^Vices and Virtues^Tordtom^Biblical au^

Episode 17: Brotherly solicitude pt.2

Edd knocked in front of Tord's door, there was a bit of blood on the floor, but he paid no mind to it. After knocking several times, Edd twisted the doorknob, only to find out that it was open the whole time. He brushed his shoes against the floormat and stepped inside.

Light piano music echoed through the house, Edd followed the sound and saw Tord playing the piano while a dog sat beside him.

"Tord?"

Tord stopped playing the piano and looked at Edd with a lopsided smile. There were kiss marks on his face, Edd tapped his chin as if he were piecing the clues together; his mouth formed into a tiny 'o' as he realized what it meant.

"You! And Tom! Kissing! I thought you were going to avoid him?!"

"St. Anthony said that I enjoy the people I have before they're gone and maybe I kissed Tom on the lips and woke up next to him, then maybe I fell on the floor and he kissed me multiple times"

"And you haven't washed your face?"

"no-"

Tord was already bright red just by reminiscing the memory, Edd sat down beside Tord and slapped his wrist.

"He's an incubus, it's his job to make you feel good then steal your life energy; sure, you might be in love with him but is he feeling the same way as you?"

"Well-"

Edd rolled his eyes and pressed two fingers against Tord's forehead. Their spirits were finally in the veil—an area where spirits can oversee the past and future—The two of them walked through the hallways; they made their way into the kitchen, where Tord is seen staring lovingly at Tom, they then proceed to walk to the front door, the scene of Tord falling over and getting kisses from Tom was revealed upon him.

Edd snapped his fingers and the scene slowed down, he walked towards Tom and motioned for Tord to come closer.

Tom's face was stoic, his lips were a thin line,

"He doesn't look that in love to me, as your brother, I want what's the best for you, I don't want you to hope for nothing, if you don't handle your emotions you'll end up hurting more people"

Tord let out an annoyed grunt and stabbed his finger at Edd's chest.

"You're just biased because he's a demon, I can warp realities and I can erase you from the hierarchy"

"If you can warp realities, then why not make one where you and Tom are together? Where he isn't an incubus? Create a world where you can experience 'love'; the only love I need is the one from our father"

"Wake me up right now, this conversation is over"

"No"

Tord flicked Edd's forehead—He was now in Edd's body, drawing a small sigil in the air, the entire area was swallowed by a white light. They were now back at the present, Tord punched his face before returning to his own body. Edd rubbed his nose and leaned against the wall for support.

"You're nigh-omnipotent but you aren't doing anything with your powers, you're letting yourself rot on Earth, you're becoming sloppy just because of Tom, let me smite that evil off you-"

"Has it never occurred to you that maybe I like being in love with Tom, I enjoy my newfound vulnerability? I like the concept of being surprised, that's why I don't look into the future; I called you over because I know damn well you have a side-line as a cupid, I didn't need your lecturing"

Edd sat down beside Tord and wrapped an arm around his shoulder,

"You're acting pretty rebellious, the last time we had rebelling angels, all the princes disappeared"