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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/14/2023 06:35
Leonidas had been a Lycan since his turning at a young age, he trained with the elders to learn the ways of the wolf and did his best to instill his learnings into his daily life.. He was always proud of where he came from a lineage of Lycan warriors that were long misunderstood.. the tribe itself had learnt to live away from bustling towns and instead had opted for remote settlements.. But that's how the tribe had almost been vanquished the first time around, maybe years ago.. that was until the lycans of Greece had taken a stand.. against the other mortals of the world.. the humans grew rapidly, but they didn't have a common foe yet.. the Lycans wanted more forest and the humans wanted more land, and so the Lycans who generally were peaceful until then would start to fight back and take the forest lands and not allow for the humans to expand any further.. It worked for a while until the humans would happen to discover a Lycan weakness, silver and silver bullets.. It wasn't a chance discovery, the humans had come to learn of this secret through the hands of a servant of the coven, the latest one that had left Italy to come to Greece.. But if the humans thought that their greed for more forest land would be won now, they were in for a ride awakening as they would learn about the secret of the coven and their real mission.. Stopping and hurting the Lycans of Greece was not their main objection but one of the main ones because a Lycan had the physical strength to behead a vampire.. and so as the humans got stuck between a rock and a hard place they would finally make peace.. the Lycans survived, but the coven that had entered Greece never managed to be dealt with fully either.. these became stories that kids would be told as a cautionary tale.. but the fact was these stories were all in the past.. -
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Leonidas found himself in the current time at a cafe, overlooking an event, it was going to be a public address from a politician that really supported the green movement and this movement would be important for the Lycans because it would ensure them more forest and forest protection.. the elders had assigned the task of keeping watch over the event to Leonidas which was strange to him as well.. he was after all a skilled assassin by now in the ranks, he was not the pack leader but each time he would transform, he was the largest of the Wolves.. But in amongst the crowd that was already starting to gather, he was unsure his size would come of much value.. he would wait and look out the window, searching for the man named Bill that he would be assigned to protect.. until he felt it.. there was a vampire nearby.. his sense of smell could tell someone was close just not sure who or where as his eyes would start to scan the cafe for now..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/14/2023 17:52
Siranush had not been around for long, by vampiric standards, but she was a fast learner. She always had been, able to pick up on whatever skills she needed to survive. Being bitten by the man she'd paid to grant her safe passage to Greece had been a shock, a bit of a bump in her planned road, but she'd adjusted. In the past century since then, she had worked up her strength and learned what to say, who had power among the coven and how to speak with them. What promises to make to the leader, whether on the field or in his bedroom. Murder and manipulation had proven a gateway to earning respect she hadn't known in her first life. Tonight's work was simple: to kill a politician. Something everyone's probably dreamed of doing at some point in their lives. It was nothing personal, in this case, no satisfaction to be found other than a job well done. He was human, but popular among the people, and his plans aligned with the Lycan enemy. So it was his misfortune that he would have to die for a war he likely knew nothing about. She had killed her conscience long ago. It would be easy. She blended in with the crowd outside of the cafe easily. Not aiming to be unseen, but to remain unnoticed. The moon shone bright above the event as she stood among the listeners. She kept her hair down, but out of her face, falling in a thick brown cascade to her mid-back. The murder weapon remained concealed within the confines of the simple suede purse she carried. The collar of her shirt kept the old bite marks hidden. As she waited for the politician to arrive, she drifted closer to the edge of the crowd, where it would be thin enough for nobody to be disturbed by the sudden movements she would have to make. Instinctively, she glanced back over her shoulder. The heartbeats of the crowd thundered around her, but there was more to it than that. The smell, almost canine but not quite. She'd been told to expect Lycan security, and here they were.
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. The crowd grew louder in anticipation. Her target had made a show of using public transportation, but for an event like this, she knew a private car would be used, to keep him surrounded by his personal security and nobody else. He most likely had hired humans for that part of security detail. She'd packed silver bullets, just in case. To her right, a black car began to pull up, tinted windows implying that it was someone important. The license plate matched what she'd been told to look out for. It was time.
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/15/2023 20:07
The man Bill was probably a politician like any other but what grew him close to the pack apart from his own personal mission to preserve the forest was the fact that he had family who had turned Lycan at some point.. this allowed Leo to make some demands for this gathering that would help him in case of an event where there would be an ambush.. a lot of things would happen against the norm to the politician's normal tropes.. He would arrive by motorcade, he would have a security detail of 12 men, all elite guards which had been arranged under the budget of the political campaign and lastly a good barricade abd distance between crowd and stage.. But none of these arrangements seemed enough currently as his senses tried to warn him of danger.. his adrenaline was pumping and he knew there was a vampire in his midst, he now hoped that he had listened to the advice of the elders for having more members of the pack join him in his mission.. But pushing self doubt aside he would rise out of his chair as he heard the crowd chant the man's name.. he knew that his arrival was taking place now.. he exited the cafe and got into the crowd as his green eyes would search through the crowd for anyone who wasn't jumping or yelling.. But even that wasn't much of a success since only most of the people in the front were the ones cheering and excited and the others just seemed to be looking towards the man who would walk slowly towards the stage covered by the guards on all sides as he'd walk after stepping out of the limo.. Flying confetti, banners and the plethora of vibrant colors of the crowd, some of whom dressed like it was still the 80s also didn't help the cause as his frustration grew.. he had fought a few vampires by now and he knew not most of them would walk in the daylight, the event being in the evening also didn't help his situation and he feared that he'd have to take his Lycan form to protect the man as he walked up to the stage somehow.. -
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The anxiety he had was heightening as he would walk still within the crowd until he would find a figure of a woman that didn't seem to be as excited, at the crowd of the front near the barricade.. she would have his curiosity and he would approach her from the back.. the crowd kept pushing as he did so but finally he would be reach right behind her.. he would not hesitate to reach for her wrist, since that would be the only way for him to tell if she wa what he suspected of her to be.. And as soon as his skin would touch hers, he would easily be able to tell how cold she was, this had to be the threat as he'd whisper, "I know who you are.. follow me unless you want everyone to know who you are.. truly.." He hoped that the coven still valued secrecy above most since the didn't want the mortal humans to ever grow suspicious of their existence.. he hoped that would be enough to draw her out from the crowd as he tried to pull on her wrist, a grip he wasn't going to let slip..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/16/2023 02:24
Each movement needed to be observed. Memorized carefully, the locations of each part of Bill's security detail mapped out in her head. Where they were now and where they were likely to be when Siran made her move. Humans, for the most part, but she couldn't let her guard down yet. Or ever, for that matter. Once he was on that stage, she would have the clearest opening. Risky, but she could get it done, plant the weapon on someone else, and be out of sight before anyone saw a thing. A bold maneuver, but she had managed bold before. Heightened as her senses were, her attention was still limited. Her focus on the security in fronted her blinded her to the threat behind her until he was right there. She whirled to face him and pull her hand away, but out here, in public, she had to limit herself to human speed. The limits of it had become difficult to calculate in her undeath, and she was just barely too slow to avoid his hand catching her wrist in its warm grip. Her stormy gaze locked on him as his whisper sent a chill down her spine that she couldn't pretend was solely apprehension. A hundred thoughts ran through her mind in an instant, seeking the best possible solution. She was under orders to keep the coven's existence a secret, as always. Lycans were less picky, more reckless, so she couldn't simply call his bluff. Pulling away and fighting him would give their secret away in an instant. If he was a known part of Bill's security, screaming for help like he had attacked her unprovoked would only reveal her part in the assassination attempt. The situation, as many before it, demanded she be subtle and, above all else, unpredictable. A smile crossed her features, as though recognizing an old friend or an intended date. "There you are!" She launched herself at him, but only so her free arm could try to wrap around his shoulders in an embrace. "I thought you'd gotten lost on the way here!"
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. Aside from an annoyed glance from the man right next to them, it didn't draw attention. After all, two people agreeing to meet up at the same event was hardly a noteworthy occurrence. And he could hardly try to fight her without looking like a complete asshole and turning any spectators against him. She took the moment of closeness to take in his scent, memorizing it in case she would need the information later. His features were easier to see from here, too. Strong, solid. Not half bad to look at, if she were being entirely honest with herself. But that wasn't why she was here. She leaned in close, allowing her lips to brush softly against his stubbled cheek as though joining the embrace with a kiss. Its true purpose was to bring her close to his ear so she could whisper back to him. "Come on, surely you're smarter than that? How do you think it will affect him if they know what creatures he's aligned himself with, hm? Or if they think you're assaulting an innocent stranger?" With that said, she tried to pull her wrist free, but limited herself once more to the amount of force a human woman would be able to use. It would ultimately be his choice to let go or not. "Now, where is it you wanted to go, love? I'm all yours for tonight, you know that." She could go with him to a more secluded location, sure. Then dispatch the wolf, return to the rally, and get her job done. He was a fool if he thought getting her alone would end well for him. @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/16/2023 22:26
Her reaction to the grip he would take of her wrist was surprising to say the least.. he would freeze for a second as she would come closer.. surely she felt his stench, all the other vampires he had bitten the heads off of had generally taunted him with that.. his rugged features didn't show any hint of surprise however even if he froze and he remained cautious.. vampires were always faster than a Lycan and she could strike him at any point.. But as he'd hear her whisper, a low growl would be reverberated to her ears as he'd feel her cold against him.. but it did make him smirk since she had no knowledge that the politician already knew of the beasts they were.. it made him feel as though the vampire coven wasn't as prepared about this situation or didn't consider it of that importance and that gave him some confidence.. But hearing her question, he would smirk and without a word in reply pull her towards the edge of the crowd before he would look back.. he felt confident that maybe she wouldn't try anything at this point but once they would be leaving the crowd behind he would finally turn his attention back to meet her cold stare as he'd remark.. "Just into that alley.. and don't try anything.." He would keep his eyes on her and remain cautious as he'd pull her level with his strides until they could disappear into the alleyway that was decorated with the lit up lamps that was tied onto ropes right over their heads.. and once they were both into the alleyway he would still be holding onto her wrist as he'd try and intimidate her.. "Look vamp, they shouldn't have sent you here.. I commend your ability to keep yourself hidden back there but if you don't want me to kill you, you will promise to walk away and never look back here, and leave Bill alone.." -
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His tone would be authoritive as he'd make that demand and reach for her other grip the second she would drop her guard.. he knew the Lycan ability of more strength would help him, especially if he was to transform.. he would wait to see though if she would. E intimidated by him or not as he'd add.. "After all I bet you're heard of me, Leonidas Corvin, I'm the one that has bitten off the heads of three vampires in just the last 2 months that dared to set foot in our lands.." His name must surely be known by the vampire coven.. or so he assumed.. @hALloween
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/17/2023 00:54
He seemed not to have any answer for her question. After all, regardless of what Bill already knew, the voting public wouldn't be too happy about the man working with werewolves. But even more so if he was aware. Still, he didn't seem affected by that threat, beyond... was it annoyance? She didn't know how to talk to dogs, so she had no clue how to interpret that growl. It was warm though, distracting almost. She moved to pull away, but was already being guided out of the crowd. She couldn't do anything to him out in the open like this, no matter how much she could hear his blood flowing through his veins, throbbing with life. He knew that. She would have to tear his throat out later. Or his heart, if she was in a romantic mood. Her partner would surely appreciate the gift. For now, though, she allowed herself to be led. "I could say the same to you, mutt," she countered. The rancor was, admittedly, less real, more scripted: he was an enemy combatant, yes, and would likely kill her if she gave him the chance. But if she was being honest? It had never been personal for her. People rarely chose which side of a war they ended up on. And in her case, joining the fight had been a matter of survival. She hadn't exactly been given much choice, and she doubted he had, either. Circumstance was a bitch like that. But she did resent the attempt to intimidate her. "Don't condescend to me," she hissed, keeping her other hand away from his. "Is that name supposed to mean anything? You're nobody I've heard of." Of course she had. She wasn't an idiot; she listened to the warnings she had been given. That didn't mean she wouldn't aim straight for the ego. She sighed and cocked her head to the side, her full lips slightly parted as though she were considering his words.
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. She would not give her name. It would not be known if she did. If it was, she wouldn't have been a very good assassin. She slipped in and out of the shadows unnoticed, until now. "Fine, though. I have no interest in risking the coven getting exposed," she said, looking up at the lanterns hanging above them. From this angle, they appeared almost to be floating, as though by magic. A silly, sentimental thought that she immediately pushed from her mind. "I'll leave this place, and let him give his speeches." Her gaze remained steady on him. Not intimidated. Practical. Rational. Someone who had conducted a cost-benefit analysis and determined exactly was or was not worth it. A fight with a werewolf, versus failing the leader of her own coven. Really, the choice was obvious. "So are you going to hold my hand all night, sweetheart, or can I leave now?" she added flatly. @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/17/2023 21:36
She had almost started to earn his admiration, until she too had called him a mutt.. it made him exhale and not growl like he often would have because the others incited a feeling of hate when they would call him that but her saying it felt like a disappointment instead.. And due to that he was glad to be getting under her skin as well as she spoke next.. a slight curl of a smirk would be present on his rugged features as he'd keep his deep greens in her eyes.. that smirk did disappear when she said she didn't know him as he shook his head lightly in further disappointment.. But an exasperated exhale was all she would incite from him in that moment.. but he would squint his eyes trying to make a decision over his next move as he heard her words.. but before he would have time to make that decision over his next step he would hear her question.. it made him grit his teeth inside his mouth.. he wasn't going to transform and kill her, no, by now she had made him curious about her.. and that why keeping her hand in his, he would reply to say, "I don't trust you.. sweetheart.. I think it's best I take you to the pub.. have a drink, of something other than blood till Bill leaves and you'll have earned my trust.." He didn't let go of her hand but he was weary of not being able to see her other grip which she kept behind her.. he was alert as he'd wait for her reply.. there was unfortunately no way to safely drag her into the pub unless she would agree especially since he knew she too must be much more faster than him.. he would just try and coax her with words to add.. "Besides, you have my curiosity.. I admire the way you handled that situation.. I promise that obviously I wouldn't transform and try to harm you.. my mortal form can't hurt you anyway.." He would hope that maybe his words could work, as well as the charm of his smile, which he'd meet her with as he'd wait to see if she would oblige..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/18/2023 02:05
Siran observed his roller coaster of emotions. Subtle to a human, perhaps, but nothing was subtle with enhanced sight and strong enough hearing to listen to his heartbeat. Almost insulting, that someone so reactive had managed to catch her so easily. She couldn't afford to fail, she knew that much. But she would be lying if she said she wasn't the slightest bit intrigued. In an instant, she could grab that gun from her bag, put a bullet between his eyes, and leave him with his brain matter scattered against the wall. She considered it. But no. It would be too loud, and she couldn't afford to draw that much attention with the job still undone, and the possibility of other Lycans around. She silently cursed her own foolishness for not carrying a silver blade with her anymore. Her expression still betrayed nothing as she considered his offer. She didn't really drink anything other than blood. There was no point to it. She couldn't just spend her mission hanging out in a pub with the enemy. But she could bide her time, wait for an opportunity to strike. "Awfully presumptuous of you to ask, especially to a woman who isn't single," she informed him. She just wasn't about to say who her partner was, lest it turn her into a valuable target. She lifted her head, looking directly into his eyes. "But I'm curious. I'm usually better at my job than this." It sounded like a weak excuse to her now that the words had actually escaped her lips. "I'll go with you, but don't try anything." She let her free hand drop down to her side and looked over at the hand around her wrist. Yeah, people would definitely have questions about that, if they hadn't already raised up a few alarms among those in the crowd who had already seen her led away. To those unaware of the situation, it could work in her favour. Not so much to other parts of the security detail. .
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"And maybe you should find a nicer way to lead me around? I understand the lack of trust, but this looks like a kidnapping right now," she said. Which wasn't far off the mark. "I won't run away right now. You'd be expecting it." @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/21/2023 13:19
Her remark about her not being single hadn't gone unnoticed even though he wouldn't satiate his curiousity at the moment since there were bigger issues he had to think of.. especially since she was surely dangerous no matter who she was in the vampire coven.. he would however smirk slightly at her mention for him to not try anything.. His green gaze would remain with her as she would point out what his grip on her might be interpreted as.. He wasn't really too bothered since he was a local and this was still close to the Lycan territory.. but she did had a point, which is why he would let go of her wrist but cup her smaller hand into his large grip.. with that slight smirk still on his rugged features, he would remark, "Fine then, let's walk, beautiful.." And he would turn to take them out of the alley, ensuring to walk at a pace that would have her walking right beside him.. He wouldn't tug on her hand but his eyes would keep turning towards her since he didn't want to be caught unaware of what her other hand was upto.. But exiting the alleyway, they would reach the nearby bar as he would guide her towards the high chairs of the bar and lead her into a seat.. once she would take a seat, he would take the chair next to hers as the bartender would approach.. he didn't move his eyes from her as he'd say, "A beer for me and.. what would you like, beautiful?" The bartender too behind the bar counter was looking at her now and he would wait for her to choose something to drink before he would continue, once he was certain no one was listening.. "So, how long have you been.. this way?" He would ask keeping it a little ambiguous for any one else listening in.. she had so far maintained a shroud of mystery over her name and her relationship but perhaps this was as simple a question as any that would also give him some form of indication about her position in the coven and her abilities..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/21/2023 13:56
Out here, in the open, it was too risky to make a run for it. Siran behaved for now, walking alongside him as she tried not to focus too much on the warmth of his hand around hers. Her free hand remained at her side, and her gaze occasionally flitted over to meet his. She had to admit, he'd be handsome if he wasn't the enemy, distracting her from her work. No regard for the consequences of failure, apparently. Which were... she wasn't sure, as she'd never had to face them before, but she didn't want to find out, either. She matched his strides, paying close attention to their surroundings, memorizing their route. She needed to be able to make it back quickly once she found her opportunity to make a break for it. It wasn't far, since the bar was right there. She chose a seat near the end of the bar, not wanting to be the centre of anyone's attention right now. Especially not the Lycan who wasn't about to look away any time soon. The compliment in place of a name had her narrowing her eyes, but she couldn't correct him. Telling him off would risk causing a scene and alerting him to her plan, and it was better if he didn't know. For now, she considered the question, trying to remember what a bar might have. It had been so long... "Gin and tonic," she decided after a moment, vaguely remembering having enjoyed it in the past. Her gaze drifted toward the bartender, wondering if he was also in on what this Lycan had planned. She couldn't trust any bystander. Never could. Leonidas's question pulled her attention back toward him. This, she could probably tell without giving too much away. "Long enough." She lowered her voice so only he could hear. Well, him and any Lycans or vampires. "Since 1915." The answer would make her sound like a lower-ranking vampire, given her youth. It was an advantage if she could get him to underestimate her. Her voice returned to a normal volume. "And how about you? How long has it been?"
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. Once their drinks were set down, she smiled and took hers, taking a sip as she listened for his answer. @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/23/2023 10:08
"Excellent choice, ma'am, a classic! Coming right up.." The bartender would remark from behind the counter as he'd place a glass onto his work station and get started on crafting the drink.. but having only tried the drink once, he wouldn't understand why the drink was considered a classic but he'd have to take the bartender's word for it.. He would however hear her reply which did pique his interest.. He didn't know all the intricate workings of the coven but he knew that the vampires he had tackled before her had all been older than than, centuries older, atleast the ones sent out to missions by themselves.. so, whilst she barely was a century old, and it wouldn't be strange for her to be sent out to a hunt, however he was now suddenly concerned if she had been a decoy.. He tried to display his fear but it was probably not going to be hidden from her skillset which is why he would both reply to her and ask, "It's been 8 years.. And were you sent alone for this mission? How many of them were you?" Lycans matured faster and healed faster as well so his age would reflect that he wasn't a junior in the pack.. it was almost the ripe age for him to be given command and leadership of his own, but he still wasn't a leader yet.. it was however his eyes that would remain with her to see if she was working alone or not.. he was experienced enough to probably tell if she was lying and thats what he would be looking out for as he waited for her reply thinking about why she might have been chosen for this mission if she was on it alone, perhaps he could prod her or irritate her a bit to get more information out of her..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/26/2023 13:45
Eight years... give or take a century. Siran didn't correct his math, when the whole point of saying 'eight' was likely to keep a veneer of secrecy here. Answering his question would have been foolish, too. Why give away coven secrets when she finally had him unbalanced? An outright lie might get caught as well - who knew what that damn nose could sniff out - so the best course of action was to remain opaque. She took a long, slow drink of her beverage of choice before answering... or not. "I'm the only me out there, clearly," she teased. "Otherwise, you could have just asked anyone for a drink." She paused, set the drink down, and removed the lime garnish from the rim's glass. As she squeezed what lime juice she could out into the drink, she watched him, in case he tried to make any move of his own. "As for what you're really asking, that's confidential," she said at last. Still not an answer, but the impression that there were others. "How many do you think there would be, given my relative youth? You're welcome to guess. Anyway, if you want a real answer, it's only fair that I know how many of your friends are gathered out there." She wrapped the spent lime wheel into a napkin, then picked up her glass again. Her gaze remained on him as she took another sip, untrusting and curious what he might do next. Where she lacked the centuries of power and experience the elders had, her memories of her human life gave their own share of guidance. Caution, where the older and stronger had grown reckless. She knew what it was to be in danger, and had the sense to assume anyone could be a threat. "So, what now? Are you going to stay here and talk, or go find the answers before it's too late?" She sighed. "Of course, if you stay here, that gives away the answer to my other question, doesn't it? The fact that there are more than you. Let's just hope they're enough." @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/27/2023 18:35
Their drinks would be served before he would get a reply out of her and he would pay close attention to her demeanor which seemed relaxed.. almost too relaxed for her predicament and even when she told him that she was the only one, he would gather the beer bottle in its grip to bring to his lips.. his eyes however would remain on her as he would notice her squeeze her lime.. That would make him snicker a little, the sight of a vampire enjoying something other than warm blood.. her answers however only caused him more questions to pop up into his head.. and he had to reassure himself that amongst the crowd she seemed to be the only threat and that he would have to let the situation handle out otherwise if there were others.. especially since he felt the challenge and taunt in her words as she would ask what he'd do now.. He gulped down the crispness of his own beverage as he would sigh at his own predicament, because here he was not really in front of the man he had been positioned to protect, not in front of him atleast.. and here he was having a beer instead.. it made him smirk since he didn't want to give anything away either.. and that smirk would widen as he'd remark, "I guess we'll find out won't we? But who are we kidding? I'm sure you could tell and so could I that we're the only ones here.." He didn't want to be coy anymore as he still held the bottle in his large grip as he would turn back as the crowd would start to cheer and clap, clearly the man's speech was over and he knew as per the plan that he would be leaving swiftly, he only truly had to keep her distracted and him safe for a few more minutes.. a confidence that would make him turn his attention back to her to try and keep make sure she wouldn't focus on the crowd behind him as he'd continue, "It's funny that you seem to be enjoying that particular drink.. must have been something you liked before you were.. anyway, I've always wondered, do you remember about that past, or no?" -
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He would try and make her focus on anything but what was going on in the crowd.. it would be obvious to him that the man's speech had ended but hopefully she didn't know about what the rest of the plan for his event was.. maybe that would be enough for him being successful? He sure hoped so..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/28/2023 00:45
So it seemed he had the knowledge to call Siran's bluff. Irritating, but in a way she couldn't help but respect. At least she had her own answer: he was alone. But there was no guarantee that either one of their sides wouldn't send backup, just in case, without telling them. The coven had done it before: set her up for a mission, led her to believe she was the only one so she couldn't reveal the identity of anyone involved, then sent a backup just in case. She wished she could say it was because Acheron wouldn't risk her, but it was more likely to be because he didn't want to take the chance of a failed mission. Now that she thought of it, there was no way she was the only one. She took some comfort in that fact, and relaxed slightly as she took another sip. It tasted better with that hint of lime, insomuch as anything had a taste anymore. She eyed the nosy Lycan as he spoke, debating how much to tell him. It was rare for anyone in the coven to show an interest in her human life, but that life had also been full of things she preferred to forget. "I remember some things," she admitted. "It's the things you don't want in your memory that linger the longest. I don't remember my husband's face, but I remember the day our village burned and he was deported from our own homeland as though it was yesterday." She spoke casually of the trauma, taking another drink to let it sink in. If he was going to ask personal questions, she was going to make it uncomfortable for him. But then she heard the crowd cheering. The speech had ended. She needed to be there to complete the job, in case nobody else was. An excuse, a distraction so she could run out of there... Without warning, she stood up and threw the remaining liquid from her cup onto his shirt. "Pig." She managed to cram centuries' worth of offense into that one word, raising her voice just enough that people were staring, wondering what he had done to earn her ire. .
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With that, she stormed out of the pub. If she made it to the door without being stopped, she would run the rest of the way at an inhuman speed, in hopes of catching Bill before his departure. @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/28/2023 19:25
Even if her being so comfortable about his remark somewhat irked at him, he would be deceived into a lull sense of confidence as she'd start to reply.. his reaction, pensive as he'd try to listen since it was a matter that often stirred his curiosity.. he did notice the calm in her demeanor as she spoke of her trauma and he would assume that it must have been due to the fact that she must have had time to deal with it by now.. But the fact that it was sad didn't not change his reaction as he felt a sense of dread and sorrow nonetheless even if he knew nothing as to what must have caused for her village to be burnt down in the first place.. and it would have been his next question as he felt a sense of pity for her in truth.. it wasn't in anyway meant to be demeaning towards her but it was also true that he felt sad for her nonetheless.. And by fortune or design, the false sense of security and control over the situation made him turn his eyes down as his grip would be on his beer mug.. he didn't even see it coming as he would slowly turn his features up to ask his question when he felt the liquid strike his shirt and he heard the remark of being called a pig.. the shock on his features could not have been hidden even if he would have tried.. his mouth was gaping open as he would mis the chance to reach for her hand as he would suddenly feel a grip on his wrist no sooner then when his own grip had left the handle of the mug he had been holding.. Turning his features he would find the bartender clearly trying to stop him from making any sudden move.. a reaction that could have clearly either stemmed from a need of the bartender wanting to display heroism or a concern of his establishment facing any drama.. either way it would only work to agitate him further as he would growl and display his canines to him clearly now even if he hadn't fully transformed into his Lycan form.. "Let go you idiot, she's a wanted criminal.." -
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Before he would even finish speaking that out, his other, free grip would reach for the hand of the bartender who's grip was already loosening which he would remove off him completely before jumping off the high bar stool and rushing out behind her.. she was honestly much faster and she would be blessed with the gift of not even needing to transform as she would move quickly through the side of the crowd.. he exhaled, since he would be left with no other option, half of the mission had been spoiled, pack secrecy be damned, he had to make an instant decision.. And he didn't think a moment more as he would pull the jacket off instantly before gathering the hem of his drenched sweatshirt and tshirt under that to pull off of himself as he would start to transform.. his size would grow exponentially and he would just be able to throw the garments off of him as the fur would spout from his body.. he had done this enough now that when his snout would jut out from his face, it didn't hurt anymore as he would finally place his front legs down on the ground.. His presence had been noted already as screams would sound out amongst the crowd but he didn't car about that as he would take a few racing steps forward releasing the final torn binds of what had been his denims and his underwear as he would prepare his body for the jump he would need to take.. and his streched leap would bring him almost next to the car as his hind legs would land after the front legs and then propel his canine body forward once more.. -
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This time he would land right on front of her as he would turn his snout to bump her off and push her aside as the guards would encircle the politician.. they knew that he was friendly and sent from the pack.. the guards would scream into their earpieces to not engage and just protect the asset as they would start to lead the politician away to the car taking cover behind his large brown furred wolf shape that was easily larger than most humans who stood upright.. A growl and his sharp canines would be visible to her now as the ring of men would inch closer towards the car as he would keep his eyes on her.. and that was the other mistake.. by fortune or design, no sooner had the men managed to get the politician into the backseat of the black Jeep, the sound of a bullet would be heard by them both.. thankfully the windows were bulletproof, and whoever had hit that shot, clearly was either just testing or being too cocky to sound a warning shot.. his focus was on her but now he knew they were not alone here..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/29/2023 02:39
A part of her, that small part that remained capable of remorse, almost felt guilt. He'd been kind, had listened to her trauma without judgment, and she'd thanked him with a drink to the shirt and a very public insult. But it was just the distraction she needed, as she found herself approaching the event area once more. The target was leaving the stage, but it wasn't too late until he reached the cars. She reached into her bag, feeling the cool familiar grip of the handgun as her fingers curled around it. A feeling as close as she got to home, these days. The coven was an employer, uncaring even with the leader as her lover. The tools of her trade were the things she could rely on. As she started to pull it out, the screams reached her ears. She removed the gun from her bag, took aim... and was immediately knocked to the side, onto the rough pavement beneath. She winced as she landed, then turned to face her assailant. That damn wolf. He looked completely different now that he'd transformed, but the scent was unmistakably him. A fool, giving away his pack's secrets, but a point against the Lycans was a point in the vampires' favour. For that, and for his earlier kindness, she didn't point her gun at him, even as it would have been easy. Instead, her eyes locked with his for a moment, not trusting him to offer the same gesture and prepared to defend herself if she had to. Then a shot did fire, and it wasn't hers. She quickly slipped the gun back into her bag and turned her head to look. And there he was. The last face she wanted to see on one of her missions. Fucking Dimitris! A shitty shot, to be sure, but one fully poised to take her kill, then never stop gloating about how he'd finished the job Siran had flubbed. A cocky bastard with no regard for personal boundaries, far more deserving of a bullet in the brain than the actual Lycan looming over her. She wouldn't let it happen, refused to give him his way. .
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She was up in an instant, moving at top speed as she ran away from Leonidas, away from Bill, and toward Dimitris. At top speed, and with Dimitris's attention on the target, she'd hit him with a force that made getting hit by a truck sound like a pleasant way to spend the evening. She reached for his hand so she could throw the would-be-assassin toward the fully-transformed Lycan. Sometimes, the best solution to a problem was to hit a motherfucker with another motherfucker. Or at least to feed her most hated rival to the enemy. @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 11/30/2023 13:16
He was ready to fight her but he would have preferred not to kill her or harm in anyway but she had made it difficult as his large blue eyes would notice the weapon in her grips.. he did wonder if she would have a steel bullet in its chambers although now, his own mortality was not in question.. he had been cocky in saying that the pack could focus on other areas while he would single handedly protect Bill and his choices had led him here to this moment.. And fear encapsulated him as he'd hear the gunshot in the distance.. the glass crack made him turned his head towards the car that he stood in front of.. one of the guards would flash him a thumbs up that would make him turn his attention back towards her though.. it wasn't clear however if she had been telling him the truth or not.. but her reaction would give a lot away.. his eyes would keep up as she would stow the handgun away into her purse and darted at a speed he wasn't sure he would be able to match until she would collide with a man in a long black leather jacket away from them both.. That was the source of the gunshot and now he knew it.. what he hadn't expected was the way that she would strike and crash into that figure.. the speed of her momentum must have felt him a spaceship crashing into him.. and what happened next would confuse him even more.. she hurled the figure towards him.. -
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Any thought about why she had done so, could never be attended to at that point as he would react the only way that he'd know how to, opening his jaw wide as he the man's hip would fall right between his bite, which he didn't hesitate to deliver as his teeth would slice off the lower limbs of the man while his upper torso would fall to the ground.. immortal as they were, vampires only needed to have their heads completely detached off this body to be rendered lifeless.. he didn't care for the limbs that were inside of his mouth which he'd spit out leaving the traces of the blood on the fur that surrounded his snout.. His large paws would step closer to the upper body which had falled in front of him however as the man would prop himself on his elbows and try to move away from his reach.. the corner of his eyes would notice the jeep doors had closed and they would be ready to move away as he would get them be distracted by the plea from the half wringing body in front of him.. "Please let me go.. it's her you want, she is Acheron's whore.. his woman.. the coven leader's woman.. you take her and you will really hurt him.." His words made him focus towards her again.. the man clearly didn't have a gun anymore and he would place his large paw onto his chest as the Jeep's engine would begin.. in this form he couldn't speak but he would have his eyes on her.. if she wanted him to finish off the man under him, she would have to give him reason to help her.. if she was thinking to use him as a distraction, she would be mistaken however as he'd try and see her next move as the Jeep's tyre would start to kick dirt back towards the body under him, and would roll forward in a jolt as it started to drive away.. He was ready to rush after her if she would try.. that would a be a stalemate since he wouldn't let her get to him without her hurting him as well..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 11/30/2023 23:23
The run and subsequent throw had exerted Siran more than she cared to admit. She caught her breath as she turned to see the results, tilting her head first to one side, then the other with a satisfying pair of joint cracks. Either he'd picked up on the cue or animal instinct had kicked in. It didn't matter which. What mattered was getting Dimitris out of the way, that arrogant jackass. If it meant a Lycan did the job, all the better for it. Nobody would pin the blame on her, when he was just another casualty of war. Sucked to be him. She looked back toward the vehicles, but the security had started doing their job in earnest. Acting now would have meant sacrificing coven secrecy, and that was something she couldn't do. She'd let him go for now. After all, they had until the election to kill him. Her attention shifted back toward the vampire on the ground. Half a vampire now, which made it even funnier for her, considering the times he'd called her a half-breed. It was almost satisfying, even. Almost. Then he opened his damn mouth. Having that information out there couldn't have been good, but denying it was useless. She walked toward the two instead, rolling up her sleeves. Now she needed to get in on the ass-kicking, so he might learn a thing or two before he died. It brought her closer to the Lycan, putting her in danger as well, but she could handle it. She made no move for the Jeep, her attention focused on Dimitris and the Lycan who'd only done half the job instead. "I am no one's," she said evenly. "If anything, Acheron is my whore, not the other way around." A bit of an exaggeration, but it sounded less pathetic than saying that he wouldn't actually care what happened to her, and would likely move on in a week. "Anyway, you need help finishing this one off?" .
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She looked at Leonidas as she asked the question. After all, she was asking him. That didn't, however, mean she waited for an answer. Instead, she aimed a kick directly at Dimitris's head. "If Acheron's going to send backup, he could have sent someone competent instead of this arrogant braggart." @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 12/02/2023 09:23
His big green eyes would watch as she'd come closer, the man's words certainly seemed to drive a reaction out of her.. questions swirled in his mind as to what her importance to the clan really was then as she'd speak about the leader of the coven being her bitch.. it would have most certainly made him laugh in his human form but in his Lycan one, only a grunt would escape his snout as their eyes would meet.. He didn't yet reply to her question, having heard it.. he debated it a second if he should be the one to finish him off or not, she clearly held more animosity for him and that was evident in the kick she would delivery to the half bodied vampire under him as he heard her last insult to him.. And he would consider the options.. if anyone was to come checking or if someone was observing this take place it would certainly be best if he was the one to finish things off over her so that no would raise any suspicion.. And considering the fact that she hadn't followed the Jeep, he could certainly repay that favor to her, which far outweighed the momentarily sense of pleasure she would derive from beheading the vampire.. and so, that's just what he would do as his growling set of canines would reach closer the pleas from Dimitris only heightened and worsened in how desperate he'd sound.. But none of it would deter him from his intentions as he'd sink his sharp pearly teeth into the man's neck as the screams would get encased inside of the length of his snout.. a brief yank of his head back would rip the head off the body as the lifeless upper torso would fall to the ground which would soon be accompanied by the head which he would spit out.. -
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It was done as he the head would roll towards Siran while he transformed back down to a human form, taking a few steps with his paws towards his denims and boxers that lay on the street.. And considering that the event was now over, no people were present even, save for a few onlookers from inside of the bar space.. he would smirk as he'd notice them looking at him while he would get into his boxers and denims before turning back towards her with his sweatshirt and jacket in his grips.. "I suggest, let leave from here, Siran, the owner of Acheron.. there are people watching.. come this way, we can escape into the night from here.. and I promised not to hurt you, haven't hurt you yet.." He'd flash a smirk as he'd say that before putting the jacket over his bare chest, not wanting the drenched fabric of the sweatshirt on him as he'd walk them towards the alley he had taken her to earlier.. his mention of the coven leader too meant that he would want to talk about that but he was giving her a chance to talk about what had happened by herself if she wanted to, before he would bombard her with questions.. he didn't hold her hand.. yet.. meaning if she would come, she would have to do so, by her own wish..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 12/02/2023 15:35
Long ago, Siran might have described this scene as gruesome, disturbing even. Unfortunately for Dimitris, she'd become desensitized to the horrors of life and death even before becoming a vampire. Her own survival had taken first priority. Dimitris had been a threat to that the moment he had revealed whose lover she was. The information was out there now - it was too late to prevent it from being said - but he had been repaid in full. So she simply stepped back to let Leonidas finish the job. She looked down as the head was rolled toward her and raised her eyebrow. "I don't want this," she said bluntly, referring to the head itself and not the murder. Then the Lycan transformed back, and her attention was drawn away from her deceased rival. Of course, she'd expected he wouldn't have any clothes on when he transformed, but that was different from witnessing it. He was solidly built, even in human form, though at the moment, she was only seeing him from behind. What a behind it was, though. She looked away a moment before he turned toward him, as though watching the onlookers. Thankfully, none had whipped out their phone cameras in time to record the killing. Even if they had, it wasn't as though they would get a good enough view from where they were. His words had her back on alert, though. She'd tried so hard to keep her own identity a secret, but Dimitris, that pig, had squealed and ruined it all. She narrowed her eyes at him, not entirely trusting. She could believe there was no immediate threat to her safety, but he knew too much. Her mind went to the gun in her pocket, the silver loaded into its chamber in case she needed it. But not here. Not with witnesses. Not... at all. Killing was the sort of thing that got easier every time, something she hadn't hesitated to do in a long time. But now, for one reason or another, she didn't want to. .
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She hesitated for a moment longer, then followed after him. She remained tense, ready to bolt at a moment's notice if she needed to, solely on instinct. "Sorry about the drink," she commented as she fell into step next to him. "I needed to distract you long enough to make a break for it. Nothing personal." She risked a glance back over her shoulder, but they weren't being followed. "I'm not planning to kill you. But if you tell anyone else who I am, I might have to." Better to put it all out there. Either he would attack at the threat, or she could try to get some agreement of secrecy out of him. For now, she kept her hands to herself. The more time she spent with a Lycan, the higher the risk of getting seen together. @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 12/03/2023 21:53
Hearing her apology for the drink she had thrown onto him made him snicker.. He understood her intention by it and he had in truth been taken by surprise by it so he didn't shy away from giving her a compliment to say, "You're alright, I hadn't expected that so, good job.. Infact when I had found you first, you certainly took my element of surprise and made it your own.. I bet the vampires are lucky that you're on their side.." A slight smirk would still be there as they'd start to walk into the alleyway leading her in as he'd hear her intentions which truthfully made him smirk a bit turning to meet her eyes with his as he'd remark.. "Don't worry I'm not planning to kill you either, just showing you a way out of here since my cover is blown, just as is yours.. just follow me and you can leave in a little bit.." He wouldn't yet tell her where he would be taking her until they were further into the alleyway, still adorned by the lights.. He was walking beside her now, clearly not in any rush since he knew this town very well.. the reason why would become more apparent much later albut as they would walk, knowing that not many people would be available behind the several windows they would pass.. the event having one of the few things that the town had been excited for since national politicians hardly ever would come to visit.. this gave him the confidence to ask something he had thought about earlier.. "By the way, back in the pub, you told me about your village, was that due to the vampires?" He wondered if she was working towards the goals of the coven by her own will or not.. only she could clarify that..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 12/04/2023 17:20
Siran let out a low groan at the reminder that her cover had been blown despite her efforts. A sound somewhere between embarrassment and regret. He was right, and she couldn't even blame anyone but herself. If she had stayed out of it and let Dimitris dig his own grave instead of providing her petty interference, she would have been fine. She knew well enough to have just acted like a confused victim when he'd body-checked her into the pavement. Yet she'd let her temper get the better of her. "I know, and that was stupid of me," she admitted. "But thank you." One day, maybe soon, they would meet again as enemies. So she tried not to be too grateful for the help he provided now. Just a normal amount. At his next question, she shook her head. It would have been nice, if everything was so neat and uncomplicated - village destroyed by vampires, join them in hopes of revenge - but life rarely worked that way. "It was due to humans, as most atrocities are," she said. "The coven wouldn't have had anything to gain from burning it. We had no stake in the war between vampires and Lycans, and no knowledge of it besides. Humans are prey to the vampires, and better left undisturbed until their blood is needed. My village burned because that's what villages do in times of war. I didn't encounter any vampires until I left my homeland in hopes of safe passage to Greece. Fate is cruelly ironic like that." She wasn't sure whether she was better off having left than if she had stayed. Judging from what she'd heard about happening in the years after the wars had ended, she assumed better. She looked over at Leonidas, her own curiosity about him taking hold of her despite herself. "What about you? I never had the opportunity to ask back in the pub, but how long have you been a Lycan?" she asked. "Do you remember being human very well, or have your memories of it also faded?" @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 12/23/2023 09:00
Hearing her reply would turn him pensive.. she wasn't wrong in her suggestion that humans were the cause of the most atrocities on the planet and in between the agressive battles that the Lycans would have with the vampires they would most often be either trying to fight off the interests of a corporate greedy human who wanted their land or some lunatic who would try and think that they could capture a live werewolf.. In this regard, there wasn't too much confusion about who really was the worse, humans or either the vampires or the Lycans and he would just place his arm on the small of her back and he wanted to say something to show that he was sorry to hear about the hardships that she had encountered.. after all, he was a little compassionate by nature.. But before he could say anything at all, her question came which made him remove his touch in sudden shock.. "I, uh, honestly wanted to be Lycan since the last few years and it was mainly just training in the tribe with the elders that I can recall.. having turned now, I feel driven to fight for the cause, after all, we are the ones at the brink of extinction.. we don't hunt for pleasure, especially if we have forest areas to ourselves.. it's just that humans and vampires alike are trying to get the society to modernize faster than we can adapt ourselves.." Having said that, his head and eyes would sink to the small pathway before looking up towards the destination, his apartment.. he worried if he had told her too much and cursed himself on the inside for letting his emotions blurt that truth out.. would she use that information to inform her coven that their numbers were dwindling? He didn't know yet but he did notice his small apartment coming into view, especially the colored bricks and the blue railings as he'd announce looking towards it.. "Well, there's my apartment that we can use for a few hours to hide away until things calm down.. then you can go your way and I'll go on mine.." -
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He'd wait to hear her acceptance of the plan that he had made as they'd approach the small white steps.. inside was only a small couch and bed in the separate bedroom.. regardless of what they would choose to do, what the both of them wouldn't know is that humans had already descended upon the town area where they had created a ruckus and the dead vampire body was going to be out under investigation.. some bystanders would inform the police of the look of both of them and the local police wasn't too far behind them in that short alleyway, although not close enough to catch them.. What would however be obvious is the proximity that they were in to the beach because the sounds of water could be heard easily and the sensation of the breeze hitting their bodies wouldn't have been missed by her.. question was, would she trust him to come inside or would she leave him to find her own way?
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 12/26/2023 15:29
On the brink of extinction... it should have been a good sign, an opportunity to bring the information back that they were close to victory and finish the war once and for all. Instead, the news hit Siran with a pang of guilt. It was a war, she knew; she'd done her job, had needed to. What she'd tried not to think about was the possibility that she'd escaped one genocide only to help perpetuate another. She looked away, glad that the warmth of his hand had left her when she'd spoken. It was for the best that neither of them became too comfortable with one another. Best for her to keep anything resembling a conscience buried deep. Then he said where they were, and she slowed to a halt. Had that been his plan, then? She narrowed her eyes as she looked up toward the door. Could it be a trap? She couldn't hear anything else that could have been a werewolf inside. It would just be the two of them. Going in was still a gesture of trust, but he was extending one simply by inviting her in. They were still equally dangerous to one another. Further from them, she could hear waves lapping up against the shore. If she wanted to make a break for it, she could give that a try, but if any humans had begun searching for her, she wouldn't have many escape routes. Nobody would find them here. "A few hours," she agreed. "Lead the way." She followed him up the stairs, gaze boring into the back of his head. It would be easy. A silver bullet to the skull, then she could make a run for it. Her odds of making it back to the coven unnoticed were alright, but not as high as she liked. In the end, she left her gun in her bag and followed him inside. It was small. Simple, compared to the more luxurious interests of the coven. She made sure the door was shut, then walked over to sit on the sofa, unsure of what else to do. It had been a long time since she'd been a guest in anyone's home. .
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"You could have said this was where we were going sooner. Under the circumstances, it wouldn't have changed my answer." She looked toward the window cautiously, but they weren't on the ground floor. They would be fine. Hopefully. "The coven will probably be looking for me, too." @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 12/29/2023 09:56
The look she gave him made her thoughts rather apparent.. the squint in her eyes would study the entry and he could guess that she was wondering if this was a trap.. it only made him snicker since he had no malintent at all.. but when she mentioned for him to lead the way, a slight smile would curve onto his rugged features and he'd walk up the stairs with his right hand digging into the hip pocket of his denims to pull out a small golden coloured key that he'd put into the keyhole of the door.. Turning that key around he would then swing the door gently open and walk in first and then held the door open waiting for her to enter as he flicked on the light switch.. it would now reveal a simple couch, three seater with two detached armchairs placed before a fireplace and an arched opening that led to the small dining area and the eventual kitchen.. on the otherside another door would lead to the only bedroom of the apartment as he'd smile and watch her enter his space.. Once she did take a seat, the question that she'd ask made him snicker in response and even the last remark of the coven looking for her wouldn't go unnoticed but he would almost start to reply when the whistle of a cop would break his attention.. moving gently towards the window, he would peek out without pulling the curtain open too much and it was only enough for one of his eyes to peek out as he'd notice the small number of policemen dressed in their uniform pace down the alleyway and he was glad that the raised platform of the house would make it impossible for the policemen to find a peek into his apartment.. He was content that they would be safe which made him move away from the window and towards her on the couch.. he wouldn't sit down yet but he would reply to her to say, "The police won't find us here.. looks like we were just in time.." Those words weren't the answer or a reply to her remark but he smirked as he would continue and address her words to say, -
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"Well, it's just my nature, to be dramatic and suspenseful so just telling you where I was taking you seems a little unlike me to be honest.. may I get you something to drink while we wait?" He didn't really comment about the coven and them looking for her at all.. the slain vampire had obviously exposed her for being in a relationship with the head of the coven however and that thought made him smirk as he'd walk towards the small bar cabinet he had beside the dining table.. He was waiting to see what she'd want but for himself he was already taking out a bottle of whiskey and pouring himself a glass to settle down his body since the adrenaline loss always made him feel weak.. In truth only something to eat could make him feel better but he wasn't going to reveal his weakness to her, even if he didn't doubt her or think of her a threat, there was still no trust he had for her as such.. not enough for her to know his weaknesses atleast..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 12/31/2023 01:13
Siran sat up straight as she heard the whistle. Shit. Even elevated, she didn't dare move closer to the window. They'd escape a human's notice, but who knew what else might be searching. Her gaze bored into the back of Leonidas's head. It would be so easy to put a silver bullet there instead. Yet she still didn't. He'd been kind, a rarity, and she could see about getting a bit more information on the Lycans from him. She could still justify letting him live. For some reason, that was a relief. "I assume blood is still out of the question," she replied, still not moving from the spot. "I'm fine. You go ahead and get something for yourself, though." In truth, she had already fed before departing for the mission. She normally didn't like delving into the blood packs gathered during the coven's 'blood drives'. Something about blood collected from deception felt worse than what she could obtain through outright violence. She couldn't quite explain why. Still, it was convenient when she had a job to take care of and less time to hunt because of it. She watched him retreat into the kitchen for a moment, before standing up and following him. It seemed like the thing to do, but it was hard to be sure. It had been a long time since she'd experienced hospitality. She leaned comfortably against a nearby counter, folding her arms as she looked toward the nearest window. Even so, she didn't dare move the curtains aside. "What I really want," she began. "Is to know why you seem so insistent on helping me get away. It's in your best interest to let me get captured, either by the authorities or by the Lycans. Not killing me earlier, I understand - it would be too messy - but you had ample opportunity once your cover was already blown." She turned her gaze toward him and kept it there, her eyes as intense as ever. She'd convinced herself he was up to something, but there was nothing to indicate an attempt at deception, no matter how carefully she listened. @SebXDragon
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 01/06/2024 09:08
Hearing her mention blood would make him equally smirk and raise his brow in surprise.. there was no reason for him to have blood in his fridge or cabinets.. it made him snicker as he would pour himself some whiskey into the glass he had set up for himself.. the kitchen itself now was silent for a brief while as he poured out his drink.. His eyes though would turn the second that his drink was poured out to the right quantity that he had wanted as his eyes would meet hers and would hear her reply.. hearing it only widened his smirk as he snickered once more at the mention of how easy it would have been to kill her.. thus far, he had done well to conceal the part that he was in running to be the pack leader once the current alpha would no longer be able to hunt or move with ease due to his age.. but replying to her truthfully meant that he would have to reveal that.. And he did contemplate if he should be transparent with her fully and if he could trust her with that information.. It didn't really seem to have too much of an impact and if she wanted she could have pulled out that gun he had seen her hand reach for in her purse.. and he was certain she must have a silver bullet lodged in its chamber.. ever since the vampires had learnt of that weakness, they had used that at every available instance.. but turning to face his body towards her, he would bring that glass to his lips as he would say, "Cheers, Siran.. I would toast to a long and healthy life, but then again, I imagine it's hardly something you wish for, being immortal.." He was aware that was not the answer to her question even if he really wanted to find out what immortality was like.. he would smile as the rim of his glass would find purchase with his lips and hed consume the burning liquid content inside before he would finally pull down the glass and respond to her properly to say.. -
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"Why do I want to help you? Hmm.. well, honestly, I was debating internally if I should even tell you or not.. but before I can answer your question, I should probably tell you that I stand to become the leader of my pack.. we have been fighting for far too long.. we've lost a lot of good men, personally, I've even lost my uncle's and cousins to this war.. and for what? Dirt? I don't want to fight anymore.. I want peace.. and the best way to get there is to let a vampire know that there can be more to us both than just fighting.. is that too much to ask for?" He knew that she couldn't influence the coven by herself.. but it was also true that she was the only vampire he had access too and the only one he could try and show that peace could be had between the two of their kind.. the question was would she even care for that? Or would she find even more motivation to kill him now that she knew he was to be the next leader of the pack? His big brown eyes would look towards her waiting in anticipation to her words that would tell him all he needed to know..
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 01/06/2024 20:51
Not an answer by any stretch of the imagination. "To your long and healthy life, then," she suggested, deep in thought as she observed him. She gladly would have traded, given the chance, but it was far too long to avoid immortality now. And as much as she'd questioned why he let her live, she wasn't particularly keen on getting killed. She looked away to let him drink in peace, observing the kitchen space. It was quiet up here now, even the sounds from outside fading as the search moved further away. The quiet didn't last too long, as he soon spoke again. She looked over at him as she listened to his vision for the future. It was reasonable, in a way, wanting peace. The idea stirred an emotion she hadn't felt in a long time, a sort of lightness. Hope? It was hardly recognizable. She allowed herself a faint smile and looked away. But the more she thought about it, the more that smile faded. "It's a nice dream and all," she said, almost wistfully. "But Acheron would never allow it, and it's ultimately his say, so I'm not really someone you can use to that end. I can only manipulate so much of the coven's power from where I stand." Even if something were to happen, she wasn't old enough to be poised to take over. And she wouldn't want anything to happen to him. Their relationship may have been... Complicated, and both largely of convenience, but she couldn't help but feel some level of attachment. At the very least, she owed a lot of what she had to him. Yet here she was, more comfortable with this Lycan than she'd been in a long time. Someone who was so different from him. "This isn't my war," she admitted after a moment. "But it's one I'm in." Her gaze meet his, her cloudy grey eyes troubled. "I won't tell anyone what you've told me tonight," she promised, surprising herself with her own sincerity. "But our truce can only last for as long as circumstances allow. You're not a bad man, so I hope our paths never cross on the battlefield again after tonight."
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Leonidas Corvin BOT 01/12/2024 10:45
Her initial words did convey to him that she wasn't convinced by his reply.. but as they would remain and he would open up further, her reply did dampen his spirits initially.. it wasn't what he was hoping to hear back but within her answer he knew where she had misunderstood what his expectations were when he had told her what he had.. it made him smirk as he would walk up closer to her.. He hoped that it wouldn't seem like a threat to her by him closing the distance, his hands after all were very visible to her and in his mortal form, he would be much slower than usual and much weaker as well.. but his smirk never left him as he got closer with his eyes never once moving away as he'd reply to her.. "My dear vamp.. it is not with an expectation of you needing to manipulate or convince Acheron that I tell you what I did.. they say, change is small but meaningful.. I just wanted you to learn and feel safe with a Lycan.. wars are never easy but I wanted you to know that atleast some of us do not want to fight.." He found it attractive to also think that he had the coven leader's woman in his reach as he would slowly take his hand to her face, caressing her cheek and running his thumb over her lip as he would find an idea.. it wasn't that she wasn't beautiful but he hadn't looked at her in that way.. until this moment when she stood under the golden hues of his houses lights as he would still have that smirk as he'd say.. "Have you ever kissed a Lycan, Siran? I've never kissed a vampire before.. if you aren't a threat, then.. may I?" -
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His eyes would try and gauge to see if his approach would even be welcomed, would she run away? Would she despise the idea? He knew little if she even found him attractive or would even want to kiss.. but one thing was certain, under the golden light, she, the lady of the enemy he fought, there was something alluring about kissing her and the risk of it only made him want it more as he would wait to see if she would approve or reject his advances.. He wouldn't mind it if she said no, but there was little that could satiate his curiousity of wanting to kiss her, but a kiss itself.. and if they were to kiss, surely she would be the ice to his fire.. but the question was, would fire be tamed or would ice melt?
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Siran Vahagnian BOT 01/12/2024 15:13
It didn't change the fact that any trust Siran held wouldn't help anything. The war would rage on, and the only difference was that what little remained of her heart wouldn't be in it. She kept her eyes on him, but knew there was nothing to distrust. He'd had ample opportunity to attack. He hadn't, and she could practically feel his sincerity as he spoke of not wanting to fight. So she made no move to back away, or to reach for her weapon. Then there was the heat of his touch against her face. She blinked in surprise, locking eyes with his. "Wait, what?" The question had seemed to come out of nowhere. "I... wish I could say that was the worst pickup line I've ever heard." Still, her eyes remained locked with his, thoughtful as she considered it. The mix of emotions was unavoidable. Resentment that he spoke as though kissing her would just be a novelty. Curiosity of her own because, no, she hadn't... would it be different from a human? She hadn't kissed a human in well over a century, but a part of her missed the warmth. It helped that he was gorgeous. Guilt, because she had made promises to Acheron. More guilt, because at that moment, she wanted to break those promises. He'd kill Leonidas if he found out. Hell, she couldn't guarantee he wouldn't kill both of them if he found out. So it would be a secret. She closed her eyes, and the distance between them. As her lips brushed softly against his, hesitant at first, she rested one hand against the side of his face. Her hesitation faded as her other hand gripped the collar of his shirt to pull him close, her lips more insistent against his. Her fangs were prominent, but she took care to keep the sharp ends away from his flesh. It didn't matter at the moment why he'd asked, or why she'd agreed. Whether there was mutual attraction or they both simply felt the allure of the forbidden. What mattered was that he was here, he was warm, and she wanted to kiss him. @SebXDragon
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