Crawkid

Behind The Light - crawkid/megara

He looked at her amused, "He is fine enough to walk."

The meow that chi gives sounds indignant, but the vampire chuckles again, "I do believe he has enjoyed being carried enough, but it is up to you. ow, would you like to follow me to your room, or do you need me to carry you as well?" The offer is given softly and genuinely, not a hint of mockery at all, just concern.

Of Light and Shadow - Craw/DOC

She continues talking, and of course, he keeps listening - alternating between small sips, and the occasional glass swirl. He still did not like her earlier story. Nor does he particularly like her attempts to position herself closer to him. But at least her positioning had some good points to it.

Finally, he looks up again, "You're a manipulator."

He finishes the glass.

"...That is the the only reason I can imagine you were able to serve drinks, and still appear to me like a victim still aware of herself, rather than a heartbroken cultist. The terminology, "tried to be friendly', by the bye, does not come off as innocent in this case as you might want it to." He set the glass down on the desk, pausing enough to tap his fingers against the table. Before he spoke, he wanted to collect his thoughts again.

Then, he refilled the glass, and took another long drink.

The next part came with a faint grunt, "I don't know if I would call us 'honorable'. Though, there are few benefits to this lifestyle, so it certainly attracts...a particular type of person." Another pause, and another sip as he contemplates his next words, "Normally, I would point you towards a local church...but, if they know your face, I can't allow myself to put those good people in trouble."

Yea, it was easy to see how they could be targeted to get to one person. If he was going to try to help them, he couldn't do that. She sighs heavily, then looks back at her. "If you come with me, you will live where I tell you to, and learn to keep yourself safe when not directly under their nose."

Behind The Light - crawkid/megara

Astra chuckles, her voice lowering to just above a whisper as the tiredness hits her harder, "I must be easy to read then, if you know my worries so easily" she yawns again and settles in more, feeling the pull of a heavy sleep.

Jacob remains quiet for most of the walk, keeping his attention mostly on the tinkerer, even as they visit other people. Though, he appeared genuinely relieved as they visited Dante, and saw that he was better and recovering. As she turned to him, he smiles softly, "It is all the worst cases. All the bumps and bruises, and all of the scrapes and scratches. They've all been addressed. Even the lady Astra, to my ears, has gone down to rest." He turns more fully towards her, "Little lady, it appears, all that is left to attend to, is your own health."

Behind The Light - crawkid/megara

She hums, considering the wolf's question as she yawns and slides into the bed. Once she was somewhat comfortable, she turns to him, "Actually, since youre offering. Could you stay? You were...really comfortable, in a way I haven't felt in a long time."

He sighs, "I will escort you to look at Dante if you ant, even your friend Bane. Other than that, I recommend you do not offer any more help, and let us handle it." He pauses, his expression softens, "or, what I mean to say...I am willing to help you put your mind at ease, but I believe you have no more help to give. You are a tapped well, young lady."

Behind The Light - crawkid/megara

just so you know, i dont have anyone around Bane that can answer his question or interact with him

Behind The Light - crawkid/megara

The room, like many rooms, was utilitarian in nature. There is some storage, and one generic but pleasant piece of artwork on the wall. But other than that, it has been kept bare. Once they arrive, Astra sighs, though manages to keep her grumbling internal. Once she slides off of the large wolf, she pauses to enjoy a few pats along his neck, "Thank you"

"As far as I kow" he nods some, " your friend is being tended to, and chi here looks like he is recovering fine. If you would like, I can check on Dante again. Then I would implore you to rest" Jacob says, but keeps his voice fairly calm and helpful.

Behind The Light - crawkid/megara

The sleepy elf groaned internally, not wanting to actually move from her spot...but she should probably sleep in an actualy bed. many of her people would complain to her if she decided to sleep on the floor. With a sigh, she gets on her feet, and begins to mumble directions to the nearest single sleeping quarters.

Jacob falls nto a thoughtful moment, " Hm...is it not enough to feel that the help is no longer needed?"
He falls quiet, "...perhaps you should let yourself sleep? I can bring you back to a room with a bed."

Of Light and Shadow - Craw/DOC

He inches closer as she prepares the drink, showing some knowledge of how to handle a demon. Interesting. Or at least a good bluff. Finally, he holsters his gun, waiting until she steps away to take the glass. He would have been happy to sit in a silence, even an awkward one, and have the time to think. However, the 'maid' began to speak to him, and it would be rather improper and unwise to ignore her.

So, he listened as she recounted her story. It strikes him as odd that someone would want someone unwilling to serve them food and drink. There are too many openings for betrayal, and too few openings for conversion. Bringing the glass up to his lips, he instead took a deep inhale of its scent. Whiskey, cinnamon and orange. Possibly the expensive stuff. Of course that's where his worshippers' money would go. Demon scum.

But beyond that, the demon hunter snuck another look at the girl as she keeps speaking, and frowns to himself. He doesn't like her story, but he can tell she doesn't like demons either. Finally, he takes a big drink and tilts his head back, letting his eyes close as the smoothness of it coats his throat in a way nothing else could. And on exhale he could taste and smell everything. he wasnt sure how, but there were floral backnotes. Almost rose-like. A damn good whiskey, and a damn shame.

With a sigh, he takes a much smaller sip to follow up. Finally he speaks again, each sentence followed by another sip, "I know he's in a ring, and have done some research. It's going to be tough. I don't have nearly enough to attack them quickly before they find out about this hit, and suspect a demon hunter. The doors are all unlocked, its up to everyone to walk through them."

He looks over at her again, "Including yourself."

His eyes drift down to the corpse on the floor. It had stopped looking human sometme during their confrontation, "yea, they always look like that before they die."

Behind The Light - crawkid/megara

ok i think we're running low on content, should we get ready to skip to the next day soon?

Behind The Light - crawkid/megara

She chuckles softly, "Hello Beta, it is nice to meet you. I am Astra, the leader here" she breathes deeply again, relaxing, "...I think I can get there, but I wont deny your help." she settles a little, head tilting to the side. She takes in the calming elements around her...the softness of the fur, the scent of the wolf, the feeling of his warmth against her back, and the tingle of her shadows mingling with his.

"I see...I'm relieved you were actually aware. I won't have to convince you then. We are stabilizing him and keeping him heated."

Chi leans closer, drawing the vampires eyes again. With a sigh, he reaches over and gently pats the cats head. "Hello Chi. I am glad to see you well."