Suite 518/520, Tuesday early morning

[demonbelthazor]

Agitated, Bel paced his room. First his failure with Veronica and Piper, then Cally's discovery of his powers last night. He was starting to leave a trail of evidence that could eventually point back at him, and that could not be allowed to happen. He'd have to step up his plans, move the coronation forward so he could end this charade.

And in the meantime, maybe he could arrange some sort of distraction, keep attention from falling on himself. So now he pondered this, wondering what he could do -- and who would be a suitable victim.

[ooc: open if you have need of the ex-demon.]

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[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Figuring that the sooner they got more information on who had attacked them, the better, Cameron headed up to the fifth floor before classes began. He knocked on the door, hoping that Bel was around.

[demonbelthazor]

Bel eyed the door as he heard the knock, then pulled it open. "Cam," he said. "What's up?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Yo," Cameron greeted. "I uh... was wondering if you had a minute. I'd like to ask you some questions about demons."

[demonbelthazor]

"Sure," Bel said, waving Cameron into the room. "What's going on, what do you need to know?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"I was visiting Veronica and Piper this weekend," Cameron started as he entered the room, "and we ran into a particular type of demon. We think it was after Piper, but she's never seen one like this before. I thought maybe you would know more."

[demonbelthazor]

"Is she okay?" Bel said, feigning appropriate concern. "Is Veronica okay? Are you okay?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"We're all fine. Just a little banged up," he unconsciously moved his shoulder. "I ended up running the bastard over with my car and then Piper vanquished him. The weird thing is that he somehow survived all that."

[demonbelthazor]

"Some upper level demons are resistant to a witch's powers," Bel said thoughtfully. "That would have to be one tough demon. What kind of powers did he use?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Upper level demons didn't sound good. "It could summon fire like you do. Sorry. I mean, like you did," he corrected himself. "It could also shapeshift. It changed into Veronica at some point and then later on it looked like me."

[demonbelthazor]

"Shapeshift?" Bel repeated. "That sounds like a chameleon demon, but they usually work as spies, not assassins."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"A chameleon demon?" Cameron repeated. It almost sounded too lame for what had attacked them. "Are those upper level demons?"

[demonbelthazor]

"They're mid-level," Bel said. "And they can survive getting parts of their body blow off. They just reform it."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"This thing survived getting completely blown up," Cameron pointed out.

[cat-in-the-box.livejournal.com]

"Guten tag."

[demonbelthazor]

Bel whirled around and glared at Schrondinger. "I would appreciate it if you wouldn't do that," he said. Too much of a risk that like Cally, he might see something Bel didn't want seen.

[cat-in-the-box.livejournal.com]

"I'm sure you would," Schrodinger responded. "Doesn't mean I'm not going to do it. How have you been? Humanity treating you well?"

_{[[Schrodinger has one or two devices that can detect magic/weird supernatural things. Would those work on Bel, or would you rather them not?]]}

[demonbelthazor]

"I'm sure my girlfriend could come up with a spell that might have you finding yourself in for an unpleasant surprise if you try to get in here without permission," Bel said darkly. "As for humanity, yes, it's going quite well."

[Depends on what he would do with the info.]

[cat-in-the-box.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I'd be very impressed if she could. I'd also be very impressed if it actually did anything to me that I care about."

_{[[Tell his superiors. They'd want a sample and want to wait for more information on what Bel will do. He wouldn't tell anyone else in the school, as he A. Does not particularly care about anyone else and B. would not like to see something so interesting go down so quickly.]]}

[demonbelthazor]

"Don't press your luck," Bel said. "So, is there something you want?"

[The Source can shield himself, so maybe Schrodinger can try to scan him but it doesn't work -- in such a way that he knows it's being blocked, however. That work?]

[cat-in-the-box.livejournal.com]

"I just wanted to know if you'd mulled over my offer any longer."

_{[[It does! He'd be intrigued and hold increased observation of him.]]}

[demonbelthazor]

"I think I'm going to have to pass on it," Bel said. "I've found myself quite content with the way things are now."

[cat-in-the-box.livejournal.com]

"No worries over mortality? No worries over death? Not feeling weak? Helpless? Useless?"

[demonbelthazor]

Bel's eyes narrowed a little, but he said, "Why would I want to be immortal if the people I care about are going to die around me?" he said. "I just realized I have to look at things from another perspective now. And I may not have my powers, but I can still be useful."

[cat-in-the-box.livejournal.com]

Schrodinger leaned forward, regarding Bel with scrutiny. "Very interesting to hear. As I understand it, most people don't have your self control."

Schrodinger drew his hand out of his pocket ever so slightly, glanced down with eyes, and pulled his hand out all the way to stretch his hands behind his head.

[demonbelthazor]

"Getting a fresh start on life can change a man," Bel said. "It's made me see what the important things really are."