They walked down the sidewalk together anxiously. Mugman adjusted his coat over his shoulders as Gabriel held his bag behind him
Gabriel: Mugman, what's so bad about meeting your boss?
His question went unanswered. Mugs was too anxious and scared to hear him
Gabriel: Well, here's your bag..
Calmly, he slipped it onto Mugman's shoulder and grabbed his hand. He stared worriedly at his boyfriend
Mugman: You don't understand Gabe.. You don't know who my boss is..
Gabriel: I've handled worse! I'm sure that whoever it is can't be so.. bad..
His heart felt heavy when he set his eyes on the Devil's Casino. He glanced at Mugman. Then, at the casino again
Gabriel: *No.. It.. It can't be.. He can't be..*
They approached closer and closer. Then, Gabriel stopped, and when Mugs turned around, he knelt down to him
Gabriel: Your boss is the Devil..?
Mugman: Yeah..
He nodded with a look of fear in his eyes as they flooded with tears
Mugman: I'm sorry.. I probably should've told you sooner..
Gabriel: No, no, I understand..
Mugman: Let's just.. Let's just go.. alright? I'm sure we'll be okay..
The angel nodded with a kind smile. He stood up and took Mugman's hand again. They entered the casino, seeing all of Mug's coworkers and Cuphead
Chips: Someone's in trouble now! Haha!
Pirouletta: What in hell did you do?
Phear Lap: Boss kicked out all the patrons, so this must be serious..
They continued to taunt and murmur, but Cuphead was completely quiet. He had his arms crossed and glared at his brother in a silent rage
Mugman: Ignore them. C'mon, Gabe..
Gabriel: Of course..
He pulled Gabriel with him. They headed upstairs and approached the door to the Devil's office
Mugman: Let me do the talking, okay? I know how to talk with him..
As Mugman knocked, Gabriel nodded in response to his request. The door opened, and Dice stared at Mugman, then looked up at Gabriel
King Dice: Welcome
He opened the door wider and stepped aside. Mugs adjusted his coat again as he thanked Dice, then greeted his boss
Mugman: Hey, boss..
Devil: Mugman. Long time no see. I understand you've taken quite some time off to.. spend time with your.. hmm, well, boyfriend, I suppose..
He hesitated slowly. His chair was turned around, his back facing them
Mugman: Is that what Cuphead said?
Devil: Obviously
Mugman: *sigh* Look, boss, I try to come to work when it's convenient! I just haven't had the time to -
Devil: I don't want to hear excuses.
His deep, dark voice cut off Mugs. He quieted down and watched Dice go to stand at Devil's side
Devil: The reason I invited you and your boyfriend is because I wanted to defy the problem right at its source!
Mugman: It's not Gabriel's fault! It's mine!
Devil: If it weren't for him, you never would've never even thought of skipping work! At all!
The demon's right hand stretched outwards, and Gabriel's eyes narrowed
Devil: So tell me, Gabriel.. Why? Why tempt him? What's the benefit now? What will you gain from being a fake bitch this time?
Gabriel: I'm not some sort of succubi, Lucifer! I love Mugman very genuinely!
Devil: Yeah, and I love you genuinely!
He chuckled, his tail flicking around into view. Mugs glanced between the two of them with a baffled expression
Mugman: Do you.. know each other??
Devil: Oh, did he not tell you? He's my brother!
Gabriel: Lucifer! Shut it!
Devil: I guess your boyfriend's a little liar, liar, pants on fire!
Finally, his chair swung around, and he grinned at the two, maliciously laughing
Mugman: Brother?! But then, that means.. you're.. immortal..?
Devil: Finally, you've come to the right conclusion for once!
He rolled his eyes with a smile. Gabriel was silent and turned his head away from Mugman
Mugman: Why didn't you tell me..?
Devil: The "family" is quite strict about telling mortals who they really are! Isn't that right, Gabe?
Again, Gabriel remained silent. Devil stood up and grabbed his pitchfork, walking up to Mugs and Gabe
Devil: Listen, Mugshot, Gabriel, and the other angels do not care for mortals in the slightest. You're fun little creatures to mess with at most!
Gabriel: That is not true! For once, stop spreading lies and blasphemy!
Devil: Stop? When have I ever started?
When he had asked that snarky question, Gabriel let out a low growl and muttered out in Enochian
Mugman: Angel?!
Gabriel: *sigh* Yes, yes, I'm an angel..
He nodded with a nervous expression. The demon watched with a smile as the stunned Mugman stared at Gabriel
Mugman: All this time, you've -
Gabriel: I've wanted to tell you for so long! I just can't! It's against the rules!
Devil: So is forming any attachment to any mortal! And you're dating one!
Gabriel: Since when do you care about our rules?!
Devil: It'll get you in trouble! Of course I would!
They began to argue, shouting at each other back and forth. In order to stop the conflict, Mugman grabbed Gabriel's hand, staring up him and Devil
Mugman: Boss, can we go now?
Devil: Promise to cut the crap and come to work when you're supposed to, then. Deal?
Mugman: Fine..
He nodded and watched as Devil's hand extended outward. Gabriel stepped in front of Mugman protectively
Devil: Don't shit your pants, Gabriel, it's not for his soul!
Mugman: Deal, boss
He pushed past Gabriel and took the demon's hand. Their hands connected in confirmation of Mugman's promise. Then, the couple left the casino
Gabriel: Are you sure you know what you're doing?
Mugman: I'm sure..
End.
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mugriel oneshots ♡
Fanfiction(not finished btw) exactly what the title says. warning, there will be swearing, angst, suggestive content, etc. THIS IS A DIFFERENT AU THAN MY OTHER STORIES
