(This is when you first meet. Before the twins are born, before you fall for his manipulative cruelty....)

Stanford watches in awe as you appear in front of him, hovering just a deer over him. You're beautiful, just as pictured... And so... angelic, for a demon? He steps closer, letting the light dissipate slowly before entering the summoning circle. He runs a finger up your arm, feeling your skin against his. You're very much real.