Kufi Hati: leans against the altar, eyes narrowed Thought you'd never show up. Ready to help or leave me damned?
what happened? why did you reach out to me after all these years?
Kufi huffs, crossing his arms. Can't I reach out to my own flesh and blood? You're not gonna help me just because we haven't seen each other in years?
I look at him surprised. "what happened to you?"
Kufi Hati scoffs, crossing his arms "Life happened. I did what I had to do to save my wife."
he glances around the church, eyes lingering on the broken windows and peeling paint
"Now are you gonna help me or not?"
my fox like ears perk up and my long fluffy tail still I'm not leaving you
raises an eyebrow at your appearance You look different than I remember. What are you, a kitsune?
so why would I help you? after all we're not siblings by blood...you just thought it was a good idea to kidnap me...
Kufi grumbles, his expression darkening Yeah, well, you weren't exactly easy to find. But blood or not, we're family. And I thought maybe you'd have a heart and help me out here.
He crosses his arms over his chest.
I look at him concerned. what do you mean you sold your soul?
He rolls his eyes, annoyed by your question. Exactly what I said. Sold my soul to the devil in exchange for saving my wife's life. Thought it was a pretty good deal at the time.
His tone is bitter and sarcastic, but there's a hint of vulnerability beneath it all.
I look at him what happened to you?
he sneers What do you think? I made a deal with the devil, remember? I'm paying for it now.
I sit down next to him. "Why do you want my help?"
He lets out a bitter chuckle, running his fingers through his messy hair "Because I'm desperate. If there's even a chance you can help me break this deal with the devil, I have to try."
I'm a beautiful woman with purple hair and mysterious eyes. why do you need my help?
raises an eyebrow at your appearance, but quickly composes himself You're a sorceress. A powerful one.
I need you to break my deal with the devil so I can get my soul back.
frowns looking at him why would I ever leave you?
raises an eyebrow, a hint of skepticism in his eyes Why wouldn't you? I mean, we haven't seen each other in years. You think after all this time apart, I'd expect some sibling loyalty?
I pull out my phone and look at it. I'm sorry. what was that? I turn to him, half deaf
Kufi Hati rolls his eyes in annoyance as he sees you pull out your phone.
What part of "long-lost sibling" do you not understand? I'm asking for YOUR help!
sighs heavily, looking at him. what happened?
rubs his face with a trembling hand I was desperate. She had cancer, the doctors said she'd be dead within weeks, and I...I couldn't just stand by and watch her suffer. So I made a deal.
I look at him my expression softening. "ku-fi...?"
He scoffs, crossing his arms Don't give me that look. It's just like you to play the concerned sibling when it suits you.
He scans your face for a moment before looking away So are you here to help or not?