Unaffected by what protests he knew Ky was capable of mustering, John exerted his influence without haste, rarely shown in so raw a form, so that he could uncover the truth for himself. Or, in lieu of that, for he had known how skilled those of the inferno were at hiding true intentions with subterfuge, he would find an equally reasonable excuse – and react to its airing accordingly.

“...Lovely. Not this bleedin’ business again.” Gaze hardening, John would give Ky licence to talk for a little while longer. Family matters were something he tried to steer clear of, even with his own kin despite how much he cared about Cheryl. At least that was something more his speed – simple domestic upheavals were nothing that curt words and idle threats couldn’t solve.

But…this dispute was of another kind – one he wasn’t exactly inclined to get tangled up in.

A wave and a snap of fingers would end the trance, restoring to Ky the willpower he had stolen in order to ensure compliance. Without waiting to let the demon recover, John was already off on his way, longing for the embrace of shadowed streets and the bitterly cold night’s air before he’d even consider becoming party to Ky’s schemes. 

“Forget what I said earlier. If you’re aimin’ to take the ol’ man, I’m not stickin’ around to see you go arse over tit in failure. Good fuckin’ night, Ky.”

_{once ky had his own willpower back, there was no doubt in his mind that john was going to get angry. this wasn’t his fight or anyone’s if the demon was being honest. it simply was a way make sure blackheart was out of the way and if it was planned properly it might have worked.}

_{however, the facts were quite different; even if he managed to lock him away or even destroy him, it wouldn’t last. someone would either free blackheart or bring him back —- something that ky’lar dreaded happening, but knew was possible. though, with out even an attempt, it was quite clear that no matter what the demon did, he would always be in his father’s shadow.}

_{it was something that he was slowly, but surely learning,} 

❝ i didn’t tell you everything since it wasn’t important. hate me if you want, i don’t care, but i have to do this.❞