Teacher Candidate

Author's Note: Sorry for the insanely long hiatus. I hit a writers block and never got out of it. but I finally did. again, so sorry that this took so long.

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After calming down from his tearful plea, Azar was left alone so he could rest. Rias was sad cause she wanted to play but was soon sent off to bed by Venelana since it was getting late by the time Sirzechs arrived at the Gremory Manner. With Rias now sleeping, Sirzechs had an idea that he wanted to share with his parents. It's mainly about Azar's dormant potential and his blue flames. The boy is too young for the devil king to train, but he knows someone who will be perfect for the job at both helping Azar with his obvious trauma and helping him gain control over his powers. So, with his sister and said boy asleep. He made his way to his father's study. He passes by many butlers and maids who are doing their normal routines before they themselves head off to bed. 

It doesn't take him too long to reach his father's study, so when he enters the study, he sees both his mother and father in the room alongside a maid that was there to just serve them. Zeoticus sees his son enter the room and turned his attention to him. 

"Sirzechs. Is there something you need?" Zeoticus asks. 

"not necessarily. Just a suggestion of mine for our blue flame friend." Sirzechs replies. 

"your mother told me about his blue flames, hearing that solidified the evidence I've collected to identify his family." Zeoticus says, sighing. 

"Who?" asks Sirzechs. 

"Azar is from the House of Phenex. There's no doubt about it." Zeoticus says. 

"If that was the case, have you contacted the House of Phenex?" Sirzechs asks. "To let them know we have their son?" 

Zeoticus huffs in amusement. 

"Nope. As far as I'm concerned, Azar is under the protection of the House of Gremory." Zeoticus claims. "Seeing how he acts; he was clearly mistreated. Considering he barely knew basic knowledge and is timid around everyone shows that sending him back would be a bad idea. Plus, Rias seems happy with Azar around, I'm not going to take away the one thing giving my daughter happiness." he explains. "Besides, I don't think the House of Phenex would welcome him back with open arms since he ran away from them." 

"hm. Good point." 

"Anyways, what did you want to talk about Sirzechs?" Zeoticus asks. 

"I wanted to suggest giving Azar a teacher to help train him to use his magic." Sirzechs suggests. 

"Who would teach him?" Venelana asks, curiously. 

"Well, I had a candidate in mind." Sirzechs said, smiling towards his mother. 

"Then by all means?" Zeoticus asks. 

The maid in the room set down a silver tray that had tea on it. 

"I'm suggesting that we task Aniela to train Azar." Sirzechs says, gesturing to the maid in the room. 

The maid—now named Aniela—in the room looks at Sirzechs as she let go of the silver tray that she had put down. Aniela had light brown hair accompanied by light brown eyes. 

"M-Me?" she asks. 

"Of course." 

"I-I couldn't possibly train someone." Aniela dismisses nervously. 

"Nonsense. You are the most patient person I've ever met." Sirzechs counters. "Besides, with his current status mentally, I believe it's wise to have someone who is patient and compassionate become his teacher. Of course, it might take time for him to warm up to you considering he's practically glued to Rias when he's out of that room considering she's the only one he truly trusts." he explains. 

"Are you sure I'm the right candidate?" Aniela asks. 

Zeoticus then cut in to agree with Sirzechs.

"I agree with Sirzechs, Aniela." The maid looked at him. "Out of literally everyone in this building, you are the humblest person I've ever met. You don't really get into arguments; you always talk your way out of situations and take responsibility for your actions. I can't think of anyone more suited for the task but you." Zeoticus said.

"Lord Gremory I-" 

"Why hesitate?" Sirzechs asks. 

"It's not that I'm hesitating. I'm just nervous is all." Aniela replies. 

"There's no real need to be nervous. I know you're the best candidate to teach Azar what he needs." Sirzechs assures. "Azar's Blue Flames are a surprise, and you have the most skill in elemental styled magic in terms of how to control it. Aren't you the one who can make hurricanes spawn out of thin air?" he explains while asking a question at the end. 

Zeoticus and Venelana look at their Maid, a little surprised by this fact. Said maid nervously blushed. 

"Y-yes." Aniela said, answering Sirzechs' question. 

"Then you'll be perfect. All he needs is someone who's patient with him, considering what he went through before coming into our care, kindness and a familial bond is what he needs right now." Sirzech explains. 

"He and Rias are good friends. That boy is glued to her, and I'm not surprised. He trusts Rias more than anyone else in this building, excluding myself of course. He's shy, timid and easily frightened. Something that will cause harm to him, especially if his flames are tied to his emotions." Venelana explains, happily but then concernedly towards the end of her sentence. 

Aniela takes this all in. She begins to think about what could've happened to this boy if he acts like they say. Just thinking about it makes her heart twinge and crack. She then asks a question pointed directly at Sirzechs. 

"can.... can I meet him first? B-before I decide to help train him?" Aniela asks. 

"of course. If you believe that is the best approach." Sirzechs says. "Mother, I believe it's best that you bring Aniela to Azar. He's more familiar with you than he is to me." 

"Already planned to." Venelana responds. "But it's best we wait till morning." 

"Oh of course. I didn't exactly plan on having the two meet now. It is getting kind of late." Sirzechs said. 

"So tomorrow then?" Aniela asks politely. 

"yes. Tomorrow." Zeoticus answers.