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 Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:10 pm
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Most people think of this as a Reception Room of sorts, but it is far from being so. It is simply a comfortable sitting place for rest and relaxation. There are numerous plush couches and chairs in various styles, some of which reside in front of the massive fireplace against one wall. The other walls are decorated with various tapestries depicting scenes like a sunlit forest glade, an old battle scene, various gods and goddesses, all used to maintain a draft free environment.
Against the wall opposite the fireplace, though, is the rooms crowning glory: a large set of double doors crafted entirely from stained glass. The colors are of a sunrise, or sunset depending on your perspective, that allowed sun or moonlight to stream through easily. These doors open to the garden that is Sebastet's pride and joy.
Fighting really isn't allowed in here, but it happens from time to time. Still, Sebastet does appreciate it if the furniture and tapestries aren't damaged...
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:36 pm
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Ebony padded inside on four feet, two of which jingled thanks to her bracelets, and escorted the Hunter inside. She'd loved his reaction when the door simply opened for her then closed behind him, a subtle and hilarious note to her sense of humor.
She took a seat a bit further inside the room and gave a sigh as she looked at him, "Here's the deal Hunter. Those who live here operate under a set of Rules. You will not be attacked as long as you are my guest. It would be very rude of you if you attack anyone here during your stay if they don't attack you first. Some of those who live here, you won't be able to tell what they are upon meeting them, others will be easy. I'd suggest that you wrap your small unevolved brain around the fact that you're here to learn, not attack and kill. Do we understand one another?" she spoke to him like he had the small brain she'd mentioned and needed slow words to help him figure out what her expectations were.
"Now then. This is the Front Room of the castle. Through the pretty doors over there is the garden. Absolutely no fighting allowed out there. Rule 57, I think..." she gave herself a small shake and moved on, "From the garden, you can reach the rest of the common areas. Kitchen, library, bathhouse, etcetera," she added and shrugged, "Not that you'd know what a bathhouse is, but I'll work with what I've got. Upstairs are the rooms. Most of them are empty and if you're a really good boy, I might offer to let you stay in one. Some of them are occupied by various people, some of them quite human. So consider that before you go calling everyone a monster or I'll introduce you to someone who would love to show you what a monster really is," she told him simply, offering insults right along with information.
"Any questions?" she finally asked him, her ears perked up while the light of the fire in the fireplace seemed to move around her without ever touching her, making her seem as if she were part of the shadows themselves... |
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:03 pm
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Nathan Val
The Silenced One
"Faith, fire, and fury."
As Nathan entered the room he could not but help and marvel at its grandeur and majesty, the gleaming metals, the fine furniture, and the roaring fire gave it an atmosphere of royalty which probably wasn't to far off the mark. His attention was brought back to the now when Ebony began to speak, at first he tried to take what she was saying in stride and appear not to seem insulted by her statements. For one like Nathan though such a thing can be hard when the first reason you were chosen to be a hunter was your... how to put this delicately... rather robust emotions. His internal turmoil manifested in several ways, first he decided to find a way to still his hands and so he crossed his arms with his hands crushing his biceps. Secondly he tried not to think about how badly he wanted to start shouting at her, well figuratively of course what with the whole can't talk thing getting in the way in all. Thirdly he noticed that his foot had started tapping rapidly against the floor so he forced himself to stop but the tick kept coming back as if subconsciously his body demand he show in some way he was very upset. The panther's manner of speaking wasn't helping any of this either, it felt like she were treating him like some young child learning how to read for the first time. Growing ever more impatient and feeling like he was going to explode if Ebony didn't stop talking he visibly sighed in relief, he hadn't even been aware that he had been holding in his breath. When asked if he had any questions he had none, what he did have was a tome's worth of insults, cheap shots, and many other ways to express his anger. In this case though he swallowed his anger and signed as steadily as his rage filled body would allow, "No, I have no questions. Please... continue." with a slight tremor.
"That is what it takes to be a soldier of God."
OOC: Yeah I guess you could say that I've been rather... intimidated by the length and complexity of your post. I can easily tell you're a fairly advanced roleplayer so I guess I'm worried about trying to appear competent in front of you. |
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:24 pm
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((Dude, I've been rp'ing since '06... I've had to get good. Don't sweat it. You're doing fine.))
Ebony's tail swished happily with every moment that passed with him, knowing full well that he was getting pissed off with every word she said. But when he said she could continue, she moved on as if nothing were happening with him at all.
"Good. Now then, you should know something before we go any further, Hunter-who-doesn't-want-me-to-know-his-name, even though I already do. I was sent here to be a little bit of a guide for you. Nothing much. I'm not under contract anymore, so it's a favor that I'm doing. I'm free to walk at any time I feel like it. Got that so far?" she started out, giving a nod and continuing without waiting for a response from him.
"Again, Good. So I guess I'll show you up to a room for now and let you settle in. Maybe let you explore a bit on your own. If you're hungry, the kitchen is across the garden with the library on the other side from it. No trying to get rid of any of the books or you'll have the wrath of Cain coming down on you. That librarian doesn't miss much and the heavens help you if you mess that one up. Bathhouse is in the garden. I highly recommend you use it or you're going to upset some of the people with sensitive noses. Not a good idea. There are always towels in there and whatever soaps you could possibly want to use. If you need anything, just flag down one of the servants. They're always going around the hallways doing things. Don't worry about needing to talk to them, they're well-versed in just about every language type known. There's even one or two who learned Demonish, for crying out loud," she continued then stood and headed for the Reception Hall and the staircase.
"You'll know if a room's occupied cause they put a little bitty sign next to it that has the occupants name on it. So come on," she said as she lead him upstairs and into the hallways.
((You can create your own thread for your room or suite under Vampire Castle Rooms and go from there, just say that she got you to your room then abandoned you. It's her way)) |
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:54 pm
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Nathan Val
The Silenced One
"Faith, fire, and fury."
Having brought his rage down to something like a simmer the crusader decided that he was now collected enough to carry on a conversation without getting to orney. Following the black panther he signed, "I do not wish to share my name with you creature." using both hands to makes the complex array of signs and symbols. "And I do not smell. I'll have you know that knights and crusaders bathe regularly once a week." he signed, in his mind a bath a week was more than enough. Luckily when Ebony mentioned a library his mood suddenly shifted, he knew that beings such as these tended to collect many tomes and priceless books over their long lives. The thought of a room filled with thousands of books and other writings invaded his mind, one of Nathan's few weaknesses had to be his love for scripture of any kind. His love for old knowledge was possibly only rivaled by few in his order and the chance to possible be able to get his hands on such an extensive collection filled him with a kind of hidden joy. Focusing on the present yet again he wordlessly followed his feline guide to the rooms that held the castles few occupants.
[Exit to Hallways.]
"That is what it takes to be a soldier of God."
OOC: Sorry for the short post. |
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:00 pm
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Ash gave a delighted smile. She knew how to play the game and played it well. This would be even more entertaining then, "I find that the questions burning within my mind are about you and have nothing to do with why you're here... I can tell that you're an angel-vampire hybrid, your beauty gives you away, Dearest..." he told her simply as he took a seat in the chair next to her, knowing full well how well fire-light played over his beautiful body.
"I don't mean to say that I want to know of your history. You can keep that to yourself if you like. I simply want to know of your likes and dislikes, your hopes and dreams, even your favorite color..." he clarified for her, letting her know that she, herself, was his focus and nothing more.
He knew she'd made him as a demon, but knew full well that Incubbi were rare enough that few knew them on sight or scent. So he had his own air of mystery to her, his attraction seeming to be the normal for a demon. But Ash was different. Admittedly, he'd crawl between the sheets of just about anyone he could. But he dearly loved a challenge and the beauty before him could prove to be just that, he knew full well.
"A room can be arranged for you at a moments notice. I simply need to know what you desire in a room for your own. A simple room; a full suite with bathroom, spare room, and sitting room; or something else entirely... Windows or not, carpeting, rugs, hard wood, stone flooring, fireplace or not... Whatever you wish can be arranged..." he explained to her, deliberately making every word he spoke contain a double meaning. He simply couldn't help it. |
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:46 pm
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((Sorry I know I'm not a 100% on grammar, its just the only best way i know how to rp without it turning out bad lol))
Rebecca heard the human leave the room, know they were there, but paid no attraction to him as she kept her eyes on Ash sitting next to her. A very pleased smile forms on her lips when he tells her he is a Incubus.
"An Incubus you say, well that explains a lot of things that was going through my head" She softly cross her legs giving him a smirk, she didn't know why she didn't notice it from the deep sweetness in his blood, she guessed it was the demon part of him that kind of through her off.
"Well what would the first thing you like to know about me?"
She didn't run into Incubus very much, but she has had quite the experience with them, she always remembered how there blood tasted on her tongue, so sweet and wanting that sent deep thrills through her just thinking about it. She knew she was here to do a job and she must keep that in mind and not get distracted so easy by temptations. |
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:59 pm
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((It's okay. Take your time with it. It's not like we're in a rush or anything... lol You can go ahead and put up the thread for your room, though. Should make moving her there easier when we get to that point.))
Ash simply kept his teasing smile in play, already able to tell that he'd sparked her interest in him. He could tell that she'd tasted his kind before, could smell it on her. But he also knew full well that she'd never tasted anything like him before, and possibly never would since he was the oldest of his kind.
Through long practice he knew that she was thinking about her duty instead of what she'd like to do with him and knew he'd have to keep her talking if he was going to be able to make any headway with her, "Tell me your favorite color then, give me that first and I'll move on to something else... Perhaps your favorite flower... Maybe what you like to do to relax... Though I would have to guess... Reading and walks in a beautiful garden, perhaps?" he started, hoping he'd pegged her right.
He knew that as a vampire, gardens would be hard for her anywhere but here. Not with what Sebastet had done with the place and her penchant for greenery and blooming flowers. Just a few steps away from them was the doorway to a veritable paradise that he could show her full of endless beauty that bloomed under sunlight and moonlight alike... But just how tempted could he get her? That was the true riddle she posed to him, the true challenge... |
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:23 pm
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Ash smiled again and gave her a simple nod, acknowledging that she'd won the parry, "There is a garden here that you might enjoy... Sebastet has worked on it for hundreds of years now, always trying out something new. A great many of the plants bloom under the moon as well as the sun. Mazes to get lost in, fruit-bearing trees here and there... I believe that the area used to be an inner courtyard and bailey when she arrived here and she converted the entire area into a garden. You can visit it at any time you choose," he said softly, deliberately tempting her and letting her know he was doing it.
But he moved on to something else that was actually helpful to her, "Finding your way around the castle is deceptively simple. The doorway you entered through leads to the reception hall and it's staircase to the second and third stories where the rooms are located. The front room where we're sitting in now leads out to the garden through that delightful piece of art called a stained-glass door. From the garden you can easily reach the kitchen for whatever your hunger desires, the library if you get too bored, and Sebastet's Tower should you ever need to enter it. There's a delightful bathhouse in the garden somewhere as well if you wish to be pampered. The ramparts I'd suggest you use with caution since they're still not in full repair just yet. The armory can be interesting but I don't recommend touching anything in there since we never know what has had a curse removed from it or not... The dungeons can be a bit of a hassle since they haven't fully been cleaned out yet but there is a training area down there," he explained to her, watching her face to see what would trigger her interest and what wouldn't.
"For anything else, there's the village at the other end of the island. There is a marketplace for whatever you could possibly wish for, inns, taverns, tailors and seamstresses..." he added, knowing that the information was useful as well.
He finally stood and offered her his hand, "But you mentioned being tired and wanting to rest and wash up... So will you allow me to show you to a room? I promise not to enter unless you want me to..." he teased her at the end, unable to help himself, and winked at her deliberately. |
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:41 pm
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Rebecca listened carefully to his ever word as he told her all that Castle had to offer her, she liked the idea how he explained the garden, she would love to stroll through it later, but again she had to keep her mind on her task at had. she wasn't here to relax and kick back to enjoy everything, she was here to help any way she could.
When he spoke of the kitchen, her hunger kicked in her a little, its been awhile since she last fed and it didn't help that his blood was so strong and inviting to her, but she kept her mind straight as she knew how to keep her hunger and her desires under control. There was other things deep inside her that she need to learn to control.
She gives him a warm smile as he stands and holds out hand, giving her a teasing tone and look. From her long travel should would have enjoyed having some fun, but thought she play hard to get with this one for a bit and see how long he van last without being able to have her. She can play games too.
She grabs her back throwing it over her shoulder and lightly takes his hand as she stands, "You may show me to a room. The castle sounds like a wonderful place to be, I've always heard story's about here and I was pleased to be chosen by clan to come here to help. I would enjoy to see the beauties of the castle some time, but need to keep my task in mind as well" She says lightly, letting him know she needs to stick with pleasing her clan by stay on the job at hand. |
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:53 pm
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Ash helped her to her feet but tisked to her as he started to lead her towards the staircase, "I think I can guarantee that Sebastet will keep your tasks light here. We only have the occasional Hunter and a few gangs of idiots running around. Easily eliminated and leaving your time free to pursue whatever it is your heart desires. She may call for your aid when it's truly needed to protect the village or those who live here in the castle, but that really all that is required," he explained to her, keeping his pace slow as they moved up the staircase and down one of the hallways to an open door clearly meant for her.
He glanced in and noted the bottle of warmed blood ready for her and gave a respectful bow of his head, "I see that the servants here have seen to your needs before me. So I will leave you to rest. If you ever have the desire to speak to me again, though, Sweet Rebecca... You only have to say so to one of the servants around and they'll direct you to me or find me for you," he told her then gave another bow over her hand, pressing his lips teasingly to her knuckles briefly.
He raised up to meet her eyes and considered her for a brief moment in silence, wondering if he should or not... Well, sometimes he did tend to press his luck and found himself unable to resist.
He stepped into her before she could stop him and pressed a lingering kiss to her lips. A tease, a promise of all that he could do, and a brief taste of his blood as he deliberately nicked his tongue on her fangs before he stepped away from her and moved on down the hallway with nothing more than a wink to her over his shoulder...
((After this, you can go on to your room. I have to get some sleep, though, so I'll catch you later.)) |
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