#buddha's temptation is this ma's first and only food soul!

[soul-embers]

Four words, for Buddha's Temptation?

a/n: here you go anon! sorry for the delay in getting this out-- and i hope that  buddha’s temptation isn’t too ooc. this is my second time writing for him haha. 

1. — summoned 

The human in front of him didn’t catch his attention, so he continued so smoke his cigar. Looking for the person who could have summoned him, and ask them why they’d leave a seemingly powerless student behind. 

“Out of my way... I must find my Attendant.” Buddha’s Temptation moved to walk past the human, only for them to reach out and grab his arm, a hidden power slumbered beneeth their skin. 

“I’m your Attendant!” the humans voice is firm, and it’s hard to ignore the power that laces their words. Looks can be deciving. 

“What? You’re my Master Attedant? Hmph, then follow me.” Buddha’s Temptation cannot resist the urge to laugh, making sure that you are right behind him walking by his side while the two of you leave the room. 

2. —  help 

Buddha’s Temptation can only scoff when he see’s what looks to be a poor excuse of an account book. Everything’s a mess, but one that you know how to read and Buddha’s Temptation can only sigh before he reaches out to grab a fresh account book, a pen and lastly your cheek which he gives it a small pinch smiling when you decide to yell ‘ow’ the reaction and how you puff out your cheeks amuse him. 

“Better let me manage the business for now Attendant. I will teach you until you are able to do this on your own.” 

3. —  photograph 

It was a simple request, one that Buddah’s Temptaion assumed that you wouldn’t humor him with an answer, but low and behold in his hand is a picture that he’d taken with you. You’re face bright as the sun while you smile and while he stood there looking dumbstruck before the flash of the camera goes off. 

It’s a silly picture, one that he didn’t realize that he would cherish as much as he does. Safely tucking the photograph into his pocket watch Buddha’s Temptation developed the habit of often opening it simply to look at the photo if he was having a bad day or just missing you if you did not take him along with you on that days excursion into the field. Though nothing could truly beat the real in the flesh sort of smile you always give him whenever you return. 

4. —  pledged

Pain blossomed in his side as he shields you from danger, biting back the groan of pain that begged to escape his lips he swallows it down. Choosing to hide the pain as to not worry you-- to keep you calm and from trying to move from behind him to assist. You’re hands are already covered in his blood, and he wouldn’t allow his to be covered with yours, to have your smile stained red and lost to this world. 

He wouldn’t allow it. 

The fire that burns deep in his soul seems to have been enough in the end, luckily it seemed that the God’s were in his favor. The warmth of your healing blankets over him, while you entwine your fingers with his, feeling your warmth and the fact that you are alive Buddha’s Temptation allows his work to become dark. 

Waking up in the room he knows to be your own, Buddha’s Temptation slowly pushes himself up, but is pushed back down by his shoulders. Your worried expression coming into view and twisting his gut while he groans at the small bit of pain that lances it’s way through his side. The warmth of your healing returns, numbing the pain and washing it away as if he submurged himself in a nice warm bath. 

“Thank you Attendant,” Buddha’s words are met with silence, the worried look on your face has changed, and all he can do is sigh as he pushes himself up to pat your head. “Do not cry Attendant. My wounds are not your fault.” 

“But-- I’m the one that hasn’t summoned any other Food Souls to help you Buddha. You getting hurt like this... it is my fault. I’m a negligent Master Attendant. Just because you’re powerful, and considered an UR Food Soul-- that doesn’t mean anything when the Fallen attack.” You kept speaking, your words becoming harder and harder to understand as you dissolved into crying. 

Repeating the mantra of ‘i’m sorry’ and ‘forgive me’ while Buddha sits there, his own heart breaking with each heaving sob that shakes your body. Moving to raise your chin, forcing you to look at him and seeing just how brilliantly you’re eyes shine from your tears Buddha whispers a soft ‘sorry’ before kissing your cheeks and following the tear stained trail on your skin. 

“Listen Attendant for I’m about to ask you something important,” Buddha’s Temptation waited for you to calm down before he begins to speak again. 

“I will not allow myself to die while you are unable to manage this store, and lack more Food Souls to help you. I will not be going anywhere while you are still here, and I will not listen to you blame yourself for protect you of my own accord. I did what any Food Soul would do and what anyone would do for the person important to them.” 

“What?” your voice becomes high pitched while Buddha speaks, making your Food Soul smile. 

“Well, if you want me to manage everything, then you'll have to do as I say. Even if you are the Master... Alright, I'll talk it over with you first, but I still make the final decisions. Pledge yourself too me Master- entwine our fates so that even death will think twice. “ Buddah’s Temptation’s words have you staring for a moment before breaking down and joining him on the bed. 

Hugging him close and as tightly as possible while you said ‘yes’ between tears and that happy smile of yours that he’s come to love so dearly.