(05/19/24 08:41:20 pm) The Keystone C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium
says to ALL: Positioned west of the food trucks, a car occupied the parking lot, capturing the attention of a woman who observed the man and woman with narrowed eyes. A smile formed on her lips, but it failed to reach her eyes, lacking genuine warmth. The presence of the man in this location indicated that he was not at his residence.
The question arose: who did he entrust with the responsibility in his absence? Aware of his lack of family, similar to her own circumstances, she pondered whether he had even designated a substitute. Doubt clouded her thoughts, and the waves of anger emanating from him suggested that tonight would be no exception. His distraction hindered his abilities, rendering him ineffective.
Bearing this in mind, she ignited the engine, engaged the gears of her Aston Martin, and gradually departed from the parking lot, eventually illuminating the surroundings with the cars headlights. One question remained where was her destination
(05/19/24 08:50:47 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord|| M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S : His fury towards the idea of possessing someone heightened his senses, making them more acute as they encircled him like a tangible part of his being. Suddenly, he pivoted to confront the dimly lit section of the parking lot. There, a faint outline of a car sat in the shadows.
Was she trailing him? No, that couldn't be. It was just Murphy's Law that led her to the same location. The anger that always surged within him when dealing with Colette was now directed towards the vampire, rather than the girl's predicament. It was better to have a target he could take action against.
He turned completely, arms folded, observing as the car emerged from the darkness, departed from the lot, and drove away down the street. Where could she be headed? Puzzled, he followed the vehicle's path until its lights illuminated and it disappeared into the distance. Once it was out of sight, he shifted his attention back to Sioned. "I'm sorry..." he murmured, glancing down the street briefly before decisively refocusing on her.
(05/19/24 08:58:16 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) | ..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago. says to || Navarre's Liege: She watched you with wide eyes as you turned away from her. She swallows. Damn these emotions. She knew the anger wasn't hers, but she didn't know who it was directed at. Until she saw where he was looking an the car that drove away. She turns back and takes a breath, looking out over the waters.
Your words she smiles a little
"It's ok."
Said softly as you turn back she unfurls her legs and takes a breath, pushing herself to her feet. She needed to stand. Though that might not have been a good idea as she sways for a moment before she steadies herself.
She couldn't say forsure, but that seemed important. More important than her, anyway.
"If you need to go, it's ok."
she wasn't trying to send you away, honest. But if you needed to be elsewhere, she would find her way back. Likely at a run.
(05/19/24 09:17:20 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord|| M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S : He swiftly moved to her side the moment she began to sway slightly on her feet. His hand immediately reached out to her elbow, a gesture of concern and support. "Be careful," he cautioned, suppressing his frustration to address her gently. "I can't let you fall," he reassured her with a soft tone.
Leading her back to the nearby seat, positioned conveniently behind her, he ensured she was comfortably seated before releasing his grip on her elbow. With a shake of his head, he maintained a composed demeanor. "No, that's not someone I want to speak with tonight," he stated firmly, his gaze shifting to the empty street ahead. "Just an unexpected acquaintance," he added quietly.
Reflecting on it, he knew he was surprised at coming so close to her. "I didn't anticipate seeing them here," he admitted to her. Despite his initial anger, he now remained composed and focused on ensuring her well-being. As he glanced around, he allowed a sense of calmness to settle over him, letting them guide his actions. Not that anger that infused him minutes before.
(05/19/24 09:17:20 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord|| M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S : He swiftly moved to her side the moment she began to sway slightly on her feet. His hand immediately reached out to her elbow, a gesture of concern and support. "Be careful," he cautioned, suppressing his frustration to address her gently. "I can't let you fall," he reassured her with a soft tone.
Leading her back to the nearby seat, positioned conveniently behind her, he ensured she was comfortably seated before releasing his grip on her elbow. With a shake of his head, he maintained a composed demeanor. "No, that's not someone I want to speak with tonight," he stated firmly, his gaze shifting to the empty street ahead. "Just an unexpected acquaintance," he added quietly.
Reflecting on it, he knew he was surprised at coming so close to her. "I didn't anticipate seeing them here," he admitted to her. Despite his initial anger, he now remained composed and focused on ensuring her well-being. As he glanced around, he allowed a sense of calmness to settle over him, letting them guide his actions. Not that anger that infused him minutes before.
(05/19/24 09:24:05 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) | ..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago. says to || Navarre's Liege: Your hand on her elbow brought her eyes up a little, at least to your face. She takes a breath and smiles at your words and the soft tone
"Thank you."
She lets you lead her back to the seat, feeling you behind her and taking a soft breath as she chews her lip a little until she's seated. Releasing that corner of the lip as you release her elbow. It's absence is felt immediately.
That calm you now exude helps her relax. You would notice it as her shoulders drop a little bit. She listens as you speak of not wanting to see that person tonight. She nods, inwardly glad.
"Umm. oh, ok. Are they vampires also?"
she didn't mind the closeness, really. It was comforting and enjoyable.
(05/19/24 09:36:32 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord||
M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S : As she leaned back, he calmly drew in a deep breath and settled himself on the chair beside her. It seemed as though he was wound up tightly, poised to leap into action at any moment.
"Yes, she is..." he remarked with a hint of dismissal in his tone. It wasn't entirely forced; he truly did dismiss her. Their relationship had been strained for years, with occasional clashes, but the recent argument that was followed by the near destruction of their homes had escalated their enmity to a new level.
In an effort to shift the focus away from himself, "As you know there are numerous vampires in this town and beyond" A brief chuckle escaped, attempting to lighten the mood momentarily. There was a great chance she saw more vampires or other supernatural creatures than she realized.
"What do you occupy yourself with during the day?" he inquired, steering the conversation away from vampires and back to a more neutral topic. Perhaps speaking of vampires wasn't really what she needed to focus on.
(05/19/24 09:45:44 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) | ..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago. says to || Navarre's Liege: Oh a she.. she nods though, smiles as you settle beside her and sighs a little, her eyes shifting to the waters again. She focused on her breathing and heartrate rather than you being wound tight. Though that dismissal of the woman was curious. But she wouldn't ask.
Nodding as you talk of vampires, she chuckles softly
"Yes, definitely."
Your chuckle makes her smile and relax a little more. Oh she's seen her share of vampires. Especially in the last year. But before that she had seen a few. Some were pleasant, others not so much.
Your question gets her thinking before she answers softly
"Because I'm usually awake through a good part of the night, I tend to sleep. When I'm not sleeping I'm reading, exercising, watching tv or movies. Sometimes surfing the web."
Her focus was on you at the moment. It did more than you knew though to help her. It helped her focus on now rather than what would happen a few hours later, well if you let it happen. She knew there was a possibility based on the conversation earlier you might not, but she wasn't entirely sure. She was thinking heavily about your words. Being free, of the addiction at least. She wasn't sure she could handle actually being free.
(05/19/24 09:52:56 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord||
M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S : "Certainly," he pondered as she spoke. It seemed logical that she would rest for the majority of the day, almost as if she was on the night shift for humans.
"However, it's not beneficial for your health," he remarked after a pause. Staying awake during the night and missing out on most of the daylight hours. At least, the days are getting longer now." He frowned, realizing that when the time changed to the colder months, she would hardly see the sun.
He understood that feeling all too well, and despised it. The inability to bask in the sun's warmth was the one aspect of this life that he truly missed. "Do you think you could possibly..." he began to say before stopping himself. It wouldn't be appropriate for him to arrive and immediately start instructing Justine and Grigori on how to manage their business.
(05/19/24 09:45:44 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) |
..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago.
says to || Navarre's Liege: Oh a she.. she nods though, smiles as you settle beside her and sighs a little, her eyes shifting to the waters again. She focused on her breathing and heartrate rather than you being wound tight. Though that dismissal of the woman was curious. But she wouldn't ask.
Nodding as you talk of vampires, she chuckles softly
"Yes, definitely."
Your chuckle makes her smile and relax a little more. Oh she's seen her share of vampires. Especially in the last year. But before that she had seen a few. Some were pleasant, others not so much.
Your question gets her thinking before she answers softly
"Because I'm usually awake through a good part of the night, I tend to sleep. When I'm not sleeping I'm reading, exercising, watching tv or movies. Sometimes surfing the web."
Her focus was on you at the moment. It did more than you knew though to help her. It helped her focus on now rather than what would happen a few hours later, well if you let it happen. She knew there was a possibility based on the conversation earlier you might not, but she wasn't entirely sure. She was thinking heavily about your words. Being free, of the addiction at least. She wasn't sure she could handle actually being free.
(05/19/24 09:52:56 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord|| M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago.
says to Someone's Kitty S : "Certainly," he pondered as she spoke. It seemed logical that she would rest for the majority of the day, almost as if she was on the night shift for humans.
"However, it's not beneficial for your health," he remarked after a pause. Staying awake during the night and missing out on most of the daylight hours. At least, the days are getting longer now." He frowned, realizing that when the time changed to the colder months, she would hardly see the sun.
He understood that feeling all too well, and despised it. The inability to bask in the sun's warmth was the one aspect of this life that he truly missed. "Do you think you could possibly..." he began to say before stopping himself. It wouldn't be appropriate for him to arrive and immediately start instructing Justine and Grigori on how to manage their business.
(05/19/24 10:03:46 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) | ..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago. says to || Navarre's Liege: She shrugs at that. She's been doing it for 2 years. And she doesn't sleep most of the day. She usually goes to sleep between 3 and 4, wakes around noon.
"I'm used to it. Looking back I think the orphanage was preparing me. I would be made to stay up late. Every few weeks they'd add an hour onto it. It wasn't until I'd been picked up by the first that I was conditioned to stay up until 3-4 am. I don't think I could go to bed early anymore."
She was being honest. Something she'd always been, but especially since she'd found herself property. When you start to ask the question she shifts her gaze and for the first time her blue eyes meet yours. Her brows furrow slightly when you stop in mid sentence.
"Could I what?"
asking sincerely, curious the question and why you suddenly stopped
(05/19/24 10:18:38 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord|| M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S : "Still," he said quietly, "It may be easy to do now, but the older you get, the more damaging it is to your health." Strange that it was one thing that seemed to important to him now when it mattered far less than it had for decades.
"I really don't like that idea, I can understand ...and suppose it is better for them...." he suddenly paused. Why was he talking about vampires as if he were not one himself. As much as they ate food, they needed blood. Perhaps it was something worth investing in? Hmmm, as his thoughts turned inward to the possibility of earning money. It was something they needed, they all needed.
"What?" lost in his thoughts he forgot what he'd been about to ask her. "I just was going to ask something but, I think...perhaps...not." Another thought struck him, "How many customers do you average a night?"
(05/19/24 10:30:47 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) | ..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago. says to || Navarre's Liege: She listens, nodding softly and taking a breath. She honestly didn't think she'd have to worry about getting older. She figured that she would die in the next 5 or 10 yrs. But she keeps that to herself.
"That's true. I suppose it's something to think about."
Outside scares her. She'd never do it alone.. never. She'd have to have someone with her. Well unless she's on the balcony. That's different. It's safe. Not like out here on the ground.
She smiles as he speaks, nodding softly. Yes it definitely was better for them. She didn't mind it.
When you ask about customers she takes a breath before responding
"Not very many. Usually only 2 or 3, and they are usually regulars. They pay well to request me it seems."
her brows furrow slightly at her own words. She'd never spoken that outloud before.. and it sounded wrong in her ears. Oh well. She can't change it.. that she knows of. She blinks her own thoughts away and that change on her face only lasting a few seconds before it returns to the soft smile she'd had since she sat down. She wasn't going to think about it. Besides, she wouldn't begin to know how to be on her own or make her own like decisions.
(05/19/24 10:51:50 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord|| M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S :
"Only two or three," he mused, realizing it was far fewer than he had initially anticipated. "Well, that's not as many as I thought," he confessed to her, a hint of surprise in his voice. His thoughts began to drift, mirroring the introspective nature of their conversation.
As time passed, he shifted his gaze towards the water, watching the moonlight dance on the gentle waves. Lost in contemplation, he pondered the possibility of returning to see her again. "Maybe I'll drop by another time, and you'll have...someone else, looking for you," he suggested, his words carefully chosen and delivered.
Turning to her, he posed a question, "What do you think? Would you like that?" The exchange reminded him of the night he first met Kyra, a human amidst a sea of vampires. The familiarity of the situation brought a sense of nostalgia, prompting him to muse about the possibility for future meetings.
(05/19/24 11:00:26 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) | ..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago. says to || Navarre's Liege: She smiles at that, nodding
"I understand that. Truth is I can only handle a few a night. And they are pretty strict on that too. I guess they wanna keep me around for a while."
soft sardonic laugh, but the smile is genuine as she watches you. She watches you as your gaze turns to the darkness of the waters. Her own following suit. At your words though she smiles, nodding softly chewing the corner of her lip a little as you ask if she'd like that.
"I'd like that very much."
The tone of her voice lifts, there is genuine happiness at the thought of that.. of seeing you again. She's not even sure what to expect.. if it'll be more conversation or will you feed from her. She'd be ok with either one, but she has really enjoyed the talk. Even if it's made her think and wonder a bit more than she's used to.
Her eyes turning to you, you can almost see life in them. It's buried, but maybe it's there. You are the first one she's talked to aside from other staff.. that's treated her well, not just as a blood donor. She appreciates that more than she knows how to express.Perhaps she will before the night is done.
(05/19/24 11:07:02 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord|| M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S : As she spoke, he kept his unwavering gaze fixed on her, his attention never faltering. After a moment, he nodded in agreement, a small smile spreading across his face before he leaned in to plant a gentle kiss on her cheek. In that moment, he took a deep breath, savoring the intoxicating scent of her that filled his senses.
"On that note," he whispered softly, his voice filled with temptation, "maybe I should accompany you home." The desire to hold her close and inhale her scent once more was almost overwhelming.
However, he knew it was time to leave before his self-control slipped away. He didn't want to scare her with any sudden moves, especially when she seemed to have calmed down since they arrived. He could bide his time, for now at least.
(05/19/24 10:51:50 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord||
M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium
..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago.
says to Someone's Kitty S : (sorry...dogs..)
"Only two or three," he mused, realizing it was far fewer than he had initially anticipated. "Well, that's not as many as I thought," he confessed to her, a hint of surprise in his voice. His thoughts began to drift, mirroring the introspective nature of their conversation.
As time passed, he shifted his gaze towards the water, watching the moonlight dance on the gentle waves. Lost in contemplation, he pondered the possibility of returning to see her again. "Maybe I'll drop by another time, and you'll have...someone else, looking for you," he suggested, his words carefully chosen and delivered.
Turning to her, he posed a question, "What do you think? Would you like that?" The exchange reminded him of the night he first met Kyra, a human amidst a sea of vampires. The familiarity of the situation brought a sense of nostalgia, prompting him to muse about the possibility for future meetings.
(05/19/24 11:00:26 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) |
..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago.
says to || Navarre's Liege: She smiles at that, nodding
"I understand that. Truth is I can only handle a few a night. And they are pretty strict on that too. I guess they wanna keep me around for a while."
soft sardonic laugh, but the smile is genuine as she watches you. She watches you as your gaze turns to the darkness of the waters. Her own following suit. At your words though she smiles, nodding softly chewing the corner of her lip a little as you ask if she'd like that.
"I'd like that very much."
The tone of her voice lifts, there is genuine happiness at the thought of that.. of seeing you again. She's not even sure what to expect.. if it'll be more conversation or will you feed from her. She'd be ok with either one, but she has really enjoyed the talk. Even if it's made her think and wonder a bit more than she's used to.
Her eyes turning to you, you can almost see life in them. It's buried, but maybe it's there. You are the first one she's talked to aside from other staff.. that's treated her well, not just as a blood donor. She appreciates that more than she knows how to express.Perhaps she will before the night is done.
(05/19/24 11:07:02 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord||
M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium
..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago.
says to Someone's Kitty S : As she spoke, he kept his unwavering gaze fixed on her, his attention never faltering. After a moment, he nodded in agreement, a small smile spreading across his face before he leaned in to plant a gentle kiss on her cheek. In that moment, he took a deep breath, savoring the intoxicating scent of her that filled his senses.
"On that note," he whispered softly, his voice filled with temptation, "maybe I should accompany you home." The desire to hold her close and inhale her scent once more was almost overwhelming.
However, he knew it was time to leave before his self-control slipped away. He didn't want to scare her with any sudden moves, especially when she seemed to have calmed down since they arrived. He could bide his time, for now at least.
(05/19/24 11:18:33 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) | ..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago. says to || Navarre's Liege: Her eyes had shifted from yours but not far. A Blush rises to her cheeks when you kiss one and she smiles. She sighs a little, a little disappointed at your words, but she understands. She rises with you and turns to go back towards the club.
Home.. it never felt like that. She's never been anywhere that felt like that actually. She wondered if that would ever change. There is a soft nod at your words to accompany her back
"Thank you."
Relief in her voice. She was wondering... hoping you would. She is calm and she's surprised but she doesn't dwell on it right now. That will be for another night of self-torture. She was comfortable with you, and felt safe. Safe in ways she didn't know she hadn't felt before, in ways she didn't know she needed. More things to think on.
she stayed pressed slightly against you during the walk back, hands folded carefully infront of her. "I have really enjoyed tonight. Thank you ... Michael."
that was difficult for her as she pauses before saying your name. Not saying Master first. Never a requirement by Justine or Grigori, but she didn't know how to break old habits.
(05/19/24 11:41:32 pm) || Navarre's Liege Lord|| M I C H A E L - W E B S T E R Vampire Master - Navarre House Monsters aren't born, they are made. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Gardens and Parks:.. ..Throughout the City.. .City of Chicago. says to Someone's Kitty S : The taste of her disappointment lingered on his tongue, causing him to spring into action with remarkable speed. He knew that if he allowed himself to dwell on it too much, he would forget all about his good manners. With a reassuring smile, he took her arm lightly and led her back towards the Basilias. They were still standing at the end of the street, where a small sign indicated the presence of a business, although it didn't reveal its nature. Despite the late hour, it had been a pleasant evening, filled with stimulating conversations and he had to admit, a sense of connection.
As he turned to face her, he leaned in to plant a gentle kiss on her cheek. "Take care now," he whispered, guiding her towards the entrance. The sign gave no hint at the activities that awaited inside, and it remained a mystery to those passing by. The two owners of the club had been observing the door, waiting for them to enter. When they did, ,they nodded to him, silently acknowledging him as he safely escorted her through the door. A silent understanding between them remained as their eyes met.
Inside the club, the atmosphere was alive with energy and anticipation. He glanced back at her one last time, making sure she was settled before he turned to leave. The night had been filled with twists and turns, but it had ended on a positive note. As he stepped out into the darkness, he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He had managed to salvage the evening, turning disappointment into a memorable experience.
(05/19/24 11:52:56 pm) Someone's Kitty S I O N E D | Human | Bleeder Dens - Kitty || Chicago | The Presidium | (freeform supernatural) | ..:Bleeders Den:.. ..Basilias.. .Suburb of Chicago. says to || Navarre's Liege: She welked back with you, smiling inspite of her disappointment. When they reached the door and paused. It was a very pleasant evening. She's not sure she can count on two hands the number of times this has happened. though she knows she can't recall very many. And certainly non that were this thought provoking. Perhaps some of this would require a conversation with Justine or Grigori.
And that connection, she felt it too.
More for her to figure out and think on it seems. This night seems to be full of those kinds of things. And good memories too. There is a soft nod at your words and the kiss on the cheek brings up a blush again.
"I will. And Thank you for tonight."
when you open the door and escort her inside, she smiles to Justine and Grigori. She notices the silent communication between them and you, but doesn't acknowledge it. This time with you though will likely cloud the rest of her night. And while she'll try to put it behind her and focus on her two regulars tonight, she knows You will be in the back of her mind.
She moves inside and heads towards Justine and Gtigori. Your absence is felt as she glances back to you as you watch her, then leave. She smiles to them before she heads towards the bar to get a drink which she will take to one of the private rooms.
