ROLEPLAY HQ - turning-point

Damn it all. Damn. It. All. That’s all that was running through Xander’s head as he ran down the alleyway, transforming into a cat as he heard several footsteps running behind him, with shouts of ‘Monster!’ and ‘It went down there! Go around and cut it off!’ He didn’t ask for this. Why did they think he wanted this? He was just some random guy, nobody important. Yeah, he had a rough childhood due to constant illness and general poor health, despite everything his parents tried to do. Then he woke up to someone clamped down on his neck, and he tried to fight them off.. Things went downhill from there. ‘Over there!’ He heard shouting from below, and then several bullets hit the wall beneath him as he climbed, trying to get out of their reach. Several bounds of his feline body later, and he was off running again on the rooftops, voices quickly fading away as he leapt from building to building. Even if he couldn’t do this kind of thing in his normal body.. If there was one thing that was good about his transformation into a monster.. It gave him a way to run when his normally weak body failed him. Slipping into a hole in the attic of a house, he transformed back into his normal form and slumped against the wall. Damn it all.. He felt so damn weak now, weaker than he ever felt before.. All because of that damn monster.. In this city, there were monsters lurking in the shadows. Supernatural monsters, things that the public weren’t allowed to know about. There were rumors, whispered over hushed tones, but nothing was confirmed to the common man. But Xander knew for sure that they existed. Because he was part Vampire.

03:29

He didn’t know what happened.. But when that monster, the vampire that attacked him, broke into his home and fed off of him, he changed. He felt so weak after the first couple of days, with an undying thirst in him.. A thirst for blood and flesh and to kill those who couldn’t defend themselves. That’s what scared him the most of what happened, because he had absolutely no idea where that came from. When he started having this thirst, he looked further into the rumors and came to the conclusion that he had become something simply not human. But he wasn’t completely a monster, because he could still go out in the day without bursting into flames like other vampires. Yeah, he wasn’t comfortable in the bright light of the sun, but he could move around. He still had a reflection, still cast his shadow.. Could enter places without an invitation.. So there was still a part of him that was human. Finding it was another thing entirely.. It was after the first week that he was forced to the streets by his thirst. A homeless man, obviously drunk, was in an alleyway.. It all went dark from there. When he came to, the man was on the ground, torn apart.. And the thirst was gone. Xander wanted to throw up right then and there, but found he couldn’t. His body was sated, but he was disgusted. Utterly disgusted. That’s when he heard people coming, and he needed to hide. Seeing a cat above, he blinked a couple of times, thinking that it’d be so easy to get out of here if he was light and agile like it was.. And then his body shifted into the form of a cat, nearly an exact copy of that cat.. Xander ran. He ran like the coward he was, as terrified screams came from behind. Someone had found the body, and was calling the police.

03:29

That was a month ago, and he found that raw or bloody meat could sate the thirst.. To an extent. Buying meat from a butcher wasn’t all that unusual, so he was able to keep a low profile and not draw too much attention.. But then people started coming after him. Hunters, with their guns and wooden stakes.. Someone figured out what he had become, and he didn’t know how.. That led to today, where he was squatting in someone’s attic, exhausted and thirsty.. A monster hiding from the light, trying not to get killed even if he wanted to die.. Damn survival instincts refusing to let him die. Damn it all. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

Sophia Hernandez, the daughter of the infamous monster hunter Jorge Hernandez, has carved a name for herself in the perilous world of vampire hunting. Raised in an environment teeming with legends, supernatural creatures, and her father's unwavering determination, Sophia has emerged as a rising star in the family's renowned hunter company, the Scarlet Phoenix. Jorge Hernandez, a seasoned and respected vampire slayer, established the Scarlet Phoenix with the vision of eradicating the undead scourge that plagued the world. His expertise and relentless pursuit of justice made him a legendary figure among hunters, and his daughter Sophia inherited both his talent and his passion. From an early age, Sophia immersed herself in her father's teachings, honing her skills in combat, strategy, and the intricate knowledge of vampire lore. With each passing hunt, she grew bolder, demonstrating an uncanny knack for tracking and dispatching the nocturnal predators that threatened humanity. However, not all is well in the Hernandez household. One fateful night, Sophia finds herself embroiled in a heated argument with her father. The disagreement escalates, resulting in Jorge making a rash decision: he bans Sophia from participating in the upcoming hunt, a mission that could define her as a formidable hunter in her own right. As Sophia grapples with her banishment, she faces a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. The desire to prove herself and earn her father's respect clashes with the lingering hurt and frustration of being excluded from the hunt! Sophia grumbled as she watched her father close the door on her leaving as she’d pucker up her lips briefly before relaxing them and scoffing* “Fuck fuck fuck!!!” *Shed said as she stormed off to her room to polish her weapons. It was a quiet And relaxing evening at the Hernandez household after that, since her father was out hunting with his squadron, and Sophia home alone with her thoughts. Or well.. she thought she was alone

01:03

Until she heard a loud creaaaakkkkkk sound coming from her attic, and then footsteps before it cut out. This raise red flags to Sophia, as she grabbed her weapons and pulled down the string to reveal the stairs that led up to attic, Sophia hesitated heading up, using her phone as a flashlight as she scanned the area.. before going all the way up and holding her sword, she’d walked around* “Who’s here!?” shed say slowly walking around as she moved boxes and books around. She’d move her flashlight again and saw a silhouette of ears.. she’d slowly approached pushing the boxes aside and saw the cat there “Oh— your not a monster .. what are you doing here handsome…” Sophia said her voice laced with hunny , as shed kneel down to pet the cat softly.. she’d notice it was injured as she’d tsked “oh no..are you hurt!? You look hurt.. and tired.. and you’re panting you need water!!” she said as she scooped up the cat and brought it down putting the cat in her room as she rushed to the kitchen and grabbed a bowl , filling it with water and ran back up setting the bowl down “Drink up baby..” she softly cooed @Cecil

While hiding behind some boxes in his transformed state, he heard footsteps quickly approaching from downstairs. They were light, so he didn't believe that they were a heavily-armed hunter. Maybe if he just kept his head down, stayed outta sight.. Whoever was here would think they misheard something and leave, right? When he saw who walked up the stairs to the attic, a beautiful woman carrying a very real-looking sword and a phone to light up the place, all hopes of that were dashed. She moved with practiced movements, almost like.. a hunter. Goddamn it. He'd stumbled straight into a hunter's house.. Xander's attempts to use his small, agile cat form to his advantage by slipping between the old cardboard boxes and and clearly, to be blunt, 'old ass knick-knacks' were dashed when his tail brushed against something and knocked it down, sending a small cloud of dust into the air that quickly caused the small cat to enter a sneezing fit, which left him even more out of breath than he was before. The woman approached him slowly, and Xander wholeheartedly believed this to be his end- One movement of the sword, and poof! There he went. But that wasn't what happened. Instead, she called him 'handsome', kneeling down to pet his fur. Quickly, he shied away from her, primarily because of the sword still nearby, but didn't get far before she looked him over, identifying how exhausted he was, and scooping him up. Reverting form- Which he had no idea how to do, mind you- would be a terrible idea in this situation. She was a trained hunter, and he wasn't a good fighter. For now, he'd just have to play along..

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When she brought up the water and doted on him, like an owner to their pet, he just had to keep his head down and accept it. Frankly, he was thirsty, and exhausted, so he gratefully accepted the drink, lapping it up carefully with the cat's tongue, unsure of how exactly to use this feline body. Too many things were new, so he was clumsy. After drinking a fair bit, he looked around the room to try and find a way out of this situation. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

Sophia would smile softly as she backed up holstered the sword on the mound in the wall, with a sigh of relief “I thought you were the creature my father was hunting..” she teased.. not knowing how true that statement was , as she head to her bed and sat down. Looking at the cat scan her room. His eyes filled with worried and curiosity as she chimed “Curious little fella huh.. well go explore.. I won’t hurt you, but I will have to hide you when my dad gets back, which will be in a couple hours” shed huff laying down on her bed “he banned me from the hunt today for dumb reasons” shed grumble to herself and then sigh once more “But one day.. I’ll prove him wrong” she smiled looking over to her phone that buzzed, as she grabbed it and read the text

I’ll be home at 2am, the monster got away and we will do a thorough scan through the town. Lock the doors and don’t trust anybody.. these creatures, they can shape shift to

is what her father sent her, as Sophia furrowed her brows.. slowly looking over to the cat. As she got up and walked over, without another word she’d scoop up the cat analyzing his face very carefully. and that’s when she noticed it, the cat had red eyes.. as she slowly set the cat down.. and moved back to her bed “Cats don’t have red eyes—“ she gulped “Y-you’re the creature they’re h-hunting arnt you…” @Cecil sorry for short response :\

A chill went down his spine when she said she thought he was.. well, him. That wasn't good, not in the slightest. He'd need to get out of here quickly, if this woman was truly a hunter. Jumping up onto the windowsill, he looked around to find any sign of an exit. Curious was one way to put it, he supposed, but it was more 'im going to die if i dont leave' than 'im curious about my surroundings because im a cat'. Because he wasn't. Xander still had no idea why he transformed into a cat, or how to even change back, but he was stuck like this until he figured that out. ..And from what she was mumbling to herself about, she was an ambitious one, too. Dammit, that made things even worse, since she'd likely want him dead as soon as she realized what he was. A buzzing from the other side of the room caught his attention, and his head turned to watch her read something on her phone before furrowing her brows and looking at him. His feline feet couldn't carry him away from her fast enough, so she was able to scoop him up and stare at his face, him struggling against her grip the entire time until she put him down, after which the cat-shaped Xander retreated several cat-paces and stared her down. The cat's eyes blinked a couple of times before he tried thinking about his original form- And his powers responded, causing him to return to his mundane form, blood still covering his face. "..I never asked to be this." The man seemed.. fairly small, frail, even. His skin was paler than most vampires, and he didn't seem to be an experienced predator. "I swear, I tried to fight it for well over a month.. But that damned thirst won in the end. If you're going to kill me, make it quick, because if you don't, my survival instincts are just going to take over again and I'll run." @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

Sophia would stare at him slightly frightened as he’d shift from his cat form to his true form, the huntress stood there with a million questions running through her mind. Now originally per protocol.. she’d have to kill him on sight with the nearest weapon, but she was hesitant, the way he looked all scared and humble she felt bad? She’d analyze the blood on his face and his frighten eyes as he spoke “I never asked to be this” . What was he referring to? Never wanting to be a vampire or a cat? Whatever it didn’t matter as he continued on.. eventually getting her answers as she slowly nodded— and then immediately shook her head. Sophia scrambled looking around for a towel as she grabbed a small one off her desk and quickly rushed out to her bathroom to dampen it and then run back, she’d closed the door and slowly approached the creature “it’s gonna feel cold..” was all she said as she slowly raised her hand to the vampires face, and if he allowed her, she’d clean the blood off his face if he didn’t, no biggie all she would’ve done was lower her hand, regardless she was fairly close to him as she spoke softly “hey.. it’s okay.. I understand and I won’t hurt you. You look tired, fragile and hungry. You need to feast or else well.. this will happen again..” she said as she’d lower the cloth off his face “And it’s better to tame your thirst now, as. Fledging than living in a sporadic moment where you can just go on a killing spree?” she questioned herself. She knew vampires could go on a killing rampage if they don’t get a lot of blood and that was pretty much all. She didn’t know how or why vampires single out certain humans Sophia would then look around her room.. and then back to him, her breath shaking as she spoke “y-you could feast off me— you look like you need to.. please..” she insisted, shakily moving her hair aside to expose her neck to him “just make it quick, I promise it will make you feel better, and then after we can discuss

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What to do after with you..” she spoke, looking away and closing her eyes, she couldn’t believe she was offering this to him @Cecil

He saw the fear in her eyes and knew that it was because of him being a monster. Seeing her fear just made him feel even more guilty- And reminded him of the fear that the man he killed showed when he tore him to shreds.. He frowned heavier as he looked away from her. When she started running around the room, grabbing a towel and running to the bathroom, he looked even more scared of what she had planned for him. A.. wet towel. She brought a wet towel out to him.. And then she wanted to.. wash his face? The vampire flinched away for a moment before letting her clean him up. Tired, fragile, and hungry? Well, obviously. He was a fledgling vampire, freshly turned, who hadn't had any major meal since he was turned. But that didn't make him feel any better about it. "..I don't want to feast, though.. I never wanted to be a monster, but I wasn't given a choice.." He shied away from her once she was done cleaning. "..I'd rather let myself die, but my instincts won't let me.." He let out a quiet sigh, because he knew she was right. He'd nearly gone on a killing spree, if that man's death was anything to go by. When she exposed herself to him, he shook his head. "..Dammit, I don't want to!" He was trembling, obviously fighting against his natural instincts, but ultimately failed, crossing the room quickly and sinking his fangs into her neck, arms holding her shoulders tight so she couldn't resist. As he fed, some color slowly returned to his skin, turning into a far more normal vampiric shade. Once he was finished, he stumbled away, wiping her blood from his mouth. "..Why? Why would you want to help me..?" @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

“But you need to feast or else you will die!” she chimed in immediately looking at him shy away from her as soon as she was finished. A frown forming on her face as he said he’d rather die.. as she’d then sigh “I understand.. I’m sorry that you feel that way, it must be tough to.. be a vampire” she said rubbing the back of her neck, she wasn’t sure what to say but she feel awful, looking at the vampire who wanted to die, so much so he was starving himself! And she couldn’t do anything about it..so she did the best thing, expose her bare neck to him “It’s okay… don’t be afraid..” Sophia said softly.. closing her eyes and biting her lips. As she let a shaky breath out she’d softly yelp feeling his sharp fangs sink into her delicate skin, she couldn’t bare to look, it felt like daggers as she’d be trembling, her fingers digging into his skin holding onto him as he continued to feast. It felt like hours for her but in reality it was about a minute as he pryed his fangs out of her neck, Sophia would gasp relieved as she opened her eyes, tears pooling down as she just quickly wiped it away like nothing, running her shaky fingers on the mark as she looked at him “Because you needed help.. you’re frail, and I know you’re scared, you don’t mean any harm and I know that, most vampires don’t mean harm..I hear they go crazy because they refuse to feast on blood, that’s why humans are afraid” she said as she’d sit on her bed now, looking down “but if vampire drinks blood, they are calm.. that’s what I read in one of the forbidden books I found” she’d sigh looking up at him, with a soft smile forming “You look much better now.. you feel better?” @Cecil

'You need to feast or you'll die'.. That was kind of the point, Xander thought to himself. He never asked to be turned into this monster, likely as a result of his poor health in his childhood. The moment whatever caused the transformation was introduced into his body, it launched on and must have transformed him quickly. That was his only explanation. Unfortunately for him.. He hadn't seen the guy's face, so he had no idea who to blame. That's what infuriated him the most. The way she spoke to him.. The way she was so inviting, combined with his own natural instincts telling him to pounce and claim his meal from the prey in front of him.. It was almost impossible to resist. The worst part about it all? It tasted so damn good. His body reacted so damn well to feeding, even if his mind screamed at it not to. While his body wanted him to drain her for all she was worth, sucking out every last drop of blood from her, he eventually forced his fangs out without causing any further harm and retreating back to the room, wiping the blood from his lips. Xander clearly seemed skeptical of her words, but she was at least speaking some truth. He couldn't speak for other vampires, but he had no interest in being a monster. "..And because they're afraid, they hunt us down and slaughter us.." He mumbled quietly to himself. "..Yes, I feel better." Physically, at least. He had no idea where he'd go. Nowhere was safe with the hunters looking for him.. And that worry showed. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

Sophia trembled a bit despite asking him how he felt, she didn’t feel so well herself, the feeling of fangs prying into her neck didn’t feel right at all , it felt like daggers temporarily going into her neck and slowly coming out, that was the best way to describe it. The young huntress sat on her bed as she looked at him with worried still “Well.. a human is afraid of their own shadow!” shed tease , as she’d then sigh “but that is true.. we are afraid of a lot of things.. but that’s not me, I’m not afraid of monsters, I understand that there’s bad ones, good ones , neutral and scared ones.. and that doesn’t give us humans any rights to judge..” she said running her fingers through her hair as she looked away with a soft smile “I’m glad you’re feeling better…” she said as she continue “my name is Sophia.. most call me Sophie.. or Soph” she said looking at him once again “what’s your name?” she kindly asked, she didn’t want to scare him off or seem like she was plotting something. She was merely curious about him “And uhm, if you don’t mind me asking, why a cat? Of All things to shape shift into..or is that the only thing you could shape shift into?” she questioned as she then immediately realized — “Oh! Oh please make yourself comfortable here sit here” she’d pat the bed next to him “you should relax come on” @Cecil

People had a right to be scared of monsters like him. After all, what prey wouldn't be scared of their predator? But humans were different from animals out in the wilds. They adapted, they fought back on a grand scale, and they were able to kill many more vampires than the vampires killed humans. He's realized that now, being in the situation he was. There were many people dedicated to the hunt, while you rarely saw vampires. He had no idea where he fell on the scale. There was too much going on in his head for him to be sure- It was like a tug of war there, his vampiric instincts pushing him towards feasting and using his powers, while his humanity was pulling him away from all that. To be honest, it was quite the headache.. "..I.. really don't get you." He finally spoke up. "You're the only human I've met that wasn't scared of me when they realized what I was, or wanted to kill me." Cautiously, yet silently, he moved across the room to sit beside her, though still giving her ample space on the bed to herself. He still had no idea if he could trust himself to not hurt her more than he already had. "..Xander. My name's Xander. And for the cat? I have no idea how I even did that. It's new." There were too many things he didn't understand about himself, and honestly? It scared him to find out. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

“I really don’t get you..” was the first thing he said after a long silence, in which Sophia would raise a brow confused , turning towards the fledging * “what do you mean..” *she questioned, titling her head slightly, as he continued on the huntress chuckled quickly to herself as she’d lay back on her bed to make herself more comfortable looking up to her ceiling “I believe that not all vampires are bad. There are some that are like you, scared.. confused.. and most likely what’s that word..” she say snapping her fingers trying to think “oh right! Aha- fledgings!” she say as she sat up “You didn’t ask to be bitten.. so why do I have to kill you? You were once humans.. all vampires were but some vampires chose to be evil, and kill innocent humans to live” she added as she’d look down to her bed sheet as he moved over to sit on the bed, a soft smile forming on her face “Xander.. what a unique name, I think you should name the cat Xan.. Xandy..” she snickered as she looked up to him “The names Sophia, or Soph whatever you prefer honestly..” she said as she’d lean slightly in “so is the shape shifting a new skill? Or is the cat a new skill?” she questioned. She had so many questions for the vampire that she wanted to ask but she held back to not overwhelm him “Oh- and if you get cold, right next to you is a fuzzy blanket .. use it if you want” she offered as she’d grab a pillow to hug @Cecil

He glanced at her from the corner of his eye when she asked what he meant. He thought it was pretty obvious- She was weird. Not being afraid of him was weird, in his mind.. Though it was clear that she was more experienced in this world than he was.. When Sophia laid down on the bed, he looked away again, staring at the ground in front of him. Not all vampires were bad? Maybe, if they were able to fight against their instincts, like he was trying to do right now.. Was he a Fledgling? What did that even mean, really? Just a new vampire..? Xander looked down at his hands, a frown on his face. This wasn't what he wanted.. "..No, I never asked to become like this.." He shook his head slowly. A part of him was.. really appreciating how she was being so understanding about his situation. Truly, it was helping him come to terms with everything. "..I wouldn't even feed on humans if I could.. But I just.. couldn't help it." Xander's hands balled into fists again, angry at himself for being unable to fight his instincts. "..I don't even know how I turned into that cat.. Why would I name it?" He questioned. "The shapeshifting is new.. It just kinda happened. I.. don't know how it worked.. But it might have to do with the fact that I had just fed.." Vampires were supposed to get stronger the more they fed, right? So maybe since he just fed, he discovered a new ability. Who knows how he did it, though? Xander glanced over at the blanket, unsure if he should grab it. Did vampires even get cold? He didn't know.. "..Thanks." @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

@𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻 ahhhh unpinged!

Sophia observed Xander's reaction from the corner of her eye when he glanced at her. She couldn't help but sense a tinge of judgment in his thoughts. He found her acceptance of him, despite being a vampire, to be weird. In his mind, it seemed unnatural for someone not to be afraid of him. Yet, she could tell that he was just beginning to navigate this new world, and she hoped to help him understand that not all vampires had to succumb to their instincts. As she settled down on the bed, Sophia felt a mix of sympathy and understanding wash over her. Xander's confusion was palpable. He wondered if he fit the definition of a Fledgling. In his mind, being a new vampire seemed daunting and far from what he had envisioned. Sophia could see the disappointment etched on his face, and she wished she could assuage his concerns. Gently, she reassured him, "No, Xander, you didn't choose this life. I understand that. And it means a lot that you're opening up about your struggle with your instincts. It takes courage to resist the urge to feed on humans, and I truly admire your efforts." Sophia's voice held sincerity and a hint of encouragement, hoping to instill a sense of self-compassion within Xander.

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She noticed his frustration as he clenched his fists, blaming himself for being unable to fully resist his vampire nature. Sophia wanted to alleviate his guilt and help him realize that fighting against his instincts was a process. "It's okay, Xander. It's a learning curve for all of us. The fact that you're aware of your struggle and willing to confront it is a significant step forward." When Xander questioned the sudden ability to shapeshift into a cat, Sophia pondered the possibility. "It could be that feeding somehow triggered this newfound power. Vampires do become stronger with each feeding, so it's plausible?” she questioned to herself “Although you may not fully understand the mechanics behind it, embracing and exploring this new ability could be an opportunity to learn”

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Watching Xander eye the blanket, Sophia smiled softly. She wanted to make him feel at ease, to assure him that his comfort mattered. "You're welcome, Xander. If you feel cold or uncomfortable, please don't hesitate to take the blanket. Vampires may not always feel cold, but your well-being is important to me." Sophia hoped her words conveyed her genuine support. She wanted Xander to know that he wasn't alone in this journey, and she would be there to guide him through the uncertainties of his newfound vampire existence “Is there anything—“ and before she could get her words out she heard a loud banging on her door.. then a BOOM “SOPHIA.. WHERE ARE U” a male voice roared in anger as Soph would look to xander “hide.. now” @Cecil

"..Courage? It takes courage to fight my instincts..?" He shook his head, clearly still disgusted with himself. "..No, it wasn't courage that kept me from feeding for as long as I did. I was.. afraid of what I'd turn into if I let myself eat. I never want to be like those monsters in the stories." That was really the crux of this worries. Xander was afraid that he'd just.. lose himself if he accepted his vampiric nature. If he embraced it, how easy would it be to slip into his monstrous side? It wasn't a thought that he really wanted to explore. "..I get that you're trying to be supportive and encouraging and all that.. But why? I'm just.. a stranger. A monster who broke into your attic trying to hide from people trying to kill me. Is it because you're pitying me for the state I'm in?" Xander just didn't get it in the slightest. It made absolutely no sense why someone like her, a trained hunter- someone trained to kill someone like him, was willing to just.. help him through whatever he was going through. Her friends and family would likely sooner have him killed than ever let her help him. Quietly, the vampire reached out and grabbed the blinket, running his thumbs over the fabric, clearly conflicted about the whole situation. As much as he wanted to let this woman help him, wanted someone to rely on, and to lean on in case he ever needed help, there was the other side of him that was worried that he'd ever hurt her in a moment of weakness like he'd experienced earlier. Either that, or in that moment of weakness, she'd be forced to kill him. He supposed it wouldn't be that much different either way. Then, as soon as he heard the banging on the door, his grip on the blanket tightened for but a moment before his body quickly transformed into the same cat from before, quickly scrambling under the bed and making himself as small as he could physically make himself. To be blunt, he was terrified. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

@𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻 unpinged

Sophia listened attentively to Xander's words, compassion filling her eyes. She could sense the fear and conflict within him, and she wanted to ease his worries. "No, Xander," Sophia replied softly, taking a step closer to him. "I don't pity you. I see the struggles you're going through, and I believe in your ability to overcome them. You're more than just a stranger to me. You're a person who needs help, guidance, and understanding." She kneeled down, maintaining a comforting distance. "I've dedicated my life to hunting creatures like you, but I've also learned that not every vampire is a monster. You're fighting against your instincts, and that takes incredible strength. It's not about turning a blind eye to what you are, but finding a balance between your human side and your vampiric nature." Sophia's gaze shifted to the blanket in Xander's hand "If you want someone to rely on, I'm here. I won't deny that there are risks, but that doesn't mean we should give up hope. We can work together to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. I believe in your ability to control your powers and not let them consume you."

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As the banging on the door interrupted their conversation, Xander's fear became palpable. Sophia's voice grew steadier as she assured him, "Don't worry, Xander. I won't let anyone harm you. We'll find a way to protect you. But remember, running away isn't always the answer” she said as he scrambled under the bed loud footsteps would come up the stairs as her father would kick her door open, he looked livid least to say as Sophia stood there, her heart racing , adrenaline running through her body as she remained calm on the outside looking at him confused “what— what’s going on why are you mad?” she said confused “You wouldn’t happen to know where that vampire went would you” he growled as he leaned closer to Sophia, wobbling slightly, he seemed to be intoxicated as Sophia would just let his gaze “you told me not to leave my room? How could I’ve seen a vampire..” she said as she took a step back , her father would glare around her room “Liar! I heard you mumbling to something as I was coming up those stairs!” he said as Sophia would raise a brow “I was talking to myself. Wondering where I put my arrow” she said huffing as her father hiccups, she’d fold her arms giving him a cold glare “if that’s all you can leave my room now!” she said as her father grumbled, slurring something under his breath as he leaves her room slamming the door behind as he left the house. Sophia would rub her forehead and turned back to where Xander was hiding “He left.. you can come out now..”

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@Cecil

Running away wasn't always the answer? When one of the hunters dedicating himself to Xander's death was quickly approaching this room? That felt like a stupid thing to say, given the situation. Xander was pressed low against the floor, listening to her father question Sophia. She happened to know where he was, but logically, why would she? Apparently, she hadn't been allowed to go on the hunt, so why would she have had any idea who he was or where he went? Seriously, that made no senae to him. Though if he heard her mumbling, then he had damn good hearing.. Something to be concerned about, if he was gonna stay here. Which, to be frank, sounded stupid on paper. But if you were trying to hide from some hunters, they'd never think to look in their own home.. Either way, he stomped away and Xander silently padded out from under the bed, transforming back into his humanoid form. "..He sounds so.. hateful.." After a few moments, he looked at Sophia. "..This can't keep up forever, but.. What's the plan for right now? You.. seem to have an idea for how you can help me, so let's hear it." @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻