+ city ruins

@ξ♛ Elly Lamia "I am not sure what could possibly be more than God. Would you mind telling me? As you do not seem to be from around here, and obviously are more cultured about the world than I." The woman before him was acting suspicious. Why was it that she spoke to him in this manner, it was so formal, yet it felt as if she looked down upon his very being? And she...it was rare to find a woman that looked as elegant, moved as swiftly as she in Realm G. Or even a man.

There were only a few things in this world that the way the woman before him made sense. She spoke with such and old sounding tongue...she could only be one of two things that could live to such ages (that he knew of). Either a Vampire Slayer, or a bloodsucker themselves. But possibly, the woman before him could be randomly a goddess that walked the earth, as she could not possibly be a vampire when she is in the daylight.

@♙ Jung Hoseok "The goddess gives what she deems perfect for those who hunt," she smiles, her eyes falling delicately to the lifeless animal slung across his shoulder. She stepped back then, allowing the male some reprieve from her presence as she clasped her hands behind her back and hummed lowly. Such a delicate creature, this human. A delicate species they were as a whole. One little misstep and Elly could easily take off the head of one. One little accident and even a small flick of her wrist could send them flying. It was a wonder how they all lasted so long. Humming lowly to herself she moved flawlessly across the decrepit landscape, light foot steps almost never touching the ground. The Earth she was bound to, but the sky she would reach.

She laughed softly, the sound reverberating off the walls of the ruins in a melodic trance that the sound was almost ghostly had she not been there. "Tell me," she started, rounding a column only to hide half of herself behind it as a piercing blue eye bore into him. "Do I look like either of those things?" She paused. "Or perhaps... something more?"

@ξ♛ Sangbi Lamia His heart raced as the beautiful woman made her way towards him. The skin on his arms raised in goose-bumps at the way she made her way forward. Everything about this woman seemed so elegant, so mysterious. He had met women similar to her before, but not one had exactly made him almost afraid of their approach. There was something odd about her, something odd about the way she smiled at him. The way her lips curled...it made him shiver.

Her words did not exactly help his case, she sounded odd as if too all-knowing. What did she mean by his being blessed by the Greek Goddess of the Moon. (Thankfully due to his being an avid reader as a child, he had learned much about the Greeks from a book he had found, though it is not as if it helped explain her) Possibly she was mentally deranged, it would make sense, her face was far too beautiful to not have something wrong with her. Then it clicked. Ah, maybe she was not as crazed as he expected, still...no normal person spoke in such a manner. "Um...if I were so blessed by the goddess of good-hunting and of the moon, I would hope I'd be able to bring down larger game."

His eyes narrowed at her answer. The more this woman spoke, the odder she seemed. Quickly, Hoseok looked away to try and hide the look that he had given. Though given the type of being Hoseok was not aware she was, it could have been easy for her to notice such a look. "Everywhere and nowhere. Sounds like the air that we breathe, or possibly even god. Are you either of those things miss?"

@♙ Jung Hoseok Blue eyes as clear as cloudless skies looked at him in earnest. A mere human emanating something... otherworldly. She could smell it on him. His blood carried something with a sharp edge to it. Not necessarily Vampiric, but blessed. Curious. The sun warmed her to her threshold and she swiftly stood from her seated position, bouncing gracefully from the pile of rubble and onto the ground, her footsteps soundless as she approached the male with an dauntingly graceful manner. Her plush lips pulled into a cheshire-like smile, save for the insidious insinuations. When she was close enough she raised a hand and gently cupped the dead creatures head in her hand, inspecting it. It was a farce though. The intuitive woman used the close proximity to examine this scent a little bit more. Spiked. Iron. Sharp. An edge. Like a cool blade dragging across . A muddled Vampiric scent. Yes.

This was no ordinary human.

With a smile she dropped the creature graciously. "You have been blessed by the Goddess Artemis," she chuckled, "surely she will bless you with more fortuitous gains in the future." She took one step back to put a slight distance between the two bodies, her own guard up should anything happen. Though she was a pacifist, that didn't mean others shared her views. While she strived to attain peace within her own realm, she hoped that her views would soon change others' minds as well.

The question threw her off guard, and while it was surprising, she managed to chuckle lowly; her eyes seemed to wrinkle with the magnitude of her smile. "I am from everywhere and nowhere at all, little one," she managed to hum after a heart beat of silence. While it evaded his question it seemed to answer it very well.

@ξ♛ Sangbi Lamia By God, the way that she tilted her head back so sensually as if pleasured by the sun's warmth, it was such a beautiful sight for Hoseok to look upon. He tilted his head up to look at the sky, trying to figure out if possibly there was a cut in it. Maybe the woman was actually an angel that fell from the heavens? It seemed so impossible that a person could be this beautiful. And of course, it could not possibly be a vampire sitting before him. The day was much too bright, and her beautiful, pale skin would have scorched int the sun. Everything about her just pointed to the heavens, even with her wearing clean white.

He was about to ask where she came from when she brought her gaze unto him, but her question made him feel as if he must answer her first.

His eyes drew to his shoulder, eyeing the dead fox. "I only need one miss, there is no need for me to take more than what is needed from nature." He replied almost with ease. It was quite true, he had plenty of dried meats at home, and even vegetables. It was not like he was hungry and desperately needed food right in that moment. He lived by himself, so why would he need more than just this.

"I have never seen you around here miss, may I ask where you are from?" He pried, wanting to know if possibly she truly was an angel, which seemed believable judging the fact that vampires exist. Or was she merely a rebel from the other realm?

@ꕥ♞ Emily Mei "Hmmm" he closed his eyes briefly just before opening them up. " this is nice....just...relaxing" the tension from his body left him and just sat there clinging to Emily. " I barely get out of the palace" he whispered softly. Times like this were rare that baekhyun wasnt begging for blood or on a total drive. He just hoped that emily wouldn't get annoyed with him. " I should go....unless I'm okay to stay here" he turned his head to look at her

@❈♚ Baekhyun Tepes Slender fingers reached to cover Emily's lips, hiding her absolute amusement in the fact that, with her smelling like her beloved queen, it made her Uncle seek after her too. She lifted her skirt ever so slightly, revealing a little more leg than she would in the presence of a Royal. However, Baekhyun was different, he was King and...he seemed to want more than she had initially imagined.

Once she stopped trying to contain her laughter, Emily behind her, stroking her king's jaw as if she were comforting him. "I am sorry that the weirdness is there. But I truely cannot help my scent from being recognized."

@♙ Im Jinah Brow cocked at the scoff, wondering what it meant. Feet planted to where he stood, not moving a single inch even as the girl stood before him, barely out of reach. He gazed down at the female, getting a clearer view of her visage, inking her profile to memory.

“You shouldn’t do that to yourself,” responded Hyukjae, voice soft. “It’s not good for your feet. You might get cut if you’re not careful.”

An understanding nod, an unconscious step back, creating a tad distance between them, safety measures. “That’s a bit cruel, don’t you think? I didn’t do anything to harm you, and I’ll be attacked for it.”

Staring down at the woman before him, Hyukjae realised — he hadn’t caught her name.

“At least know the name of the vampire who you planned to kill if you have the sources to?” A hopeful smile, wondering if his words were humorous. “My name is Hyukjae, you can call me Eunhyuk if you want. Though not many calls me that anymore.”

A head tilt, cautiously asking. “What is your name?”

@ꕥ♞ Emily Mei /i rest my chin on your shoulder watching quietly/
Yes....it's hard and you smell just like here
/my eyes flicker to find yours as i take in a deep breath/
It's weird having someone else smell like here after so many years

@❈♚ Baekhyun Tepes You hate when we do what uncle?
/looks up at you from my seated position, wondering just what it is that you may need/
I have done nothing to tease you my king, why do you say such things
/I close my eyes, taking in your scent, the scent that is mingled with my darling queen/
Are you unable to control yourself in the presence of a woman?

@♙ Im Jinah ((Asdfjkl I’m glad you think so QvQ I tried a new writing style so I’m happy to hear its good uwu))

Shoulders slouched in defeat, deducing the lady to be a difficult one to convince, a weak smile gracing his lips. No blaming her however, the vampire could understand where she was coming from. They live in two drastically different worlds, and if not for his kind, chances of freedom for the human race won’t be anything lesser than hope.

Even if he belonged to the pitiful species that attempted to wipe themselves out.

“It is true, I’m just strolling by,” defended Hyukjae, without strength, knowing well no matter how much he tries, he wouldn’t be able to change the other’s mind a lot. “But you are not wrong, I do belong to one of the vampire houses.”

A contemplative hum, hesitation flickered in his gaze briefly, before his mouth parted to respond. “I just wanted to have a simple walk. It can be rather suffocating in a castle. I like being able to wander around open spaces.”

Slightest of sounds from the freaks and cracks beneath the female’s sneaker easily caught Hyukjae’s attention, orbs gazing upon the worn out shoes, the softness in his eyes furthering in lowered intensity. “They looked ready to come off.” He nodded towards the shoes in poor condition. “Doesn’t it hurt wearing them?”

Eyes widened barely, heart thrumming against rib cage. Common sense depicted he should fear not, but irrationality existed. Shaking the thought away, he quizzed curiously. “Even if I didn’t harm you?”

@♙ Im Jinah Memories of humanity were centuries prior, yet they stayed fresh and strong, preserved on a shelf somewhere in his mind palace. Trekking the rubbles of a fallen city, recollection of who he once was flooded his being, aches stabbing his still heart. Wistful, but powerless, the elite vampire could only release a mournful sigh, drowning in the sorrowful past that haunted his brain, shoe-clad feet bringing him to a familiar destination.

A place of holiness, where prayers were answered by the mighty one above, now crumbled. A lone figure stood amongst the chaos, untainted and encompassed by ruins, like a lily in muddy pond. Confusion fleeted his thoughts at the presence, steps pausing momentarily, taking in the sight before him, registering the person standing by herself.

Inquisitive mind jumbled his caution, unaware of the noise created from the pieces beneath his boots, footfalls and items cracking under weight alerting the female. Brought out from his stupor, he cursed mentally for not being careful, a smile adorning his lips in what he hoped was friendliness. Glued to where he stood, desiring not to scare the human away, he spoke.

“I am but a mere passer-by.” He held his hands up, showing he meant no harm. “I didn’t mean to alarm you, my apologies.”

@♙ Jung Hoseok The voices of children far away. The screams of people since passed. They melded together right here, a melting point of past and present and the Lamia Queen could feel them in her very bones. Much like the haunting images of her past, she seemed to connect instantly with memories since forgotten. Their stories writing themselves on her skin. The rubble under her was not as uncomfortable as one would think. Instead, it felt like... nothing. Air. An unseen throne that someone once sat upon. Occupied now by the Queen of Serpents. The sun danced across the midday sky until its rays cascaded through the ruins, illuminating the center and shining upon her. Her skin, almost translucent in colour, seemed to sparkle gently as she bathed in the warm rays.

Her head fell back, neck craning as she allowed the sunlight to dance across her skin, at any exposed flesh it could get to. Helios must have missed this woman. His rays enchanted her, bathed her, cloaked her. He warmed her and set her ablaze with life. And she thanked him. The ancient Gods of old were still with her and she praised them all for their efforts and forgiveness as they were transgressed upon. But her love for the Gods would never falter. After all... they were what gave the Queen this everlasting life.

A voice danced through the air and Sangbi slowly opened her eyes to look towards the spectator. A lone male shouldering a fox. A dead fox. Blessed be Artemis, for his kill was good. She smiled deftly then, leaning forward and curling her legs up under her chin as her arms wrapped around them. Protectively? Never. She knew which of the two were most deadliest.

"Just one?" she asked, a brow raised as her steely eyes set their gaze on the kill slung over his shoulder.

@ꕥ♞ Emily Mei Nope, I love her dearly
/ I follow you behind watching you closely just before reaching to press you against my body/
Stop teasing emily, I hate it when you guys do that to me
/ I growl, nuzzling your neck i pierce through the skin and begin out the blood softly as i feed/

@ξ♛ Sangbi Lamia What was it about the woman the sat upon the rubble? Hoseok could not figure it out. All he knew was that she looked like an angel, no, a goddess as she sat. He never knew a woman could be so beautiful, nor one that seemed so much so that he could not take his eyes off of her. She is something that did not match the ruin within Realm G. Nor did she look like any of the women he had seen around here.

Her clothing seemed much too clean, and the aura about her seemed so carefree. As she had walked, she seemed to almost dance. She looked so elegant. Something he could not see in this realm. Was it possible that she was from A? Did she somehow manage to sneak into the section of the land that is only falling apart?

But why would a woman like she do such a thing? "Excuse me miss?" Hoseok called out to the god-like woman, approaching her slowly as he shifted the fox that he hunted off of his shoulder. He was curious, so curious as to what, who she was.

@♙ Jung Hoseok The sun. The air. A wisp of a woman dancing amongst the wind, too fast for the eye to see. A detour from her daily activities to set herself free. She moved with grace and purpose, feet bare and clothed only in the lightest of white fabrics. Onyx hair drifting through the wind as she wound her way carefully around the Humans... only to end up amongst rubble and ruin. Her ice blue-green eyes blinked thrice as she looked around, feet barely touching the ground as she perched herself on the pile of rubble in the middle of the ruins. A city burned and faltered. She knew this too well. A soft hum began as she raked her lithe fingers through her hair, a melody that haunted her.

@❈♚ Baekhyun Tepes Your love for your sister is a little unhealthy dont you think?
/I stop walking once I approach a severely crumbled statue along the wall, hoisting myself onto it/
/my body is now turned towards you,my legs parted as I lean back against the stone/
If I do this later, then a slayer may possibly break into the castle and hurt the Queen
/a smile tugs at my lips as I draw a knee up, my foot resting against the statue/
/the long black skirt I'm wearing slides down and pools around my hips/
What would I do instead if I am not to make sure the Bathory and Tepes clans are safe?

@ꕥ♞ Emily Mei /I huff a bit as i once again follow you/
Well obviously...
/i watch your . hips making me unconsciously my lips
Emily
/i catch up being more obnoxious than before/
Cant, you do this later?

@❈♚ Baekhyun Tepes It is not supposed to be entertaining my King
/I step up onto a large crumbled wall, where I would have a perfect view of the area around/
I came to scout the area and make sure nothing horrible will happen
Because your darling sister is very concerned abou-
/I pause due to your sudden intrusion of my space, I smile at your statement, unwrapping your arms/
I spend every every second of my free time with the Queen and share her blood
Of course I would smell like her
/i give you a fleeting glance, walking away from your sharp fangs, though making a point to swing my hips as i walk along the wall/
Does her scent entice you Uncle?

@ꕥ♞ Emily Mei /whispering a bit, i look around seeing the ruins admiring the stones as my wolves follow in front of me before I start whistling/
Emily...this is boring
/i walk up near you and wrap my arms around your waist lightly touching your neck with my fangs
You smell like her

@❈♚ Baekhyun Tepes /after having been told by my beautiful Queen to check for danger, I willingly went/
/I would do anything for my Queen, even if it meant killing any possible threats/
/I am focused, ready to scout out any danger, any possible slayers/
/ends up in Realm G, thinking that this may be the best place to start/
/where better to find someone that may slay our kind than in the poorest sector, not including Blood Bank/
/I almost forgot that you insisted on coming along, until you started to be a bit...obnoxious in a way/