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Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:41 pm
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It had only been a few nights, but Vespara could hardly wait for Regulus to return. She had, of course, told her parents about her chance meeting, and while Claudius had been anything but happy, Vinny had at least talked him down from his over-protective ledge. It had been a bit of a fight, but she had at least managed to ensure she wasn't going to be chaperoned, or followed around with a ruler.
She was no fledgling, after all, and she was determined to ensure she had a good time with Regulus.
This was, of course, her first real date, and Vespara couldn't help but be a bit pleased. She had focused hard on her studies under Nonna, and was eager to walk the path of greatness. However, that didn't mean her thoughts hadn't come back around to Regulus when she had time to spare. He was her little secret for now-- not out of shame, but because she didn't want her family to do what her family was known to do. She didn't need to play 20-questions with every cousin and clansman out there, and she certainly didn't want them getting overly-nosy about him.
She didn't want to scare him off, after all. Her own keen intrigue surprised her... and in the back of her mind, she was well aware her interest might well outpace his own. She didn't know his background, but from what he'd said, he had a lot more freedom and flexibility in terms of who he saw, and what he did. While Vespara had her father's trust, some Giovanni spent their entire lives without meeting or seeing anyone else but family. Vespara wasn't quite so insulated, but she also didn't get out and about like, say, her father Vincenzo did. And the more she learned from Nonna, the morel likely it was she'd remain indoors.
...well.
She'd worry about that later.
For now, she was eager, excited, and hopeful. Giving a small twirl in the full-length mirror of her room, she looked herself over and gave a nod. Her hair was tied up in a few intricate loops, her thick tail brushed and looking extra plush, and she'd picked out a dress from Cold Subject she rarely got to wear. A buckled corset, a lot of mesh, and this time it went down just above her knees, with a slightly longer train. Some lace and ribbon fingerless gloves were pulled up to mid-shoulder A pair of black, buckled heels, and an all black collar finished the ensemble. More fur showed than what she'd warn when last they met, but enough was covered so her parents wouldn't object. It was no worse than what she'd seen some of her cousins wear, at any rate. Adorned in jewelry that was silver, black, and purple, Vespara was ready to go.
There was room for her move, but still look elegant. A proper Necromancer in training... not that Regulus needed to know about that small detail.
So it was, ever eager, Vespara decided to head out towards the gates of the mansion a bit early. Her fathers were determined to meet the young man, but Vespara was equally determined not to let them. Yet, that was. She highly doubted she could avoid them meeting for much longer, but at least she had tonight.
Who knew? Maybe Reggie would decide he fancied another girl, or worse, one of her cousins. Hmph. Or maybe he'd grow tired of her. They were just out to have a bit of fun after all--why foist her parents on him for only a second date?
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:59 pm
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Vespara couldn't keep the smile from her black lips as Regulus came into view. Just as she had taken a different approach to her style than when they'd last met, so had he. Her eyes lingered on the promised strappy pants, perhaps a bit longer than they should have, as she gave him a clear look over. His Graverobber's shirt, the mesh top, and the patch covered jacket really sold the look-- and to top it all off, his hair hadn't a ribbon or braid in sight. It was completely down, luscious ebony locks she wanted to tangle her fingers in. "Regulus," she replied, rolling the r of his name in a purr her own. "My, but you don't disappoint. Che bell'uomo sei," she admired, purple and gold eyes bright.
"How've you been, carino?" She asked, bridging the distance between them so she might loop her arm back in his own. She would let him lead her wherever they needed to go, but she was very eager to get them away from the family gates. She didn't need Claudius changing his mind and sending Vinny or some wraith after them -- and she wanted to focus on Regulus anyway.
This was an actual date, and she had every intention of enjoying herself. She wanted to get to know him, and she hoped, he'd want to do the same. Whatever fun they scared up this night would just be the icing on the cake for Vespara. Regulus the real treat, after all.
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Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:09 pm
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The kiss on the back of her hand made her stomach flutter. It was a strange, foreign feeling for Vespara, one that she had never really had before. Oh, she had certainly taken note of handsome vampires in passing, but none of them had ever really caught her attention the way Regulus had. Usually, she was so engrossed in her studies, and in trying to find her place among the Giovanni that she didn't have much time or use for outsiders...
But now?
Now, she'd found a new interest that had nothing to do with necromancy or the occult. Secretly, she felt a little silly, like she should have been more mature than to get so hung up over a boy... and yet, she was sensible enough to know what she wanted and was confident he was worth pursuing. He wasn't some sorcery, or some rule to be followed -- he was tall, and dark, and handsome, and tangible. She'd dreamed about those lips pressed against her hand, pressed against her own.... She just hoped she wasn't playing the fool.
It was just a second date, after all.
But the second date of many, so she quietly hoped. Maybe it was silly, but Vespara figured she was allowed to enjoy all the new thoughts and feelings Regulus brought about. They were hers and hers alone, after all, a little secret to herself.
So it was, Vespara was glad to be out walking with him again, comfortable with their arms entwined. He was easy to talk to, and she felt surprisingly safe with him. She usually looked at the outside world with suspicion, or at least with a wall of aloofness -- but not with him. "About the same," she confirmed with a small smile. "I did have a small bit of exciting news," she added, her pleasure clear. "Sounds like I'll be learning the family business." Of course, she brushed well over the fact that it was secret family business. He didn't need to know about the things she'd be doing behind closed doors. The family had enough businesses, corporations, and fronts that she could pick any number of them. "My father's in the insurance trade, and I'll be helping out a bit behind the scenes." Technically, both statements were true -- they just had nothing to do with one another.
But that was just fine. It was safer for Reggie not to know, anyway.
"Lots of bookwork in my future, it seems, so I'm eager to make the most of our night together." And that was the truth.
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Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:50 pm
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Vespara's ears pricked at his question, and she leaned in a little, bumping him gently with her shoulder, even as she let her tail brush against his own. "Busier, yes, but I'll be eager for ample breaks from business," she mused, hoping he took the hint. She supposed if things didn't work out with Regulus she'd throw her focus entirely into her work... but now that she'd met him, she had something new to attract her attention. Vespara had always had ambition, and was determined to claw tooth and nail up the ranks of the Giovanni. She wouldn't sit in her father's antediluvian shadow, and had ever wish to sit on her own laurels.
However, Regulus was an unaccounted for change she'd never factored into her plans... and strangely, she didn't mind. In fact, her excitement of finally getting to work under Nonna was almost second to her pleasure in getting to know Regulus. It was a different sort of interest, a new intrigue she'd never felt. As far as Vespara was concerned, so long as she worked hard to please the family, she could play hard with her new date. And that was exactly what she intended to do. "Of course we met just when my schedule had to change," she sighed, a small front tugging at her lips.. Up until recently, she'd simply been running errands or tasks for whatever Ancilla or Elder wished something of her. "We'll make the best of it though, lo spero, si?" She hoped their schedules would align during her time off.
When the duo made it to the fighting ring, the scent of blood in the air was enticing. Her ears pricked forward, and her eyes brightened with a sadistic curiosity as she found herself watching two vampires beat the snot out of one another. The individual who was down was certainly taking a beating, and it was rather thrilling to observe. She'd never been to this sort of place, but was glad Regulus had decided to take her. If she couldn't inflict a little, or a lot of pain, she could at least watch others do it and take notes.
"Che divertimento," she mused. "I take it we'll be betting on the next fighters, si?" She asked, tearing her eyes away from the current fight to peek up at her tall companion. "What's a little blood between friends..." She mused, looking back at the beat down happening before them. If something didn't change soon, she was certain the fellow getting his face pulverized would be out of the ring soon.
"Are there regulars or does the lineup change each time?" She asked after a few moments, seizing a small din in the noise. She stood on her tip toes, trying to make sure her heard. She didn't mind their size difference, but in a crowded, noisy place like this... well... maybe talking could happen after the fights or when the din died down.
How delightful. "Grab the bat, grab the bat!" She hollered suddenly, seeing the vampire thrashing on the ground, reaching around for something, anything to stop the assault. There were a few bloodied, blunt objects scattered in various corners ... whether or not the vampire would succeed before he was taken out, remained to be seen.
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:45 pm
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Vespara gave a small laugh, and this time, lifted his own hand so she might press her lips against the top of it in a kiss all his own. He wasn't the only one who could buss a hand, after all. Besides, so far she'd been greedy with his lips... she could at least give as good as she got, even if it wasn't traditional. Hopefully he wouldn't mind. "Affatto, carino," she spoke, giving a small shake of her head. "You're too charming for this to be it," she assured, and that was the truth.
She still didn't know much about him, but it had occurred to her that he might not be from any Clan. She still wondered if perhaps he was a Brujah, he certainly could hold his own against one, she was sure-- but more and more she felt that maybe, just maybe, he had no claim. Part of her didn't want to know -- not because it bothered her, but because she was certain her father would be upset by the news. Vespara new the expectation was she was to find another Giovanni.... but since meeting Regulus, she found she suddenly didn't care about those details.
.... ah, but look at her, thinking far ahead and only on a second date. Why worry about any of it when, whatever this was, was so new? No, she was here to have fun, and just enjoy his company, come what may..
The fight itself was delightful, especially when the stranger found the bat, and began to turn the tables. She did take the opportunity to slip beneath Regulus' arm, sliding her arm about his waist as if he was hers to hold. Honestly, as far as Vespara was concerned, he was -- this was a date, after all, and she wasn't known to be shy. Besides, they were in a crowded space, and it made it easier to simply fit more naturally together. It was also a good excuse to finally get to touch him, a little more closely than just his arms.
"My, how quickly the tables turn," she mused, not at all put off by the chaos and bloodshed. Part of her wondered who in her family might have money placed on these fights, if any; perhaps her own father vinsured some of them. She had to give the fighter credit for managing so, even with what looked like a crushed in face. How delightful. If her claws dug into Regulus with excitement, especially when the fight grew particularly brutal, it couldn't be helped. A little pain was nothing but fun, for the young Giovanni.
Vespara was eager to put money down on the next fight, whenever that would be. "I bet you could take him," she mused after a minute. From what she saw, Regulus was surprisingly strong.
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 pm
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Yes, this was much, much more pleasant. Vespara eagerly took advantage of the crowd, keeping herself pressed close against the taller vampires side. With his own arm draped abut her shoulders, she was thoroughly content with this new development. A much more pleasant upgrade from simply walking arm-in-arm. His touch felt electric -- and the patterns he traced along her shoulder had a jolt run through her, and when he'd tucked some hair behind her ear, the fur on her neck had all but stood up on end. This was... this was a very nice change, even among the scent of blood, the sound of breaking bones, and roar of the crowd.
Vespara chuckled, peeking up at him with a fanged smile all her own. "Aw, carino," she purred his nickname, "I don't know about that. I'd say you'd dodge at least one of the hits, don't be so hard on ourself." Hardly better odds though. "No, perhaps you just stay here with me, protect that pretty face of yours, and we can think of other things to do, si?" She asked, letting her tail coil slightly around his.
Flirting at a fighting ring.... well, she didn't mind, if he didn't.
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:06 pm
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The ambience of the fighting ring was pleasant. The sounds of the fight, the scent of old and new blood thick in the ring, and the general chaos around them was appealing to the young Giovanni. In fact, it was a little thrilling, those cries of pain... Her only dismay was she wasn't the cause of them, but that hardly mattered with Regulus there.
Especially with him tucked close, with his tail wrapped around hers, her arms still tight about his waist. Her claws which had originally gripped him had turned more into an idle caress, and she gave a happy little sigh as a bone snapped and the cry of pain tore through the crowd. "Don't think he's getting up from that," she mused, tearing her eyes off Regulus for a moment to look back at the fight.
"No," she agreed with a grin. "While scars can be sexy, I like you just the way you are..." And this time, she reached up to trace a claw down his cheek and jawline. "Sei molto attraente." Relaxing further against him, Vespara pondered his query, and gave a small, fanged smirk. "Oh, maybe a bit more of this," and she let her tail stroke his in what could only be considered a suggestive manner. "And a little of that," and once again, she picked up a hand to kiss the clawed fingers of his hand, letting her lips tease the tip of one. "I want to know what you like, what you don't, in all sorts of ways," she purred, arching a brow inquisitively. "And," she added firmly, "To have your lips all to myself for awhile." She wasn't going home without a few kisses, at the very least.
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:44 pm
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“No, I suspect he won’t be fighting for a very long time either.” He mused. The fight had been going on for quite sometime and Regulus had expected it to be over by now. But the fighters were persevering despite their injuries.
But his attention was all on her. The feel of her tail stroking his, her claws against his skin, her lips teasing the end of his finger. it all sent a thrill racing through his body again. The purr in her voice was like music to his ears and he couldn’t think of any other place he’d rather be than right here, right now. He placed a claw under her chin, lifting her face up towards his. “Well I think we can work something out.” Leaning down he brushed his lips gently against her’s before capturing them with his own. There was a desire in the kiss, a longing. His tongue coaxing her mouth to open so that his tongue could play against a herd. His claws ran down her shoulders and arms until both hands came to rest on her hips, giving them a small squeeze.
This may have been only their second date but it was definitely a charged one. There was just something about Vespara that drew him in. She was beautiful yes, but it was beyond that. Every time he thought about her, about kissing those lips a tightness in his belly would occur. He wasn’t sure what all these feelings actually meant but there was part od him that wanted something more serious with her. Not just dates and occasional hang outs. Regulus wanted to know more about her.
The last words she spoke sent a bolt of lightening up his spine. “I want to know more about you in all ways as well.” He only broke the kiss for a moment before his lips returned to her’s. Clawed fingers coming up to stroke along her cheek bone, her skin so soft beneath his fingers.
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:19 pm
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When Regulus lifted her chin, she gazed up at him with sudden anticipation. Her stomach twisted, and the rest of the world melted away. The brush of his lips, warm and tender, suddenly turned into something far more sensuous, and Vespara was ready for it. He would find no resistance, and she drank in his lips eagerly. Her tongue met his own, teasing him, encouraging him to continue, tasting him just as she had wished.
As he ran his hands down her waist and hips, she reached her arms up to slip them up his chest, and around his shoulders. She had to half-stand on tiptoes to reach, but thankfully, he was leaned over enough she could wrap them around his neck, and let her fingers slip through his hair. If her heart could beat, it would have been racing...
Vespara had wanted a bit of fun, with nothing serious in mind... but she was fooling herself. There was something addicting about him. It wasn't just a physical interest, though he was incredibly handsome, and it wasn't just the idea of someone paying her such close attention. She'd only known him a short time, but the young Giovanni couldn't help but want to keep him all to herself, for as long as she could. Perhaps she was being a fool, but there was something there.... something she wanted to explore to the fullest.
The dark-haired girl almost objected when he pulled away for a moment, giving a small n** at his lower lip. Thankfully, he kissed her again, and she couldn't help but give a small murr of pleasure, running one of her hands down his neck, and chest. She didn't care about the fight, didn't care who was winning, who was losing, who was getting their bones snapped, and faces smashed in. No, all she cared about right now, was keeping Regulus' lips and body against hers for as long as he'd let her.
She wanted him to be hers. Hers.
The sudden surge of possessiveness did have her nails dig deeper against him. Vespara was in no rush to let him go now that she had him in her claws.
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