An anchor

Raizel shook his head. He had charged into the Devil's world without a flinch. Since when did he become such a coward?

With that thought, he opened his mouth to speak, then closed it. He was looking for a way to put his thoughts delicately without hurting the youth.

"What is it?" Lyle asked as he leaned off from the tree and moved towards him.

Raizel moved back, causing Lyle's face to fall. He then went back to lean on the tree, his face oddly serious.

"You are not the type to beat around the bush. Did anything happen?" His voice was calm and soft.

"You lust for my body."

"Ehh?" The calmness in Lyle's voice flew off the window as he watched Raizel with bewildered eyes.

Raizel continued to press on, "You have sexual desires for me. I can see it."

Lyle's green eyes seemed to darken and he chuckled, "I was thinking it would take another three months, give or take." There was a smile on his face as he watched Raizel.