2x2 with Wolfrunner/Spiritstar3-fin.

[owl0430]

Al:
"Well, while the dough rises I will be starting on the main course. As for you, I went ahead and prepared all the ingredients for the rolls' drizzle over there. It'll be a sweet orange-flavored cream. Everything has already been measured out. All I need for you to do mix them together, in no particular order. Just make sure it is thoroughly mixed. After that, I can handle the rest- so long as you are capable of picking out and cutting up whatever fruit you wish to have tonight. If you're unsure how to cut a particular one do let me know, but for the majority, aside from the berries and the strawberries, do mind the pit- that hard portion in the center of the fruit. It is most uneatable and uncuttable, so its best to cut around them. "

Lira:
At one point she had snuck out of the building in pursuit of the Renier heir and the human boy. Of course, she stayed downwind and kept her distance, lest the vampire notices her presence. This was just rediculous- the two seemed to be flirting. In most cases she wouldn't have given a single care. But a vampire- a pureblood at that- flirting with a human? That was just unheard of among vampires of prestige. Most purebloods ended up with other purebloods, vampire aristocrats wedding those from other note-worthy families. But never, never did a pureblood romance a human unless it was for pure temporary amusement. In fact, some pureblooded families forbid even the notion of such a thing. Though she couldn't tell if this particular instance was truly a romantic endeavor or the bored pursuits of an immortal, especially when compared to that of the oldest Renier and the human girl. Though he tried to deny it, the Renier obviously cared for the girl to at least some extent. Even if there are ulterior motives in having the girl around, to go out of his way to such an extent, so much so that he himself was willing to put aside his work to fulfill the whims of the girl, proved there was some affection there.
With a scoff she allowed the duo to finally move out of earshot, mostly so she could scheme. Who knows how long it would be until the other vampire returned with the girl- and she doubted he would stand by and let his fellow pureblood be slain, even if it meant exposing to the human girl what he really was. And if he returned, there wouldn't be even the slightest chance she would succeed. At least in keeping with the element of surprise, there was a chance with this one and this one alone. Plus, she daren't bring backup. There was no need to risk exposing, or worse, causing the death of, her entire pack. All this meant was that she needed to strike before true night settled in. The oldest Renier likely wouldn't keep the human girl out past dusk, and sunset was swiftly approaching. Therefore, she would strike at precisely sunset. Dark enough but not so much so that the other vampire would return...she hoped. But that meant she needed to finish her prep- quickly. So she made her way to where she had stored her Lycan attire and donned it, following all the necessary procedures to disguise her identity, so long as her face didn't get exposed. With her she brought all the weapons she could possibly carry without hindering her performance- an abundance of daggers, a few slightly longer blades, and some viles of dried vervain and wild roses. Though she had to admit, she was rather proud of two of the viles in particular- some vervain and wild roses she had managed to grind so finely that it became a loose powder. Combining those with a few special ingrediants, and she made something astounding- a vile of finely ground vervain/wild rose that would spontaneously combust as soon as the vile breaks open. The worst it could do to her would be to give her some minor cuts and perhaps some powder in her eyes- nothing she couldn't handle if worst came to worst. The thing was, they were hard to make- so she had to use them sparingly. Then of course she had a crossbow strung across her back. Then, of course, she made sure her fangs were still as sharp as ever, and (after a moment of contemplation) poured a bit of extra rosewater over herself.
Finally she double-checked her preparations. "Now. Let the hunt begin."

Akira:
Admittedly, the meal was quite filling- and delicious at that. She nearly hadn't had room for the dessert she had ordered- some sort of bread-like substance contained in a concotion of milk, cream, egg, cinnamon, and a few other ingrediants. 'Bread Pudding" they had called it. " I must say, if Aralynn ever has the opportunity to visit your city, she absolutely has to pay a visit to this abode. The dessert here is divine- she would love it even more so than I." she smiled after taking a few sips of water.

[wolfrunner]

The meal was a quiet, simple one and yet Lucas found that it was one he had enjoyed the most in a very long time. Immortal standards or not. For him it was pleasure eating in every sense from the food to the company sitting accross the table from himself. Nobody bothered him and Akira save for the people whom brought them their food or would occasionally stop by to offer them more to drink. He nodded in an almost approving fashion when Akira decided to go ahead and order a dessert after all. Oddly seeing the princess indulge herself a bit made the Renier Heir calmer then he even looked as it was, like everything was right and well. "So you both enjoy sweets then. In that case we can call this outing a success thus far more so then even I imagined. Thats very good news. I must admit I was a tad bit concerned but now I see that all my worry was for naught.", said Lucas raising his mug up into the air in Akira's direction, "To you. My Queen who has a mighty sweet tooth and rules the kingdom of wildflowers."

[owl0430]

Akira:
To ask why Lucas had been a bit concerned would be both sour and pointless- for one, it would ruin the mood. For the other, she could guess plenty enough on her own. Therefore she instead smiled again, a bit brighter this time but sweet none the less, and raised her glass up at him in return. " And to the king of the wildflowers, who's generosity and courage shine as beacon in the night, much like a sunflower embued with the light of the sun herself."

[wolfrunner]

From his place on horseback the vampire made a grand gesture of bowing his head in response to Haruna's introduction. "Since we now have the pleasantries out of the way tell why do I not show you the most pleasent spot on our grounds? It will require us going deeper into the forest...", Rigel paused before shooting Haruna a toothy grin exposing his fangs, "Dare to trust a vampire?"

[wolfrunner]

“Mixing, and selecting and cutting fruit? Even I should be able to handle that I think. It doesn’t sound all that hard to do.”, said Aralynn as she turned back to the counter and got to work, “You know, whenever the cooks made big grand dinners for celebrations or a feast for a ball or important visitor, they would have a maid fetch my siblings and me to come down here. We always got some of the dessert and the main course before the table in the grand hall was even set. I have no idea if mother or father ever found out or not.”

[owl0430]

Al:
"It sounds as if you have had exemplary kitchen staff throughout your life." his tone was cheerful and peaceful, the art of cooking distracting his mind from worries. "Though I would assume the former king and queen did not know- you were never scolded, yes? Unless perhaps they figured a little treat before the feasts and balls did not hurt anything."

[Spiritstar3]

Konan Semantis- 20- Genderfluid (m)- Ember Infiltrator- Bisexual- Fallon’s- Tags: Fallon

The dark haired vampire


Haruna- 18- male- Embere Heir- Asex homorom- estate- Tags: Rigel

The dark haired boy gently hummed a bit, as he looked to the other male. He tilted his head when the blonde vampire bowed. He then shook his head a couple times. He nodded to the other male, saying "I...Id like that." Then he said "I'll trust you," and nodded to him once more. He hummed quietly as he waited then.

[wolfrunner]

Lucas watched the young women sitting accross from him, "That was unexpected. Now you have me attempting to come up with proper descriptors which will praise you. Though I do sense a bit of jest in your praises as well, some well mannered teasing. Still-" The dark haired male bumped his drink up against Akira's as was proper in a toasting.

[wolfrunner]

Shaking her head, "No never. Not once. The staff was always good to us, and by that of course I mean spoiled us more then we already were. In the ways that they could. Though thats not to say there were no close calls because there were a few over the years for sure."

[owl0430]

Lira:
It was time...or at least well near to it. The sun was beginning to take its place to start what to some was the most peaceful and romantic time of day- but had not quite reached it yet. So she began to track her target, following the pureblood's scent and staying downwind. Eventually, she located a tree near the duo and unhooked her crossbow, loading an arrow into the mechanism. It was only then that she took her aim and loosed the arrow.

Akira: " No such praise is neccesary in return,king of the wildflowers. Though I'm rather surprised you caught my jest." she continued as the gently ringing clink of their glasses sounded in their proximity. After having taken a drink, she returned the glass to the table. "All jests aside, however, I must thank you for this wonderful day, and for being my tour guide. It was an experience I shall never forget."


Al:
" Close calls? Are you telling me there are more tales of reckless youth from the one and only Aralynn the Brave?" he teased. " If so I would love to hear at least one of your favorites."