Shiv

A village out of normal

"How do I trust you?, that easy your not a liar. Have you killed? Yeah, but none of us are saints..." His smile returned he liked this girl she was full of interesting possibilities "just because our races are at war doesnt mean you and I are and above all else I like you, I see no reason to distrust you"

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His tone was a little broken as he decided might as well be honest "Well employers is a nice way of putting it. Was their guard dog and blacksmith, they tought me the trade, clothed and fed me in exchange for being the family weapon. I thought I was part of the family, a freak accident, but still a member that is until I disobeyed 1 order and they turned me in to the city guard to be flayed and eventually burned at the stake. Turns out they killed my real parents when i was a baby and decided to use me from then on. A long term investment. So luckily I escaped the stockade and made my way here...after a quick stop at their home. So being used my whole life has left me a little guarded about trust". He didnt enjoy talking about it, too many bad memories of betrayal

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He used his long arm to splash a small wave of water at her "It a pleasure to be your friend Chantell. As for my name, im told is is old Greek its supposed to mean courage. It was the name my..."he paused to think of the best word to use before settling on what to say"Former employers gave me. Not the nicest people but very creative with names".

A village out of normal

Adrastos's face was pleasant with a shade of confusion "I have no enemies besides human, and since this conversation has gone on so long now I would dare even say we are at least friends wouldn't you say? My name is Adrastos."

Spliced

Vlad looks like father Jack, from the show Father Ted

A village out of normal

Adrastos let himself sink below the water before changing, gaining an extea foot in height and a lot more muscle mass. The wolfs head emerged from the water abd in a half playful half growl "I like to think Im very clever indeed, but dont vampires burn up in the sunlight? I know your hot and all, but your far from in fire" he let his body shift back as he kept up treading water.

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It had taken Adrastos awhile to notice but the speed was a givaway "wise beyond your appearance, very fast, pale skin and low body temperature. Are you a Vampire? I know its a little foreward of me to ask, but im a straighforward guy" his smile was wide. Despite the rough exterior his charm was begining to shine through

A village out of normal

"Well when you come to a villiage like this, you are used to either having to hide or restrict your actions. Its a hard thing to overcome, some days it feels like I cast off my old chains for the self made ones of my work. Keeping busy, not giving myself the freedom I should be enjoying. Maybe I should take lessons from you haha" his laugh was hardy and joyful a slight touch of pain but he prefered to laugh problems like that away

A village out of normal

Adrastos wasnt used to being touched in a non violent manner so he flinched a little initially as she ran her fingers over his scars. "Im sorry I havent seen you till know, I myself only arrived here less than a year ago after escaping the city of my birth. Since finding this place most of my days are spent working the forge, Im starting to think the locals may think im not very personable since the only visits I get are work related". He was treading water but coudlt help but watch her move in the water. Like a pale angel or mermaid from the stories

A village out of normal

I will be in and out today, the terrors of an evening shift. Will do my best to keep up though.