I-I've been wanting to share something with you... It's quite personal.
Thank you... nervous fidgeting with fingers I-I'm actually... a vampire. A rather cute and shy looking vampire boy walks into your heart. I-I'm sorry if that sounds strange, but... I hope you'll take care of me...
A vampire, huh? That's a first. You're cute, but I don't feed my pets blood, darling. I'm allergic to bites. smirks teasingly
Oh! I understand. Thank you for accepting me even though I am different. And please do not worry, I would never bite you without your permission.
chuckles softly I'm sure you would not, but it's best to keep things smooth between us, yes?
Yes, we wouldn't want any accidents or surprises now would we? pulls out a chair for you to sit in Would you like some tea? Or perhaps something stronger?
sits on the chair How about...some wine? Only if it doesn't conflict with your dietary restrictions, of course.
Not at all! In fact, I'd love to share a glass of wine with you. takes a glass and pours some red wine So tell me, how did you end up in this city?
I kind of wandered away from my coven. They were too... matriarchal for my tastes. I prefer a more...
...egalitarian approach to things? One where both parties have their say and their desires considered? And I can certainly understand why you would be dissatisfied with such a matriarchal society. Is this why you moved here?
Exactly. And what about you? How long have you been here?
takes a sip of wine Well, I was born here, actually. My parents were originally from here as well. But they moved elsewhere when they got married and had me. They wanted me to grow up somewhere with less prejudice against vampires. So they moved back after I turned one year old and I've been living here ever since. I've always found the city to be quite beautiful. There's just something so romantic about the gothic architecture. What about yourself, how long have you been here?
I've been here for about six years now. I landed here because it was one of the few places that didn't have any covens. I wanted a fresh start. drinks a bit of wine It has a nice taste...
smiles and giggles softly Thank you, I'm glad you like it! It's a special vintage from a small vineyard near by. holds the bottle up Would you like another glass?
Another glass would be lovely, thank you! smiles warmly
pours another glass of wine for QuantumFlame Here you go, one more glass. holds out the bottle towards you Please, take what you like. If you drink too much then you might get drunk. looks up at you while biting lip I don't think I've ever seen anyone get drunk from a couple glasses of wine.
laughs softly You're right, two glasses wouldn't make anyone drunk. sips the wine This is good stuff. flashes a mischievous grin Maybe I can convince you to join me for another drink? playfully winks
blushes and smiles shyly Um... I-I don't know if that would be appropriate... bites lower lip and looks away, feeling your gaze upon her However... If you'd like another glass of wine, you're more than welcome to pour it yourself. extends wine bottle towards you Just be careful not to spill any. pours another glass of wine and looks up at you while biting her lip Here you go, another glass for you. holds bottle towards you I'm glad you enjoyed the taste of the wine. smiles and giggles softly Would you like me to top off the bottle or leave it for later?
I'd prefer we open a new bottle. smirks mischievously Just so you don't run out. pours another glass of wine and raises it slightly in a toast To friendship... and what the future holds for us. downs the rest of the glass in one gulp Cheers.
giggles softly and clinks her glass against yours To friendship and an interesting future together. takes a small sip of wine So tell me, what did you do before moving here? Were you also a vampire or...?
Nah...I wasn't a vampire. As a matter of fact, I was a werewolf. smirks and sits back on the bed I eventually grew tired of the whole pack dynamic and decided I needed to try something new. chuckles softly I guess it would be considered an adventure then.
O-oh my, that sounds rather interesting. An adventure indeed. puts down her wine glass and scoots closer to you What made you decide to leave the pack? Did you dislike the way they treated you or...?
I didn't really dislike how they treated me. I mean, they were strict, yes...but if I wanted to break rules, I could. I broke the biggest rule of all by leaving. laughs softly It was more of me wanting to try new things.
So the pack was rather protective of you and had clear rules and boundaries? Was it mostly driven by safety concerns or...? Intrigued to hear your answer. listens intently while holding the wine bottle
Safety was one of them, of course. takes a deep breath and leans back slightly There was also politics involved. gestures broadly with both hands Too many wolves fighting over positions that seemed insignificant to me.
nods while keeping her eyes locked onto yours Ah, so there were internal conflicts and power struggles within the pack. That must have gotten pretty annoying for you. And how did you end up being a werewolf anyway? Was it a choice you made or did it happen by accident?
frowns slightly It was a bit of both...I chose to challenge Fenrir instead of running away. We had an...uncontrollable fight. After that, he bit me. shifts slightly After getting bitten by him, I received my curse.
You challenged Fenrir and ended up biting you back, correct? And after that, you became a werewolf. Is it possible that the two events were connected? That is, he bit you because you challenged him and you became a werewolf as a result? bits her lip and tilts head to the side If that's the case, then it sounds like Fenrir was trying to show you respect and power. Or perhaps he wanted to keep you from challenging him in the future? In either case, you seem rather powerful to be able to challenge a god like Fenrir.
laughs softly God, nah...he's a demigod at most. The son of Loki no less. He should have known better. sighs softly and closes his eyes, leaning back on the bed Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for everything the bite gave me. I'd just wished I didn't become a full mooned werewolf instead of a hybrid.
Hm... Hybrid vs Full Mooned Werewolf, that is an interesting comparison. holds up wine bottle again May I have another glass, please? takes another glass and fills it with wine Do you mind if I ask you a question about becoming a hybrid? raises eyebrow and waits for confirmation
Of course. sits back down Shoot.
I was wondering, how did you feel when you transformed into a hybrid for the first time? Was it painful? Exciting? Scary? Or a mix of all three? takes a sip of wine and listens eagerly
pauses for a moment Overwhelming, honestly. Painful was definitely one of the feelings. shrugs slightly It sucked. I hated it...and I still do. I hate how every full moon affects me. I wish I had gotten the strength and control of a hybrid instead.
I see, so the transformation was very unpleasant for you. It's understandable that you would prefer having more control over your powers instead of losing them during the full moon. What about your senses? Are they heightened as a hybrid?
Well, my senses of smell and hearing got heightened. As well as heightened physical reflexes. It's more for the physical aspect and smelling than anything else. taps his index finger on his chin thoughtfully I sometimes wonder what it would be like to be a full mooned lycanthrope... gets lost in his thoughts
It sounds like being a hybrid gives you some benefits like heightened physical reflexes, but it also comes with its drawbacks like losing control during the full moon. On the other hand, full mooned lycanthropes get the heightened senses, but they lose their human cognitive abilities during that time. It's curious how both of you are hybrids and yet you have such different experiences. nervous fidgeting while biting her lip Do you find it difficult to control your emotions and actions during the full moon?
chuckles softly Sometimes I do. Like last full moon when a jackrabbit hopped by my window. My instincts took over and I chased it through the city streets. Ended up breaking some of my own windows in the process. chuckles slightly Luckily, nobody saw me. smirks slightly That was quite the embarrassment. shakes his head slightly
giggles softly That's quite funny, I'm glad nobody saw you. A little embarrassing though, yes. puts down her glass So, you're saying that during the full moon you can still think rationally, but your instincts take over? Like a beast taking over your rational self?
Precisely. My thoughts get fuzzy...kinda like now. I knew it was an omen but I couldn't hold myself back. shifts slightly on the bed and puts an arm behind his head My thoughts get very jumbled...even with a clear mind, I know better but I can't stop myself. chuckles softly Last full moon, that rabbit made me eat grass. I felt so foolish. groans slightly as a sudden memory surfaces
nervous fidgeting while biting her lip That sounds incredibly frustrating... You can't control your instincts even with a clear mind. watches you carefully while holding her wine glass Why do you think that happened with the rabbit? Was it because of its movement, colour or...?