with if all else failed. Tchangzu, Dai Gui, and Shendu were the most aggressive of the demons, often fighting amongst themselves. The other siblings were usually content to watch, egging the hot-headed demons on.
His reflection faded away from the glass before the Void came in focus, and he involuntarily shuddered as he saw the orange sky. How glad he would be to never see it again!
The view wiggled around a bit before it focused on Tso Lan, who appeared to be alone. The Moon Demon stared ahead for a moment, blinking several times.
“It's you, Hsi Wu! What happened to you?” he asked. Hsi Wu looked down and realized he was in his human form. Silently cursing himself, he quickly assumed Demon form.
“I escaped the Void.”
“How?”
“I'm not sure. At least, not yet.”
“Get us out!”
“Not so fast, brother.” The Sky Demon wagged his finger. “See, I've been enjoying myself in this world too much, and I'm not about to let you all ruin it...”
Tso Lan looked like he wanted to scream, but he collected himself as Hsi Wu hoped he would.
“You would rather be a human?” the raven-haired demon asked.
“No. It's just easier to fit in as one. This world is so different, there's so much to enjoy... you wouldn't believe all the books there are! More than you could ever read in your lifetime!”
“Really now.” The Moon Demon narrowed his eyes. “You tell me about all these books, but you won't help me get out.”
“First things first. Things cannot be the same as they were before.” The younger demon's voice was firm as he looked into the mirror. Before Tso Lan could object, he continued, refusing to be interrupted once he got started. “Think long and hard, Tso Lan. What do you remember? Did you have a childhood? Parents?”
“What is this nonsense of which you speak?” Irritation flashed through the Moon Demon's features.
“No, seriously. I'm not playing a game with you. This is really important.” Hsi Wu's tone was filled with earnest seriousness. “I came to you – and only you – because you are the wisest of us all. Just do as I ask. See if you can remember. I wouldn't ask this of you without a good reason.”
Tso Lan glared at him before momentary confusion stilled his expression into an inquisitive scowl.
“Does your head hurt?” the younger demon asked. When the other demon nodded, Hsi Wu felt a small surge of elation. Maybe this memory block had something to do with them being in the Void. If Tso Lan could start to remember, maybe he'd also become free of the Void. “Listen to me, Tso Lan. I went through the same thing. I still do. But just keep trying to remember. There's a lot missing that shouldn't be. Don't talk to the others about it yet. Just keep trying no matter the pain.”
“I...” Tso Lan was contemplative before he looked off to his left in surprise. “Shendu's coming!”
“Keep this to yourself. I'll talk to you later!” Hsi Wu waved his hand quickly, causing the visage of his brother to disappear from the mirror. He exhaled slowly before turning off the lights and wandering to his bedroom and sprawling out on the bed. The linen was cool against his cheek, the pillow and mattress thick and soft. Even in ancient times, when most people slept in beds of straw, even the mightiest kings didn't have the pleasure of such a mattress, made with what the humans called memory-foam. There had been lots of mattresses at the store he went to, and he had been almost unsure of which one to choose. It was so much more enjoyable to be a human – or pretend to be one – than to be a demon lord.
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