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Ray went to Norman's office to talk to Norman about his plan to destroy the demon villages.
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" Norman. " Ray called out, a hand lightly knocking on the door despite knowing full well that when he opened it Norman had raised his head to look.

" Oh it's you, Ray. Come in! " Norman stood up from his chair and went over to the couch. Ray sat on the opposite couch to face him. " What's with the sudden visit? Emma's not with you? "

Ray shook his head. " No because it's about Emma. "

Norman's face grew seriously and his eyes sharpened at Ray's words. " Hm? Did something happen to Emma? "

Ray sighed before covering half of his face, mouth and nose. " It's not that... Well... It's just that... We... We were saved by a few good demons before so she... I... I don't think killing every demon makes it... "

" So Emma pities them. Do you feel sorry for those monsters, Ray? " Norman stood up from the couch and walked over to sit besides Ray. The space Ray had in the couch was enough for three people but the way Norman sat besides him with their shoulders pressed with his made it seemed like only the two of them exists and will fit in that couch.

" I... " Ray looked down, almost trying to appear smaller than he already was with Norman. " It's just... "

" That's right. You would, wouldn't you? " Somehow the way Norman stated those words seemed more of a fact than a question. Ray didn't dare answer him so he remained quietly staring at his hands on his lap.
" Emma's kind and naive but you.. Ray. Indeed you're more soft hearted than anyone likes to think otherwise. You feel sorry for them after all that torture they put you through, right? " Norman's lips formed a small smile before reaching out to grab Ray's hand.
" In Lambda.. I thought about you two a lot. How Emma was so stubborn and determined to get everyone out.. How you said you've known the secret since you were old enough to read. "

" That's... "

Norman raised Ray's hand to bring the back of his hand to land a kiss on it. Ray couldn't help look over to him in surprise.
" You're doing this so that you'd stop me from killing and so that Emma won't have to see all those demons die. "

Ray pulled his hand away and glared at Norman. " it's just- I just don't approve of your way. And I'm assuming that Emma as well thinks the same but wouldn't speak up. I'm not some sort of mediator for the two of you. Fix your damn problems yourselves. Talk it out instead. Grow up. "

Norman smiled at Ray. Despite his sharp glare and harsh words it seemed that Ray had grown rather feisty but cuter and softer after leaving the orphanage. He seemed less stiff and indifferent than he was back then. Must have been the weight of the secret he had to keep silent about.

" If so then I'll think about it once Emma speaks up. "

Ray's glare softened and his lips curved upwards into a small hopeful smile. " Really? " He subconsciously sounded happy. The way his eyes shined in anticipation and joy at Norman's words.

" Yeah. I'll think about it. "

Ray's expression brightened up. He looked up to Norman and fought off a grin from appearing. " Okay! I'll ask Emma to talk to you later then! " Ray stood up and headed out almost immediately.

Norman placed a hand over his mouth. Despite how mature Ray acts when it's regarding Norman and Emma, he acts so much like a child that Norman couldn't help see it as adorable. Though he does do things for them instead of letting them handle it. Sadly one of that instances were Ray knowing the secret since he was a child and never telling them until they were at the age nearly enough to be shipped. Either way, Ray is reluctant when it comes to any issue that'll make them stress out or get involved in dangerous situations. He couldn't help smile at how Ray liked to keep the two at peace despite that.