Lute had been forced to take a break from everything since Adam’s death. She felt purposeless with nothing to do. No fighting, no training, no teaching. So she’d grown closer to Sera, often accompanying the head Seraphim everywhere. She was always a follower to those in power, and now that she didn’t have Adam to take orders from, she moved on to Sera. She missed him dearly, but couldn’t show weakness. She had to stay strong. Always.

She’s noticed how reserved Sera’s been lately, deeming too busy. The extermination getting out to the other Seraphim, Emily, accompanied by their anual slaughters ending, she must be stressed and overworked. Lute wanted to help, but wasn’t the best in comforting one another.

The day had been particularly boring, spending all of it at the local park, feeding ducks halfheartedly. They were such boring, useless creatures, serving no purpose. She’d spent many restless nights pondering as to why God created these… things. So after spending hours overfeeding the ducks her many loafs of bread, she decided to pay Sera a visit.

Upon arriving to the head Seraphim’s office, she was met with papers scattered everywhere, one of the former exorcists doing her best to organize and refill Sera’s coffee. Lute cleared her throat to get Sera’s attention.

“Ma’am, I’m sorry to barge in like this, but would you need anything?”

She stood up straight, arms by her side but still seeming defensive, as though a sinner would appear and put them in danger.