Your guest hit the nail on the head in my opinion. There is lots to like about this piece, but the "subtly infuriating" perspective of the main character really is an achievement. We are constantly reminded that this isn't an ordinary person we're dealing with, and their desires/morality are weird. That's something I love, really. Especially in fantasy. I love also how gardening and tea are such peaceful pursuits - - your character reminds me a bit of Roger Zelazny's "Lord Demon" (such a good book by the way). Death by allergies (coming from someone allergic to perfume - haha) is not a way I'd want to go. Clever and funny throughout.

Devilish, and almost in the style of a vignette. The story just leads so well into itself. The character for this entry could've gone so horribly wrong, yet you made an amazing piece regardless of the strange assortment.

Whoops, looks like my computer bugged out. The guest review below is from me.

Keep up the great work, Augs.

Oh I can just sink my teeth into this, Augs. Fantastic characterisation, great world, an intriguing little twist. And it's secretly a Reapers story too! So good.

I love the way you've characterised the main character. His dialogue and the way he interacts with people is so subtly infuriating, it's classic demon. And the bit about the wagers is great as both character and world building. The story builds to a satisfying conclusion that fleshed out both the demon and reaper worlds and it's another toe in those reaper waters we love so much. And, you've done an amazing job making a demon gardener leap off the page. I feel like he doesn't do much actual gardening, and his whole gig is to just be annoying - which makes it all the better. Agents of chaos, after all.

Criticisms: this definitely needs a proofread; there are a number of typos and the tense is all over the place. I would also like to know more about the Reaper's plan, and what the key is, but I get that this is one of those "3000 words" issues.

Whoop! Augie, I like this as much or better than anything you have ever written. Yes, there's a little clean up you could do, sure, but this is GOOD writing. So, what was your Character Buildinator result - demon, gardener, gambler?