Paula straightened her blouse one last time. Everything had to be perfect.<br/><br/>It wouldn't be long before Herr  Köhler picked her up, and she wanted to look her best. She was wearing the new outfit she bought with the money her brother, Adolf, had sent her. The outfit consisted of a simple<a class="postlink" href="http://www.20thcenturyfoxy.com/img/photos/2013_10/blouse2.jpg"><span style="color: #80BFBF">blouse</span></a>, a skirt that went down to about her knees, and black heels. It might not have been much, but she wanted to look her best for this dinner. Herr Köhler was special to her; she didn’t want to disappoint him.<br/><br/>Love at first sight seems so childish to anyone who thinks about it.<br/><br/>Paula, however, was confident about Herr Köhler. Her life had changed in so many ways after she met him on that fateful day. Since the moment they met, he was always very kind to her. They had only spoke to each other briefly at first, but soon their conversations began to drag on, and eventually she began to feel something for him. It seemed so silly at the time. The feeling had been stuffed down, and she didn't think much of it.<br/><br/>But then… something had happened. The feeling, which had been suppressed for so long, became something she could no longer control and it slowly surfaced. Next to her brother, Herr Köhler became someone entrusted with her deepest thoughts. Then, the next thing she knew, they were engaged. It was truly a wonderful feeling, to find that one person to spend an eternity with.<br/><br/>Here goes nothing, Paula thought as she stepped outside. Today’s outing… Paula wanted it to be special, just like every moment with him.<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">4:30 PM,<br/><br/>The brilliant white clouds which lacked in contrast and adorned the sky all day long, began to fade into the darkened the upper atmosphere. December was a dark month, dark in the equation of time, and colder in days. The sun would appear to be farther south, affecting sunrise as it travels a shorter arc across the sky. The sunset would also be affected equally, thus making the day seem short.<br/><br/>He had taken a shower, and waited until his opened scars healed once more before covering himself in the clothes Kai had left him this morning. They fit correctly, but the hems of the sleeves on the shirt were a few inches short, the pants on the other hand fit nicely, but now it was time to get changed. His body was not fully recovered, it was still aching from the sharp pain of the fading scars that ceased to bleed.<br/><br/>He looked at himself in the mirror, and the horned demon stared back into his eyes. Erlind's mouth twisted into a sneer and he gave the image a dismissing wave to reveal the human-like looking form reflecting in the mirror. Satisfied that he could at least see his own reflection, unlike his shadow, Erlind began to undress. It had taken him a lot of mental strength to materialize his new outfit. His magical abilities were as powerful as ever, but to make objects and any other material transpire into the physical world while he was himself shapeshifted in this same world, it had to utilize a lot of his efforts, and these efforts were limited to a certain percentage of use.<br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://oi60.tinypic.com/bi8jye.jpg"><span style="color: #80BFBF">His modest attire was fashioned</span></a> and cut in a way that humanity had yet to see; cuts that will only be crafted and produced a few years later after the next 21st century had entered the new calendar. Black was indeed Erlind's favorite color, but so was navy blue, and so was the color of the darkest shades of lust; barn red. His hair was also worn differently, and instead of slicking it to the side like his every day boring hairstyle, he opted for a <a class="postlink" href="http://i58.tinypic.com/21bvt3o.png"><span style="color: #80BFBF">natural, messy look</span></a>. It was not always that he given the pleasure to feel 'civilian' again, so whenever the opportunity rises, he would welcome it with open arms.<br/><br/>He was a fashion freak, and he wanted to make sure that he looked good enough for Paula Hitler. Even when you have equipped yourself with the strongest of powers, no magic can ever bind you to a love of the purest kinds. Paula probably does not share any romantic sentiments for him, maybe it is all but a business deal in her agenda, but it is also not in his desire to really read her mind to find out. He needed her to willingly enter their marriage, that is if he wanted to secure the achievement of his goal. In other words, no magic should be involved in the success of this unholy union.<br/><br/>His personal driver carried the engine to Paula's residence. Erlind stepped out of the automobile and awaited eagerly for her to come out. The caretaker swiftly stepped inside the residence and alerted Paula of Erlind's arrival. As for Udo, the Demon had made sure to contact him earlier that afternoon. They will drive to his Hotel and from there they could walk to the fanciest restaurants in town, unless Kai decides to host dinner in the very comfort of his luxurious residence.</span><br/><br/><br/>Paula was quick respond when she was informed of Herr Köhler’s (it should also be noted, she does not refer to him as ‘Erlind’ unless she’s speaking to him directly) arrival. It was about time, too, she was beginning to feel a little anxious. Waiting was the most difficult part. So many things ran through her mind, such as: was she getting ready too early? Would he even show up at all? Ah, but the latter was silly; Herr Köhler was a man of his word, and obviously he had showed.<br/><br/>Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear as she walked, she noticed her hands were a little shaky. She couldn’t say for sure, it was difficult to describe it accurately, but, deep down, it felt like there were several different emotions flowing through her at this moment. Was this nervousness or was it just anxiety, like she thought? It certainly wasn’t like her to get this nervous about an outing with someone. She wanted to curse Herr Köhler for having this effect on her, it was always so strange.<br/><br/>“Erlind!” Paula’s enthusiasm when she spoke his name was, much like her emotions, something she was unable to hold back. If she wasn’t so energetic, it might have actually sounded like she was actually cursing him. “It’s… it’s good to see you,” she added, smiling a little. “You look very nice this evening; red is simply perfect on you,” she moved close to him and ran a finger down the center of his chest playfully.<br/><br/>The driver cleared his throat, clearly not wanting to be in the middle of this. Or was it just impatience?<br/><br/>Paula laughed a little, keeping her attention on Erlind, “We should save the chit chat for dinner. Oh, there’s so much we need to catch up on!” They saw each other a day ago... what was she thinking by saying things like that? There was no denying Paula was a different person around Herr Köhler. He just made her feel so... giddy? For the lack of a better word. “I have to know, if you don’t mind, did you have a place in mind or is it a surprise?”<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">A smile brighten the Demon's face as he cut the small distance to get to Paula. <span style="font-style: italic">"It is good to see you too."</span> He smiled a little more and leaned his head forward to plant a kiss... on her cheek. He brushed her hand with his and covered it with his own as Paula's fingers tickled the center of his chest playfully. <span style="font-style: italic">"It is not a surprise, but I have promised you that we will spend more time together."</span> He began as his driver emerged from the driver's seat and walked around the car to open it. Erlind waved him off. <br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"Nein, we're going for a walk"</span> Erlind gazed at Paula and gently took her left arm in his and covered her hand once more with his right. <span style="font-style: italic">"It is not snowing, and there isn't much snow on the ground. We're meeting up with a friend and his fiancee for a special dinner tonight. You know, Advocate Jaeger? So I thought we could walk from here. It's about two blocks away."</span> He paused and stood before the woman, taking both her hands in his and slowly began to walk backwards, a jovial smile on his lips. <br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"And did I say that you look stunning, like always dearest Paula. Honestly, I find that I am not in the mood for revelry tonight."</span> He added with a small, yet sufficient volume of teasing.</span><br/><br/><br/>“Herr Jaeger? Yes, I do believe you’ve mentioned him once or twice,” Paula giggled as he took her in his arm. “I’d be delighted to meet him!” She couldn’t remember… but she knew he had mentioned the name before. To be introduced to one of Herr Köhler’s friends was truly something spectacular. “A walk is perfectly fine, as long as I get to spend time with you, darling.”<br/><br/>Her smile widened when he moved in front of her and, at his comment, she blushed. “Do you truly like it? I picked this outfit out just for you; you only deserve the best!” She cooed as she met his gaze, following his steps. Those eyes of his –he had such beautiful eyes. They were so mysterious, alluring, as cheesy as that sounded. When she looked into his eyes she melted and became putty in his hands. It was a moment of complete and total bliss; nothing else was desired at this point. She wanted to spend an eternity with him.<br/><br/>She smiled deviously and leaned in a bit closer, moving her hands up to his shoulders to speak in his ear. “After dinner, I might have another cute little outfit to show you, if you have the time, of course.”<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Why so charming, Paula? I do, I do love it. A lovely color to suit your eyes. Your brother must be really proud of his younger sister."</span> He responded, and it was not out of politeness or trying to make falsely feel special; truly meant it. Her brother had a strong affection for his younger sister, and Erlind was easily able to read that in Adolph's eyes. <span style="font-style: italic">"A cute little outfit, you say? Now why does that sound so tempting and alluring!?"</span> The man laughed as they crossed the first block, in the direction of the meeting point with Kai and his lady, and probably Udo if he made it on time.<br/><br/>On their way, Erlind thought about the extrasensory perception he felt around Paula. The future was blurry, but forseeing the declaration of an upcoming war before the month's end was easy. If the things he saw were correct, then Paula would live long enough to see the folds on her skin, and long enough to become the last surviving member of Hitler's immediate family. But the fate of history could change forever and its destiny could be something that Darcy can alter, and at any given time.</span>