Arcane entered, her sapphire-like eyes shining, her blue hair gleaming. One bang covered an eye, adding to her mystique. "Young master, it's about time you get ready. Mistress Maria is about to arrive. May I help you change?"

"Yes, we do need to get ready," Void said, allowing Arcane to help him dress.

Arcane was special. Void had found her one day in the forest behind the mansion. She was weak, begging for her life. Seeing his own reflection in her, Void convinced Mother Maria to let Arcane be his personal maid. She proved herself capable and loyal.

She was an Arcane, a half-spider, half-human demon, but she could transform into a human form, which made her less clumsy and more accepted in the household.

As Void looked at himself in the mirror, he wondered aloud, "Is there something ugly about me? Except for my vision problem, I don't think I have any weaknesses."

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Maria entered the mansion, greeted by bowing servants. Despite being a feared mafia lord with a cold and deceiving demeanor, her face softened as she called out, "Vivienne, my pride! Void, my little prince! Where are you? Your mother has missed you so much!"

Vivienne emerged, dressed elegantly, representing herself as a prideful noble with a confident composure. Void followed, dressed like a gentleman in blue gothic attire. His blue crystal-like eyes shone, his white hair perfectly in place.

They represented two sides of Middletown: Vivienne, the dark, prideful, respected noble, and Void, the light, confident, innocent, and smart yet noble soul.

"Mother, how was your trip? Did it go well?" Vivienne asked.

"You don't have to worry about that, dear. Everything went well," Maria replied, hugging them both tightly. "How's my little prince? Did you miss me?" she asked Void, squeezing him affectionately.

"Mother, we talk every day, you know..." Void struggled to find his breath in her embrace.

"Aww! But that's not enough for Mama! I just want to be close to both of you and see your every inch of growth!" she said, rubbing her cheek against theirs.