[IC] Amour décolorées {EveIris & Sanquin}

[EveIris]

Evening had come a lot sooner for Evon, then again they had gone to bed fairly late the day before. She was thankful that she had slept well in his arms as strange as it was considering how it was the second time sleeping together like this. They were slowly spending more and more time together, yesterday’s date was more than pleasant, a movie and a wonderful dinner that was beyond words. She was slowly forgetting the pain of her parents’ death. Just maybe he could help her move on with her life, despite having to follow rules like going to University.

Evon was woken up by the soft knocking on the door, her blurry mind slowly coming to surface as she opened her eyes revealing dark beautiful emerald eyes, the very same ones her mother too had. Groaning slightly she lifted her head only to see Mathias still asleep, though she was assured that wouldn't last long. Gently pulling away she heard the door open as Martin came in smiling at the two though her cheeks burned a darker shade of red not really liking the fact that she was caught in bed with him since they hadn’t really done anything. “Good morning, lady Evon. Sorry to disturb, but it is time to rise,” he informed before bringing in what looked like a cart of things. Rubbing her eyes with the back of her hand she let out another yawn curious to what it was he was bringing in though Martin eventually stopped beside the bed, pouring two cups of what looked like tea. “Master, it’s time to wake up,” he informed as he left the cart to open the curtains, opening them fully the light of the moon broke through landing perfectly on Mathias’s face. “You've got quite the day after all.” He mentioned, knowing that Matthias had informed him to wake him up for the next night since he was going to make a trip to see his friends of course probably to discuss something important, as for what he was unsure.

Evon’s braided hair was a little messy from the sleep she had, but thankfully it hadn’t broken out since it would be all over the place. Lifting the cup she quietly drank a bit, liking how it warmed up her body a bit. The feeling was a little strange, being pampered especially this early in the evening was new to her, but bit by bit she was managing to accept it. She remembered the distasteful things she had said to Matthias when she had arrived, especially with the rules he had placed onto her was somewhat annoying but he had his obvious reasons for it. "Is there something going on today?" she asked only for Martin to chuckle. "You best ask Master about that," he replied as he moved over to the closet to ready his clothes. This only further her interest more as she turned her attention to the vampire in bed with her.

[sanquin]

(I've said before that Mathias is a light sleeper, so...yea, I'll have to change a thing or two from your post. ^^;; )

Mathias had always been a light sleeper. So when the knock on the door came, he was woken up as well. He didn't want to get up yet though. The bed was still so warm and comfortable. Especially with Evon next to him. He turned to her and gently put his arms around her. Not to pull her closer, but just to loosely hold her for a little bit. However she pulled away when the door opened. He sighed, feeling a little bit disappointed. But he knew it was time to get up, as the plan was to leave early. It would take a good 2 hours to get there when they drove at his speed. Though luckily the road he planned to take was usually pretty quiet in the evening. So that shouldn't be a problem.

"I know..." Mathias replied when Martin spoke, still not feeling like getting up right now. Evon asked some things about today, which Mathias found a bit odd. He had told her about it a few days ago. But oh well, maybe she was still just sleepy. "I told you a few days ago." He spoke, stretching his arms a little bit. "We're going to meet all of my friends in Scotland. The meeting place lies about two dozen miles from the border. I have some important things to discuss, and you agreed when I asked you to come with me."

Linda then entered the room too, having already checked Evon's own room to see if she was there. "Good morning sir, miss." She spoke. "When you're ready, please follow me to your room miss Evon. We should get to dressing you as soon as possible." She figured Evon wouldn't want to change and get dressed while in the same room as the two males. It would also take a bit of time, as finding a balance between something Evon liked and something appropriate for the situation had proven to be time consuming the evening before.

[EveIris]

((Sorry it’s been a while so I’ve forgotten a few small minor things. :( And her name is Linda :3))

Evon hadn’t realized that Mathias was awake until he spoke, replying Martin’s question. Blinking with surprise she turned to see him looking rather lazy in bed. “Ah.. that. I had forgotten,” she muttered soon remembering that he had in fact mentioned it a few days back. It must have slipped her mind since she had quite a bit of fun the day before. She lifted her head when she heard someone else come in though she recognized her as Linda. Mathias had assigned her to tend to her needs despite her assurance that she would be fine on her own.

“Ah.. alright then,” she replied before glancing back at Mathias. “I’ll just go get changed then so we can head out early,” she spoke. Setting the cup down she smiled and left the room, following Linda back to her own room. She was glad that she hadn’t mentioned anything about the two sleeping together since she found it a little embarrassing. “Did you sleep well?” she asked her sounding rather curious about it, Linda smiled and assured her that she had slept well that day. When they reached her room Linda moved straight to the closet needing to pull out the bed so that there was room to see everything inside. “So… what is appropriate for meeting his friends?” she asked her maid unsure of it herself. Evon had always preferred her jeans and shirt, casual wear was always so much more comfortable. She was out of her comfort zone with the dress she wore for her date yesterday, but Mathias had seemed to like it.

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“Did you sleep well sir?” Martin asked as he gently poured a cup of tea for him. It was fairly early and quite obvious that Mathias much rather stay in bed. “I have readied your clothes,” he added with a smile.

[sanquin]

Evon was soon on her way to her own bedroom with Linda. Once in the closet Linda looked at the outfits that were hanging on all the racks. In the past few days a servant had actually gone out to clothing stores to buy some more clothes for Evon. Ones that Linda thought might be more her style, but still classy. "Let's see...I ordered some new clothes to try, so how about you try a few on, miss Evon? Maybe you'll like some of them."

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Mathias in the mean time slowly sat up. During mornings like these it was almost like Martin was Mathias' father, having to urge his son to get out of bed and get to school already. "I slept well, yes. Until the two of you decided to wake us. Is half an hour longer that much to ask?" "But sir, if I did that I would never wake you up at the time you specified." Mathias grinned at the comment. He was the only servant that could talk back to Mathias a little. "You're right, as always." Mathias grumbled, getting out of bed to get dressed.

Fifteen minutes later Mathias was waiting at the front door. He was now wearing one of his casual suits, though this time without a tie and leaving the jacket open. This was probably about as casual as Mathias was going to get with his clothes. A bad habit he kind of wished he didn't have, but without a suit he felt more vulnerable these days. He figured that Evon would take a bit longer, as her clothing style was a bit more personal than his. But he didn't mind waiting for her.

[EveIris]

Evon stared at the outfits before nodding. She had bought a few so she figured it wouldn't take long, plus it helped that she was a fast changer. She found that most of the dresses that Linda had gotten her were incredibly soft and soothing on the skin. She had enjoyed the feeling of it despite how it showed her legs. Eventually Evon settled on a simple dress with leggings since it would be good for the cold weather. It was comfortable and casual so she was fairly happy with her choice. “Do you think you can do my hair?” she asked her, she wanted to have her hair fish braided since it was long enough to be done. Linda couldn't help but chuckle at her question as she nodded slowly, “Of course miss,” she said before motioning for her to sit down.

Once Evon was dressed she left her room with Linda behind her, heading her way straight down since she knew she had taken a bit of time. He had woken up early because he wanted to leave early, so it was natural that she had to be a little quicker not to hold him back from his time schedule. Once she spotted him, she smiled having already put on her boots. “Sorry did I take long? I wasn't sure of what to wear since all the clothes were really soft,” she explained as Linda chuckled from behind. “Miss. Lyren, your scarf.” Linda spoke as she offered it to her. Evon thanked her with a smile and it wasn’t long until she heard the car horn from outside front door, she guessed that Martin had already brought the car over during the time she was changing.

“Shall we?” Evon asked him with a raised brow, moving to open the door for them.

[sanquin]

"Don't worry about taking too long. You didn't keep me waiting." He replied. A gentleman shouldn't tell a woman she was taking long, after all. And she was ready sooner than he had expected anyway. "You look lovely as usual." He also, added, finding that he thought she looked pretty no matter what she looked like. The engine of a sports car could be heard outside, and after a few moments a horn as well. It was Martin indicating that the car was ready. In other words the tires and engine had been warmed up, the temperature inside was optimal, and the seats had been pre-heated as well. Outside stood a Ferrari F12. One of Mathias' three cards. And this one was pretty much made to go fast. Very fast, even...

"Ah, I should ask you in advance, Evon." Mathias spoke as they stepped outside. "I can go all-out with this car on the road we'll be taking. However if I do so the ride won't be...relaxing, but exciting. So I'll leave it up to you. Would you like me to show you what a high-end sports car can do, or should I drive normally?" Evon could probably tell that Mathias would love to just go wild for a bit. Though this was a trip for the both of them, so he wanted her to enjoy it as well. As he awaited her answer he walked her to the car, and opened the passenger side for her. For the next one and a half days, starting now, he would not have his servants to rely on for such things.

[sanquin]

(Meh, double post...anyway, I don't remember the cars he had exactly so I think I'll pick new ones. :P)

"Don't worry about taking too long. You didn't keep me waiting." He replied. A gentleman shouldn't tell a woman she was taking long, after all. And she was ready sooner than he had expected anyway. "You look lovely as usual." He also, added, finding that he thought she looked pretty no matter what she looked like. The engine of a sports car could be heard outside, and after a few moments a horn as well. It was Martin indicating that the car was ready. In other words the tires and engine had been warmed up, the temperature inside was optimal, and the seats had been pre-heated as well. Outside stood a Ferrari F12. One of Mathias' three cards. And this one was pretty much made to go fast. Very fast, even...

"Ah, I should ask you in advance, Evon." Mathias spoke as they stepped outside. "I can go all-out with this car on the road we'll be taking. However if I do so the ride won't be...relaxing, but exciting. So I'll leave it up to you. Would you like me to show you what a high-end sports car can do, or should I drive normally?" Evon could probably tell that Mathias would love to just go wild for a bit. Though this was a trip for the both of them, so he wanted her to enjoy it as well. As he awaited her answer he walked her to the car, and opened the passenger side for her. For the next one and a half days, starting now, he would not have his servants to rely on for such things.

[EveIris]

Evon smiled at his words, he was quite the gentlemen since he followed true to his words. She thanked him politely, guessing that she had made a good choice with her clothes since he liked them. Well she had hoped he did. Having opened the door she spotted one of his sports car outside and ready to go. She was surprised that he was taking such a flashy car since she figured it would have been two hour drive he would have chosen something more comfortable like his BMW. Nonetheless she was happy with his choice because it meant they could go fast just how she liked it.

Turning her head as he spoke to her she was a little surprised that he had read her mind. “I would love to go all out with a car like this; I mean might as well see how fast it goes.” She mentioned smirking. She waved good by to Linda knowing she would see her the next day or so, though she was a little curious to the fact that they hadn’t packed anything for the trip. She wasn’t really sure what would be happening so she figured it would be best to leave it as a surprise. Putting her seat belt on she heard him climb in as Martin said goodbye, soon the two servants waved as Mathais drove to the gate. “So I’m guessing we’ll reach there in no time?” she asked sounding rather excited about the trip. It was fairly early in the evening so they hadn’t had anything to eat or drink yet but since the trip was fairly short she was assured they’d have something once they reached. “Are you excited to see your friends? Has it been a while?” she asked sounding rather curious.

[sanquin]

(Ugh, forgot the names of 2 of his friends too. I now decide their new names will be Mitchell and Gerald! :P )

This car still had quite a few luxuries. Air conditioning, manual or auto transmission, a button for 'sports mode', heated leather seats, and a cd/usb player of course.

"As I said, it will be about 2 hours to get there with this car. With the BMW it would take me at least three. Don't worry about breakfast. They have a fine selection of drinks that also use blood, and Gerald insisted on cooking for us this evening." When Evon looked quite excited to go all out with a beast like a Ferrari sport's car, he too became a bit more excited. It had been quite a while since he had driven this car. First came the slow part though. Where he had to get off of the main roads first. Luckily that would only take about 10 minutes. And even during that time Evon could probably already feel that this car could go very fast.

"It sounds to me like you're the one that's excited here." Mathias spoke with a slight smile. "But yes, it has been a while. So I do look forward to it." He answered. "How about you, excited to see Mary again?" The two of them had gotten along quite well from what he had noticed. She would probably like Mitchell and Gerald too. Only Spike and Lemon were a bit troublesome at times, them both being the very jealous type.

Once they stood at the last traffic light before they left the main roads, Mathias couldn't help but grin a little bit. "Hold on, here we go." He spoke, waiting for the light to turn green. Then, the moment it did he hit the gas pedal. The tires started to spin against the asphalt, the engine roared. And off they went, like being shot from a catapult. This car could go from 0 to 100 kph in 3 seconds flat. Or in his case, since he wasn't a professional driver, in about 3.5 sec. But he didn't stop there. He kept on going to 130, then 160, and finally 200 kph. He stopped accelerating for a little bit there, to see if Evon had any comment or needed to have a moment to breathe. Though after that he would keep on going all the way to 300. As this car's top speed was about 330. Normally driving at these speeds on backroads would be very dangerous. But Mathias knew this particular road very well, and knew that during this time there would be hardly any traffic. Plus, his vampire senses let him react to anything that could come their way.

[EveIris]

((Haha alright))

Evon nodded, two hours wasn’t too long. Plus hearing that one of his friends was cooking was a delight to know. She watched the mansion grow smaller as they continued on the road, the seats were heated and she was feeling rather cosy despite not being in the car for long. “I am excited, maybe a little more than I should be, but I blame the car for that. I love driving, especially speeding, gosh it’s just so thrilling,” she was oozing out with excitement with just talking about speed. “I can’t wait to see her, she didn’t stay long last time so it would be nice to spend some time with her,” she added on also feeling eager to meet his friends since they looked fairly close for a long period of time.

She watched the light and it almost felt like a race with how fast he put the car in. He was climbing speeds rather quickly and she stared outside watching the things go by fairly quickly. “Isn’t it a bit dangerous to be speeding on roads like these? I mean it’s easy to swirl off it since they aren’t wide.” She spoke sounding rather calm about it on the outside. Evon however was growing a little worried as he continued up to 200. She was used to speeding herself but she wasn’t scared when she had full control of it whereas she was putting her life in his hands. “You’re not going to crash us are you?” she jokingly teased though there was a little hint of concern. She thought they would be speeding down the highway but now that she really thought about it, it was highly unlikely because they would only get pulled over for doing it. Evon had taken her boots boots off since she felt it would be more comfortable having her feet free since the boots had a bit of heel on them.

[sanquin]

Mathias chuckled a little, the grin he had only growing wider. "Don't worry. I know this road...how do you say it...'like my backpocket?' I've done this plenty of times before. Plus, if you focus a little you should be able to follow everything as well. It's a perk of being a vampire." He sped up a little more, going up to 230. Though he kept it at that, since Evon seemed to be a bit nervous. He didn't blame her. Driving at these speeds was scary to almost anyone at first. To him too. That first time going full throttle on the highway felt both terrifying and amazing.

Now that they were going at a steady 230 though, the longer they kept on going, the more normal the speed seemed to become. Sure you could hear the engine roar, but nothing more than what the average car would do on the highway. "If you feel like turning on the radio, go ahead." He commented, figuring that some music might be good. Though he also wondered what kind of music she was in to. So letting her pick the radio station, or even one of his CD's, would help. Though his music consisted mostly of 'tavern songs' as he liked to call them. The Dubliners and Omnia.

[EveIris]

Evon chuckled, “I think the term is the back of my hand?” She wasn’t too sure herself since she rarely used this term. However she was glad to hear that he knew this area well, it meant that there was a lesser chance of swerving off the road by accident. “I know I can, but I’m just a little hesitant looking away from you for a second,” she mentioned showing that she was a little nervous about the higher speeds. Though she hadn’t realized how her words could be taken another way. She easily got used to it though the longer he kept at the same speed the more comfortable so she figured he would slowly increase the speeds. Nodding to him she leaned forward turning the radio on though most of it was pretty noisy for her ears. She kept switching the channels until she found a channel that provided lounge music. She grinned to herself leaving it there since she enjoyed lounge music quite a bit. There was something about it that made it easier for her to relax.

“So… can I drive us on the way back?” she asked with a quirky grin. A part of her figured he wouldn’t agree since he probably didn’t trust her to speed as well as he did still it was worth a trying asking. “I’m a pretty good driver too, though I haven’t been driving for a long period of time,” she joked softly.

[sanquin]

Mathias raised a brow when Evon gave him a rather...dubious comment that could be interpreted in different ways. He grinned, glancing at her for a moment or two. "I could give you a photograph of me if I'm that interesting." He joked, turning his eyes back to the road. "Jokes aside, if you want me to slow down just say so." He didn't hear that from her though, so he kept on 'cruising' at around 230 kph for now. After a minute another question came. If she could drive on the way back. So she wanted to try this beast out too...well, in all honesty he was a little hesitant. This car wasn't just any car. Not just anyone got to even buy a ferrari like this, let alone drive it. But in the end, it didn't really matter. Even if she damaged it, he had enough money to repair it. Though if she did he would definitely not let her drive the car again. "I think it would be okay to at least let you try it. Though if during that time I think you're driving too dangerously I will reserve the right to tell you to pull over and switch again." That would be a nice compromise.

The music that was playing was actually kind of nice, even to Mathias. It wasn't exactly what he normally listened to, but it was still music he could classify as 'tavern music'. Though a more modern version of it. So he was fine with the music choice as well. After another half hour of driving though, a police car picked up on them, and they were pulled over. "Sir, do you know how fast you were driving?" One of the cops asked, looking a bit smug about catching what he thought was some rich asshole that thought he was above the law. Mathias just grinned and grabbed his wallet. "Sir, do you know who you just pulled over?" Mathias replied, taking out his ID and handing it to the man. The ID had a code on it that granted Mathias 'political asylum', even though the ID also indicated he was a full UK citizen. "The hell...a politician hiding behind asylum..." The cop muttered, feeling very annoyed that he couldn't lay a finger on Mathias, and only give him a ticket for speeding. Sure, the ticket would be a good 300 pounds, but that was pocket change for a guy like him.

After sighing the man started to write the ticket, and handed it to the vampire. "Very well...I'd rather see guys like you behind bars, but I have no say in this matter..." He grumbled before giving his ID back again as well. "Please try to keep from speeding, sir..." He added, knowing it was pointless anyway. After that Mathias was on his way again, racing off like mad. And all the cop could do was drive the other way. Mathias chuckled softly, glancing at Evon for a moment. "I hardly abuse my power as a coven leader. But when I'm driving this car...call it a guilty pleasure of mine. If you want I can arrange for you to get political asylum too once my time as your guardian is up. This particular version keeps you out of jail, and sends you to the highest authority in the area instead. In this case, that would be me."

[EveIris]

Evon rolled her eyes, “If you’re going to give me a picture make sure you look good in it at least,” she playfully joked though she looked at him a little more seriously when he mentioned slowing down. “I’m fine with this speed, just need to get used to it,” she assured him as he continued at that speed. She however wasn't too surprised that he seemed hesistant about letting her drive back. Who wouldn't be since she hadn't been driving for long nor had she ever had a car so nice. Ruining it would be probably quite bad… he may even scold her for it though she was entirely unsure about it. “Really?” she replied sounding more shocked that he had even agreed to the idea. “Serious? I won’t drive dangerously!” She replied sounding rather giddy now that he was granting her permission to drive. She couldn't wait to test drive it herself knowing she could push it to its limits but of course she needed to be careful. She was beginning to feel the perks of being rich, having someone tend to you all the time. Having nice cooked food every day and being surrounded in all sorts of rooms. She was living the life some would die for.

She quickly turned the music down when he was pulled over, looking worried she stared at him wondering if he would get arrested. They were going beyond the speed limit so she was assured he’d be in serious trouble but Mathias didn't show any kind of worry on his face. Instead he replied the officer in a cocky manner showing his ID with a smug look. Her jaw lowered slightly in shock that the officer was letting him go, she blinked when Mathias took his ID putting it away in his wallet she was filled with questions. “Hardly? You could get away with anything with that,” she replied almost dumbfounded. Though when he mentioned getting her one she was a little surprise herself, would she be living with him after he was done being her guardian? Didn’t he feel it was weird? “Um.. you don’t mind me living with you after the time of being my guardian is up? I thought you would have kicked me out or something,” she spoke truthfully. She figured the reason why she was living such a nice lifestyle was because he had owed her parents. Once he was done she was nothing to him… there was no need to spend needless money on her when she wasn't a child of his own. Their relationship was more than just him being a guardian though. She was beginning to truly like the man. “Well I wouldn't mind really. I guess I best behave if I don’t want to be sent to you in handcuffs,” she joked softly.

[sanquin]

Mathias grew more serious when Evon mentioned him doing all of this for her again. She wouldn't let the topic go, it seemed. And with good reason. As things couldn't be as simple as what she had been told. That would be too simple. "Well, I wouldn't mind you staying, no. I'd even like it. But that's not what I meant. I can get you a card without you having to stay with me, if that is what you want."

He took a deep breath, hearing her trying to make light of the matter. But he figured that, by now, Evon deserved to know the truth. "I guess I should tell you the truth about why you are staying to me. Or at least what your parents' plan behind it was. You see, back then they were worried about me becoming lonely. Yet they also saw no solution. Once you were born, well...they tried to hide it, but I still noticed what they were up to. They tried to get us two together, Evon. they hoped that one day we would become a couple, so that you could live your life without having to worry about things like bills or feeling safe. That, and as I said, they hoped that if this happened, I wouldn't be as lonely anymore either.

He quickly continued, not wanting to be interrupted when she only knew half the story so far. "However back then I refused. Arranged marriages, even if done sneakily, are supposed to be a custom of the past. They kept on insisting time and time again. But then one day they came with a different idea. If something ever happened to them, that I would become your guardian if needed. I don't know why they chose such an arrangement. But I figured that with this idea, if that time did come, I could at least get to know you under normal circumstances. To be honest, I wasn't planning on telling you at all at first. I just wanted you to live the best life I could give you, to respect your parents. But I guess my thoughts on that have changed. Maybe the last few days have made me realize that at least you staying in the mansion with me, might not be such a far fetched idea after all."

Now Mathias hoped she wouldn't get angry with him for keeping this all a secret. He really did have the best intentions in mind. But sometimes it didn't go the way you wanted it to go, sadly.

[EveIris]

Evon had immediately regretted her question and her joke when she saw how serious he looked. She didn't know why he suddenly got so serious but she assumed it was because she had said something wrong. Or perhaps she had brought up a topic not worth dicussing? Whatever the case it worried her as she bit down on her lower lip, guessing he would probably kick her out. Though once he spoke of getting the card no matter if she stayed with him or not brought confusion to her face. "No, no I want to stay with you," she mentioned quickly before realizing it could be taken in a shallow way. Who wouldn't want a life of luxury?

Evon paused though when she heard him sigh. Listening quietly she was a little surprised that her parents had done that but she was also having trouble believing it. Mathias hadn't recovered had he? He still thought about his wife, he wouldn't even talk to her about it, how could they ever be a couple. Her parents simply didn't want him to be alone, she could easily fulfill that part. They didn't need to be a couple, she figures her staying with him was enough to make him feel less lonely. 

"I'm glad you think like that, I'm sure my parents just wanted the best for both of us. I mean you feel less lonely now don't you? We don't have to be a couple... It obviously makes you uncomfortable and I understand. I understand it completely but I do like living in the manison with you...that's why I'm glad to hear that you're alright with letting me stay," she said with a smile. She stared at him knowing his eyes were fixed on the road ahead but he was listening carefully.  

[sanquin]

"They did want the best for both of us yes. They had their own way of making sure that happened, and I wish they would have done fewer things behind our backs." Mathias replied, a slight smile appearing on his lips. She wasn't angry, and even wanted to stay with him. He liked that, as indeed he was a lot less lonely since she had come to live with him. He could even say he had started to enjoy life a little bit again, rather than just going through each day like a robot. "I wouldn't say it makes me uncomfortable to think of us becoming a couple tough. Just...not now. I can't let go of my past yet." Isabel, his ex-wife, had been the love of his life. She still kind of was. And until he could start letting go of the pain he felt for her and what had happened, he wouldn't be able to move on. "But only time will tell what the future will hold. Things could still go into many different directions."

The rest of the trip wasn't much different. Some idle talk, some quiet moments while they just listened to music. The border was easy enough to cross, them just having to show their ID's and Mathias telling the guard that they were just visiting friends in Scotland. Then after another 30 minutes of driving Mathias turned into what looked like a forest. The road was a bit damaged and rather small here, so he slowed down to only 50 kph. It took another 10 minutes before they arrived at an old looking building with a garage door of some kind. It looked abandoned. Though Mathias took out a small remote, and when he pressed the open button the door opened. He drove inside, the interior appearing far more modern and well kept than the outside. There were more vehicles in here as well. An old looking car, a family car, and a Triumph Thunderbird motorcycle.

There was also a smaller building inside the garage. One that looked like a lift that would go down. Mathias parked the car and decided to explain where they were. "This garage was built on top of a world was 2 bunker. Gerald, the oldest of my friends, bought and renovated it to make it his home. He also camouflaged this garage so people wouldn't find anything of interest here." The entire 'house' was underground, since Gerald liked living a life away from society. Maybe because he was already really old even for a vampire.

[EveIris]

Evon nodded having understood his words completely. She knew that he hadn’t forgotten his wife, perhaps he was still sore about it as well since the topic was hard to bring up. Nonetheless she was fine with the way things were, yes her parents had hoped that they would be a couple to ease Mathias’ loneliness and Evon’s worries, but that was handled now despite them not being a couple so there was no reason to be upset about it. Except she was a little, she was beginning to like the man and knowing that he was having trouble moving on did make her wonder if he ever would. She didn’t want her feelings to develop but avoiding him would be obvious and he would get lonely again. “Thanks for telling me though, I understand why I was sent to you,” she mentioned guessing that her age wasn’t exactly a huge factor like she thought it originally was.

Her eyes went straight out the window when he slowed down, the road slimmed down as well as she glanced outside seeing a lot of greenery. “Are we lost?” she asked softly wondering if this was the right path. She had expected another mansion since Mathias seemed to have enjoyed the luxury life. But instead she saw an old looking garage. Mathias had figured that he’d let her see for herself if they were lost since he hadn't replied. Once they were in she was surprised to see how well kept it was on the inside. It was modern and honestly resembled nothing like it had on the outside. Finally Mathias had explained to her their location and she nodded in understanding why it had looked the way it did on the outside. “So we’ll be staying here for the day?” she asked sounding almost eager to explore. It probably had really nice looking rooms if the garage was this good. Once they were outside she spotted the other vehicles, guessing that the rest were already here. "I can't wait to see Mary," she mentioned before spotting the elevator.

[sanquin]

"We'll be staying downstairs, in Gerald's home. I'd tell you what kind of home it is, but...you'll just have to wait and see." He told her before dialing the access code into the small panel beside the lift. Once inside they went down about 15 feet before the lift stopped again. And when the door opened what greeted them looked like anything but a normal house. It looked more like a bungalow park. There were 4 large bungalows with large windows, each building basically being it's own small house. The whole complex didn't look nearly as expensive as Mathias' mansion, but at the same time it had quite a bit of luxury as well. But that was not all. There was a pool too. And Mary was currently sitting in her swimsuit on the edge. There were also a man and woman looking about the same age as Evon, laying next to each other on a towel. From the painting, Evon could probably see that those two were Spike and Lemon.

Mary turned her head when she heard the elevator doors open. And right away she jumped up and ran towards Mathias. With a bright smile she hugged him around his waist. "Mathias~! You're the last one to arrive, what took you?!" Mathias smiled a little. Mary was always so cheerful. "Time is precious, Mary. And the meeting wasn't until today anyway." As if she didn't really care that he was late Mary had already turned to Evon and now wrapped her arms around her waist. "Hello again Evon~" She spoke cheerfully. "Come and join me at the pool, okay?" They had barely arrived and Mary already wanted to drag Evon off to play.

[EveIris]

Evon nodded as she watched him put in the numbers, though she wasn’t able to see what the code was itself. Heading down she found herself growing more excited over what she would see and she wasn’t disappointed when they reached. The room was large and spacious despite being underground. It was painted beautifully with wonderful colors, she could hear the water from the pool and it had a light fragrance to it as well. She had expected it to be fairly high tech and advanced but instead it gave off a more homey relaxing feeling. Soon spotting Mary who eagerly ran to Mathias hugging him fairly tightly. She smiled at the girl when it was her turn to get embraced by her arms “Hello Mary, it’s been a while,” she mentioned before chuckling as she was already invited to the pool. Smiling a bit she felt herself getting dragged over to the pool, though her presence had caught the couple’s attention. “Are you swimming Mary? I don’t have any swimsuits to join you if you get inside,” she mentioned. Evon was able to recognize them from the painting also having remembered their names. Spike had sat up slightly when he saw Mary run off, he turned and caught sight of Mathias giving him a smile. “Someone took his time,” he commented, before noticing Evon walking towards them with Mary.

Lemon too had sat up smiling at the man who had come. It really had been a long time since they had gathered up like this, so it was good to see Mathias in good health. Also it was obvious to anyone that he was showing a fair amount of emotion compared to what he usually did after his wife had gone.