ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He didn't know how to bring this up, really. It was a subject that he felt was taboo, even f you were vampire, would it change anything. He was enjoying the time they spent together, it didn't hurt you were indeed a beautiful woman who showed interest in a shared passion, as well as seemingly enjoyed the time. His eyes were meeting there with yours, unafraid but searching. Hearing you as you ask murmuring Yes, that you're a vampire...I..wasn't sure if this was....the place or the way to bring it up Colette, it...changes nothing in my eyes, just He shrugged Means cedrtain things make sense, like you knowing or having met Freddy, your eclectic taste in music His voice soft What I mean is, I don't care, if you are or aren't I want to get to know you either way He was almost rambling now, almost like the kid inschool who is talking to his crush or something to that effect and the nervous energy that put off, though he wasn't so much nervous as he was curious (07/01/24 05:47:34 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: As he spoke the curious look reflected in her eyes turned into one of amusement and a smile slowly grew on her face which she tried to suppress with her lips pressing together. It failed and the smile remained. "You're babbling," she laughed softy as she placed a finger on his lips, her gaze drifting down to look at his lips before turning up to meet his gaze once again.
Her voice dropped to a low whisper as she tipped up on her toes to whisper to him. "Guess what? I don't care that you're human, so we're even." the smile again overtook her lips as she slowly slid her finger down his lips before resting the tip of her finger on his chin. "I like you. You're refreshingly....innocent." Well, he might not be 'innocent' in the strictest of terms but he knew nothing about the vampires or their lives, so it was innocent in a way.
As she set down on her heels, her hands came to clasp in front of her body. "So..." her tone now full of seriousness, "what do you want to know? Do, I sleep in a coffin, no... Can I go out in the sunlight? No. But, some vampires can." she shrugged at that. She wasn't sure what life would be like if she could ...it was rather unsettling.
07/01/24 05:59:36 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He was watching her own reaction as you put your finger to his lips as you said his babbling, he almost chuckled b ut went silent, his one hand moving up to grasp that one but not stopping you as your voice took on that whisper as you stood on your toes to whisper to him. Listening as he would chuckle and he tilts his head, he didn't see himself as innocent so therefore, perhaps he just didn't see himself in a world with vampires so yeah, that perhaps made him innocent. You set down and your hands clasped infront of you, his own actually went to grasp yours a moment as he spoke to her So you don't just see me as a yummy happy meal... WHile he sounded serious, the grin on his lips would indicate he was teasing. Listening to you ask and answer questions his shoulders went up into a shrug I mean, all I care about is if I can eat garlic....other than that...I want to know more about you, vampire, or not He said,, it was honest answers to her as he would keep their hands grasped his gaze still on hers (07/01/24 06:07:30 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She turned her hands slighty so they gripped his more than his gripping hers. Her laugh erupted again as she shook her head. "My dear, you've seen me eat. Do you really think i'd consider you a yummy happy meal?" Though she would be happy to feed from him, she wouldn't exactly call it a happy meal. "...ahh..." she glanced to the side, looking down the street then the opposite direction as if searching for someone close by. No one but he could hear her. "Well, if I fed from you, it would be dessert...not a meal. We eat far too much,"
She was certain other vampires were different, even within their own grouping of vampires, it was different. Some didn't eat food much at all, or it was later at night. Michael, she knew, was ravenous when he awoke, as had been his ....their sire. She was happy to eat well, but not a glutton.
Though, perhaps she did eat more than the average sumo wrestler. It was all of a thing, she supposed. "I don't care if you eat garlic. I like garlic bread, garlic in pasta sauce. It's quite delightful." As she smiled up at him, she then glanced down at their joined hands. "So, where were we going?"
(07/01/24 06:31:40 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : hE FELT your hands take his in their grasp, he didn't change it, not arguing or even moving, it was nice hearing her laugh that erupted as he knws you can eat normal food. He would not move from where he was as he would tilt his head down a moment as you were looking for others as he laughed I think I can enjoy being a dessert He would of course bening playful about it all cause really he trusted that you didn't view him in any method of food, not that he'd not let you if you wanted to, course he probably couldn't stop you if you really wanted to and didn't care. He felt you were not that way and he figured each was different, but, yes he was indeed not scared or worried that he knew a vampire. He would hear her talk of garlic as his lips curled up in a smile and he shrugged to the question Honestly, I don't know, I had no plan with any of this, other than to come up with the excuse to walk with you? He laughed, it wasn't an excuse but she'd understand a bit You want some more ice cream or? He shrugged softly A drink, my place isn't too far from here He usually walked to work, he liked walking, he had a car, but, in the city it was almost easier to walk and ride public transportation, the car was more if he wanted to travel outside chicago (07/01/24 06:50:19 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: "No, I'm not hungry," she laughed and moved their joined hands to rest against her stomach for a brief moment. "Not hungry at all...but a drink does sound good." she admitted, as she looked to the left and right once again. "soooo, which direction?" as she released his handhold so he could turn either direction.
As they stood, a range rover pulled up, a man hopping out of the car. Dressed in black cargo pants, a t shirt emblazoned with the seal of the house and the word Lancashire on the pocket spoke up. "Master Colette? We're heading back to the house." as he opened the rear door and looked at her.
"No, I'll be indisposed for a while, " She looked at him, "what is your address?" for the guards would return later at her call. The guards, one standing by the door, the other driving both looked at Israel, then briefly to her before they nodded. The one shut the door, returned to the open door of the passenger side of the vehicle. He looked at Israel again, clearly waiting for an address to be given.
(07/01/24 07:11:52 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would hear she was not hungry and nodded, he really wasn't either but it was all a means to an end, a chance to be around you. SO when you said no to food, but to a drink it made him smile. Feeling your hands were resting against your stomach for the brief moment, wanting to hold you a bit more of course, it was, nice to feel the grip there. He would chuckle hearing her Here follow me Though as that was said and he went back towards the left, with you the car pulled up he saw them coming and how it seemed to pull up quickly, he almost instinctively stepped in front of you, though stopped himself, figuring one of two things, they were yours, or you would be better equipped to protect him should this be anything but friendly. He heard them call you Master Colette and he would hold back the smile, knowing it was how they would address you being your guards. He would give them the address, floor number and all that as it's an apartment. I'ts about half a mile northeast of here, He was holding back a bit of his sarcastic nature, knowing they wre doing their job, not that he wasn't going to be anyhthing but honest with them, giving them the address, description, he even offered his phone number, though he was sure Colette also had a means to contact them if need be. Once they left, he tilted his head Does everyone you know call you Master? I am I supposed to? She would hear the humor in his voice, it was also somewhat mixed with respect, he wasn't trying to make light or fun of what just happened, it was his possibly bad attempt at flirting (07/01/24 07:21:50 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Though she seemed casual, she was alert to everything that happened in their area and as the guard took your address, she glanced to the driver a question in her eyes. He nodded, her automatic response was to nod as well. The driver sat back, resting his hands on the steering wheel until the other guard resumed his seat, closed the door. Seconds later they pulled away.
"Do they?" she glanced back to the vehicle as it disappeared down the street. "ohh, no. Just members of my house," before looking to him. Her smile broadened as she met his gaze. "So, this way?" she turned him back the direction he was leading her. As they began to walk in the direction of his residence, she glanced back over her shoulder, hiding the frown in her eyes and the brief shake of her head before focusing her attention back upon him. (07/01/24 07:44:51 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would be watching how you all interacted and he was smiling the entire time, anxious now to get home with you. He didn't know what this evening was going to entail, he honestly made that offer last minute as he didn't have any plans, home was gonna be it, but he had some beer and even wine that they could share as he watched the guards take off as they went. Hearing her and nodding his head ever so simply as he would of only been teasing some, he saw her smile broaden his gaze meeting hers nodding Yes He wanted to say thank you for well, coming home, but he felt that would be odd but soon he was walking with you towards his home. He didn't know where this evening would go, But he was glad it was going where it was, but after a few moments they were at his apartment, he would hold the door open for her and get her up to his small one bedroom apartment, opening the door he murmured Sorry if it's a little bit of a mess, I....didn't quite plan this out He said wit a slight grin though it was lived in, it wasn't messy, mayhbe a few plates in the sink, and some stuff out of place but nothing that constituted a mess. It was well decorated, as she'd probably expect with music posters or items, hung above his couch was probably his most prized possession, a Gibson Les Paul, which if you simply glanced at it and knew who Slash was, would recognize it as one of his signature guitars he's played, however it was signed by the man himself, behind a glass case of course, but hung on his wall.
(07/01/24 07:53:47 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She kept quiet as they walked the distance from his shop to his apartment. She could smell the age in the building and it was a bit different than the old from England. "hmmm.." as she entered an gave a casual curious look around. "I've seen worse." she chuckled for she had. If there were not house keepers in the house she was sure things would be cluttered. Though she was meticulous in her own rooms.
"Cozy," as she perused the room, her eyes lighting on the guitar. "Pretty penny that, isn't it?" or she'd say, priceless. "Very nice. " as she then approached the window and peered out. "A room with a view, "she teased him lightly before sitting down on the sofa. "comfy. with a nod of appreciation. "Mind if I take my shoes off?" she asked with a wiggle of her feet, tapping the toes of her shoes together. (07/01/24 08:16:17 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He had been silent as well but it was cause he was focusing his energy in a way, he was hoping obviously this night went well, no he wasn't expecting anything, but to have a good time with you in his home, he would of course enjoy that so when he got there, he didn't remember how he left it, the night was moving fast and slow all at once. He would smile hearing you with a chuckle as he shrugged I've left it worse, but it's home, I can't say I always make time to clean but I try He meant it, it was lived in, nothing 'dirty' just lived in, cozy as she said Thank you He watched you as you noticed the guitar nodded Worth every penny and priceless all at the same time, it will go to the grave with me...well not literally but it's one of the few things I'll never sell He meant that. Not that he thought you would ask, it was just an obvious statement. He would shake his head Please, make yourself at home, take your shoes off if you wish He said he'd even offer to take them and put them by his door or somewhere out of the way for now, his own off, along with his coat Want something to drink? Any preferences I got some beer, wine.....some liquor He honestly would guess wine, or well he'd assume such in this setting, that was more the date thing to have right? He almost mentally laughed as he offered beer, but he was being open and well he wanted yout o be at home he didn't know you well enough to assume...yet (07/01/24 08:28:44 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Her eyes brightened at the offer, bringing her to remove her shoes, holding them up for him to take as she tucked her feet up on the sofa as she curled up in the corner to get comfortable. "You could always will it to me," she said in a slightly off handed way as she tipped her head to the side to look up at the guitar again. "I find musical instruments have a life of their own." she mused softly, "artists have a mind of their own, It's on a different wavelength than ...well...the average person.
She could see the anticipation in his mind, the certainty of one thing or another. "Beer is fine." she was too particular about wine and only drank it away from the house when she was tempering other ...tastes. "I'm fine with beer," she assured him. (07/01/24 08:45:54 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would put the shoes by the door watching you get comfy on his couch, it made him smile and heard you and he tilted his head, as you said he can leave it in the will to her as he would purse his lips I could but, I mean.... He shrugged at least I know someone who loves music would have it but Imnot sure I'm ready to worry about that yet He was gonna make a joke but didn't, he answered straightforward as yo uwee when you mentioned it. He would nod agreeing with you. He murmurs I feel instrumants are their way to tell a story such as a canvas for an artist, or a book for a writer, the guitar, or piano or drum is an extension of the person and allows them to tell a story, this one just happens to be musical, not verbal He agreed with you on that. Hearing you say beer, he'd feel...it was a bit odd but she asked as he would get two beers then, pour each into a cold glass to help keep it cool and brought them over, they were a lager from a local brewery, preferring the taste of that over ales. He offered you the glass and then he sat on the couch, near you but giving space as well as he would sip the beer and then settle down So where are you from originally? He was curious, asking, wanting to truely learn about you, not the vampire, but you. (07/01/24 08:56:53 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Taking the glass, she closed her eyes lifted the glass to take a sip of the light amber liquid. Slowly she inhaled as she savored the taste, letting it linger on her tongue, catching the scents of the ingredients that made up the lighter colored beer. "hmmm...they did well," she observed before opening her eyes to take another sip, lookin at him as she did so. "it's nice."
Having noticed the label she decided to instruct one of the fae to pick up a supply and even more, watch the production process in order to adapt it for their own uses. "Yes, very nice," she mused again. At his question she gave a soft hmm of sound, glanced down an eyed the beer moving slightly in the glass. "France. I was born there." she answered with a matter of fact tone. It'd been years since she lived there.
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to ALL: (last post)
Taking the glass, she closed her eyes lifted the glass to take a sip of the light amber liquid. Slowly she inhaled as she savored the taste, letting it linger on her tongue, catching the scents of the ingredients that made up the lighter colored beer. "hmmm...they did well," she observed before opening her eyes to take another sip, lookin at him as she did so. "it's nice."
Having noticed the label she decided to instruct one of the fae to pick up a supply and even more, watch the production process in order to adapt it for their own uses. "Yes, very nice," she mused again. At his question she gave a soft hmm of sound, glanced down an eyed the beer moving slightly in the glass. "France. I was born there." she answered with a matter of fact tone. It'd been years since she lived there. (07/02/24 04:09:45 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He watched as you took the glass and sipped from it, watching how you seem to savor it, or take it in at the least, he smiled as you seemed to be enjoying it as you said they did well. Not that he had a hand in it, but it made him happy you enjoyed it, he didn't want to disappoint in this. Not that he thought it would make or break what was going on, but it made it easier to relax for him. Glad you like He said, there was a sincerety, he sat there on the couch, not really on the other end but indeed for now, giving you space. He shifted to turn and watch you as you mused again. He would sip from his beer hearing the answer. He nodded softly I'd not of guessed It was honest, well not unless he missed on an accent but still, no, he'd not of thought France, not that it mattered. He shrugged I've never left Chicago really He laughed some, he had some experience outsid of Chicago, but definately notthing out of the country, yet (07/02/24 04:27:41 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She chuckled, "Yes I know. You told me before," she said with a light lilt but definitely more of a Brit as opposed to French. "It's been a very long time since I lived in France....so..." and she shrugged slightly before leaning her head back on the sofa. She gradually spoke and it was a thoughtful measure tone, "I never came to the ...United States, until now. ..well..few months ago." She nearly laughed at herself for she'd been about to say colonies.
"So, I think you have the advantage on me for now. At least you know how things work here, " She turned her head to look at him. "With English being the same language, it certainly is different." (07/02/24 04:44:08 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He shrugged, he forgets sometimes what he's already said to people, it happens, he would liten to you speak on it. He would listen to the thoughtful tone you spoke in about everything. He would not of caught the slip up as you caught it first, well not slip up, anyways, he would sip from his beer hearing her say he has the advantage and shook his head Well us Americans have to take something that was cultivated elsewheres, and make it our own Meaning the language. I don't even think most Americans would know proper English sometimes HE said with a laugh, knowing how some of the 'dialects' were so very much different. Only in America can you say 'bless your heart' and it's an insult. Well southern America. But if you need any tips here I am your man That was said with a laugh, not like you needed any tips, or he felt you wouldn't. He just was enjoying the talking for now, though he didn't know whre to go with it perhaps. His down fall in some regards, he wasn't always one to keep good conversation going unless it was on topics he knew, like Music. (07/02/24 04:55:13 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She half rolled to her side, tucking her shoulder against the sofa in order to completely face him, her knees tucked up on the sofa. "Well, there are many words that are an insult if we say it, but you have no clue." Her smile grew before she shook her head slightly, "no...It's the mindset. Americans are more open more...definite about what they think and feel."
They had just as strong passions but they tended to keep them more insular, less.... visible. He was the only one she'd found almost as reserved as her own countrymen. Being the Brits not the French. France tended to be glorious snobs, in her opinion.
Tipping the bottle up, she took another drink, then turned her attention back to him. "Any other questions?" with a smile that welcomed him to ask just about anything, she really had nothing to hide. At last at this point. (07/02/24 05:12:15 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would hear her, watchng as she shifted, his head shifted to the side as you spoke of Americans being more open and such. He would shrug You say that, but I would make a bet, most Americans wouldn't agree that they are, I feel most would feel they are well...good at hiding their feelings He shrugged a bit. He didn't know. If you asked him, he'd tell you he'd feel he was reserved for a reason, he didn't feel it necessary to just be out there, open, wearing his heart on his sleeve so to speak then again, he felt he did have his heart out there, just guarded a bit more. He would not disagree with what's been said of the French, but he doen't know many French people, and you'd be one of the few, actually only and he felt you were more Brittish than French having been around you. He would drink another bit as well and he shrugged I honestly don't know what to ask you Colette, I mean,. cliche's are too easy, like, can you be seen in a mirror...or have video taken of you? He slightly chuckled at the thought, knowing to a degree it was silly to ask such questions but really, he wasn't about to ask your age,e ven now knowing you are a vampire, asking a woman her age is rude, Or impolite at the least he felt (07/02/24 05:32:47 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She had to sit up as she laughed, placing the bottle on a side table. "my goodness." chuckling again, "Yes I can look in a mirror, I can go into holy places...though it's been a long while since I have. I can cross running water and eat garlic. Holy objects don't harm me....." she looked to the window and shadows crossed over her eyes. "But the sun will kill me in a way that I can never recover."
Her voice had dropped lower, a tremble in her tone before she took up the bottle and took a heathy drink before sitting the bottle back down and rising.
He could see her swiping her hand across her cheek as she turned away to hide her expression from him, turning instead to look out the window into the night. As she stared out, she tried to halt the memories that filled her mind and he could hear her deep inhalation as she steadied her nerves or rather, emotions. (07/02/24 05:58:00 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: (lol..i thought so.....it'll be my turn soon ) (07/02/24 06:05:49 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He watched you as you put the bottle down and he was chuckling with you letting you go on about it. He would tilt his head So if I had a cross necklace and held it out at you like in the movies, you wouldn't hiss and turn away in fear? Man...there goes my plans for next Saturday night He said with a slight grin to his lips his eyes watching with slight amusement to them. He watched you looked to the windows and he tilted his head, seeing her wiping your hand across your cheek. He looked down You miss it He means the sunlight, he wasn't criticing, it was as just a fact, as if he said the sky is blue. He would tilt his head watching you and he didn't know what to say really, he sat there in silence for a long moment, his eyes resting on y ou then to the window, wishing he knew the right words to say here. He could tell you were perhaps steadying yourself, but he moved a little closer and his hand would reach out to your closest and rest on top of it as he would say softly Do you...regret being what you are? I Mean....I don't know if that's the right way to ask the question He said, he didn't mean it as an insult, he was intrigued, curious, how you looked at it, at the world. Knowing you only lived at night, he would have to perhaps invest in some sun blocking curtains if he were to have you over here at all with the risk of sun coming in. He was just thinking but his hand didn't move, he seemed both genuinely curious but also, concerned? Or something akin to that (07/02/24 06:23:36 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She had only shook her head at the cross comment, it coming with a heartbeat of time before she was overcome by the thought of the sun. As she stood at the window to look out at the night below, she could only shake her head.
"No, not for a very long time. It's....my life." she shook her head again and he could see the visible stiffening of her shoulders as she inhaled deeply. "You're not the first person who has asked me that, and you asked it as well as anyone could."
"We can handle so many things that would kill.....you." she met his gaze, "but sun...is unforgiving. Before we came here our house was attacked. We thought we were protected..." again she shook her head, clearly seeing the images again in her mind. "my second....my captain....others....died where they lay. They couldn't even fight.... they went to sleep one morning and never woke up. Died.....turned..."... her face contorted with pain as she walked away from him in an effort to maintain control. Suddenly she sank to her knees, hunched over and tried to hold back the sobs that threatened.
(07/02/24 06:34:36 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would watch you as you were reacting to everything, he was watching you listening, actually just listening, the look on his face empathetic, he had no idea how it felt but he did want to think he could at least be sympathetic or empathetic to it. He saw you stivven as you answered his question, he looked down, a moment from you then back up to your own gaze. He would stand there before you now listening as you spoke of everything that happened. He could tell you were reliving memories, bad memories. He would let you speak, seeing the pain a you walked away from him, he for a moment stepped forward but stopped himself, not sure if he should give you distance, or be over there to comfort you. He saw you sank to your knees hunched over as he moved, and he soon was lowered near you a hand going to your shoulder, there, jst letting you know he was theere, a friend, somewone who would listen, or do what was needed. He murmured I...I'm sorry For what, for the loss, for what you went through, for bringing it up. A mixture of reasons to be sorry, but he didn't move, he let his hand rest on your shoulder, he said nothing else, he didn't know what more he could say. Sorry seemed to be the only words that came to mind. He can't imagine the loss, what you have been through or what it's like to live with all that in your memories. (07/02/24 06:49:00 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She didn't move as he rested his hand on her shoulder, she could feel his emotions, the sorrow he felt for her, the uncertainty and confusion. Get it together, she chided herself, mentally cursing herself for breaking down in front of him. It was something she didn't allow herself at the house. Not then, not now. She had to be strong to hold what remained of the house together.
If she'd done as the Presidium had suggested, she and Michael would have joined houses. But, she refused to return to Navarre, she'd left them a long time ago, returnin would be failure. Though it was an effort, she reached back to touch his hand with hers as she sat up. "I'm sorry, I just ... I can't do it at home. If they see me fall apart, then I can lose the house and I can't bear that." She turned halfway, sitting on the floor as she faced him. Her hand gripped his tightly. "Have you ever had a nightmare that you can't seem to wake up from?" (07/02/24 06:59:46 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He watched her, keeping his hand there letting you do what you needed. He didn't know how long you held onto this, or if you were needing this moment, he wasn't going to stop you though, you needed this, to let this out. He'd not judge you for it, and he'd indeed not hold it against you. You were safe here, well in his eyes. He wasn't gonna harm you and he wouldn't let anyone do so if he could help it. He felt you grip his hand with yours as you sat up. He shook his head speaking softly You are in no need to apologize Colette, what happens here stays here I promise Meaning he won't mention this or anything, you were free to be what you needed to be here, he shook his head to her question Not like you perhaps, but...I lost a friend, early in life, to depression. It's part of what got me into music, music was my...outlet, my relief when I felt the pain.... His voice soft, knowing it may not be the same, but it was still something he thought of, lived with. He felt he missed signs and could of saved him, which is easier in hindsight. He moved, settling down there with you, his other hand going to rest atop yours that gripped his, his gaze looking down to it, and back up to you I will always listen if you need an ear, or just...a shoulder He meant it, he's known you a short time, but, he was liking who he got to know, and when you have time, and are able to have lots of it, he's sure your weights you bear wear down on you more than perhaps anyone should know, but he was listening. (07/02/24 07:12:16 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: As he sat down, she looked down at their joined hands, then leaned against him until her head rested on his shoulder. "Thank you," she managed as she took a slight breath. She released his hand only to adjust the hold a bit more comfortably. "we're trying to find a second for the house. Someone to take over when I'm gone or......" she hesitated briefly, "incapacitated."
It was evident, without a second in command, she was dealing with the stresses an trials of running a house alone. Day in, day out, for weeks on end. She had to be back by midnight, she told herself, the realization brought her to lifting her head to look at him. "It's hard to relax at home," As she spoke, she lifted one hand to gently touch his cheek, the move her fingers through his hair. "Softer than I thought it'd be." she observed. (07/02/24 07:24:05 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would of course feel you lean against him until your head rested on his shoulder, he leaned his head slightly into hers as you murmured thank you allowing you to do what you needed to be more comfortable. He would hear what you said nodding I'm sure someone suitable will show themselves He said, not knowing anyhthing obviously about who might even be a candidate but he knew he had faihh in you from what he knew of you. He would know you wre dealing with the stresses oaf this alone. He would look back at her, feling your hand on his cheek he leaned into the touch as he murmured Y oua re welcome here whenever you need it, to relax, listen to music, talk, whatever you need Colette HE meant it. Hearing you talk of his hair as he would almost chuckle, he moved his own hand up to your cheek a moment I use good conditioner what can I say He kept a bit of a smile hinted on his lips, was it true, who knew but it didn't matter (07/02/24 07:33:11 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She sighed softly as she lowered her hand from where it'd woven through his hair, "thank you, but that would be in the night and you need your sleep," she appreciated it though and it was an appealing thought to consider. "Well, suitable is different for everyone. I have several candidates coming from Italy and Spain. We'll see," she added thought it was clear she didn't hold out hope on it. The only thing worse than a temperamental Frenchie is a temperamental Italian or Spaniard. "You're lucky, .. she spoke the words without thinking then realized he really was in more ways than he knew.
It was when he touched her cheek did she close her eyes, sigh softly and leaned against the touch. How much did those things mean, a simple touch was a lifeline to them.
(07/02/24 07:59:25 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He heard the sigh feeling you move your hand from his hair. He would shrug softly as he spoke softly And you need this That wasn't arrogance, or even saying you need him, you need this, a safe space where you can relax and be yourself I'm a night owl, I stay up too late for my own good, you're always welcome here, for...whatever reason He meant it. He kept his eyes on youa s you talked of the individuals looking to take that second. He could tell your thoughts on it. Hearing you say he's lucky and he would raise a brow some. He saw our eyes close and lean into the touch. He wouldn't move his hand, in fact he stepped in a bit closer as he smiled Maybe, but, I am glad to have taken this chance Inviting you here as he murmured I'll even get good curtains, should you need to be here for any reason during the day but I know you will need to be at home before the end of the night He would brush a thumb over your cheek, he allowed his eyes to rest happily on your own
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: If he could recognize regret in her eyes, he saw it then even as he smiled, his thumb a light caress upon her cheek. She let her gaze linger on his for several long moments before she reached up to gently place both her hands up on his face, cupping his head with her hands. "my dear," she whispered softly before she tipped up on her toes and gently eased him down slightly towards her. Her lips were cool, soft upon his own warm, less soft lips. The kiss lingered for another moment before she eased back on her heels and lowered her hands.
A moment later she quietly observed, "curtains. Well, that'd be nice," but she knew she'd never be here during the day, it was too dangerous. One wrong moment which would bring her in the sun and she'd be crispy critter. She'd been careful for far to long....except for... Her eyes widened as her breath suddenly came out as a gasp as she closed her eyes and covered her face with her hands, shuddering. He could her her almost panicked breathing as if someone confronted a nightmare anew. (07/06/24 07:04:23 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would perhyaps see something in those eyes, whether he recognized it as regr4et or mistook it as something else it wouldn't matter, cause he knew right now this had to be hard for you to tell him this information, but he also was...honored you trusted him in this moment. He felt you place your hyands on his face cupping his head with them as he heard the whisper, moving down as you guided him to allow their lips met, he felt the kiss linger, his eyes closing slightly for the moment, a bit...caught off guard, but not disappointed you chose to do such. He would not move his hands for now listening to you and he had a feeling that would not neccessarily mean anything, curtains, cause he had a feeling you were...well careful But he was watching you, silent for a moment, not sure what to say. But he saw how you were reacting, your hands going to your face, he moved his hands over yours almost trying to take them he leaned his forehead down murmuring I'm here He didn't know what to say, He was trying to be comforting, he knew you were going to be ok, but he also know you had to be reliving this nightmare over and over again (07/06/24 07:45:54 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: He could feel her nod, even if it was so tiny a motion that it was scarcely recognizable as such. "I don't want to die," she murmured as softly as the movement had been tiny and compressed. To have lived for so long, she feared the sun more and more as the years passed by. She long since gotten over the novitiate rush of pressing for the first rays of the sun to break the horizon before diving for cover, sleeping where they fell. No, but the morning she'd been caught out struck a greater fear in her. She'd never cut it so close, not for decades.
Then to awake with the house half burned around her, the curtains around her bed protecting her from a death that had come only feet away. Nightmares that would take years to fade, bringing with it again, the fear of the sun and the need to keep her life cloaked in the bands of darkness of night. To place herself at risk... Again she shuddered as she attempted to bring her disordered thoughts back to a static order, one...two...three... the soft murmuring of numbers the focus to keep her from giving into the terror that threatened to pull her under.
Gradually his body became the lifeline she clung to, feeling the firm hold of his arms, hearing the soft rush of his breathing and the steady thump thump of his heart. It was only then that she began to relax against him, her skin glistening with a sheen which fear and stress pulled from her body. (07/06/24 08:08:47 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He felt the nod, even as tiny as it was. He could feel all that emotion in her with those simple words, not wanting to die, it moved him to move his arms around you and pulling you in tight, closer to his body holding onto you as if he truly could protect you. He would hold you tight against him as he wish he knew what was going on in your mind, he can't imagine what has scarred you so much, how close to death you were, he could only imagine that the fear was indeed soemthing that was etched into you for so long to have these memories there, and this reaction. He would hear the murmurs of numbers, he didn't know what to say but he was holding onto you as he felt you cling to him, his arms around you, holding you truely holding you as he tried to keep his own breath calm his eyes closing as he would lower his head to rest ontop of yours his lips murmuring It's ok, I'm here Not sure if those were the right words, but he was just, trying to help keep her here and now, needing to keep her calm. He wasn't letting go anytime soon, unless she wished him too (07/06/24 08:36:03 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She tried to relax, his embraced helped more than he knew but the fear kept pushing itself to the forefront of her mind and senses. Oh, it helped....but it didn't stop. "I need to go home, I need to leave. I can't stay here. I can't." she couldn't get the knowledge of the thin walls that surrounded them being the only measure of safety for her. It was one thing to be hit with this panic when she was home and could deal, but this was too much, too quick, ...too unexpected.
"Take me home, please. Please take me home," she looked up at him, her hands gripping tightly the sleeves of his shirt. He could easily see the panic that glowed in her eyes, feel it in the tremor that seemed to infuse her body. "I ....need to be....safe.." She managed to say the words and knew, recognized that she'd berate herself later when she had a chance to think. She'd not broken down like this in ages, but this was...too much. "Take me home, please. " the plaintive plea in her voice matching the need in her eyes. (07/06/24 08:52:58 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would feel her try but he could tgell it wsn't working. He would tilt his head down hearing you nodding, he knew he wouldn't be able to convince you otherwise, he knew you were a bit too paniced so he wouldn't even fight you, or well convince you otherwise. He would hear the plea as she looked up at him, feeling her grip as you asked and pleaded Of course, come on....just give me the address or tell me how to get there He said he would move, grabbing his keys, though he stayed with you the entire time, an arm around you as he held you to his side, his movements careful and calm as he would lead you from his apartment and back down the elevator, his hand rubbing over your back some, allowing you to be as close or do what you needed to feel comfortable, he knew right now you were, well, paniced, or maybe just, reliving the bad memories, he didn't know how to handle it all the time but he new to at least not try to keep you there, or to do anything that would further upset you. He would lead you to his car, holding the door open for you, he would move around slipping in the otherside and starting the car his hand reaching over taking yours making sure you were ok as he murmured Just tell me where to go, Ill get you home as soon as possible (07/06/24 09:04:34 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Israel's Apartment:.. ..Chicago Downtown District.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: All of the paleness she normally had seemed almost glowing as she nodded to him, "yes..yes.." he could see she was nearly on autopilot, her head swaying slightly back as she closed her eyes, attempting to focus on his words. "yes...home.. home.." the tremor in her voice hardening as she nodded, "it's....here..".. the deceptive light hold of her hand on her phone as she filched it from her pocket, kept her from breaking it as she handed it over to him. "Side...button.." she waited for him to press the side button before instructing the phone to show the directions 'home'. A british voice began to give drive by drive directions starting with ' in 100 feet, turn left.'. .. Her grip was just as deceptively light on his arm as she walked with him to the lift, then down to the car. As she settled in, she closed her eyes to rest her head back against the headrest. Her hands clutched tightly together as she softly counted anew, one..two..three...the steady speaking of numbers would continue on the twenty minute drive back to her house. A house, which most would consider a mansion, was set back from the street on a large lot fenced with both iron and brick to shield the house and yard from prying eyes. A gate stretched across the drive preventing the casual and curious from entering the property. (07/06/24 09:38:16 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He took the phone you offered and pressed the button on the side as you instructed him. Pressing the side button as he heard the trmor as you spoke. He looked as the address as you put it in the phone. Hearing the direction he would follow the directions given as he would take you from his home following it moving as he could, noticing how you closed your eyes and continued to count as he drove through the streets, his hand would offer to hold yours but he focused on the drive for now and soon they were pulling into your driveway as he looked at the house he murmured Nice place He said as he would move off of the driveway, waiting for you offering to take your hand afte4r opening your door for you waiting for you to get out, he offers a hand to Yoshi (07/06/24 10:07:55 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Before he could remove his hand from the door handle of the car, he would feel the sharp point of a blade on the nape of his neck. The point pressed deeper, drawing a prick of blood that decorated the tip of the blade. The blade was withdraw a moment later as Colette spoke, "No, he's ..fine...He's good." her voice was quiet and soft as she moved her feet from the car to grip his hand and stand to her feet. "Have someone bring his car," She directed the one standing behind him. Slowly he felt the blade point being moved from his neck. "As you wish," a musically melodic feminine voice replied. Before he could turn, the gate opened on the driveway allowing them ingress. As she closed the door of the car behind her, she took his hand in a light yet firm grip. Though he'd not seen anyone else arriving, his car suddenly moved down the driveway. "Come in," she said to him as she watched his car light disappearing around the curve of the drive to the front of the house.
If she had called ahead, they would have opened the gate for his car, but as it was....it was a walk across the manicured lawn. She wasn't averse to it, breathing in the feel of the night air around her. She suddenly giggled as the phrase, 'come into my parlor said the spider to the fly' came to mind.
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He didn't expect the greeting he got so when he felt the knife to his throat his hands went up as he blinked, not moving as he heard you say no no no, he would let out a sigh as he waited to feel the knife be removed from his neck. He wouldn't of seen who it was or all that happened, it happened so fast, hell before he coul blink the car was driving up the gatd driveway as he felt you take his hand he moved with you along the grass of the yard to head to your home as he murmured They at least know to look out for you He said, he could of made many jokes, but with your state of mind he figured, he'd be kind and just comment. He didn't know what to say right now as he saw the home It's beautiful, a little bigger than my place He would say with a slight grin and chuckle on his lips as his hand squeezed yours slightly (07/07/24 06:07:19 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: "Yes, they do. " she murmured softly, her hand briefly tightening up on his. In the distance around the house and beyond to the fencing, he could see what appeared to be guards standing to keep watch. Her head rested briefly against his arm as they walked the lawn until they reached the front of the house, stepping upon the large portico and to the double doors that opened into the foyer.
Inside, just beyond the foyer, sat a desk where a seemingly young woman sat. As she saw them, she jumped to her feet. "My liege," she said to Colette before darting a quick look at him, noting both the expression in her eyes an the grip she held on the man's hand. "Haylie, this is Israel Rush, a friend. See that the others are notified." she then looked to the direction of another woman as she hurried down the stairs. "Beatrice, see refreshments are brought to my sitting room."
The second woman nodded, looking at Israel with the same curious look the first had given. "Of course Colette. I've gone through your mail, what you need is on your...desk...but...it can wait." Just as Haylie had recognized the expression that lay about Colette, so did Beatrice. "Israel, this is Beatrice, my liaison to the other houses." she said as she introduced him to the woman.
(07/07/24 06:23:45 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He smiled at your words feeling your head lean against his arm as they walk, he didn't pull you any closer, he figured right now, it was better to go on you rlead this way as you had guards who he was sure were not human, and indeed protective. He did see the guareds at the door as he moved with you into the foyer. He saw the desk with a young woman there. He saw how she reacted. He looked to the one called Haylie. He would smile to Haylie nodding his head in greeting, silent, letting Colette deal with business at hand. He would see the looks given to him by both, curious his own way about it but he was indeed glad to be trusted to be brought here, or to bring you back here. He smiled A pleasure Beatrice, good to meet you He said to her, his eyes dancing between the ladies and taking in the house (07/07/24 06:34:50 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Beatrice nodded before scurrying her way to the kitchen, Haylie resumed her position at the desk to check all those who entered the house. "This way," Colette told him as she led the way to the staircase and up to the third floor which held her suite of rooms. The hall was dark, but easily navigable to her as she led him to the second to last door on the right. "Please," as she led him through to the open door. Within was an office deck, a large bank of book shelves filled with books. Many of which appeared to be old with faint writing on the spines. Beyond the office lay another room, fitted with a comfortable sofa, plush chairs and entertainment center. Albums he'd recognize lay on a table next to a turntable.
Another door, this one closed, lay to the left hand side of the room. "Please, sit." she told him as she opened a small fridge next to the entertainment center. Withdrawing a bottle, she quickly uncapped it and began to drink. (07/07/24 06:44:50 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : JH He watched as Beatrice went on her way to do what she was asked, and Haylie take her seat back at the desk. This was a well run operation it seemed, not sure all the intricacies that went on, and figuring that by houses, you are meaning other families of vampires. He was taking it all in. He moved with her though as you asked h im to. He would move through the open door, seeing the office des, a large bank of book shelves with books, seeing they looked older, and another room beyond filled with chairs and sofas that all looked cofortable seeing the Album on your entertainment center making him smile. He looked to the closed door but he oved to a spot on a sofa as he watched you take a bottle and drink from it as he murmured This is all beautiful Colette, you have a lovely home (07/07/24 07:01:33 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She polished off the bottle, sitting the empty in a wooden crated resting atop the small fridge. Taking another from the fridge, she cradled it in her hands as she looked around the room at his words. "Thank you," she was appreciative of his words, but this was a pale imitation of the home they'd left behind. Well, what it had been. "We are trying, there is much to be done still." she admitted as she looked to the door just as Beatrice entered with a tray of small tea sandwiches and pastries, a basked with two bottles of wine and a glass jutting from the top edge of the woven container. Without speaking, Beatrice set the items on the coffee table before looking to Israel. "Sandwiches and wine," she said as she uncorked the wine, poured a glass and held it out to him.
Colette had moved to the album and within moments the strains of Rimsky-Korsakov began to move through the air.
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would watch and look around the room, even watch how you moved along the room now as you took the bottle from the fridge again. Welcome in response to what she said. He was listening to you as he would tilt his head some It seems to coming along well so far He nodded some as he would smile relaxing on the couch he saw Beatrice come in with the tray of sandwhiches and wine with the glass. He would smile to her as she placed them down as he murmured Thank you Beatrice He was appreciative of the food he was also trying to keep and be a gracious guest, he wanted to look good for you obviously but he was also being himself, he always was polite. I am glad you got good tastes in music He said with a soft smile to his lips as he took a sandwhich and then a sip of wine murmuring You ok? He was obviously making sure, he was concerned, with how you had been, not that he had much to worry about but he would always worry when it came to someone he was finding himself wanting to get close to. He shifted on the couch to make room for her as he would listen to the music as it came hrough the air (07/07/24 07:48:31 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Master Suite Sitting Room, Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL.
says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: "You're welcome," Bea said before casting a cautious look at Colette, then nodded briefly before leaving them , closing the door behind her. "No...but it's better being here." she didn't need to say 'safer', but it was an unspoken word. Safety in the house, fear of the morning light, the sun was less here due to her special modifications made to the house.
After what had happened to them in England, she had her bedroom and the bedrooms of all the vampires in the house to be FEMA rated to withstand even tornados. Granted, it meant she lost the windows...as did the others, but she didn't need windows when she was in the room to sleep. As he shifted position on the sofa, she sat picked up a sandwich and bit into it. Oddly enough she wasn't really hungry, but she needed some sustenance to counteract the edginess she could still feel rolling through her bones. (07/07/24 08:01:16 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer
..:Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to || Lancashire Keystone : He would smile softly at Beatrice but n oted the look between the two of you. He would hear you answer as he nodded Least it's better here He had a feeling safer was the word you meant but really it didn't matter, he wanted you to feel Safe, and if that meant you being here, he'd make sure of that as he did. He took a sip of the wine as ou settled down there near him as he would not know just what legnths were taken but he had a feeling your rooms were windowless, and strongly enforced to keep you safe inside. He would see you tke the sandwhich to eat, he shifted moving closer to you a hand moving to rest on your back, helping, hoping to add some comfort as he used his free hand to finish off the first sandwhich, not sure he was hungry but he wasn' tbout to let the food go to waste either, and it was good. He closed his eyes a moment to listen to the music. He murmured softly IF I can do anything to help out, ...please tell me HE meant it, he wanted to help you out. They still may be getting to know one another but he knew he was liking you more and more each time they spent together, and not just cause of music (07/07/24 08:25:18 pm) || Lancashire Keystone ||
| C O L E T T E M A R T I N | | L A N C A S H I R E | Master | H O U S E | Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. | Chicago - The Presidium |
..:Master Suite Sitting Room, Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL.
says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: As he rested his hand on her back, she lowered the bit of sandwich to the platter, sighed softly and leaned towards him. Not so much as to disturb his eating or drinking but enough that he knew it was a deliberate move on her part and not just a casual movement. "Your presence helps," she admitted before she looked at him with a measured glance.
"As you can see, we are still setting in and we don't know too many...really..here. " Of course they knew the other houses, both here and over seas, but normal people? Not hardy.
