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[contactsports]

[ The sounds of a deli can be heard in the background: general chatter, the ding of the cash register, the sounds of chairs scraping linoleum. The face in the picture is that of Zelda Spellman, a middle-aged looking woman, her chin held high and the fine black lace of her collar only just visible at the bottom of the frame. Her perfectly curled red hair is held up underneath a netted cap. ]

The jobs we are assigned upon our arrival here are abhorrent. I'm far too overqualified for this insulting position and I demand to speak to whichever buffoon thought this would be at all humorous. [ Somebody dings the bell at the register on camera four times in quick succession, and Zelda's gaze flashes away from the camera for a moment. ] Ring that bell again and instead of prosciutto, it will be your tonuge on the menu tonight!

[ The ringing stops, at least for a moment. ] Now, where was I? Oh, yes, employment. How does one procure something less distasteful? Particularly, not something in foodservice?

[ Her gloved hand raises into the frame, exposing a cigarette ring holder on her hand. She takes a drag from the half-smoked cigarette.

Zelda! I told you, no smoking in the kitchen! ]

I'm wearing gloves, aren't I? [ She hollars back at the manager, her forehead knitting in irritation. ] Please, in Satan's name, someone get me out of this Heaven-hole.

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[Video]

[contactsports]

The Dark Lord is always with us. Though I imagine my reverence of him is probably alarming around so many... mortals.

[ Is that going to stop her from incessantly talking about it? Probably not. ]

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

Mortals? And what are you?

[He's recently spoken to people claiming to be gods or angels so he was ready to hear anything. Not that he believed all of it, but it was interesting...]

[Video]

[contactsports]

A witch, if you must know.

[ Like, duh. ]

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

And you worship Satan. That all sounds very... traditional.

Would you mind telling me more about your practices?

[Video]

[contactsports]

It's extremely traditional, from the beginning of time.

[ There aren't really a lot of religious opportunities for witches. ]

I'm more than happy to if that is something you're truly interested in, but I would love to know from what your interest stems.

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

I first became interested in my youth when I explored where my own surname came from. From there I became fascinated by other cultures and religions and beliefs and how they all worked.

[Video]

[contactsports]

Then before we begin, you must tell me your name. I'm interested, now.

[ She pauses. ]

I'm Zelda Spellman.

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

Nice to meet you, Ms Spellman.

[Also an interesting name, he thinks.]

My name's David Loki.

[The 'Loki' being the standout there, with its ties to Norse gods.]

[Video]

[contactsports]

[ Her name definitely isn't subtle. ]

Oh, I understand now. Quite the unique name.

[ She smiles, leaning forward. ]

What do you desire to know?

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

What does it mean to you to be a witch?

Is it your way of life? Do you perform some sort of magic?

[Video]

[contactsports]

Both.

We can perform acts of magic, but that isn't all there is to being a witch. We live somewhat secluded lives within our communities - our covens. We're very self-sufficient, and live our lives in service to the Dark Lord.

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

And why do you serve him?

[Video]

[contactsports]

He created us; he gave us our powers. In return, he demands our devotion.

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

So do you actually see this being or is your devotion built on faith?

[Video]

[contactsports]

He comes to some, directly, usually when he desires us to do his bidding. It's not unheard of for him to make a request upon a witch's Dark Baptism - a task, to prove her fealty.

[ She pauses, then, considering her next words. ]

If you mean personally, the Dark Lord has never seen it fit to call upon me. [ A blow to her pride, considering how devout she has been. ] But we do know he exists. He doesn't demand blind faith from his worshippers as the False God does.

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

So that may be a good sign? That he hasn't questioned you to prove your loyalty?

[Video]

[contactsports]

Such a challenge is an honor. Any visit from the Dark Lord is.

Re: [Video]

[detectivedwloki]

The idea doesn't frighten you at all?

[Video]

[contactsports]

Not at all. Why would it?

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

Satan is usually a frightening concept to many people.

[Video]

[contactsports]

Likely because they haven't been raised to be in his favor. We have quite a different outlook on it.

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

So you think of him as a positive influence?

[Video]

[contactsports]

[ Now, that gives her noticeable pause. It a complicated question, and Zelda doesn't like the implication of it. ]

He is... the only influence.

[ 'Positive' is subjective. And she's come to see that some things that she's come to see as normal aren't necessarily postive. ]

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

For better or for worse, huh?

You know that sounds a little like a cult.

[Video]

[contactsports]

[ That's because it is. But it's also the only thing Zelda has ever known. ]

I expected your interest to remain objective.