[Humanoid tells him nothing?? What's an alien when they're basically all aliens?? Maybe he should just let the subject go.]
[But... if she's not quite human, then it was probably play to admit this much. He didn't really think it was subtle -- surely his bright eyes or fangs gave it away.]
Oh, well... I'm a vampire. Most humans are afraid of me, so I'm not really used to being around so many like this.
[ That protest is almost like music to her ears. She almost, almost laughs, but manages to split her lips into a smile instead. Or maybe it's something closer to a shit-eating grin. That is, until his confession. That, uh -- ]
A vampire? [ Blinkblink. ] But aren't they supposed to be really scary? No offense, but you don't look all that intimidating to me...
[ Her eyes might be slowly sliding to Shell the Younger in all his flopping glory. Trying to imagine him in an intimidating light is... not... going... well. He seems like such a soft boy. Too soft, too floppy. ]
A little?
[ It's not really a question OK. ]
I guess I'll have to take your word for it. That's not the image you're trying to cultivate here, is it?
[ She's guessing... no, not that this display would help if he were, but then, 'here' is a strange place all around. No intergalactic empire, no Galaxy Police... ]
No... it isn't. This world's already so much different from home... it would be nice if I didn't have to--
["Master Shell? Are you in?"]
[The memory behind them is still on-going, and now it seems someone is knocking on his bedroom door... while Shell is still tied up. Memory-Shell struggles up to his feet, tries one last time to free his arms... and with no other options, quickly tip-toes over to the closet and hides himself inside.]
[WHICH SHELL LOOKS MORE TRAUMATIZED it's kinda hard to say. Especially when the door opens, and a tall, brutish-looking vampire butler peeks into the room.]
From the sound of it, the two cities are nearly at the brink of war... or at least, that's how it sounds to me. I'm sure they'd be suspicious if someone from the other side came to visit too often, even if they weren't openly loyal to one side or the other.
[It was no different from the tensions between regions back home, really. Though free travel of citizens wasn't nearly as controversial.]
War... I see. [They kinda know about that, but it's disappointing.] I don't really know which would be best then... I guess I'll have to make a decision sooner rather than later. [It's a bit strange to make such a big decision entirely on their own--Strange, and a little scary. They don't want to make the wrong choice, after all.
They blink, focusing back on Shell at that question.] Where I'm from, there was only the school. It was the only building on the entire island, so... I'm not entirely sure what to expect from a city... [They look a little concerned]
Something out of place? [Is that how it works? He's not really sure, but in that case, it means he can't really look away then, can he?]
[He glances a little around the room, trying not to let his eyes linger on One and the sight of his own body struggling to stay standing with every crack of the whip.]
It... doesn't look that different?
[But should one of them try to walk too far, they'll realize the room is a lot smaller than it seems, with the two of them more or less trapped in an invisible glass box.]
[ And with that answer Crowley does decide to venture out some, just to see if there were some possible solution. A door that that they could open, or perhaps a hidden latch... at this point anything fuckin' helps, but it quickly dawns on him that they're trapped.
Trapped in this hell of a BDSM memory where Shell's apparently been a bad doggy who probably didn't drink his milk or something. ]
Fuck. [ He hisses out, his irritation only mild. ] Is that on repeat, or something? [ He points a finger at the scene once more. ] Do you guys have a safe word or something? Maybe if it say it it'll stop.
[Says the guy who looks ripped?? Don't leave it all to the crypire to get them out of here, gosh.]
[But okay, he's the one who wants out of here the most, so he turns and tries to force through the wall with his shoulder. Predictably, it does nothing-- but a second try, and a crack appears, floating in mid-air.]
It's starting to feel like everything here is a little random.
[Really, as horrible as the memory that Reign was forced to see was, at least that was the only one. He's had more than enough people peeking into his personal life with all this random memory sharing.]
I actually met Chuuya earlier. And a few other people who said they knew you, too... it sounds like you're pretty popular around here!
Indeed it does. It makes you wonder just what else may happen. You never know.
[ Having seen one of Shell's memory was enough for Reign; he didn't want to unintentionally pry too much. If Shell wanted to share more with Reign, then he'll let his friend do it in his own time. ]
Oh, really? [ Blusy blushy. ] I'm not that popular. I'd say that in a few month's time, you'll probably be more popular than I am, especially with your good looks. [ First, they'll have to deal with Shell's dark eyebags and pallor. ]
I don't know about that... [Not after the embarrassing memories he shared with like dozens of people. He's gonna have on hell of a reputation if this keeps up.]
[But yeah, his appearance could use some work right now. Not that Reign would know the exact reason for it yet.]
Anyway, I'm feeling pretty tired. Do you normally stay up all day? It feels weird to say I want to sleep already, but... [But they just spent the whole day walking here and he feels like he could sleep for a few month months tbh.]
[ Chuuya would tell Reign later about having seen Shell's memories, though Reign didn't know that now, nor did Chuuya go into details. FORTUNATELY? ]
This place certainly has a way of surprising us, though not often in a good way.
[ Cringe. All right, pushing those horrible thoughts aside for now. The hostage situation was bad enough, Reign didn't want to imagine what other awful things may happen in the future. ]
Not all the time. I tend to sleep during the afternoons, and after midnight. It took me a while to get used to the schedule since I've jobs as well.
[ How strange was that, vampires like them working at odd hours they weren't used to. Either way, Reign moved to pick Scorch up, then motioned for Shell to follow him. ]
You might as well rest for the day. I know it's been very tiring for you. Here, I've prepared a room for you. [ More like Reign had kept it unoccupied the entire time in the event when Shell woke. It wouldn't be as lavish as the bedroom Shell once lived in, but it was homey enough, and Reign hoped it was to Shell's liking. ]
[He has to be, with that completely sincere expression while saying completely insincere things. It's the only explanation he's willing to accept right now, because the thought of actually having to go through with tying himself up to escape this room is just too ridiculous.]
well, he supposed he can't press his principles onto someone else. ] I merely thought it's what you... desired. Something to finally lay your conscience to rest. [ or his leftover shame at the very least. still, he does re-wire himself quickly enough at the man's inquiry. ] ... is this not a piece of your memory?
[ never hurts to double-check. with how ... odd it's been thus far, who is to state he hasn't exhausted the world of strange tools. of nature or whatever else. still, it does cause arjuna to look around, and it's in this where he sees a brief sliver of light. ]
No, it isn't... plants like this don't even grow where I'm from. [Anything jungle-like would have gotten wiped out by the mini ice age covering his planet -- unless there's a secret rain forest down south that no one knows about.]
[But his eyes follow along with Arjuna's, at which point he too sees the sliver of light shining in from a crack in the wall. Crossing the distance between them, Shell crouches down by the wall and puts a hand up to it.]
...do you think maybe this leads out? Maybe we can just-- break out of here?
[ that solves that mystery at least, and it's enough that his attention is now more focused on where it's derived from. though, it's certainly peppered with a curiosity for what this man's world may be like. but, arjuna supposed priorities were priorities...
he follows suit, pressing a hand against it. ] ... do you mean by force? [ he supposed that was possible enough. he doesn't like the idea of expending mana needlessly, but he supposed if the circumstances called for it. though, before investing in that, he supposed he should first ask: ] Would you say physical strength is one of your greater attributes? [ it's worth checking out, right? ]
It was pretty different. I'm the son of a noble, so we never really struggled with money or possessions... like I said, this is the first time I've ever sat at a campfire, or even slept outside.
[He'd call himself spoiled, which is true to some extents -- but he never particularly felt that way.]
Even everything around us looks so different to me. Where I'm from, everything is covered in cold and darkness... and seeing this many humans in one place is almost unheard of.
[ Ah! That's something Nash can understand pretty well. Up until he was exiled, he'd never slept outside either. He'd never had to cook, or worry about where his next meal was coming from, or how he was going to pay for it. He's about to say something, when the sympathetic expression on his face twists into one of surprise. ]
[He just assumed the guy next to him was human! Was that rude? It did seem like there were other species of human-looking people here, but it's hard for him to tell unless they're a vampire.]
[Which he's still a little sheepish about admitting. But he hasn't had too many bad reactions to it -- maybe he's just being overly cautious?]
I'm sorry, I just assumed you were a human. Since I can tell you're not a vampire... like me.
No, it's not that. When you say human like that, you sound exactly like her.
[ Otherwise he doesn't flinch at the revelation. Just squints. ]
You don't look like a vampire.
[ But he can't deny there were signs. Most vampires he's known back home have been the bad kind, but there were exceptions. And, well, if this guy is the bad kind, he's fresh out of Holy Tailsmans, so stalling isn't the worst option. ]
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I already knew that!
[Humanoid tells him nothing?? What's an alien when they're basically all aliens?? Maybe he should just let the subject go.]
[But... if she's not quite human, then it was probably play to admit this much. He didn't really think it was subtle -- surely his bright eyes or fangs gave it away.]
Oh, well... I'm a vampire. Most humans are afraid of me, so I'm not really used to being around so many like this.
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A vampire? [ Blinkblink. ] But aren't they supposed to be really scary? No offense, but you don't look all that intimidating to me...
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[Which should be obvious in his opinion, what with the whole watching himself flop around while tied up thing going on over there.]
But it would be different if I were using my pheromones. Even other vampires have trouble looking me in the eye sometimes when I'm using them.
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A little?
[ It's not really a question OK. ]
I guess I'll have to take your word for it. That's not the image you're trying to cultivate here, is it?
[ She's guessing... no, not that this display would help if he were, but then, 'here' is a strange place all around. No intergalactic empire, no Galaxy Police... ]
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["Master Shell? Are you in?"]
[The memory behind them is still on-going, and now it seems someone is knocking on his bedroom door... while Shell is still tied up. Memory-Shell struggles up to his feet, tries one last time to free his arms... and with no other options, quickly tip-toes over to the closet and hides himself inside.]
[WHICH SHELL LOOKS MORE TRAUMATIZED it's kinda hard to say. Especially when the door opens, and a tall, brutish-looking vampire butler peeks into the room.]
...I forgot about this part.
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/prolly a good place to wrap this thread?
perfect!
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From the sound of it, the two cities are nearly at the brink of war... or at least, that's how it sounds to me. I'm sure they'd be suspicious if someone from the other side came to visit too often, even if they weren't openly loyal to one side or the other.
[It was no different from the tensions between regions back home, really. Though free travel of citizens wasn't nearly as controversial.]
But-- you've never been to a city before? Really?
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They blink, focusing back on Shell at that question.] Where I'm from, there was only the school. It was the only building on the entire island, so... I'm not entirely sure what to expect from a city... [They look a little concerned]
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Something out of place? [Is that how it works? He's not really sure, but in that case, it means he can't really look away then, can he?]
[He glances a little around the room, trying not to let his eyes linger on One and the sight of his own body struggling to stay standing with every crack of the whip.]
It... doesn't look that different?
[But should one of them try to walk too far, they'll realize the room is a lot smaller than it seems, with the two of them more or less trapped in an invisible glass box.]
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Trapped in this hell of a BDSM memory where Shell's apparently been a bad doggy who probably didn't drink his milk or something. ]
Fuck. [ He hisses out, his irritation only mild. ] Is that on repeat, or something? [ He points a finger at the scene once more. ] Do you guys have a safe word or something? Maybe if it say it it'll stop.
[ He's literally spouting bullshit please don't listen to him. ]
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We... did have one. But not when this was going on.
[--and that desperation is really the only thing getting him to admit that much, for now focusing instead on one of the invisible "walls".]
Do you think we could break through these with force? They're not real walls, right?
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Why don't you give it a whirl? You seem tough enough.
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[But okay, he's the one who wants out of here the most, so he turns and tries to force through the wall with his shoulder. Predictably, it does nothing-- but a second try, and a crack appears, floating in mid-air.]
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Reign
It's starting to feel like everything here is a little random.
[Really, as horrible as the memory that Reign was forced to see was, at least that was the only one. He's had more than enough people peeking into his personal life with all this random memory sharing.]
I actually met Chuuya earlier. And a few other people who said they knew you, too... it sounds like you're pretty popular around here!
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[ Having seen one of Shell's memory was enough for Reign; he didn't want to unintentionally pry too much. If Shell wanted to share more with Reign, then he'll let his friend do it in his own time. ]
Oh, really? [ Blusy blushy. ] I'm not that popular. I'd say that in a few month's time, you'll probably be more popular than I am, especially with your good looks. [ First, they'll have to deal with Shell's dark eyebags and pallor. ]
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[But yeah, his appearance could use some work right now. Not that Reign would know the exact reason for it yet.]
Anyway, I'm feeling pretty tired. Do you normally stay up all day? It feels weird to say I want to sleep already, but... [But they just spent the whole day walking here and he feels like he could sleep for a few month months tbh.]
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This place certainly has a way of surprising us, though not often in a good way.
[ Cringe. All right, pushing those horrible thoughts aside for now. The hostage situation was bad enough, Reign didn't want to imagine what other awful things may happen in the future. ]
Not all the time. I tend to sleep during the afternoons, and after midnight. It took me a while to get used to the schedule since I've jobs as well.
[ How strange was that, vampires like them working at odd hours they weren't used to. Either way, Reign moved to pick Scorch up, then motioned for Shell to follow him. ]
You might as well rest for the day. I know it's been very tiring for you. Here, I've prepared a room for you. [ More like Reign had kept it unoccupied the entire time in the event when Shell woke. It wouldn't be as lavish as the bedroom Shell once lived in, but it was homey enough, and Reign hoped it was to Shell's liking. ]
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Arjuna
[SLAPS IT OUT OF HIS HANDS LIKE IT'S ON FIRE]
Come on-- you're just making fun of me now!
[He has to be, with that completely sincere expression while saying completely insincere things. It's the only explanation he's willing to accept right now, because the thought of actually having to go through with tying himself up to escape this room is just too ridiculous.]
...and where did you find that, anyway!?
apologies for the lateness!
well, he supposed he can't press his principles onto someone else. ] I merely thought it's what you... desired. Something to finally lay your conscience to rest. [ or his leftover shame at the very least. still, he does re-wire himself quickly enough at the man's inquiry. ] ... is this not a piece of your memory?
[ never hurts to double-check. with how ... odd it's been thus far, who is to state he hasn't exhausted the world of strange tools. of nature or whatever else. still, it does cause arjuna to look around, and it's in this where he sees a brief sliver of light. ]
No worries!
[But his eyes follow along with Arjuna's, at which point he too sees the sliver of light shining in from a crack in the wall. Crossing the distance between them, Shell crouches down by the wall and puts a hand up to it.]
...do you think maybe this leads out? Maybe we can just-- break out of here?
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he follows suit, pressing a hand against it. ] ... do you mean by force? [ he supposed that was possible enough. he doesn't like the idea of expending mana needlessly, but he supposed if the circumstances called for it. though, before investing in that, he supposed he should first ask: ] Would you say physical strength is one of your greater attributes? [ it's worth checking out, right? ]
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It was pretty different. I'm the son of a noble, so we never really struggled with money or possessions... like I said, this is the first time I've ever sat at a campfire, or even slept outside.
[He'd call himself spoiled, which is true to some extents -- but he never particularly felt that way.]
Even everything around us looks so different to me. Where I'm from, everything is covered in cold and darkness... and seeing this many humans in one place is almost unheard of.
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Humans?
[ This is why you ask questions. ]
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[He just assumed the guy next to him was human! Was that rude? It did seem like there were other species of human-looking people here, but it's hard for him to tell unless they're a vampire.]
[Which he's still a little sheepish about admitting. But he hasn't had too many bad reactions to it -- maybe he's just being overly cautious?]
I'm sorry, I just assumed you were a human. Since I can tell you're not a vampire... like me.
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[ Otherwise he doesn't flinch at the revelation. Just squints. ]
You don't look like a vampire.
[ But he can't deny there were signs. Most vampires he's known back home have been the bad kind, but there were exceptions. And, well, if this guy is the bad kind, he's fresh out of Holy Tailsmans, so stalling isn't the worst option. ]
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