
Location: Tough Tavern -> Damien Estate
Time: Night
Puddles splashed around her ankles as she continued running, Pushing her way through the crowd as her cloak whipped behind her. Grumbles echoed in the alley, as the men and women Violet nearly assaulted with little care cursed under their breaths.
Deeper into the labyrinth of the slums she ventured, the air thick with the scent of decay and desperation. With a sudden gust of wind, her hood was torn away, revealing her pale, trembling face framed by cascading raven locks that seemed to writhe with a life of their own.
Her strength waned with each faltering step, her pulse pounding in her ears.The taste of Romans blood lingered on her lips, a haunting reminder of her curse.Just as she felt alive, her heart racing with the reminder of the life she was pulled from, the moment of bliss back to the reality of her affliction.
She couldnt have a normal life, her mother saw to that.
She let out a frustrated growl as she continued to run. The darkness that unleashed itself inside the Tavern continued to give her a chilling reminder.
"You can’t trust anyone…only yourself…"
The words whispered like a ghostly lament. She closed her eyes, but the darkness only grew more suffocating, its tendrils reaching out to ensnare her. Gripping its claws into her mind.
Finally, she sought refuge against a cold, decaying stone wall, the eerie silence broken only by the ragged sound of her breath. But even in the solitude of the slums, she could feel the malevolent presence lingering, waiting to strike once more.
Alone again she found herself trapped, with nowhere to escape the relentless darkness.
With a defeated sigh, she surrendered to the inevitable, slumping against the unforgiving stone as her weary legs buckled beneath her.Her fingers lingered on her lips as she bit back a sad smile.
The memory of her time with Roman haunted her, a cruel reminder of the fragile humanity that still lingered within her. Their fleeting moments together offered a brief reminder from the suffocating void of her condition, a flicker of warmth in all the darkness.
But even in their heated kiss, she couldn't escape the monstrous nature that threatened to consume her. .Their passion turned dark, leaving a bitter taste of regret and fear in its wake. The thought of what could have transpired had she not restrained herself sent a chill over her.
She could make a home here. Hiding amongst the vagabonds and thieves. She was no better then any of them, a wolf amongst sheeps.
Unhinged was the best way to describe how roman looked, disheveled and torn clothes, blood dried across his arm, and an almost manic look in his angry eyes. He pushed those that were not quick enough out of his way. Causing a commotion of cursing, yelling, and far too much attention for his liking. Still, he had a mission: he had to find her and return her home. Now though it was looking more and more like a fight rather than a negotiation.
He was following the trail of cursing coming from ahead of him and the glimpse of jet black hair always disappearing behind the next corner. Her pace seemed to be slowing but the amount of people in these back ally’s was dwindling. Eventually coming to a stop at a quiet crossroads, Roman slowed his breath bringing it under control. He had to find her before she went deeper into this maze.
Until he heard it, the sound of sliding cloth on stone. Quickly and quietly the man made his way towards the sound just as he would when stalking wild game. Heel to toe, one step after another until he could look around the corner. Again he saw her this time just as the first time in a heap on the floor. He knew she was going to fight this, she might even hate him for it, but this had to happen at least for now.
Roman slowly stepped around the corner, his weary eyes locked onto her, “Violet.” Her heart sunk as she heard her name, unable to look at him. She felt embarrassed. Drawing blood while kissing him. She wanted to burry her face and so she did. Attempting to hide her reaction Violet pulled her legs into her chest resting her head on her knees, burying her face in the fabric of her cloak. Stupid mistake could have cost him his life. Adding another name to her growing list.
She can’t be trusted.
He spoke calmly but approached carefully in case she let her monster win her internal battle. “You're not going to like this and neither do i. I have to take you home.” Violets head turned too look at him, her eyes fixated on him as a look of betrayal appeared on her face. He continued to position himself in front of her, giving the best angle to move to grab her or defend against an attack. “Once I bring you back you can run away again as you please but right now half the town guard is looking for you. It's only a matter of time before someone worse tries the same.” Using the wall as balance she slowly stood to her feet, her eyes unbreaking from him. The look still strong on her face as her brows furrowed in anger.
There seemed to be a shift in her demeanor as he spoke about her home. He hadn’t said enough to cause her to loose control but her face was not able to hide it. She was about to speak, her lips relaxed, but she couldn’t seem to find the words. Violet stood frozen, her eyes scanning his face as she fell back against the stone wall. She pressed her back against the wall, her head tilting back as she looked at him.
The longer she looked, the more her face moved from anger to fear. Her eyes swelling again with tears,looking like glass as she sucked in her breath.
”If you…” she choked back her tears as her voice cracked with pain ”make me go back there. I cannot forgive you.” she stared at him with sincerity as her voice held firm. “How much did they pay you…?” her voice filled with venom. “It makes more sense. They paid you to track me, begged for you to find their lovely daughter they couldn’t live without.” her eyes narrowed “No matter what.” each word hit with anger as she insinuated the curse they had placed on her. “Thats why you’re here isn’t it. For them?”
His gaze shifted from one of worry to a glare. moving slowly into a fighting stance with both of his hands outstretched to give him the best ability to grab, block, or perry. Violet was not herself and he could see it. She wasn't in control.
Violets mind clouded her with darkness. It wasn’t her speaking the venomous words, it was a projection of the hurt and anger she felt inside. The brewing anguish that continued to taunt her.
He didn’t come to find you…He came for them. it whispered He doesn’t really care for you. You cannot trust him. Dont trust him. FIGHT. the voice grew louder.
“I will NOT go back.”
“You're not violet.” he began slowly moving closer to her step by step. “It took my demon, the voice in my head. Four years to form its own consciousness and give itself a name." He was close now, still in his stance ready for anything. “It seems a soul doesn't always carry over its memories but I could always feel his anger, his hunger, his ego… it almost consumed me.”
In a blink he used the distraction to reach out with his hand and slap Violet in the face. It wasn't hard but it wasn't soft either. A tactic meant to enrage, to show just how much of a threat he thought she was to him. Following up that move by lungeing back a few steps. His eyes rested for a moment on the red mark on her face.
Violets eyes widened as she felt the sting on her cheek. The color from her face faded as she looked at him with surprise. Her heart sank as her fingers slowly closed into a fist. “I will see myself home”she said calmly but her face still held its shocked expression. “Don’t bother coming to my aid any longer.”Her voice was stern and serious as the print of his hand on her cheek continued to grow in color.
He relaxed his posture as she spoke but looked at her with a bit of confusion. Glancing at his hand as she began to walk off made him think he might just have over did that last part. Well at the very least she wasn't going to go berserk. Her words still cut deep even if they were spoken in anger and maybe not in the best state of mind. Was this really the new Violet? Or was an inner voice really taking over? Had he misread her situation? He thought about this as he followed her back out of the alley.
Pulling her hood up, Violet turned from him. She walked towards the main street of the slums and flagged down a carriage driver. Standing, her back too him she looked at the driver and bow’d her head slightly.
“Damien estate please.” She said coldly. “one passenger.” The driver nodded and hopped off the carriage. Running around he opened the door as Violet turned to look over her shoulder at Roman, her red eyes searing into his with anger. She climbed into the carriage and without another word she left.
Sitting inside the carriage she let out a long drawn breath she had been holding in as her body crumpled forward holding her cheek as tears streamed down them.
She was defeated.
Roman locked eyes with her one last time before she departed on the carriage. He did find himself another means of transportation to follow her by way of another carriage opting to sit up front with the driver. A few glares from some of the other people in the slums did not go unnoticed.
The ride through the damp city was thankfully uneventful. When they arrived at the damien estate Roman made it a point to let the guard’s at the front know that he was responsible for her return then promptly left. He had a report to make back at the warehouse and Erik would not be pleased.
Deeper into the labyrinth of the slums she ventured, the air thick with the scent of decay and desperation. With a sudden gust of wind, her hood was torn away, revealing her pale, trembling face framed by cascading raven locks that seemed to writhe with a life of their own.
Her strength waned with each faltering step, her pulse pounding in her ears.The taste of Romans blood lingered on her lips, a haunting reminder of her curse.Just as she felt alive, her heart racing with the reminder of the life she was pulled from, the moment of bliss back to the reality of her affliction.
She couldnt have a normal life, her mother saw to that.
She let out a frustrated growl as she continued to run. The darkness that unleashed itself inside the Tavern continued to give her a chilling reminder.
"You can’t trust anyone…only yourself…"
The words whispered like a ghostly lament. She closed her eyes, but the darkness only grew more suffocating, its tendrils reaching out to ensnare her. Gripping its claws into her mind.
Finally, she sought refuge against a cold, decaying stone wall, the eerie silence broken only by the ragged sound of her breath. But even in the solitude of the slums, she could feel the malevolent presence lingering, waiting to strike once more.
Alone again she found herself trapped, with nowhere to escape the relentless darkness.
With a defeated sigh, she surrendered to the inevitable, slumping against the unforgiving stone as her weary legs buckled beneath her.Her fingers lingered on her lips as she bit back a sad smile.
The memory of her time with Roman haunted her, a cruel reminder of the fragile humanity that still lingered within her. Their fleeting moments together offered a brief reminder from the suffocating void of her condition, a flicker of warmth in all the darkness.
But even in their heated kiss, she couldn't escape the monstrous nature that threatened to consume her. .Their passion turned dark, leaving a bitter taste of regret and fear in its wake. The thought of what could have transpired had she not restrained herself sent a chill over her.
She could make a home here. Hiding amongst the vagabonds and thieves. She was no better then any of them, a wolf amongst sheeps.
Unhinged was the best way to describe how roman looked, disheveled and torn clothes, blood dried across his arm, and an almost manic look in his angry eyes. He pushed those that were not quick enough out of his way. Causing a commotion of cursing, yelling, and far too much attention for his liking. Still, he had a mission: he had to find her and return her home. Now though it was looking more and more like a fight rather than a negotiation.
He was following the trail of cursing coming from ahead of him and the glimpse of jet black hair always disappearing behind the next corner. Her pace seemed to be slowing but the amount of people in these back ally’s was dwindling. Eventually coming to a stop at a quiet crossroads, Roman slowed his breath bringing it under control. He had to find her before she went deeper into this maze.
Until he heard it, the sound of sliding cloth on stone. Quickly and quietly the man made his way towards the sound just as he would when stalking wild game. Heel to toe, one step after another until he could look around the corner. Again he saw her this time just as the first time in a heap on the floor. He knew she was going to fight this, she might even hate him for it, but this had to happen at least for now.
Roman slowly stepped around the corner, his weary eyes locked onto her, “Violet.” Her heart sunk as she heard her name, unable to look at him. She felt embarrassed. Drawing blood while kissing him. She wanted to burry her face and so she did. Attempting to hide her reaction Violet pulled her legs into her chest resting her head on her knees, burying her face in the fabric of her cloak. Stupid mistake could have cost him his life. Adding another name to her growing list.
She can’t be trusted.
He spoke calmly but approached carefully in case she let her monster win her internal battle. “You're not going to like this and neither do i. I have to take you home.” Violets head turned too look at him, her eyes fixated on him as a look of betrayal appeared on her face. He continued to position himself in front of her, giving the best angle to move to grab her or defend against an attack. “Once I bring you back you can run away again as you please but right now half the town guard is looking for you. It's only a matter of time before someone worse tries the same.” Using the wall as balance she slowly stood to her feet, her eyes unbreaking from him. The look still strong on her face as her brows furrowed in anger.
There seemed to be a shift in her demeanor as he spoke about her home. He hadn’t said enough to cause her to loose control but her face was not able to hide it. She was about to speak, her lips relaxed, but she couldn’t seem to find the words. Violet stood frozen, her eyes scanning his face as she fell back against the stone wall. She pressed her back against the wall, her head tilting back as she looked at him.
The longer she looked, the more her face moved from anger to fear. Her eyes swelling again with tears,looking like glass as she sucked in her breath.
”If you…” she choked back her tears as her voice cracked with pain ”make me go back there. I cannot forgive you.” she stared at him with sincerity as her voice held firm. “How much did they pay you…?” her voice filled with venom. “It makes more sense. They paid you to track me, begged for you to find their lovely daughter they couldn’t live without.” her eyes narrowed “No matter what.” each word hit with anger as she insinuated the curse they had placed on her. “Thats why you’re here isn’t it. For them?”
His gaze shifted from one of worry to a glare. moving slowly into a fighting stance with both of his hands outstretched to give him the best ability to grab, block, or perry. Violet was not herself and he could see it. She wasn't in control.
Violets mind clouded her with darkness. It wasn’t her speaking the venomous words, it was a projection of the hurt and anger she felt inside. The brewing anguish that continued to taunt her.
He didn’t come to find you…He came for them. it whispered He doesn’t really care for you. You cannot trust him. Dont trust him. FIGHT. the voice grew louder.
“I will NOT go back.”
“You're not violet.” he began slowly moving closer to her step by step. “It took my demon, the voice in my head. Four years to form its own consciousness and give itself a name." He was close now, still in his stance ready for anything. “It seems a soul doesn't always carry over its memories but I could always feel his anger, his hunger, his ego… it almost consumed me.”
In a blink he used the distraction to reach out with his hand and slap Violet in the face. It wasn't hard but it wasn't soft either. A tactic meant to enrage, to show just how much of a threat he thought she was to him. Following up that move by lungeing back a few steps. His eyes rested for a moment on the red mark on her face.
Violets eyes widened as she felt the sting on her cheek. The color from her face faded as she looked at him with surprise. Her heart sank as her fingers slowly closed into a fist. “I will see myself home”she said calmly but her face still held its shocked expression. “Don’t bother coming to my aid any longer.”Her voice was stern and serious as the print of his hand on her cheek continued to grow in color.
He relaxed his posture as she spoke but looked at her with a bit of confusion. Glancing at his hand as she began to walk off made him think he might just have over did that last part. Well at the very least she wasn't going to go berserk. Her words still cut deep even if they were spoken in anger and maybe not in the best state of mind. Was this really the new Violet? Or was an inner voice really taking over? Had he misread her situation? He thought about this as he followed her back out of the alley.
Pulling her hood up, Violet turned from him. She walked towards the main street of the slums and flagged down a carriage driver. Standing, her back too him she looked at the driver and bow’d her head slightly.
“Damien estate please.” She said coldly. “one passenger.” The driver nodded and hopped off the carriage. Running around he opened the door as Violet turned to look over her shoulder at Roman, her red eyes searing into his with anger. She climbed into the carriage and without another word she left.
Sitting inside the carriage she let out a long drawn breath she had been holding in as her body crumpled forward holding her cheek as tears streamed down them.
She was defeated.
Roman locked eyes with her one last time before she departed on the carriage. He did find himself another means of transportation to follow her by way of another carriage opting to sit up front with the driver. A few glares from some of the other people in the slums did not go unnoticed.
The ride through the damp city was thankfully uneventful. When they arrived at the damien estate Roman made it a point to let the guard’s at the front know that he was responsible for her return then promptly left. He had a report to make back at the warehouse and Erik would not be pleased.