It turns out even Grim Reapers and their assistants need a break now and then. Here's what happens on one of Lucian and Izzy's rare days off… which may or may not be canon (spoiler: it definitely isn't).
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Scene 1: Lucian vs. the Coffee Machine
Lucian stood in front of the office coffee machine, staring at it with the intensity of a warrior facing a mythical beast. "Alright, you mechanical abomination," he muttered. "Give me the nectar of the underworld or face my wrath."
He pressed a button, and the machine made a strange gurgling sound before spitting out a tiny, pitiful trickle of black sludge. Lucian glared at it. "You dare mock me?"
Izzy wandered in, holding a pastry. "Uh… you okay there?"
Lucian grumbled, "This machine refuses to cooperate."
Izzy glanced at the label. "It says 'Out of Order,' you know."
Lucian's eyes narrowed. "Nothing is ever truly out of order." He raised his scythe, ready to teach the machine a lesson, but Izzy quickly intervened.
"Whoa, hold on there, big guy. It's just a coffee machine! How about I brew you a cup the old-fashioned way?"
Lucian lowered his scythe with a reluctant sigh. "Fine. But if it doesn't taste like darkness distilled, I'm blaming you."
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Scene 2: Reaper Fashion Show
On a dare from one of the other reapers, Lucian decided to change his look for the day. Izzy couldn't contain her laughter as he strutted down the office hallway wearing a ridiculous reaper-themed tracksuit—complete with "GRIM STYLE" written in bold letters on the back.
"Nice drip, Lucian," Izzy joked, snapping a picture. "You look like you're about to hit the gym… or maybe a 90s dance battle."
Lucian rolled his eyes. "This outfit was a mistake."
"But a glorious one," she added with a grin. "I think you're starting a new trend here."
Lucian sighed. "If I hear anyone say 'YOLO' while I'm wearing this, I'm quitting."
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Scene 3: Izzy vs. the Mimic Demon (Rematch)
Back in the training room, Izzy was convinced that a little payback was in order after the whole mimic incident. So, she dragged the mimic demon back out of hiding and set up a… dance-off.
"Yes, you heard me," Izzy declared. "A dance-off. You tricked me last time, so now you're going to prove you've got more moves than me."
The mimic demon tilted its head, confused, but then reluctantly agreed, transforming into a mirror image of Izzy. The beat dropped, and the two started busting out their best dance moves.
Lucian walked by, took one look at the bizarre scene, and immediately turned around without saying a word. He wasn't paid enough (which was zero, by the way) to deal with whatever that was.
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Scene 4: The Reaper's Pet Dilemma
Lucian never thought he'd need to take care of a pet, but when a stray hellhound pup wandered into the office, he somehow ended up keeping it. Now, the reaper had a new challenge: potty training a creature that could breathe fire.
"Bad dog!" Lucian snapped as the pup torched another chair. "We do not set things ablaze for fun!"
Izzy rolled her eyes. "You're literally training a hellhound. What did you expect?"
"I expected obedience," Lucian replied, attempting to extinguish the flames. "But apparently, even infernal creatures know how to rebel."
The hellhound barked playfully, wagging its fiery tail and sending sparks everywhere.
Izzy smirked. "Looks like you've got yourself a little hothead."
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Scene 5: Izzy's Reaper Academy Report Card
The office had a "performance review" day for new assistants, where Izzy got her first official report card from Reaper Academy. She anxiously opened it while Lucian looked on with mild interest.
Grim Reaper Skills 101: C+
Comments: Needs work on her scythe swinging technique. Could accidentally decapitate herself.
Basic Demonology: B-
Comments: Good knowledge, but should avoid negotiating with demons like she's haggling at a flea market.
Survival Skills in Hell: A-
Comments: Impressively resilient for a human. Nearly outsmarted a mimic demon.
Etiquette for the Afterlife: D
Comments: Has a habit of mouthing off to ancient spirits. Not recommended.
Izzy sighed, "Well, at least I didn't completely fail anything."
Lucian smirked. "I think you've set a new standard for 'barely passing'."
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Scene 6: The Pineapple Mystery
No one knows how or why it happened, but one day, Lucian found a pineapple sitting on his desk. It wasn't just a regular pineapple—it had a tiny scythe in its hand. Someone had gone to great lengths to make it look like a mini grim reaper.
Lucian stared at it, then at Izzy. "Is this your doing?"
Izzy raised her hands in mock innocence. "I have no idea how that got there. Must be the work of a very dedicated prankster."
Lucian wasn't convinced. "If this pineapple starts reaping souls, we're going to have a serious problem."