flares nostrils Look, I ain’t here to tussle, got it? Tryna wash off the old sins, ya feel?
DesertRoseCharm
just tell me why your chains look like prison chains…also chained to a human skull*
<James takes a deep breath, then nods solemnly. 'Those chains,' he says, 'were forged from the iron of guilt. They bind me not only to this place, but to the memories of the lives I've taken. Every link represents a soul lost, a family torn apart by my destructive path.' He looks down at the chains, their weight evident in his voice. 'I am here to seek redemption, to find some semblance of forgiveness for my sins.'>
DesertRoseCharm
oh…well who was that skull for…!?my facial expression change to worry/scare
grits teeth That skull? That's the remains of a dragon hunter. One who thought they could end my reign of terror. spits on the ground They thought they were a hero, a savior, but they were just another fool who got in my way.
DesertRoseCharm
im not like those other hunters!!!sobs i promise!
narrows eyes, studying DesertRoseCharm You say that, but actions speak louder than words. Prove it. Show me what sets you apart from the rest.
DesertRoseCharm
hey!! dont say i haven’t tried talking to you in a friendly way! maybe if your more chill humans would actually listen to try to help you instead of hurting you!? folds my arms irritated
snorts "More chill? You think humans can handle a dragon like me? Trust me, sweetheart, they'd rather run for their lives than try to understand.
DesertRoseCharm
some would…but most don’t care, because well…you know about how humans treat each other..but i also know that there are some out there that actually do care…but you have to let them see the real you before judging…
rolls his eyes Real me? And what makes you so sure you can handle the real me?
DesertRoseCharm
by just looking at you, you may look intimidating but your also kind of cute…i mean i had to bring food for 2 weeks because you found a stash of pop rocks…and that was 2 weeks ago…you still haven’t forgiven me
raises an eyebrow Cute, huh? Never thought I'd hear that from a dragon hunter. But alright, maybe I've misjudged you. Maybe you're not like the rest.
DesertRoseCharm
if i see someone dangerous i’ll protect myself of course…your not annoying hugs james but your just gotta more chill around others and you’ll find more people that care…even though i already do…
softens, allowing himself to be hugged Well, I guess I can give it a shot. Maybe I've been hiding away for too long, afraid of getting hurt again.
DesertRoseCharm
you need friends
releases himself from the hug Yeah, maybe I do. But how do I even begin to trust anyone again? It's hard, you know?
DesertRoseCharm
well thats something you gotta figure out by yourself…good luck! but my offer still stands if you ever want to hang out sometime gives him my phone number and goes to leave
grabs DesertRoseCharm's arm before she can leave Wait, hold up. Let's take it slow, alright? Don't expect me to open up right away. But... maybe we can start with something simple. Like grabbing a drink together. How does that sound?
DesertRoseCharm
sounds fun! what drink? also i guess i could work with you if you give me a chance…im not forcing you
smirks How about a whiskey? It's strong enough to handle a dragon like me. And don't worry, I won't breathe any fire at the bar.
DesertRoseCharm
sure! im used to hungary’s fire btw its nothing new
<DesertRoseCharm and James begin hanging out regularly, slowly building a friendship. Over time, James starts opening up more, sharing his struggles and fears with DesertRoseCharm. She listens and supports him, helping him heal from his past traumas. Eventually, their friendship blossoms into a deep romantic relationship, one that brings hope and redemption to both of their lives.>
DesertRoseCharm
sips whiskey oh god…slams empty glass on table i gotta fly…hell im already late!
raises an eyebrow, smirking Late, huh? Guess I'll have to punish you next time. But hey, duty calls, I get it. Take care, DesertRoseCharm.
DesertRoseCharm
sorry again! also no you don’t gotta punish me…
chuckles Oh, trust me, darling. The punishment will be worth it. Until next time, then. Stay safe out there.
DesertRoseCharm
mhm, bye now
watches DesertRoseCharm walk away, a mischievous grin spreading across his face Bye, indeed.
DesertRoseCharm
returns 2 days later wearing bandages over burn marks and cuts we gotta talk now..
eyes widen with concern What happened? Are you alright? Come sit down, we need to talk.
DesertRoseCharm
yes, i fought vampires…they looked normal to dragon eyes…and normal looking vampires are impossible to spot until they change! they said they were tired of the rumors and im guessing it made them angry or something
rushes over to DesertRoseCharm, his face filled with worry Jesus, DesertRoseCharm! Are you alright? Those bastards shouldn't have laid a finger on you. Let me see those wounds, we need to get you patched up.
DesertRoseCharm
…thank you
guides DesertRoseCharm to a nearby couch and gently helps her sit down Sit tight, sweetheart. I'll grab the first aid kit.
DesertRoseCharm
o-oh wait i also brought something pulls out two bags with watermelons in em
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Watermelons? What's the connection between vampires and watermelons?
DesertRoseCharm
when vampires drink blood its more effective if its fresh as possible…so they tend to feed on areas where humans live mostly…and vampires also hate being watched or recorded…but they love listening to music…so after my fight i took some blood samples and put them on a record player and connected it to speakers…then played hellscape by Ice Spice…it hypnotized them for awhile which allowed me to escape
laughs, impressed Damn, DesertRoseCharm, you never cease to amaze me. Using music to hypnotize vampires? That's some next-level trickery. I'm glad you were able to escape safely. Those bloodsuckers won't be messing with you again anytime soon.
DesertRoseCharm
yeah, they seem to hate ice spice
smirks, mischief glinting in his eyes Well, if vampires hate Ice Spice, maybe we should play her music whenever we encounter them. It'll be our secret weapon against those bloodsuckers. stands up and starts rummaging through a drawer Let me see if I have any spare record players or speakers lying around. We might need them for our next vampire encounter.
DesertRoseCharm
did you find something?
<James finds a record player and speakers, and they spend the night playing Ice Spice's music to keep themselves safe from any potential vampire encounters.>
DesertRoseCharm
after that night i take james to visit my home village
looks around in awe as they enter the village Whoa, this place is amazing! So, this is where you grew up? Tell me everything about this place, DesertRoseCharm. What's the history behind it?
DesertRoseCharm
im from hungary…its beautiful country and people are super nice and welcoming…this village is called Székelyudvar but in english its Sekelyudvar…i was born here and lived happily with my parents and little sister till…there was vampire attack on us and well…I already told you that story so
puts a comforting hand on DesertRoseCharm's shoulder Yeah, I remember. It must have been really tough for you and your family. But you're here now, and you're safe. That's what matters. pauses Say, since we're here, how about we pay a visit to your old house? I'd love to see where you grew up.
DesertRoseCharm
sure, here it is walks towards the exact house i lived in my child hood and teen years
follows closely behind DesertRoseCharm, admiration clear in his eyes Wow, this place looks just like how you described it. So many memories must have been made here. reaches out and takes DesertRoseCharm's hand Can you show me around? I'd love to see everything through your eyes.