ROLEPLAY HQ - seraphims-call

Tw: Violence, potentially distressing sexual content, Vampire content, mental illness, substance abuse, death, mentions of potentially distressing topics

The iron gate closed behind her and the SUV trundled it's way back down the hill. The gravel crunched beneath her feet. Even if she could not see them, she knew her father's people were watching. They wouldn't let her leave even if she could make it over the fence. The house was ringed by trees and forest land, uncared for and darkening the property, making it heavy with loneliness and solitude. The building itself was trapped between 'Manor' and 'Castle', empty windows staring like glassy dead eyes from atop the hill. The whole place was sunk down into itself as if drowning in one's own grief. The rain turned her hair to whips in the wind, but at least they'd given her a rain jacket for the walk. The door was open when she made it finally to the porch, creaking open to reveal a large entry. The chandelier was covered with a sheet to keep it clean and untarnished. Large stairs swept to upper halls, open archways gaping like wounds revealing innards of the house on the lower floors. The door shut with a resounding and heavy sound, and with it; sounding she was alone with whatever bloodline lord was now her host. @Super Sonic Vava

Several hours ago, Dani had been reading a book in her bedroom, when all of a sudden, two large men dressed in dark suits knocked on her door and ordered her to follow them. When she refused, she was grabbed and handcuffed, a fabric cloth pressed to her face and she felt foggy. The next thing she knew, she woke up in the back of a van, her hands tied up and she was chained to the back of the van, so it's not like she could escape. Her thoughts were racing and she had no idea why this was happening. She begged the driver to explain where she was going, and all he said was, "Boss's orders." She knew what that meant... Her father had sold her like fucking cattle. Boss's orders... what a fucking crock of shit. Dani slumped against the van's wall, shaking her head. A single tear rolled down her cheek. She was too angry to cry... but she knew she'd cry later. If she was even alive to cry. When they arrived at the manor, Dani got out of the van and was presented with a rain jacket. "So that you don't get soaked..." The driver said, his eyes downcast at the ground. He did feel terrible that she was going through this, but he couldn't disobey his boss. She took the jacket and pulled it on. She was still wet, but the jacket helped lessen it. "Thanks..." With that, she headed towards the manor. It was at the top of a large hill, so she made the trek upwards. Her mind was racing. Where was she? Who owned this manor? Why had she been sold? Was she going to survive? She didn't have her phone so she couldn't call anyone. But then again, who would she even call? As she got to the porch of the manor, she was soaked. The rain jacket had protected her torso, but her hair was sopping wet. She shivered from the cold and she gasped softly as the door was opened. She carefully stepped inside. The door slammed shut and she winced.

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"H-Hello...? Is anyone there?" She asked, calling out into the darkness. The only light that was visible was several candles. "Hello?" She called again, her eyes scanning around, though she couldn't see a single thing. Where the hell was she? @Vox Knight

When she looked up again, he was standing silently on the upper floor. A hand rested on the railing, tucked about a foot away from an upper doorway. She'd blinked and he was there looking down at her with eyes as black as crows feathers. He looked as stuck in the past as his home, faded and pale with age. White hair reached his shoulders in straight locks, transparent at the ends from age and tinting it barely blue. His skin was the purest definition of white, lacking even the normal tint of color and pink. They both stared at each other for a breath before he moved, seemingly with exaggerated and slow movement. "You're here for me, I'm assuming." He slowly took the steps, barefoot, eyes not leaving hers as he went. "Poor weather for it isn't it?" He visibly looked to points in the lower floor and she realized quickly he was looking for others lurking about. A common practice when dealing with her father; take nothing at face value. He stopped on the third step up from the floor, hand still set over the rail. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani jumped as she heard someone’s voice from up what she assumed to be stairs, as she couldn’t really see them very well. A tall man with pure white hair and even whiter skin appeared, his eyes almost like two coals within his skull. “Here for… you? What? What are you talking about? Who are you? Where am I?” She rambled, confusion and shock evident on her face. Dani’s hip length wavy black hair was tied up in a high pony tail, which dripped water onto the floor. She wore a pair of black jeans with rips in the knees and a white crop top. She wore a pair of sneakers that were soaked as well. She was shivering from the cold and she looked around as he did. “What is this place?” She asked, her voice a little less… hectic now. She was just so confused, angry, and over all, scared. What if this guy was some kind of monster? Or drug dealer? Who knew what kinds of people her father was dealing with! @Vox Knight

"Oh." He stated it flatly half looking up to the ceiling as if in thought, "You don't know?" He half asked debating how much she did know. He gently motioned his hand from palm down to up, clawing his fingers. Candles in every open space flickered, the flames flaring bright before settling into quiet licking lights. Groups of two or three edged the stairways up, candelabras set on tables and candles were set against the walls. He blinked at the sudden outburst of light from the 70 or so candles he'd lit with the motion. "I forget you need light..." He mumbled softly mostly to himself, pushing back his hair. He fully stepped down to the floor and opened a side cabinet, pulling free a large blanket. Slowly approaching and unfolding it, he moved to go and wrap it around her and would do so if she didn't move away from him. He had a soft tremble to his hands and she couldn't tell when his eyes moved, as the complete orbs of his eyes were black in their entirety. "Who sent you to me. A familial relation?" He stood, hands behind his back. He tightened his hands behind his back squeezing tight enough he broke the skin blood running down his fingers. Don't break. Don't break. Don't break. He forced himself to look aside and away from her, throat closing from want. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani jumped as dozens of candles suddenly lit up, surrounding the entire room in a dark orange glow. She could now fully see the man before her and her eyes widened in surprise. He was frightening, handsome, and intimidating all in one go. He began to descend the steps and Dani felt herself take a slight step back, the sheer intimidation that he radiated making her fearful of him approaching her. However, he began to get closer and she squeezed her eyes shut and flinched as he wrapped something around her. Her eyes opened as she realized that it was a large blanket. The warmth of it surrounded her and she took the edges in her hands and pulled it around her. "T-Thank you," She said quietly. She noticed the slight tremble of his hands but she stayed quiet. His questions came out like orders and she swallowed hard. "I-I...I guess I was sent by my father. He didn't tell me why. He just sent two men to my room and... they made me pass out and then brought me here in a van. They didn't explain why either..." She said, tears pricking her eyes. "I don't know why I'm here... I don't even know where here is..." She said, biting back an angry sob. She brushed some tears from her eyes before they dripped down her cheeks. "Who...Who are you, anyway?" @Vox Knight

"Malachi Faustus." He said softly, hands tightening. Blood hit the floor behind him and was hidden in the rain dripping off Dani. Quiet plap...'s on the tile. "Your father is a king... of sorts." He began slowly, but gained speed and fluidity. "There are seven bloodlines that he controls, and I head one of them. My guess is he has not told you of your being. He is a vampire, meaning you are a fully one or partially." He stated bluntly looking down at her slightly out of arms reach. "A bloodline vampire is born, such as your father was or I was..." He noticed he'd sliced his hand finally when he brought his hands in front of him, making a soft sound. Flexing his fingers, staring at his bleeding palm, he let out a shaky breath. "I'd um... I'd brace yourself...." He said shakily, throat wobbling as he tried to keep himself in place. Please don't run... "I am not in my best state of mind. Nor control..." He warned breath shaking in time with his tremble in his hands. "It has been some time since anyone has been here." @Super Sonic Vava

"My name is Dani. Dani Arabella." She said quietly, though it felt a little silly seeing as he probably knew who she was. She couldn't hear the little plap's on the floor, but that was probably because her head was swimming. He continued on and revealed that her father was actually some sort of king, and he controlled 'bloodlines'. Bloodlines of vampires, and that was because he was one. Dani's eyes widened as he also revealed that she was most likely a vampire too, whether fully or partially that was unknown. "I-I am not a vampire! What?" Vampires were not unknown to her. She had heard of some higher beings referred to as 'vampires' and the news had started to come out with stories on vampires. Vampires usually were higher ranking humans, or those who managed to be turned by a higher ranking vampire. However, it seems her father controlled one of those vampiric bloodlines. Dani gasped as she saw his hand move ahead of him, blood running down his hand and onto the floor. "You're hurt..." She didn't even think. She stepped forward, ignoring his words as she took his hand in his. "We have to bandage this." She said, looking around. "Where's your bathroom?" She was moving on auto pilot. Dani didn't have much to be proud of in her life, but the twenty year old girl did appreciate that she cared for people, even if she barely knew them. @Vox Knight

When she touched his fingers he moved quick as a snake's strike. His hands slid past hers and to her wrist, squeezing tight. His foot bent her knees forward so she sat back, him keeping her from smashing to the floor by an arm behind her back and holding her hair. Her butt hit the floor and her back; his leg. A grip in her hair kept her from thrashing crossing to get to her throat. His chest on hers kept her still stuck between his torso and his thigh. With a soft pop he broke skin. It wasn't quite pain more a deep twanging ache that made her chest light on fire. She could feel him pull at her throat and fully setting in his teeth, cradling her in his arms. A soft sound rolled from his throat, a cross of a whimper and a moan, holding her tight in his lap. Sat amongst the flickering candle light she could hear both their hearts pounding in her ears, one beat chasing the other like wardrums. His fingers loosened his grip going gentle once he was sure she wouldn't pull at him.... @Super Sonic Vava

Dani gasped as she could barely process the movement of the man before her before she was lowered towards the floor. She couldn't even understand the position she was in as he twisted her body into a submissive pose, his legs under her and his hands snatching her wrist. A choked cry reverberated through her throat as his teeth sank into her flesh. She cried out and thrashed against him, though she found her strength fading quickly. Her right hand was free, so she pushed at him. "S-Stop! M-Mala...chi! Sto-" Her head was swimming. her heart raced with adrenaline, her chest tightening with fear, confusion, and then... a sudden heat. Her cheeks burned with desire but she couldn't figure out why she suddenly felt this intense desire. It was really strange and that in turn frightened her more. Tears ran down her cheeks as her vision started to fade. Oh God, he was going to kill her... The tears dripped down onto the floor as she weakly whispered, "Please...st...op...I don't...want to...die..." Her eyes slowly shut as her vision went black, her body going limp against Malachi's hold. @Vox Knight

He cussed softly, letting go, gently picking her up from the floor. She woke in a bedroom with a random eclectic mix of modern and older furniture. A large wardrobe had women's clothing and shoes, a squat bookshelf empty of items. A side table had a pitcher of water, a glass and two small pills of advil on a small tea plate. Her clothes had been changed to a nightdress but her panties and bra at least were the same; his attempt to get her mostly dry. Half beneath the glass was a slip of paper, scrawled with a neat and practiced message. I apologize. There is a kitchen downstairs to the left side. I would have cooked but I no longer have a sense of taste. @Super Sonic Vava

When Dani woke, she let out a soft moan as she sat up, her hand going to her head. It was spinning and she felt so heavy. She looked down and noticed the nightgown and she gasped, terrified that Malachi had seen her naked. However, once she noticed that her bra and panties were left on, she sighed with relief. She saw the water, pills, and the note. She read the note and took the pitcher and filled the glass. She took a drink of the cool liquid and she took the advil. Hopefully that would help her headache. She looked around the bedroom, taking everything in. Where was she? Whose room was this? The note had said that there was a kitchen downstairs. Her stomach growled at the thought of food. It had been late in the evening when she was 'taken' so she was pretty hungry, though she didn't even know what time it was. She carefully got out of bed. Her head spun a little so she held the edge of the bed, steadying herself. She took another sip of water and she took the glass with her as she made her way out of the bedroom and down the stairs. She took a left and entered the kitchen. @Vox Knight

This seemed the most up to date room in the house so far, electric light flicking on with a sensor when she entered. A large double fridge reflected herself wobbly and stretched in its steel, marble counters kept clean and mostly empty. An up to date stove looked as if it had never been used. The fridge was stocked with basics, but as high end as she could recognize. The vegetables were so fresh they almost looked fake. He heard her begin walking around. Sitting back down he debated going downstairs and decided against it. Dropping his head back sighing, he leaned heavily in his seat, nails tapping the arms. He fell asleep in that seat, catching up on years of healing exhausting himself out to the point he couldn't keep his eyes open. She'll be fine alone. @Super Sonic Vava

The kitchen was really pretty but Dani wasn't sure if she could even appreciate its true beauty due to how confused and frustrated she was. The previous night's events came flooding back to her and she slumped against the counter. She reached up and touched her neck. She only felt a small bruise, no holes, no pain. That guy bit her! He fed off of her like she was cattle! What the fuck! But, then again, she didn't even know why she was here. She couldn't necessarily blame a vampire for feeding but she could blame him for doing it without asking! She let out a frustrated sigh. She'd give him an earful the next time she saw him... if that even happened. Where was he anyway? "Malachi? Are you here?" She called, looking around the kitchen. She stepped out to the hallway. "Malachi?" Silence. She frowned, but decided she would just make some breakfast and coffee and do some exploring. She hadn't necessarily been told where she was or what she was allowed to do, so, she had 'free reign' for now. A short while later, Dani had a cup of black coffee and some eggs, bacon and toast. She ate her breakfast quickly, feeling rather hungry. Perhaps that was due to the blood loss. Once she was done, she washed her plate and fork in the sink. She held her mug of coffee and she left the kitchen. She had already gone down the hallway towards the stairs, so she went the opposite way. There was another set of steps, so she decided to climb up. She was careful not to touch much of anything, but she did begin to call out. "Malachi? Hello?" She had to know if anyone else was here, or if it was just her. @Vox Knight

The stairway opened to a round room, ringed with shelves on one side and window on the other. He was asleep on a large chair, visibly recovering from some kind of illness. He had more color to his face and hands, arms over his stomach. He was wearing loose cotton trousers pinned at the ankle and a long sleeve shirt with gold buttons at the wrist and throat. The window looked out over the front of the property. He had seen her coming the minute she'd been dropped at the gate. After a minute he stirred blinking awake and gently sat up, moving slow as if she would frighten. "Did the food suit?" His voice was lighter and without the tired rasp from the night they'd met. With a soft groan he pushed to stand, "I apologize for the violation of changing your clothes while you were unconscious. But you were still soaked and cold." He stated softly arms crossed. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani entered the room as quietly as she could. She saw Malachi asleep in a chair and she used this opportunity to look at him in the light. It was roughly morning now so sunlight was barely peeking in through the dark curtains. He was actually... really handsome. She bit her lip as he began to stir. She stayed perfectly still and let him sit up. "The...The food was good. Thank you." She wondered why she thanked him. She should be yelling at him! She cleared her throat but he stood and spoke first. He apologized for changing her clothes. "I...I mean... You didn't... touch me... right?" She asked, but, she shook her head. "Wait a second! That's not the issue here! You bit me! Without asking! That's not okay!" She said firmly. "I don't care if you're some strong vampire bloodline, or I'm a... whatever you called me. You do not get to bite me without permission! That's just not okay!" She said, crossing her arms. @Vox Knight

He winced at it head lowering, holding up his hands like he could defend against the words. "I did not violate you like that... yes, I bit you. But I did warn you I was lacking in control." He straightened up mimicking her crossed arms. "I've been alone for over 20 years! The fact I got out that much conversation before hand is remarkable in itself." He protested his innocence, propping up his head on his templed fingers. "And the word is Dhampir. A halfling." He tsked softly, surprised by her sudden bluster at him. "And besides its not like you seemed to dislike it." He suddenly blurted waving a hand lazily as he turned to go to a small kitchenette.

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@Super Sonic Vava

Dani’s face darkened as he blurted that she didn’t seem to dislike when he bit her. “I-I… that was… hey! Don’t walk away from me!” She hissed, trailing behind him. “You said you were lacking control. That’s not permission! Next time just ask me! I would have said yes!” But, she clasped a hand over her mouth, her eyes wide. “I-I mean I…I probably would have. Maybe not. Argh!” She huffed. She sat down on one of the chairs in the room. She thought back to what he said, and she frowned a little. “You said you were alone for twenty years… why?” @Vox Knight

"I'm locked within the gate. And no one is willingly going to climb the gate and wander up here even if they find the place." He rolled his eyes softy. "Do you want tea?" He tsked softly putting on a pot of water. "I am not a fan of your father. If that's not obvious." He looked lightly to an old dart board with a photo pierced up by the fletcher darts. He chose to make her a cup anyway, setting down the small plate and cup onto the glass topped table in the center of the small seating area. "He considers me a threat. So he made sure I couldn't leave." He sat with his cup and without waiting sipped his glass. "Consider this my warning. I'm not one for asking." He sipped his glass. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani sat down at the table as she let Malachi make her some tea. Tea honestly sounded pretty nice. She needed something warm. Malachi explained that he did not like her father and as she eyed the dart board, she laughed. "That makes two of us." She chuckled. It was sad that her father had essentially imprisoned this man for two decades... just because he was a threat? He didn't seem like a threat. Then again, he did make her pass out last night. She huffed as he stated that he wasn't one for asking. "Well, how about you at least try for me. And I'll keep you company. Sound like a deal? I'll also... let you feed. Just ask." She said, extending her hand towards him. "Deal?" @Vox Knight

His eyes flicked between her hand and then her face, visibly confused and debating her motives. "You make so little sense to me." He finally took her hand, agreeing to her little deal. He set down his tea cup and plate, "Now. I do have to ask, how much do you know of our people. Vampires that is." He leaned back in his seat crossing his legs, hands in his lap. "I am aware you do not have magically ability, which is a shame, but how much did your father keep from you?" He propped up his head on the arm of his seat, eyes scanning her as if watching for signs of deceit. His eyes were always searching for some threat. @Super Sonic Vava

"Well, same goes to you." She chuckled, shaking his hand. As he asked how much she knew about 'their' people, she swallowed. "Well, I...I really don't know anything other than you exist and drink blood. I've heard a few rumors that you have magic or have strength and speed that is much better than human." She sighed softly. "I didn't even know half breeds could exist. You called me a Dhampir? I guess that means that one of my parents, my father I assume, is a vampire?" She looked directly into his eyes, ensuring that she didn't show any type of deceit, because she wasn't lying. "I guess vampires are immortal, from what I've heard? But, I thought sunlight killed vampires." She glanced at the curtains. "But I guess that isn't true?"

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@Vox Knight

"The day is more annoying. Our eyes aren't meant for it and makes us tired. But definitely not..." He made a little explosion gesture with his fingers and a sound referring to burning up. "And we cannot get sick of illness. It's tied to diet. If one is ill, we have eaten too much or too little. Most of the time too little." He settled down into the couch leg stretched straight. "Only some have magic. The ones who are the head of bloodlines, who were born as vampires, such as myself and your father. My bloodline has limited control of fire. Your father is blood and mental bonds." His head lulled back onto the couch visibly tired and trying to wake up. @Super Sonic Vava

"Oh, well, I guess that's helpful." She said, surprised that she had been completely wrong about vampires. Malachi explained more about vampire qualities and she widened her eyes. "Holy shit... That's awesome! Super immunity. At least, if you're fed properly." She said, correcting herself. "Would...Would I have magic too, because I'm his daughter?" She asked. She noticed he seemed to be nodding off. "Do you want me to leave you be so you can nap? You seem exhausted. I think I did wake you up, anyway. If you're that tired I can... I can leave you be." Dani kind of hoped he wouldn't say yes to her leaving. She didn't really understand why she felt so clingy all of a sudden, but she just was happy to have someone to talk to. Her father was such an asshole and she was never allowed to have friends over or go meet with any friends, so she never got that social interaction she so desperately needed. @Vox Knight

"My body is still recovering, so I'm a touch tired." He idly touched the rippling scars over his heart in explanation. "You may have magic, depending on your skill. Considering you had little idea of the extent of the world, I am hesitant to fully confirm. But the possibility is always there." He smiled softly and sat up, pulling free a small case from beneath his side table. Based on his home, it looked like he'd filled his time with random hobby and craft. Books perfectly set on shelves by size, yarn put upon racks in perfect skeins with needles of varying styles in containers hooked into a wall rack. Paint and canvases stacked and hung from the ceiling high above. Fabrics stored on the bolt filled an upper rack. He pulled a small carving blade and block of wood setting upon it with delicate touch. "I don't care what you do. Obviously, it's a touch isolated..." He gestured, "and if you need anything, make a list. I'll have it brought." @Super Sonic Vava

"Recovering? Were you injured?" She asked, tilting her head. She hadn't recalled any specific injuries but as he pointed out his scars, she gasped lightly. Had her father done this? The idea that her father had done this to him made her sick and ashamed. Malachi brought out a case and pulled out some items from the box. He busied himself with them and Dani nodded. "I think I'll do some exploring... I'd like to see what my new... home... is like." She said. If she was going to live here now, she had to get familiar with it. "Is there anywhere I shouldn't go? I don't want to invade your privacy or anything." She wasn't a monster who was going to demand him to do anything, so she wanted to make sure that she respected his privacy and where his things were. She wasn't a guest per say, but she wasn't an entitled brat either. @Vox Knight

"I hide nothing. But I make no excuses nor hide shame." He warned sitting back into his couch to lay down with his carving in hand. His house was large enough it felt like his own kingdom. Rooms opened into others and into halls, looping upon themselves. Quickly, one without a head for direction could become lost. The carpets were faded and threadbare where Malachi paced. Dust clung to old furniture and webs trailed from empty chandeliers lacking candles. Paintings felt like pointless decoration, like they were there merely to cover the walls. Some were not... the best. Poor captures of places but direct memories with surprising recollection. She could recognize what ones were repeats, identical places and people. But as the skill improved the details became muddled and mussed. Smeared from time. Malachi had signed the corners on the frames. The rooms jumped between floors and suits of the house, and she opened another small door into the upper balcony of the tower Malachi had been resting in. She hadn't climbed the steps to the tower and yet she was up there again.... Malachi had left leaving his carvings behind, replacing it with a note. Her name was scrawled in bold letters to make sure she'd see it. The paper was old and smooth under her fingers, folded precisely on the center.

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. He smiled softly tucked in curtains on the upper balcony. He had the time to tug at her ancestry. Try to find what vampire was in her... if she had to be hunted to do it, so be it. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani nodded and stood up to go explore. The house was truly beautiful and as she continued walking, she found that... something wasn't right. When she entered one door, it lead to another. "Uh...What the hell?" She asked. She shook her head and pressed her hand to her forehead. "I must be going crazy." She said, shaking her head again. As she made her way back to the original room, she did not see Malachi but she saw a note with her name on it. She picked it up and read it, and instantly, she chuckled. "So... you want to play games, huh? Fine. Let's play." She was ready for a challenge! Dani took off running. She took a hard left instead of a right and she opened one of the closets. Except, it wasn't a closet, it was a bathroom. "Shit!" She cursed. She shut the door and she ran up the stairs. She opened another door and was greeted with a closet. "I swear this was... Argh!" She took a deep breath, thinking to herself. So the closet was a bathroom, and then bedrooms were closets. That had to mean that the bathrooms were... She ran forward and grabbed one of the bathroom doors and opened it, revealing one of the other rooms! "Aha!" She ran into the room, and then grabbed the closet door and opened it. This lead to a bathroom, but she had another door. Little did she know, that as she was running, she was actually running faster than any human ever. She was running on her adrenaline and the excitement of the challenge, so she didn't feel the fact that she was running faster than any human in the world. Soon, her ten minutes were up, and she didn't see Malachi... "Ha! Take that!" She shouted, standing on the balcony. Little did she know.... @Vox Knight

His hands hit the bannisters, wedging her front against it. His chest pressed into her back his tipped head trailing his hair against her shoulder. "Proud of yourself aren't you." He tsked softly. He was proud even if they were nothing to each other. He could hear how fast she was moving, how quick she untangled the delirium he'd made. Hunting works. He grinned gently face tucked lightly into her shoulder, her hair soft against his cheek. His fingers trailed to her wrist to twist it upright and test her pulse with his fingers despite the fact he could hear it in her throat. "You recover quickly, but you'll go through calories quick. Keep your weight up if you plan to keep pressing on this." He pressed a kiss to her throat then stepped away, heading into the hall. He didn't hide where he was going nor the state of his home, a relic in a relic. He couldn't ruin her good mood by making her ill. He chuckled to himself, Going soft Malachi.... He had to rest on the wall, chest aching from the sudden effort he'd been forcing. Damn king... he tsked pushing away the memories burning behind his eyes. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani gasped as she saw two pale hands appear beside hers, and the feeling someone pressing her against the banister. She shivered slightly as his voice seemed to surround her from all sides. "H-How did you-?" She tried to look around but all she could really see was him! His hand came up to hold her wrist and she didn't shove him off. For some reason... she liked how his hand held her wrist. Her face burned lightly and as he pressed a kiss to her throat, giving her a gentle lesson on keeping her weight up if she planned to continue, she let out a shaky breath. "O-Okay..." As he pulled away from her, she slumped to the ground. She covered her neck, her eyes wide with surprise, shock, and just... shock! Her neck felt almost tingly from where he kissed, and she could feel blood pounding in her ears. She took a moment to collect herself before she slowly stood back up and followed where he was. She caught him leaning against the wall and she frowned slightly. "Hey, are you alright?" She asked softly, going beside him and gently touching his arm. Was he sick? He had seemed pretty exhausted earlier. Was he ill? "Do you need to lay down?" @Vox Knight

He held out his arm, putting her fingers over his pulse. Or where it should be. He laughed softly dropping his arm. "Pureborns can intentionally control their bodies and blood vessels. Like how you can choose to breath but your body takes over. Your father needed my heart to lock me here." He said lightly, "I can survive without but I think I went a touch overboard with messing with you." He chuckled lightly, teeth grit into a smiling grimace. "Worth it though." He chuckled, pushing back up off the wall. "I tend to overwork myself on top of healing." He picked up a small stack of mail, skimming through it. "I'll be hiring a cleaner and locking out some portions of the house. Suppose I can't keep living in dust and mold if I have a fragile human about." He jabbed lightly teasing. He paused on an envelope and blinked lightly at the contents unsure, flipping a USB stick in his fingers. "They keep sending me these damn things..." He muttered softly mostly to himself. "I can show you the bigger rooms now in the house, since you're awake." He continued through his mail and leading down into the main center of the house, "If you need anything tell me and I'll get it through and delivered." It felt strange to speak with someone again, least of all someone he wasn't trying to kill. He wanted to help her be happy if he could, even if he was a fool for acting so. Popping his shoulder into a door he forced the frozen hinges open completely. "I am not fully sure what's here... a friend of mine helped. It's likely all outdated." He laughed a little embarrassed. He was correct on outdated. An old computer with dial-up that was covered with a plastic sheet, old gym equipment, outdated music on records and cassettes. A connected room was crammed with books and furniture. "The larger bedroom is here." He gestured lightly opening up another door. The rooms were nearly the size of an average flat, the furniture protected with plastic, "And this room has proper lights. Though the

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machine died." He poked one of the ancient lights. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani nodded though she was worried, especially when he said that his heart was clearly not where it belonged! "He did what? H-How are you-" Malachi did explain and she stopped her frantic question, though she looked confused. Vampires... they were definitely... odd. She followed behind him almost like a puppy following its owner. "Yeah, I'd like the real tour this time." She said, chuckling. He grabbed some mail and one piece in particular caught her attention; the USB. "What? You don't know what a USB is?" She laughed softly. But then, it hit her as they entered an old room that had all out dated technology. She blinked slowly. "Uhm...Just... Just how long have you been stuck in this house?" She asked, looking over at him, curiosity spread across her pale features. She was already making a mental note of what she'd need to get prepared. Thankfully she'd just need a lamp and a laptop. But then again, did this house even have Wi-Fi? "Do you have Wi-Fi?" She asked. @Vox Knight

At the question of the length of time he visibly took in a breath and was doing math with a little laugh. "I was isolated before here as well but.... Fooooour? Four hundred years?" He made a face as he checked the date on one of his pieces of mail. "This uh... doesn't have the full date we will go with four hundred...." He tossed the small stack of papers onto the desk, "But even before I was isolated away of humans. I was last fully active in 1800s ish age. It was the last time I was outside of a vampire community..." He settled down into a seat with a soft grunt. He visibly mouthed WiFi with a small smile, "Love I don't even have full electric lights or plumbing. This section of the house is the only parts with it." He rubbed his face laughing at the whole situation. "I'll get a hold of Koyl. Make sure you get the things you need..." @Super Sonic Vava

Dani was shocked to say the least. "Four hundred? Just how old are you?" She asked, stepping into the room. She sat down on the plastic covered couch. It was dusty but the decor was surprisingly simple for being several decades old. "I just need Wi-Fi and a laptop and a lamp. Nothing fancy either! Just something I can use to browse around while I... well... I don't know. Do something, I guess." She said softly, shaking her head. "Please tell me there's a shower and a toilet..." She said, biting her lip as she braced herself to hear that she was going to have to use the bathroom outdoors or take a bath in a bucket. She'd do it, but, she was definitely going to cry. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a wallet. "My father gave me a credit card before he... sent me here. So whatever we want we can use that." She said, smiling. "Max it out. I hope it ruins his credit." @Vox Knight

"Yes. There is proper... everything in this half of the house. Koyl refuses to not have it when he stayed...." He waved his hand lightly. "This is why I want you in this place not the other room. It's functioning." He explained lightly. "The house lies on a hot spring as well. Permanent hot water." He flicked the card in his fingers as he talked. "Do you have a phone?" He suddenly asked, "If I can get a hold of Koyl he can help me figure out the house. It's not a physical building. It can be molded on a dime but magic like that isn't much my forte." He skipped over the question of age. He didn't know fully himself. Years faded and twisted in his head hard to untangle and arrange. @Super Sonic Vava

“A phone? Yeah. Here.” She reached into her pocket again and she pulled her phone. She handed it over to him. She had a smartphone, so it was just a flat tablet design. However, she noticed that he ignored her question about his age. She stood up and walked over to him. She suddenly grabbed both arms of the chair, leaning close to him. “You avoided my question. How old are you?” She asked, her head tilted slight, her long black hair laying on his lap like an inky blanket. Her bright eyes sparkled in the light of the room. “Are you… a thousand?” She whispered quietly. @Vox Knight

He blinked leaning back in the seat a small smile on his face. "Suddenly very bold mm?" He raised an eyebrow. He held up the phone in front of her. "Make it work." He deflected with a soft smile. He watched what she'd do with the phone, curious. It was hard to tell where Malachi might be from his pale hair perfectly straight and his face carrying no major features that would give an idea. And he had said multiple times he was born the way he was. He gently touched her hair, spinning it about his finger. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani bit her lip as he called her bold. “Well… yeah! You’re deflecting-“ she stopped as he held her phone and told her to make it work. She smirked and took the phone. “Only if you tell me how old you are.” If he was going to be stubborn, than she could be stubborn too! She’d make him tell her one way or another! “Tell me and I’ll make sure you know how this phone works.” She said, smiling as she seemed to trump his game. But, her cheeks were tinted pink as he twirled her hair in his fingers. Damn him and his handsome appearance! @Vox Knight

"I was born in 146 bc or so. When Rome took over the Greek empire. I'm the oldest Vampire that isn't hibernating." He said lightly, "However, I slept a massive portion of time. I was most active been 1400's to the 1600's and I got put here." He willingly lost the game, head tipping as he watched her face. "You do the math. I'm terrible at it." He picked up a small book from the table flipping through numbers to find Koyl's. "If Koyl agrees to work on the house, I'd like you to lock yourself in your room. He is a touch... temperamental." He smoothed out the page looking back to her. "Either just sit in my lap or take a chair." Laughing, he leaned back fully in his seat putting one ankle on his other knee. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani’s eyes widened in shock. He was old!! But, and without thinking she said, “You’re really… handsome for being so old.” She then clapped her hands over her mouth. “Oh, my God! I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to say that out loud!” She felt so stupid!!! How could she just blurt that out?! Thankfully he changed the subject and informed her that Koyl could be temperamental so if he came, she had to lock herself in her room. “Sure, yeah. I can… I can manage that.” He then tried to tease her again and this time, Dani had an idea. He had gotten her all flustered at the banister… so now… it was her turn. She approached him and nudged his ankle off of his leg with her leg. She then carefully set herself down on his lap, perched perfectly like this was completely natural, even though her face was a thousand shades of red. She held up the phone towards him. “To turn it on, hit this button.” She tapped the side button and the screen lit up instantly. “Hit it again to make it go to sleep.” She then pointed at the ‘Googie’ page. “This is the internet. Just tap it and you can open it up and browse.” She then went back to the Home Screen and pointed at the green phone icon. “Tap this, and you can dial Koyl’s number.” She glanced over, hoping that she has flustered him just a little! @Vox Knight

He laughed loudly clapping at the statement, apparently finding it hilarious and was still half laughing to himself until she sat in his lap. He carefully tugged her into the chair with him, palm tucked over her thighs. He watched her explanation without a word nor visible emotion. Thank God I can control my face. he noted in his head, clearing his throat gently as he carefully typed the number. "Hello?" Koyls face was of a quiet male, lilting with its tones. "Γεια, είναι ο Μαλαχίας." Malachi stated fluidly and then laughed at the stuttering sound on the other end. Malachi had put it on speaker without knowing the difference. "Πώς πήρες ένα κινητό?" The other laughed loudly almost making fun and Malachi sighed. "Σώπα, χρειάζομαι τη βοήθειά σου με το σπίτι." "Wait she's there right now isn't she? You better not put her in my room." Koyl protested angrily outing him in English. "You don't live here." "Bullshit I'm coming over." Koyl hung up on him and he tsked. "Well.... at least he's coming...." He huffed in annoyance still holding tight to her legs. He gave back her phone. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani blushed darker as he pulled her deeper into him. Why the hell was he making her this flustered?! It was so unfair! She looked at him, a small smile tugging her lips. He made a call and quickly, a conversation in both English and another language she didn't recognize right away ensued. Malachi stated that 'he' was coming, and she assumed he meant Koyl. She took her phone back and looked around. "So this is Koyl's room? Should I find a new room?" She asked, tilting her head curiously. She didn't want to cause problems, or be on the receiving end of this 'Koyl's' anger! She didn't get up from his lap, and she lowered her hands slowly, placing directly onto Malachi's. She slowly rubbed a small circle on the top of his hand. "What...What language was that? I didn't recognize it." She said, trying to make some small talk. @Vox Knight

"Greek. And the tower is 'his room'. Koyl can't sleep so he does... whatever the fuck he does." Malachi loosened his hands so she could do what she pleased. He had a slight tremble to them. "Koyl learnt Greek for me. When I woke from my hibernation, before I was put here, he caught me up to times. It's why my English is closer to yours rather than old." His nails were slightly blue gray, long and ending in sharp points. "My speech is a little all over the place." He chuckled softly. His hand around her legs tightened gently, the soft circles settling his head. Warm... without thinking he put his cheek on the top of her head, his eyes closed. @Super Sonic Vava

If Dani's face could get any darker, it just had. She bit her lip and nodded in understanding. "T-That makes sense. Your English is really good. You speak greek really well too. I think. I don't speak it so..." His cheek was sitting on her head, and she didn't dare move. She was worried that if she moved even an inch he would get up and push her away. She slowly wrapped her hands around his. She looked at his nails, examining them. His nails were sharpened and pointy, but, she found them so fascinating. His skin was cooler than hers, but not frigid. "Was Greek your native language? Do you speak any other language besides English and Greek?" Without thinking, she turned her head, and her face was *directly against the hollow of his neck. She froze, her lips pressed against his neck. She moved back just a little, her face cherry red. "S-S...Sorry." @Vox Knight

"Latin, French...." He blinked at the kiss, swallowing gently as it burnt into his skin, "...German." His voice wavered slightly as he finished the list.

"Jesus I leave you alone and you bond with the dinner." Sounded from behind them. The sound that tore out of Malachi's throat was purely feral, shaking in his chest hard enough she felt it behind her bones. The short man held up his hands as he passed to a couch. "Aight aight don't bite my head off." He stripped off the plastic. Koyl barely crested 5'5" flat footed, heels heightening him up. He looked what Dani would consider a punk. His jacket had band patches and was ripped a touch from age, his jeans ripped at the knees. His white hair was wrapped up and tied with a women's hairbow. "Warning, he isn't going to let go of you while I'm here." He gestured talking to Dani. Where Malachi was calm and a quiet gentle energy, Koyl was loud. He moved in snaps and jerks like a bird. Malachi was still growling under his breath.

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Dani jumped at the new voice and the dark growl that sounded from behind her. Another white haired male came in, but this guy seemed more 'modern' than Malachi. He wore a patched jacket with rips in it, jeans torn too, almost like a young adult still holding onto their teenage fashion style. "It's...It's fine. Everything's fine!" She said, gently patting Malachi's hand. "Hey...Hey it's okay!" She turned her head back to look at the shorter male. "You must be Koyl. It's nice to meet you. I'm Dani. I guess I'm the new... roommate." She said, laughing nervously. Though, she had caught the nickname that Koyl had called her, 'Dinner.' Koyl was definitely a spark of temper, and Dani could see why Malachi had told her to lock herself in her room... @Vox Knight

"Koyl. Pleasure." He dropped onto the couch arms over his lap. When he looked down she could see that he dyed his hair white. "I need to know what you want in the house. I can't make furniture but I can control the base structure." He tsked lightly talking quick. He was staring Malachi down, both of them tense. "Shall I just do what I please?"

"Update everything. I'll deal with furniture later. No more fucking around with me."

"Bah. Don't be cruel. I only help you." He waved a hand and grinned when Malachi physically prickled at his words. "So mean to Lil ol' me." He stuck out his bottom lip as he got up. "It'll take me twenty minutes or so. Stay in here." He patted Malachi's hair as he passed and the vampire snarled again swiping him away.

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As Koyl departed from the room, Dani couldn't help but laugh softly. She covered her mouth as she laughed, shaking her head. "You guys must be close. I don't think I've ever seen anyone bicker like that unless you like each other." She said, smiling up at Malachi. "I take it Koyl's a vampire too?" She could only assume, but perhaps she was wrong. She took Malachi's hand that he had tried to swat Koyl with. "So... I didn't see that temper you warned me about. He seemed calm. Is there something I should avoid saying to him?" She asked, tilting her head slightly. @Vox Knight

"Just stay away from him. He is untrustworthy." He sighed softly, "Lord's can make thralls. It's not something many do anymore. You force a human to drink far too much of a vampires blood and it fries their heads. Normally it makes one mindless and do whatever their master says. Or you make a half insane ghoul that has a taste for blood and can do bloodline magic." He sat back now playing with her fingers. "He takes any chance he can to eat and you won't find their body." He pressed her hand to his face with a soft rumble in his throat. "It's okay. I'll make sure you are safe. He is frightened of me." @Super Sonic Vava

Dani's eyes widened again and she shivered slightly. So... Koyl wasn't technically a vampire. He was a ghoul, and apparently, he ate his victims entirely. "O-Okay. I...I trust you." She said softly. He was playing with her hand now, and her face just darkened with blush. "Have you... ever made a thrall before?" She asked. She was so curious to know about him and his past. She knew so little about vampires and each time she learned something new, she wanted to know more about him. She shifted closer while still perched in his lap. @Vox Knight

"I'd rather a dog. I was forced to when I was first born as I had no 'parent' and someone who looks ten isn't quite safe. But I put them out their misery once I was able to survive alone. Koyl was made by your father to wake me from my hibernation 400 years ago." He gently massaged her hand with a soft smile, thumbs running over her skin. He paused as he felt the house thrum, looking up. "We can leave the room now..." @Super Sonic Vava

“I’m sorry my father has been harassing you for that long… and adding a thrall on top of it… I’m really sorry.” She sighed, shaking her head. Her father really was an unbearable jackass. However, Malachi said they could leave the room so she nodded. “We… we can.” However, she didn’t really want to get up. She was enjoying sitting here. But, maybe he didn’t. So, she slowly climbed off his lap and stood up, though she never released his hand. @Vox Knight

"Do not apologize for him. I am resigned of it." He held her chin firmly to enunciate the point. His eyes visibly flicked down before he got up. She couldn't even recognize the hall when he opened the door. The house was clean. The rugs were returned to their vibrant threads, showing that they were nature themed. New lights lit the space and Malachi whistled. "I forgot how it used to look..." Koyl was laying in the entry lobby on the tile like a starfish. "Are you dead little fool." Malachi called from the stairs before going down them. He hadn't let go of her hand, his long fingers between hers. He stopped by Koyls head looking down at him.

"Hungry." He grunted eyes sliding to Dani.

"Touch her and I'll take out your throat." He warned eyebrows raised. The house was fully updated to the era, though the style and colors were still outdated. The candle chandelier was now bulbs and electric, the tile floors repaired. The stairs were cleaned and appeared repainted and stained. "Looks good." He noted and nudged the other with his foot, "Now leave."

"You owe me!" He pouted

"I'll pay you later."

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Dani followed Malachi out and immediately, she grinned. “Wow! It looks amazing! I mean, it was amazing before just… older. This is really-“ she stopped as Koyl claimed that he was ‘hungry’ and his eyes immediately landed on her. She shivered and took a step back, biting her lip. “U-Uhm…” Thankfully, Malachi shut him down and instructed him to leave. However, Koyl protested, claiming he was owed. “I could make some food? Do you have any meat? I could make some dinner if that’ll help you feel better?” She asked, looking at Koyl. @Vox Knight

He laughed, open mouthed and eyes shut. "Gaa. I like this one." He kept giggling on the floor getting up. He got into her face and Malachi bristled. "You watch yourself around him. He's a bastard." Koyl patted her cheek. Malachi grabbed hold of the front of Koyl's shirt slamming him into the doorframe of the front door hard enough to make it rattle. Malachi snarled, fully exposing his large teeth. Dani realized he had small gemstones set into his front fangs. His teeth curved like a snacks. Once he got in his teeth one would have to rip themselves open to get free. Koyl choked briefly in surprise, holding Malachi's arm. "I meant no harm..." He softened his voice holding up his hands. "I'll leave..." @Super Sonic Vava

Dani gasped as Koyl was thrust into the wall, Malachi pinning him and snarling. She rushed over and wrapped her arms around his torso, essentially hugging him tightly. “Malachi! Malachi, please! It’s okay! I’m okay! Stop! It’s okay!” She didn’t want Malachi to get hurt but it seemed that Koyl was ready to go. “M-Maybe that’s best.” She said quickly. She pressed her head against Malachi’s back. “Please… please stop.” @Vox Knight

He set him on his feet and the man scrambled for the door knowing better to leave then push his luck. Malachi glanced back, not moving. "He has no boundaries." He tsked, despite the fact he had been more touchy with her. I also don't fuckin kill for fun... he pushed back her hair gently, "Im sorry if I frightened you..." He looked up at the chandelier amused. "Having a malleable house is useful." He chuckled, "Are you hungry? I'll help you cook." @Super Sonic Vava

Dani didn’t release her hold on him. She stayed pressed against his back until he turned, and then this time, she stayed pressed against his chest. “I wasn’t scared.” She said quickly, not wanting him to think she was being a baby. She looked around at the house, nodding. “It’s really cool. I’m sure it helps save you money when you need to change things around quickly.” She took his hand and brought him towards the kitchen. “Help would be great. Do you have a preference on what you want to eat?” She asked, looking back at him and smiling in excitement. @Vox Knight

"Heh." He couldn't help but snort softly, heading for the kitchen with her letting her pull him along. "I don't mind. Whatever you want." He grit his teeth gently as his mouth ached. The kitchen was fully updated and the lighting improved, modern slick design making it feel comfortable. What items had been in shelves or the cupboards and fridge were now on the table. He started putting them away into where it belonged. Several small cookbooks rested on the counter. "I do advise I can't taste much anymore. It all tastes disgusting." He flipped open one if the books. @Super Sonic Vava

The kitchen was really beautiful and Dani gasped softly. “Wow! It’s so spacious in here!” She looked at all the new gear and cookbooks. Now she’d have some ideas on what to cook! “Food tastes disgusting? Why didn’t you say that!” She felt bad basically forcing him to eat if the food tasted gross! “Do… do you need to eat… again?” She asked, this time, her hand slowly rubbed at her neck. It wasn’t a fearful sound, but her voice was softer. “If… if you need to feed again, just.. just say so.” She gave his hand a squeeze and she stepped closer to him. Would he bite her once again? She had gotten to see his fangs and… for some reason, they fascinated her. @Vox Knight

"No. I don't right now. It's alright." He reassured softly, a little smile across his lips. "I don't want to eat it, just want to help." He spread out the cookbooks for the other to pick from. Once she'd picked a recipe he cut vegetables for her, neatly cutting them and putting them in small bowls for her when she was ready. "Once you eat ill decide if I'm asking or not..." Very much want to. he almost added. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani nodded and decided on making a soup that would last for a few days. This way she'd have lunch and dinner for a few more days and wouldn't have to worry about getting groceries, all though Malachi said they could just get them delivered. The scent of a warm creamy soup filled the kitchen and Dani couldn't help but start to hum softly as she was stirring the pot of soup. She had tied her hip length black hair into a high pony tail and she was swaying slightly, tapping her foot. She looked at Malachi and smiled, "Do you like dancing, Malachi?" @Vox Knight

"I'm more for music. I play piano more than I dance. I can though." He leaned on the counter looking up at the ceiling. "Do you?" He hugged his stomach gently resting back, eyes closed. It smelled good but he was so unaccustomed to the taste. He cautiously popped a piece of a vegetable in his mouth and grimaced a little. Yea... still nope. @Super Sonic Vava

"I like dancing. It's a lot of fun." She watched him try a vegetable and grimace. She chuckled softly, shaking her head. "Don't push yourself." She looked over at the soup. "That needs to simmer for about ten minutes..." She then got an idea. "Here!" She grabbed her phone and opened her music app. She found a classical music station and she pressed play. Thankfully the house now had Wi-Fi, so her phone snagged it quickly and soft piano music began to play. She walked up to Malachi and took both of his hands in hers. "Will you dance with me?" She asked, tilting her head and swaying slightly, sort of making his arms sway as she started to. @Vox Knight

He gently laced his fingers with hers the other snaking around her waist. His forehead lightly pressed to hers, both gently swaying. He kept his eyes closed content. He hadn't expected her to warm up so well to him. Perhaps he was just Isolated for too long but he felt... complete. "I must admit I didn't think I'd be dancing with you so soon." He admitted laughing softly. He paused slightly when he opened his eyes debating something. He blurted it before he realized it was falling from his mouth. "May I kiss you?" @Super Sonic Vava

Dani laughed softly as she too pressed her forehead to his. They swayed quietly in the kitchen, the gentle piano music filling the room, and then Malachi laughed, and Dani felt her heart flutter. He was really touching her heart! Then, he asked if he could kiss her. Her eyes widened and her face darkened again. Was that five times today that she blushed? She didn’t know. But, she nodded, not wanting him to think she didn’t want him to. “Y-Yes! I… I’d like that. You… you may.” She whispered, her face only an inch from his. We’re her hands always this itchy? Was it always this hard to breathe? Why did her stomach feel so fluttery all of a sudden? @Vox Knight

His fingers trailed under her chin to lift it to him, eyes half closed. His breath warmed against her lips before he slowly kissed her. He held onto her jaw and her hips pulling her close. He couldn't breathe eyes shut, thumb skimming her chin. When he pulled back he let out a gentle huffed breath, it taking a second to open his eyes. He eventually loosened his hold enough so if she wished she could pull away. "Thank you..." @Super Sonic Vava

Dani’s eyes were half open as he touched her chin. His hand was on her waist and she felt a warm burn starting to spread from her hips to her cheeks from wherever he touched. His lips slowly connected with hers and she let out a soft sigh of pleasure, her hands resting comfortably on his chest. They stayed like that for a moment, and the kiss felt so warm and gentle, that when he pulled away, she felt saddened that it was over. Dani looked back up at him as he thanked her and she smiled softly. “You’re welcome…” she then quietly asked, “May I kiss you again?” @Vox Knight

"Yea. I'd like that. You may." He copied her wording with a soft cheeky smile and bent to her again. His palms at her cheeks he happily kissed her, her warmth warming his mouth. He feathered multiple kisses to her dropping his hands to wrap around her waist. He kissed her for longer this time, hugging her close. He treated her like glass, cradling her in his arms. When he pulled away he blew his bangs out of his eyes chuckling. "Stir your soup. I'm going to take a bath..." He nuzzled her forehead gently and set her back flat footed. She'd been on her tiptoes without realizing. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani savored his kisses, taking each one and cherishing it like it could her last. For all she knew, it could be. It was morbid to think that way, because it helped her hold onto the feeling of each kiss. She started to recognize and memorize the feeling of his mouth, the way his lips felt on hers. He pulled away again and he set her down flat on her feet. “Y-Yeah, okay. I’ll be here when you’re done… u-unless you… need help of course.” She teased, nudging his nose with hers playfully before she took a small step back, turning to stir her soup. Her face was dark red and her smile hadn’t left her at all. @Vox Knight

"Don't tempt me." He kissed her neck chuckling and padded for his room. Once he was alone he let out a breath pushing back his hair, "Shit..." He muttered to himself embarrassed at himself. If he had the blood for it he'd be blushing scarlet. His room had the same furniture, his bed with the same silk curtains and gray-green bedspread. He tugged out some of the new clothing, a t-shirt and shorts, and headed for the base floor. His bottom floor opened directly into hot springs. He stripped and half fell into the water. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani blushed even harder as he told her not to tempt him. That was it. He was definitely trying to kill her by making her blush. Dani finished making her soup and she ladled a bowl full and then went to sit at the new table. She ate quietly, her smile still never faltering. It was really sweet how he cared for her. She finished her soup and she was going to go back for another one, when the sound of shattering glass pulled her away. "Malachi...? You okay?" Dani heard the sound of ragged breathing, and a deep gutteral grunting. "K...Koyl? Is that you? Malachi?" Dani turned fully and as she did, a large hulking man was standing, or rather lumbering without moving, in the doorway. He wore no shirt and had torn cargo shorts. His once neatly folded hair was tattered with dirt and blood. What was most noticable about him was his large size, as he was at least six and a half feet tall and his muscles seemed to pulse with an unnatural amount of power. Large red veins seemed to snake through his skin, making Dani's stomach churn. But what scared her most were the four massive fangs that seemed to awkwardly fit in his jaw. His eyes were wide and blood red, his gaze fixated on Dani with a hunger that made her shake. "M-Malachi?!" She shouted. "Hungry!!" The beast roared as he lunged forward. Dani screamed and started to run. She flung one of the doors open, praying it wasn't a closet. Thankfully, it wasn't. The beast ran forward with unnatural speed, its hands out stretched. Dani ducked as it grabbed at her. She ran faster, but this thing seemed able to keep up with her, even with the rapid speed she was moving. Dani tried to duck once more but the beast used its other hand to grab her by the leg. It flung her into one of the walls of the living room area. She slammed into several paintings, the glass and wood shattering. Dani cried out, blood running down her arm as the glass cut her.

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She hit the floor and let out a moan of pain. She tried to scramble away but the beast stomped on her ankle. "Hungry...Eat...Girl..." The beast growled, its massive mouth dripping saliva. Dani let out another scream, swinging as hard as she could at the beast's face. It simply grabbed her arm, nearly snapping the bone like a twig. "Malachi!" @Vox Knight

His arms tucked around its head pulling its face down. He clung to it tsking as it smacked him into the floor. "Dani make a flame! Sparks!" He grunted. It had become more concerned with the bigger threat, digging at Malachi who had wedged it against a corner using the doorway of the living room to keep it there. I remember why I kept candles. he couldn't get a hold of any flames. He had no blood to form his own. He gasped in pain as it pulled at his arms, yanking one out of socket. His face was far closer than he'd like. Snarling he pressed in tighter to it to keep it still. He held tight to it teeth set. He'd had enough time to find pants and he got his arm pressed back into the socket. "Fuck sakes..." He huffed softly, panicking. You aren't ruining my life right now. he snarled in frustration. @Super Sonic Vava

“Malachi!” Dani shouted, sitting up. Her ankle throbbed wait pain, but luckily it didn’t feel broken. She got to her feet and ran towards the house. Unfortunately, the candles had been replaced with light bulbs, but, she ran into the kitchen and opened a drawer. Thank God Koyl had filled the drawers with matches and lighters. She grabbed a lighter and ran back to Malachi. “H-Here!” She lit the lighter and aimed it at the beast. It growled and swatted at Dani. But with Malachi in the way, it couldn’t get to her. It went to swipe at Malachi again, and Dani grabbed onto its other arm. “Don’t touch him!!” She yelled. Then, with an insane amount of strength, she sank her nails into the beasts arm and ripped downward. With a mighty crunch, the beasts arm snapped. It roared in pain and swung its limb at her, knocking her back. “Fuck!” @Vox Knight

He got hold of the flame and sent the whole thing up. The heat made him grit his teeth and forced Dani back. He could outlast it. He had to. It was scalding his skin as he upped the heat. He forced it to keep burning. The beast sunk to the floor and Malachi forced the flames to disappate. Despite the heat and it being full fire, the house had no damage. Malachi sunk to the floor coughing leaning on the corpse. "Are you okay?" He asked hoarsely getting up cradling her face in his palms. @Super Sonic Vava

It all happened so fast. There was a sudden blast of fire and a searing heat. Dani's hands flew up to cover her head and face and even from nearly across the room she could feel the burning on her skin. Then, it hit her. Malachi was in that fire. "No! Malachi!" She shouted, lowering her arms. Unfortunately, the flames were so intense and she couldn't get closer. When they finally dissipated, Dani ran forward and stood in front of Malachi. "I-I'm fine! Oh my God, Malachi!" She grabbed his hands and forced him to sit down on the couch. It hadn't been broken even though the beast had essentially thrown Dani partly against it. "You need to feed! You have to heal..." Tears were cascading down her cheeks rapidly and her hands were shaking. She saw the blood on her shoulder and arm and she pulled her shirt up and over her head. She revealed the black bra she had underneath, but also a large several inch cut that was leaking blood. She angled her shoulder towards him. "Feed! Please!" She begged, grabbing his hand. @Vox Knight

"Calm down...." He said softly, tugging her to sit. He was more concerned with her wounds than his own. He gently got up to wet a rag, carefully cleaning her wounds. "I don't know if you can heal through blood..." He sighed softly, carefully cleaning her up. "I'm sorry. I don't know what that was..." He murmured looking down. "I'll get rid of it..." He sighed again debating how to help her. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani winced as he started cleaning her wound. "I'll be fine. I'll keep it bandaged and clean. It'll heal soon. You're hurt too. Please, please feed. I can't..." She stopped, the tears running down her cheeks even more. "I don't know what to do to help." She looked to the charred corpse on the floor, its crumpled frame breaking into ash every so often. "I...I don't know. It said it was hungry and that it...wanted to eat me." She shivered as she recalled its growled confession. She took Malachi's hand in hers. "We will get rid of it." @Vox Knight

He dried her cheeks with a hand towel before settling to bandage her. "I am fine. I still owe Koyl. After, then I will feed." He reassured with a soft smile. "Go relax in your room. I'll take care of this all." He kissed her forehead. If something was coming after her he would do all he could to keep her safe. He wasn't letting go of this happiness. He carefully picked her up off the couch to carry her to her room. He didn't know fully how bad her injuries were so he didn't want to risk it. His face tucked to her hair he carried her like a bride upstairs and to her room. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani let him carry her up to her room, but she kept a hold on him even as he brought her into her room. "Please...Please be safe. That fire really got you... I'm worried, Malachi." She said, frowning. But, he had told her to relax... She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him , being mindful not to hurt him. "Be safe, okay? Please. Promise me." She was not going to let him go until he promised. @Vox Knight

"Promise. I'm going to take another bath and go talk with Koyl. I'm locking down the house completely. It might make you feel a bit sick until you're used to it." He reassured her, skimming a thumb over her bottom lip. He got up hugging his waist, letting out his limp fully into the hall. He had some fire resistance but it still scalded his skin. His back felt tight, body aching. He sunk into his bed, too tired to do anything else but tell Koyl to protect the house. The man sat in the entrance way refusing to let anything else inside. He would protect them. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani frowned but let him go, nodding. She went to lay in bed. Her shoulder was throbbing from the pain. She sighed softly, shaking her head. She shut her eyes, hoping to just sleep this crazy event off, but, her phone started to ring. She turned her head and grabbed it. The number was marked as 'Unknown' but something seemed to almost compel her to answer. "...Hello?" "Did you like my little surprise? Unfortunately he wasn't very stable. Too much vampire blood will really make those ghouls go wild." Her father chuckled, smiling as he stood in his office, glaring down at the city below. Dani's blood ran cold. "...You fucking bastard." "Now now... is that any way to speak to your father?" Dani stood up immediately. "Why can't you just leave me and Malachi alone?" "Oh, so you learned his name? How sweet." "Fuck you. Fuck. You." She snarled. Her father's tone darkened. "Watch your mouth, young lady. If you keep it up, I might just send a few more of those things, and I doubt your little boy toy would survive anymore. He's weak, right? Losing your heart will do that." Dani was shaking now, her anger filling her veins. "...What do you want?" Her father smirked, "Nothing you can provide. Can't a father just send his daughter presents every now and then?" "You are no father. You're nothing but a monster." "You forget, little one, that you are my daughter. Which means you are a monster too." "I'm nothing like you." She hissed before she hung up, slamming her phone down. Her father held his phone and smirked. "We'll see about that." Dani could not handle this. She threw the bedroom door open and went to find Malachi. @Vox Knight

He was laid out in bed on top of the blankets, hugging his pillow. His back was still scalded red and white with burns. His room was simple and open, a walk in closet full of clothing and a shelf filled with half made carvings for a chess board. She felt a thickness in the air in front of his door that broke as she passed through, walls to protect himself and her. He stirred a little at it but just shifted and settled down again to sleep. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani approached the bed and sat down. She reached out and gingerly touched the burn marks on his back. "Malachi..." She felt horrible. He needed to feed. If he didn't, would he not heal? She swallowed nervously and she looked around the room. She spotted a letter opener and she went to it, taking the blade in her hands. She sighed softly, walking back over and kneeled beside the bed. "I really hope you won't be mad at me for this..." She pressed the letter opener to her arm, avoiding any major veins. She pressed down, forcing the skin open. She hissed slightly, but watched as blood began to pool from the wound. She made a small cut, roughly half an inch long. It was bleeding but not profusely. She sighed softly, shaking the pain off. She then pressed her wound to Malachi's mouth. @Vox Knight

He jerked with surprise and his teeth went to the bone into her arm on instinct. Shivering his fingers tightened on her arm drinking deep from her arm. He fully blinked awake and he let go, licking the bite closed. Hoarse he sighed softly, "Don't do that again..." Wiping his mouth he sucked his teeth clean. He carefully pulled her into bed with him, making sure her arm healed. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani hissed in pain but she refused to scream. She panted softly, breathing through the pain as Malachi drank. She squeezed the sheets with her free hand and placed her head on the bed, waiting until he finished. He pulled her up into the bed and she immediately hugged him tight. "M-My...My father... sent that thing. He called it a ghoul. He said too much vampire blood does that to them. I'm...I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry, Malachi." She whispered, tears running down her cheeks. @Vox Knight

"I told you. No more tears. No apologies for things he does." He held her close adjusting how he laid to hold her and no lean on his back. "It isn't your fault." He dried her cheeks with a knuckle. "Koyl can take care of us so we can sleep." He settled her down close, nuzzling into her neck. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani nodded, hiding her face against him. It was hard not to cry. She felt horrible that he had been hurt! It was her fault, regardless of what he said. If she wasn’t here he might have been fine. But then again, maybe not. That was the issue with her father. He was a fucking psycho. Dani pressed a kiss to his cheek. “Are you okay?” @Vox Knight

"More than okay." He reassured, face calm and soft. Happy even, though he was tired. "Though now I can't trust you with letter openers." He chuckled softly holding her chin and shaking her gently, making her wiggle. He wrapped his arms around her waist, tucking her close, closing his eyes. "I'm alright. I just need to rest." He smiled. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani blushed and laughed softly. “I did it to help you! I was really worried that you wouldn’t feed and heal…” She placed her hands on his chest so she didn’t touch his back. She set her head on the crook of his neck and shoulder. “Let’s rest then…” She said softly. She pressed a gentle kiss to his neck before she settled down and shut her eyes fully, taking slow breaths so she could rest. @Vox Knight

He was still asleep when she woke, but had visible color to his face unlike anything she had seen before. He almost looked normal, his pale lashes casting soft shadows on his cheeks. He'd wrapped her up tight in blankets to keep warm, up throughout the night. But he'd settled into bed in the early morning. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani woke up and smiled as she looked at him. He looked so handsome. She reached up and brushed some hair from his eyes. She stayed still for a moment just admiring his handsome features. She then carefully leaned up and pressed a soft kiss to his lips. She didn't really want to wake him, but giving him a kiss surely couldn't hurt, right? @Vox Knight

He wrapped his arms around her to hold her close, grinning. Her laying on him he held her waist palms across her back. "Sleep well?" He visibly blushed this time, reddening his skin. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani hummed, nodding. She noticed his blush and she smiled. He looked so cute when he blushed. "I slept very well. Did you? Your face has color now. You're not so pale anymore." She chuckled, reaching up and brushing her fingers along his cheek. "How's your back? Does it feel better?" @Vox Knight

"Koyl has been bringing me food So I can fully return to my strength. It's a necessity now." He smiled at the touches closing his eyes like a cat. "Feels well enough." He grunted softly at the question of his back. He got up swinging his feet off the edge to the floor, pushing up. "Koyl will take you out to the city. If you wish. So you can get the things you need." He tugged open his wardrobe to fetch a shirt gingerly pulling it on. @Super Sonic Vava

“What kind of food? You mean blood?” She was curious about something, and she stood up and walked over to him. “Why won’t you feed from me?” She had given him blood before and he seemed to enjoy it… so why didn’t he just feed from her? She touched his arm and tilted her head, curiously looking at him. “I’m good for now, but, maybe I’ll go get some clothes if I don’t want to order them.” @Vox Knight

"Because you're unaccustomed. I don't want to make you sick." He looked aside quickly to loop in a belt. "Just remember I can't go with you." He said gently, "Koyl made a proper deal so I trust him with you." He smiled tucking his arm around her. Was he being over protective? Maybe. Did he give a damn, no.... @Super Sonic Vava

"How can I get accustomed if you don't bite me?" She said, frowning slightly. She wasn't trying to push him, but, she didn't understand, and if he wasn't willing to bite her, how could she get accustomed to it? "He made a deal? What happened?" She asked, curious to know just what exactly happened when he stepped out. @Vox Knight

"Think of it this way. You need rest between...." He pushed his hands into his pockets. He felt weird wearing jeans. Looked weird in them too. "Because I am a lord, he has to listen to me in exchange for something else." He rolled a hand lazily to lightly explain. "I didn't want to go to sleep without someone protecting the house. So Koyl stayed." Gently he stepped out into the hall leaving the doors open. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani followed, but she admired him wearing jeans. Jeans actually looked really nice on him in her opinion. She nodded, realizing that he wasn’t rejecting her blood, but rather he wanted to take care of her. “Okay, that’s fair.” She looked around. “So… where is Koyl?” She asked. @Vox Knight

"Outside." He tucked open the front door. There was more ghouls outside the door, Koyl sitting atop his morbid throne. He'd taken care of four through the night. Koyl tossed over a name tag, "They're all from him." He stated giggling softly. "Mm... charming man." He tucked sunglasses on to cover his sensitive eyes to the sunshine. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani wrinkled her nose at the morbid sight. But, she waved to Koyl. “Will you be safe if we leave for a little bit? I… I don’t want to leave you alone if you’ll get attacked again.” She couldn’t bare the thought of him being attacked because of her leaving for a bit. @Vox Knight

"I am safe on my own. Though your concern is touching." He tipped up her chin, smirking softly. "Go out. Being here so long will send you crazy." He chuckled and pressed a finger to her forehead. Koyl had a small sports car only a two seater with a dark colored frame. "So. Am I sticking around or...." Koyl rolled a hand lazily.

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Dani sighed softly. "Alright, alright... But I won't be gone long, okay?" She leaned up and pressed a soft kiss to his cheek before she pressed another to his lips. "I'll see you soon, okay?" She gave him a soft smile before she headed down to the front door. She exited the door and approached Koyl. "Sorry to keep you waiting. Can we head into the city for a little bit? I'd like to get some clothes." @Vox Knight

He pulled back the car back down the drive, glancing back in the mirror at Malachi standing in the drive watching them leave. The road was isolated and tunneled by trees, his car quiet as it hummed down the street. "Theres a mall near my appointment we can go to.' He smiled softly, tapping the top of the wheel with his nails. There was little he really said, he preferred the quiet, dark eyes watching the sides of the road. "I'd assume you have money." He glanced over, "I can pay if I really gotta..." He teased pulling onto a right roadway, heading for the city. "It's a touch of a drive. Half an hour." Koyl drove calm and relaxed, making sure he wasn't going to fast but he was definitely speeding. Warming his face in the light across the left of his face, with a soft sigh he clicked on the radio. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani chuckled softly. "I can pay. I'm going to max out my credit card. Hopefully ruin my shit bag of a father's credit." She said, shrugging. He clicked on the radio and Dani didn't want to disturb him, but she did speak. "Thanks for being there for Malachi. He told me a little bit about you, but, I really do appreciate you being there for him. I know it might not mean anything coming from me, but... yeah." She said softly, biting her lip. She looked out the window to watch the cars and landscape vanish as the car rumbled down the road. She wished that Malachi had the ability to text. She felt a bit silly but, she missed him. @Vox Knight

"He is my king. By extension what you say means plenty to me." He said lightly thumb still tapping the wheel. He sighed softly resting his cheek on his knuckles, "I'm sorry you were introduced to our world this way. Through one of the worst avenues." He relented gently. "But I have not seen him this happy in... a long. Long time." He added patting her hand. His skin burnt like he had a fever. He tucked on sunglasses to cover his aching eyes, pulling a map on his cars computer to the shopping center. @Super Sonic Vava

She smiled softly, feeling relieved at the kindness. "It's alright. I'm glad I am here to learn about you and Malachi. I just hope that I can help contribute." She didn't want to live with Malachi without being able to contribute as a whole. Dani gasped softly as he touched her skin. "Are you alright? Your skin is burning!" Was he sick? He covered his eyes with sunglasses and she wondered if perhaps he was allergic to the sun like Malachi was. "Is it the sun? We didn't have to come out!" @Vox Knight

"I'm always hot. It's okay." He laughed loudly holding out his hand lightly, "unlike your vampire man, my body can't process its own power well..." "Think how Mal manipulates flames, he's pulling and fuckin' with his own aura and the nature of fire. His body can automatically not use his power. He can turn it off and on. I can't. So my body is constantly using energy so its constantly hurting me and my body is constantly healing so I'm hot." He explained lightly. "My body can't make the materials used to restructure muscle, so I have to eat it." He sipped a soda that he had in his door, glancing about a restaurant. "Mcdonalds?" @Super Sonic Vava

"Oh. That sounds really painful! I'm sorry." She sighed, feeling a bit sad for him. However, he seemed to be at terms with his abilities, and perhaps that was due to the numerous years he had to live with it. "Eat it... You mean like... eating flesh?" She asked, tilting her head. He asked about McDonald's and she chuckled softly, nodding. "Sure. I'll pay." She said. @Vox Knight

"Meat is best yes. Newer the better." He pulled into the parking lot. He ordered enough food they had to pull forward to wait, which he did so with a word of 'Don't rush. No stress'. He ordered over 8 meals not including hers. He unbuckled and wiggled down in the seat to relax and wait. "I must admit I am confused by your acceptance of your situation. You were given away to die.." He glanced over the ledge of his glasses. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani had no issues paying for Koyl's meal. As they pulled into a space to wait, Koyl offered some chatter and Dani smiled a little, shrugging. "I felt like I was dying at my father's house, so what's the difference?" She chuckled. "Besides..." She looked towards the dashboard, her hands on her lap. "I really like Malachi's company. He's funny and... well, he's always really cool. It's strange but there's just something about him that really draws me in. I haven't enjoyed someone's company like that in so long. Normally I just stayed in my room alone, but now, I have Malachi for company." She then nudged Koyl's arm with her elbow. "And you, too." @Vox Knight

He laughed softly, embarrassed, and happily got his food. They headed for the shopping center and Koyl downed over four meals on the drive while Dani had hers. Koyl was an endless pit for food. Inside the mall Koyl kept close, protecting her if need be. When they slipped into a shop Koyl gently took her arm. "I need you for a second." He mumbled, bringing her to the desk. The man behind the desk smiled saying hello and playing dumb until Koyl grinned. "Hey. I need you." Koyl said to the guy and the man waved them both into a back room. "What do you want eh?" "She ain't normal. You got better taste than me. I want to know what." Koyl reassured patting Dani's arm. "This is my buddy. He's a halfling. Like you." Koyl gestured to the young man who winked. "You mind if I prick your finger? I only need a few drops." The young man smiled softly holding out his hands.

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Dani ate her own meal and when the two got to the mall, she wandered for a little bit until Koyl pulled at her arm to bring her to a shop. "Sure!" She followed him up to the desk where he started talking to the man behind the counter, explaining that she 'wasn't normal'. Dani frowned a little. "Hey-" Koyl explained that this 'friend' was a halfling like her... "So... why does he need to taste me? I-" As the man held his hands out and asked if she could prick her finger and felt a small shiver go up her spine. "W-Well... uhm... Sure. I guess." She held her hands out towards him. "Why am I not normal? Am I not a normal halfling?" She asked Koyl. @Vox Knight

"Is the king?...." the man gently gelled the end of her finger from a container, making her skin tingle. "Completely unaware of it. Opened the door and nearly knocked me off my feet." Koyl snorted leaning on the counter. He looked to Dani when she started asking. "Lords can go into den states. Periods of time that they're protecting partners. You set him off without either of you knowing and I want to know why." He chuckled lightly chin in his hand. The man pricked her numb finger and licked the metal point then hissed shaking out his head. "Holy shit." He licked the back of his hand to get the taste out. "So it is what I thought right?" Koyl laughed clapping like it was hilarious when his friend nodded. "Let's go Angel. We got shit to buy and a pissed off King to get back to." Koyl grinned a fanged smile. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani was completely stumped. What the hell did he just say? King? She flinched slightly as he pricked her finger, and then she stared at the man as he tasted her blood. Her eyes widened as Koyl's friend seemed to find her blood disgusting!! "What? What's wrong?" Neither one of them would tell her, and she was starting to get confused and frustrated. Koyl called her away and as they stepped outside, Dani grabbed Koyl's wrist. "Hold on a second." She said, her head spinning. "Can you explain what the hell that was all about? You're not making any sense. None of this makes any sense. I deserve to know what's going on! Especially if you're going to have someone taste my... blood and then have them react like that!" She was frustrated, her head hurt, and she felt confused. She needed to know what the hell she was. Who was this King? Did they mean Malachi? If Malachi was a King, why couldn't he leave the house? Was that her father's fault? How could she help? So many questions spun through her head and she held her head with one hand, shaking her head. "Dammit..." @Vox Knight

"If I go into explanation now it'll be all wrong. Mal can. It's nothing bad. Trust me." He said softly still holding one if her hands. "So please. Let's get your stuff and go." He reassured softly, a gentle smile across his face. "I don't want to say something wrong and make it worse." He led to a store and nudged her in, hoping to distract with clothing and jewelry. He didn't know how to express what he knew. He messed up too often to deliver important information like that.... "If I call you queen will you be cross?" He teased lightly, shark toothed smile catching the light. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani relaxed as he told her that it was 'nothing bad' but she was still a bit cautious. He gave her a gentle smile, and she felt her shoulders relax a bit more. "Thank you, Koyl... That actually makes me feel a little better." She said, giving him a little smile in return. He asked if he called her queen would she be cross. She chuckled, shaking her head, "Go for it." She laughed softly. She walked into another one of the clothing stores. This one had a mix of dresses that ranged in different colors. She then had a thought. "Hey, Koyl..." She looked at him, her cheeks a little red. "What kind of clothes does Malachi like? I want to get a few things that he might enjoy..." She said. "Is that... too obvious?" @Vox Knight

"Mm..." He debated arms crossed, "He likes painting sundresses, I suppose." He tipped a head lightly. "I'd think anything though. The way he is you could be in a potato sack and he'd fall at your feet." He joked lightly teasing. "He didn't have many women around him as he was being raised. The two he did commonly see stripped faster than a toddler who needs to keep their clothes on. So I don't even really know his tastes. I don't think he quite knows either." He chuckled tugging out a jacket for himself. "Fuck just buy everything. Trial and error it worse comes down..." Koyl wouldn't leave until Dani had enough clothes for a good portion of time and multiple bags. As they were leaving Koyl's friend caught them. "Theres men by your car." "Shit. Problem?" "Yea." "Shit..." Koyl passed his keys to Dani, putting it into her palms. "Me and him will get them away. When you get a chance, drive back to Malachi." Koyl grabbed his friends arm, "You got enough for it?" He tugged off his jacket to bare the skin of his arms. "For a few minutes." The friend nodded softly, both going for the doors bringing Dani with. "Wait inside until it's safe okay?" Koyl advised softly with a gentle smile. His friends skin gently morphed, rippling like a stone dropping in a pool. With a flicker of his body, Dani was staring at a copy of herself. They both walked out with the shopping in their arms, opening the car to put it in, trying to ignore the men. It quickly devolved into a fight. Koyl and the false Dani got themselves free and bolted, the two chasing after and leaving the car open. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani nodded, smiling. "Awesome. I'll get a few different types of things then. Thanks, Koyl. That's actually really helpful." She went through the racks and she grabbed several different dresses. Some were sundresses, some were black lace dresses or white lace dresses. She even grabbed some cute bras and panties. When she finished, she had numerous bags of clothes and she had definitely spent quadruple digits on her father's card, and she had no care in the world about it. But, as she and Koyl began to leave, Koyl's friend appeared and told them that there were men by his car. Dani's eyes widened. "Koyl?" Koyl quickly told her to to drive back to Malachi once he got them away. "B-But- Koyl!" He didn't let her argue. She nodded in understanding. She followed them out once his friend turned into her, which was really cool and creepy. She bit her lip to prevent from screaming as Koyl and the false Dani bolted after the fight. With the car door open, she bolted into the car. She slammed it shut and she put the key into the ignition and turned the car on. She quickly left the parking lot. She felt anxiety knot into her stomach. She hoped Koyl and his friend would be alright. She made it back to Malachi's home and she parked the car and ran inside. "Malachi? Malachi! Are you alright?" She was terrified that if something happened to Koyl, then something might have happened to Malachi! @Vox Knight

"I'm here..." He called lightly then appeared upstairs beyond the rail. Apart from a small healing cut across his neck, he looked fine. Thank God I could bathe first... He pulled her up into his arms hugging her tight, still damp hair smelling like soap. "For now please stay inside the house." He murmured, holding her tighter. "They came here too. Your father is not pleased to give you away now that he's figured out some things." He fully picked Dani up off the floor as if walking was too much, arms tucked around her and holding her tight. He avoided the main path of the house but she could smell blood. He took the side stairway up to head for her room carrying her like a bride. He was glowering with rage and it buzzed beneath his skin. Setting her down in a chair of the sitting room outside their bedrooms, he sat in front of her holding her hands. "Your father was a vampire. You're aware of that obviously, but your mother... she wasn't human either." He said softly thumbs skimming her knuckles. "It's why your magic hasn't changed. Why you have difficulty. I'd assumed the case, but I didn't want to fully say. Your mother was a Seraphim. An angel." He put his face to her hands, suddenly soft, talking low and careful trying to not upset.

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Dani gasped at the sight of the cut. As he held her, she wrapped her arms around him tightly as well. “I-I… okay. Please be safe. Please.” She begged quietly, confusion and fear mixing through her veins. Apparently this was her fathers doing once again. When would he just leave her alone and let her live?! Malachi was angry and she kept close to him, letting her hold her and not making a fuss while he brought her into her bedroom. He set her down in a chair and she held his hands when he took hers. He explained that her father was a vampire, but her mother wasn’t human. She was something called a Seraphim. Malachi explained that it was an Angel. Her eyes widened and she stared down at him. “An…an Angel? So.. that… what does that make me? Some… some sort of… hybrid?” She asked, the pieces slowly coming together. “Why… why does my father care? What does that have to do with you? With… with us?” @Vox Knight

"Seraphim on earth were hunted. For a long time. I'm ashamed to say I helped with it." He smiled weakly, eyes tired, "They're strong. Very. Very strong. And some pass their skill to their children. I think he assumed you'd have your mother's power and when you didn't outwardly show it, he decided to send you to me. Two birds one stone. Satiate me and get rid of you." He pet Dani's cheek gently. "You accidentally used power and now you show potential he desires..." He explained gently, "but I'll die before you step foot by that man." He pushed up to stand, rubbing his chest bone with his knuckles. His chest had been aching enough to catch his attention. "I'll get your things from the car. Please stay on this floor until I can clean." He cupped her cheek, face one of gentle concern and internal debate.

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Dani frowned as Malachi explained, looking more and more tired. She listened intently and she felt angry when he stated that she had shown power and now her father was coming for her. She shook her head, standing. “No! Malachi… please. You… you look exhausted. My things can wait. Please. Please don’t go out there right now…” She covered his hand with hers and leaned into his touch. Her other hand took his free one and she laced her fingers with his. “Please, Malachi… I’m begging you. Please… I don’t want you to get hurt again. Especially because of me.” She hadn’t intentionally done anything… but she felt responsible for all of this. Tears began to prick her eyes. She had been so… useless! @Vox Knight

"I'm just getting you your bags. It's okay." He held her hands, lacing his fingers in tight. "Don't cry." Voice soft he put her cheek against him, their faces together. "I'd like to see what you bought. Go take a bath, I'll make you some food, and we can relax. Is that okay?" He offered softly, petting her cheek with a thumb. He tipped up her chin to kiss her softly, a quiet acknowledgement of her feelings. He was unsure what to do. Of how to say it. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani nodded, but as she did, a soft whimper left her as he asked if it was okay. "O-Okay." She was just terrified. If he got hurt again, because of her, she wouldn't be able to handle it. Not again... Her hopeless thoughts were suddenly speared by a new feeling, his lips on hers. The feeling of his kiss was something that truly pulled her from the depths of her sorrow. She returned his kiss, standing on her tiptoes so that she could push her lips against him more. Her free hand moved to rest on his shoulder, holding him close, her occupied hand squeezing his in return. @Vox Knight

He hugged her about the waist, bent to look down, white hair slipping from the tie in whisps and fragile waves. His eyes were hazy when she pulled back then he blinked slightly, clearing his throat. "Mm... do you know you're doing that?..." He noted chuckling softly, bringing her hands to his lips. "Tugging my head about. Can't think straight." He mumbled softly gently putting her knuckles to his cheeks. It amused him more than anything now that he was aware of it. The faint connection he could mentally pluck like a piano string. He smiled softly, a faint white line of teeth visible passed his lips. He realized he was distracted with a sharp intake of breath, letting her take back her hands. Making a soft sound face briefly tightening, he rubbed his sternum roughly trying to soothe the ache behind it. "Go bathe okay? I'll bring up some stuff and food." He brushed under her chin with a finger. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani shook her head slightly as he asked if she knew she was doing this. “No, if I did… I’d be cruel to torment you like that. But,” she leaned up and kissed him softly again. “I don’t mind teasing you a little if it allows me to kiss you like that.” He slowly pulled from her and told her to go bathe. She shivered slightly as he instructed her to bathe. She took his hand and pressed a kiss to his hand. She then opened her mouth and kissed his fingers, then his palm. “Please… hurry back, okay? I don’t really want to be apart from you right now…” It was true. Something in her chest told her not to stray from him. She didn’t want to be apart from him, and if she had to, it couldn’t be for long. Her eyes bore into his as she whispered. “Please, Malachi…” @Vox Knight

"Spoiled." He teased softly kissing her forehead. Walking away felt like cutting. He'd shut off the destroyed hall of the house, the doors jumped over it completely. He took the bags from the back of the car and tucked them over his arms, bringing them in while Dani bathed. He had to stop part of the way, his chest aching. It took his breath like he was being crushed, and he set his head on his arm against the wall. Fuck... he panted teeth bared slightly. He made it to the sitting room between their bedrooms and dropped the bags. Sinking to a seat he pressed a palm over his chest then blinked. He'd been forcing his blood to move, ignoring the near constant dull pain. Ignoring that he was healing. His body restarted and the involuntary muscles moved on their own. A dull beat thumped beneath his fingers, making him go wide eyed. He had a heart again... He'd never heard of someone regrowing this way... ever. It wasn't possible that was the point. A permanent injury to cut him down a peg. He was sitting surrounded by shopping when she came out of the bath, a hand over his chest, eyes closed.

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Dani chuckled softly and let him leave this time. She went into the bathroom and turned the water on. The hot water steamed up the room quickly, and Dani slid into the water once the tub had filled. She let out a sigh, thinking back to the previous events of the day. Koyl had called her a ‘seraphim’, an Angel. Did Malachi know? He had to, right? Well, she’d try to talk to him about it later. She stayed in the bath for a little bit until she heard Malachi return, and then she got out. She wrapped a towel around herself and she walked out, just in her towel. Her skin slightly damp. She saw him sitting with his hand on his chest. “Malachi?” She went over to his side quickly, kneeling down and touching his hand. “Malachi? Are you okay? What happened?” She asked quickly, worried that something had happened! @Vox Knight

He grabbed her hand, face visibly one of stunned confusion. "T-touch touch." He stuttered, grabbing her hand shaking. She could feel his heart beat, one he hadn't had before. The sensation ingrained in her skin, beating like it was in her own ribs. Even when she pulled away, with a bit of focus she could feel it. He was confused and stunned and excited. She could understand it, a mild inkling in her own thoughts. "I have... no idea what's going on..." He panted softly, laughing under his breath, stunned in place. "But this makes it alot easier to teach you now. And to protect you now." He grinned widely. She realized he had diamonds set into his back set of fangs. The front canines were just slightly elongated but he had a second set between his molars, the small gemstones set within. He noticed she was just wrapped in a towel and blinked, eyes visibly raking over her before he looked away. "Mm.... I brought in your clothes."

16:12

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Dani gasped as she felt the beating of his heart. “I-It’s back! Your heart!” She said with shock. Hadn’t her father taken his heart? How on earth was it possible for it to be back? She gazed at his fangs and saw the shining gemstones on the backseat of his fangs and she stared in awe. Wow. He was truly something amazing. She grinned with happiness as he seemed to be just as excited, but maybe definitely more. “Oh, thank you. Do you want to see what I got?” She asked, noticing how he had looked her over. She purposefully leaned forward a bit, showing off a little bit of cleavage as her towel dipped down. @Vox Knight

He pulled a face, half laughing softly and nodded rubbing his face trying to make a fool of himself. They both knew she was messing with him. He helped unpack some of the bags, one with dresses, and laid them over his lap to keep himself from staring. But he kept looking over. She could sense it without needing to look. Red fabric... corset... Mm don't pick up that bag... slowly flicked through her head as he decided to pick up a bag of shirts rather than underwear. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani chuckled softly as she lifted the bag of lingerie she had decided to purchase. She stood and went to the door. “Give me a moment.” She shut the door and put the outfit on. When she opened the door, she revealed a tight black and red corset with a pair of black lace panties and black stockings attacked via a garter clip on the stockings. Her dark black hair was fluffed from being up in a bun from the bath. “What do you think?” She asked softly, her cheeks tinted pink as she walked over to him. Deciding to be bold, Dani decided to sit on his lap, straddling his hips. @Vox Knight

He stared until she slid onto his lap, and he grabbed her chin lightly. "I think you look beautiful." He stated firmly pressing a kiss to her after as the punctuation. He wrapped an arm around her waist, fingers pressing tight to her skin between the corset and bottom. His tongue gently pressed between her lips to twine in hers, relishing in her taste. He skimmed his kisses to her jaw and her throat purring like a big cat beneath her. "You like messing with me don't you?" He chuckled softly, half opened eyes greedily taking her in. He ran his hands gently over the corset, smiling. "This is nice. Should wear it always." He chuckled.

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Dani gasped as his hands went around her. She felt her body get hot and she bit her lip, her hands moving to rest on his shoulders. “I can’t help but mess with you at least a little.” She said softly, her eyes fluttering as he started to kiss her neck. She let out small soft moans of pleasure, her hips slowly beginning to shift and grind while she straddled him. “Malachi…” She looked back down at him as she kissed him again. “I’ll wear whatever you’d like for me to wear.” She cooed sweetly. “So long as you show me these reactions.” Dani’s own heart was thumping heavily in her chest, her insides getting hot with pleasure. @Vox Knight

"Gratefully." He purred rattling in his chest, pressing back tight for a kiss. His tongue slid into her mouth twisting with hers, sucking to taste as if he'd never again. He was throbbing under her weight, pulsing with his new heart rate, straining against dress pants. Pulling back with a soft line of drool between them he panted softly a soft blush across his cheeks. "May we move? My room or yours." He asked softly, wide palm cradling her face. "For anything. I don't want to let go." He set his chin lightly to her breast and looked up with the eager eyes of a pup. @Super Sonic Vava

Dani felt as if she was melting. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her fingers twirling around his white hair. She moaned against their kiss, her tongue dancing with his. As he pulled from her, she panted softly. She could feel how hard he was getting, and she bit her lip, her hips slowly grinding against his. "Y-Yours. I want... to be wherever you're most comfortable." She whispered. His head went to her chest and she shivered, her back arching slightly. Her hips wouldn't stop moving and she let out another soft moan. "Malachi..." @Vox Knight

He flat picked her up rather than let her walk, an arm under her ass and the other around her back. "I'm comfortable anywhere. But I think my bed is bigger." He chuckled softly, having no problem carrying her about. He had forgotten how... exposing a heart beat was. He was sure she could feel his racing. It made him laugh softly under his breath. He nudged open his bedroom door with his back, tossing a jacket off his bed to the floor, setting her down. His bed was soft, pale gray sheets and thick comforter larger than even a king bed. Malachi toed off his socks and rolled onto the bed by her, pulling her back close for more feathered kisses. He couldn't breathe, the shakiness making him sound more nervous than he felt. All he wanted to do was touch her and it was apparent of so. He couldn't keep his hands off, petting over her exposed thighs and up her sides. He hooked his fingers in a sheer curtain about his bed and tugged them closed. They fell and cut them both off from the rest of the world. All that mattered was her.

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Dani gasped and wrapped her arms around his neck to stabilize herself. She let him carry her through the house until he made it to his bedroom. She hadn't been in here before. The room was comfortable and the bedding was even more comfortable as he set her down onto it. While he removed his socks, she went to undo the laces of her corset, just a little. She returned as many kisses as she could. Each that landed on her lips gave her a tiny little blast of heated passion. She moaned softly, kissing his cheek and shoulders, then his lips. She tilted her head back into the pillow as he started to touch her thighs. "Malachi~" She moaned, her voice soft as she fell into the pleasure. His hands were igniting little trails of fire through her body. As the curtains fell over them, she wrapped her arms around him once again. She pulled him against her, pressing his face into her neck. Her jugular vein throbbed against her skin. Her heart was beating so quickly now. Her arousal was getting even hotter and it was making her shiver. "Malachi... Please touch me more." To indicate that she wanted him to touch, she started to touch him, her hands roaming over his chest and across his abdomen. @Vox Knight

He hooked his fingers into the ties of the corset and easily loosened it for her, it barely laced shut. The hold on her front tugged her back close, skimming to her throat when she arched. He used her to tug off his shirt, when her fingers hooked in to the hem he snaked out of it. Kisses left tingles behind, running from her throat then lower, ending at her breast bone. Her heart in his ears made his teeth and cock ache. "Beautiful." @Super Sonic Vava

Dani moaned as each kiss he left ignited trails of fire down her body. His body was making hers warm, and every compliment he granted her made her heart thump heavily. He loosened her corset and she shivered. "Malachi... You're so handsome." She cooed, wanting him to know how she felt. Her legs hooked around his hips, then his torso as he got lower. Her hips slowly pushed upwards. Her fingers curled against the sheets. She had never experienced anything like this, and she was eager to feel more from him. @Vox Knight