Your ex had left such a lasting impression on the delicate intricacies of your heart that you were only just now getting back into the dating scene some five years later. You’d attempted to go the traditional way and after little to no success that only ended in utter disappointment, you decided to give the likes of Tinder a try.

With a bit of luck and desperate prayers, you finally landed a date; a lovely one you were sure. Laughter filled the air as they shared a joke, prompting you to join in, albeit mechanically. It was challenging to focus on the present moment when Nil, the demon you unwittingly summoned and bound two months prior, seemed determined to sabotage any chance at romance.

“Seriously, darling? This is the object of your affection for the past few weeks?” Nil didn’t even bother trying to hide his exasperation. One of the benefits of being bound to a human he guessed, was the fact that only you had the privilege of seeing him. “You deserve better, and frankly, we’re missing our favorite show because of this insipid human. Let’s head home; I’m infinitely more entertaining anyway.”