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[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

Good morning. To anyone I have not spoken with previously, my name is William T. Spears.

I am looking to speak with anyone familiar with a Mister Johann Faust. I have been informed that he has numerous acquaintances taking residence in The Villa. While I am mainly interested in speaking with those brought here from the same home world as he, anyone who has met Mister Faust here in Vatheon City and considers themselves to be on either good or bad terms with him is urged to come forward, as well.

My hope is to gain insight on his background and personality, as at the moment, my file on him is inexcusably blank.

Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.

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[paladaddy]

Oh yes, he's absolutely a horrible influence on people. You shouldn't trust him anywhere near small children, he will corrupt them beyond salvation.

[Whoops hopefully William understands sarcasm.]

Also, whatever you do, don't make a deal with him. He's very good at manipulating the terms of the contract to suit his needs.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ He can pick up on sarcasm when it's laid on really thick and made to be super obvious. But it will go right over his head when certain words catch his attention. Like so: ]

Contract? What sort of contract are you speaking of?

[ The demonic kind, by any chance? ]

[paladaddy]

Like if you say "If you wash my dishes then I'll give you a beer," then he'll wash exactly two dishes and demand his beer.

[Also demonic things do count, but Shiro has only done demonic deals with Mephisto once, and he would rather keep it that way.]

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

That certainly is not the answer I was expecting, but it does sound exceptionally irritating.

[ It might look like William's scribbling that bit down in a binder of some sort. ]

You mentioned that he was a "horrible influence on people", if I am quoting correctly? Can you elaborate on that, please?

[paladaddy]

Oh yes, he's absolutely terrible about that. I can't even tell you the number of souls he's damned to hell by tempting them with vices. Booze, sex, you name it, and he indulges in it. If you're in his presence for too long you're bound to pick up a bad habit or two.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ Ah, here we go. This is more of what William was expecting (hoping? not hoping?) to here. ]

So, I was correct in assuming he is a demon, then?

[paladaddy]

That depends on how you define 'demon.'

[Yes, Mephisto is a demon. But Shiro also knows why Mephisto isn't always forthcoming with that information, and he can respect that. Sorry William, you won't get a clear answer about that.]

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

If he possesses the capability to consume mortal souls, then I would say that is enough to classify him as a demon.

[paladaddy]

I can't say I've ever seen him consume a mortal soul.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ Damn. ]

Well. I still cannot say that I approve of any of Mister Faust's other behaviours.

[paladaddy]

Good, nobody should approve of them. Ever.

[Shiro is the best friend ever.]

Though I'm curious, why are you asking about him?

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

My subordinate, Grell Sutcliff, has become romantically involved with him. He is an extremely unstable individual with violent tendencies, and to pair him up with someone such as Johann Faust could prove to be very dangerous for the entire city.

Sutcliff has also had an affinity for demons in the past, a trait which I find particularly revolting.

[paladaddy]

Woah wait back up there a moment: They're dating? As in, committed to each other, holding hands, spooning, all that stuff?

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

I did not care to ask the specifics of their romantic interactions. But as far as I know, they are seeing one another.

[paladaddy]

That. Is not like the Pheles I know. At all.

He has trouble with the commitment part.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ And for some reason, this seems to bother William, as well. I mean that should be a good thing, right? No commitment means the relationship falls apart. But it also means a very, very unhappy Grell. ]

He is obviously manipulating Sutcliff for some sort of personal gain.

[paladaddy]

Probably. If this 'Sutcliff' is lucky, then all he'll want is sex.

[Mephisto could go for other things, like immortal souls.]

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ That... was not something he needed a mental image of. Not that he's seen what Mephisto looks like, yet. But that just means all he got was an image of Grell in his head... ]

Honestly. That was a bit more information than I was hoping to receive.