☬-Thorn of The Rose-☬ 2x2 W/ Wolfrunner & Spiritstar3

[wolfrunner]

The lady in waiting had been...off...all day and it hadn't exactly gone unnoticed by other members of the family's household staff. Though typically Rena was committed to her duties around the estate house, as of the morning the young women had been more then she normally was so. Normally when she worked Rena was cheerful or at least polite to those others around the house, yet since she awoke and began even her normal routine chores she did so in utter silence. She made no attempt to interact with anybody.

She made every attempt she could possibly to avoid members of the family and their guests.

The lady in waiting even made every attempt she could to avoid going any place near by Estella's recovery room. Whenever she would have to be even in the same hallway the young women passed her chore onto another staff member or took the longer route to her destination. It twas nothing personal against her friend, but Rena knew that Akira would be there with the other maid and she had no desire to see or speak with the former Princess again. Not so soon at least definitely. The blond just didn't understand and yes......jealousy did very much play a part in what had occurred between the pair of young women who had once gotten along well with each other. But who would blame the young women? Despite what atrocities she'd seen Akira had still caught the genuine eye of a high ranking vampire.

Despite the atrocities Akira had every reason to be happy with her new comfortable life here at the manner. Like the new Lord would allow anything ill to befall the women he had even the slightest emotional attachment too.... Rena knew Lucas well enough to know Akira was as good as untouchable now even in regards to His Majesty, the black haired Pureblood only followed orders from him because he didn't feel like ruling. It wasn't needed.

Rena had been busy washing and setting out linens to dry afterwards when the chef approached her with a cart of food and drink. At first she paid him no mind. This chef was on his way elsewhere and was just passing by after all, twas not uncommon.....or so she had thought at first. Though those thoughts changed near instantly upon hearing a voice she'd thought she'd never hear again even with his previous promise otherwise. Pillow case falling to the floor, "It....can not be....!?"

[wolfrunner]

Holding the kiss on her head for a moment, the dark haired Pureblood backed off righting himself though eyes never left the girl sitting there by the couch. "I saw you make a selection from the shelves. I am sorry there are not many pleasurable reading sources here on these particular shelves, perhaps I should have a few moved in.", he said nodding at the title the girl had choosen. A look of peaceful calm on his face in place of one that was usually, up until then, one of thought or stress. Lucas looked at her before leaning back again while still keeping his attention choosen. "That aside how can you be so sure that what I am concerned for tis you leaving me? Even if you did I twould not rest until I found you again, you should be aware of that."

"Still I find myself unable to disagree with you. You are welcome here any time you wish for whatever reasoning you may have, tis rather calm here. But there is nothing which currently requires either of us leaving this sanctuary at the present time. Should we wish it we could remain here the remainder of the day's hours."

It was true. The kitchen staff would bring the evening meal after seeing that neither Akira or Lucas was present at the table for it. No staff member would bother them otherwise. Meanwhile the rest of the family would not so much as bat eyelashes at the fact he was holed up in the study for so long, for they'd assume he was working in one form or another. They would never dream he would be simply at ease as he was.

[owl0430]

" We meet again, ma cherie" Orion looked up so the chef's hat was no longer concealing his face from Rena's gaze. " You look surprised, miss. Did you really think me so rude as to leave you here in such foul company?" he questioned with an innocent, puppy-dog gaze. The face of what one might call a wicked cherub.

Bending down, Orion picked up the pillow case that had fallen to the floor. "My sincerest apologies for not warning you I'd be returning so quickly, but such news would've been heard by Estella and the princess- and they would've told the Reniers in turn. And that would have spoiled everything now wouldn't it?"

Holding the pillow case back to Rena, " I shall not force you to come along with me if you do not wish to. But if you choose to, then you can rest assured you will be welled cared for at Adrian's castle. I personally shall see to it that an array of garments rivaling those of any princess shall be put together for you promptly. "

"If you are worried about any kind of catch, in truth there is but one- that being the fact our time is quite limited at the present. We've only the time for you to pack that which is of the utmost importance to you, then we must be off. There are four other vampires in this manor, it's only a matter of time til one of them catches wind of my presence. "

That was the danger of Orion to most. His status ignored, his power ignored. The biggest threat was his charm. With those eyes of his, he could easily play the role of an innocent, care-free young man . That was how he typically hunted when he was in search of a meal. Lucky for Rena, his intentions were to obtain a pawn to use against lucas, not a meal. Though that certainly wouldn't hurt to help him heal the wound he still bore on his chest- the punishment Atlas inflicted as a consequence for killing his beloved little Icarus. A wound that came as close as Atlas could get to killing him without actually doing so. Despite the meals he'd had since then, the wound still ached even if the outer layer of skin had healed and scared.

Wounds from the progenitor were no joke, he had learned.

[wolfrunner]

Aralynn watched Al before turning away refocusing on the farmland they were riding through, some concern slipping onto her face. She didn’t know how much longer it would be until the three of them reached the manor and it’s safe walls and locked doors and windows. Weather vampires had to sleep or not. Being inside behind them seemed like the better, more sensible option compared to being out and about after the sun set let alone traveling by darkness.

“Then they’re created by the carelessness of others. Course that logically means that it’s very unlikely that those that turned them never find out, especially if they were supposed to have drained. But still there is all this farmland out here and all around and some of them are maintained by Humans too.”

[owl0430]

" Tis no worries. I can always snag some from elsewhere whenever I come to visit. Then you need not go through the trouble, yes?" not that she would have minded a winder selection of reading materials to be found in the study, but for one-it was his study where sometimes he held important meetings, and two- would Roland and Isabella not question it? (Even if she did already have a feeling that Isabella knew more than she let on). Last she'd checked, 'twas too dangerous for anyone to know...and here she'd let it slip to Haruna.

He'd probably have quite the lecture for her later. Asking why she'd not told him.

But at least she hadn't let it slip to Estella or Rena. That would have been far worse than Haruna knowing, even if there's the possibility he'd tell Rigel. But surely Rigel knowing wouldn't be too catastrophic, right?

" Well...I am not opposed to resting in here the rest of the evening, if you are not opposed either. It will be a welcome change of pace."

After a moment, she put the book down, instead opting to cuddle against Lucas. She draped her arm across his chest, and placed her head beneath his chin. " Hey, for a moment, let us enjoy some wishful thinking. If we are ever able to find a time when it'd be safe to get properly married, what do you think the colors should be? Vibrant or more reserved in their hues? What of a location as well?"

[owl0430]

" That would be half correct. Yes, they are created by the carelessness of other vampires, and thus they are not to blame for their state of being. 'Tis not their fault they've become beastly. But more often then not, they are unrecognisable after they've gone completely mad. Dirt and grime cover their skin too much. But for those that are recognised- those responsible for it simply do not care, and 'take care' of them so to speak. Most are too conceited to care, thinking 'twas the humans fault. Which is far from the truth."

"But yes, there is farmland. Those maintained by humans usually have your standard changeling of halfling watching over the human's abodes at night. It does not work all of the time, but it at least helps."

[wolfrunner]

Nina was laying on her stomach down by the duo's feet kicking her own carelessly back and forth in perfect motion with her head. Either the girl had a little tune in her head or she was just moving her feet out of something to do with them. The small brunette picked at a few grass strands tying and twisting them together in perfect contentment.

The younger Renier tucked his hands behind his head replying, "I never said it was a bad thing to get used to, tis just unexpected for myself is all. I am not usually one to care for simple relaxation like this.....my ideas are generally a wee bit different. I never expected to find any form of care or enjoyment in doing this until now." Letting out a huff, "I have always been the rough one. Action. Messy. Loud. Arrogant. Violent. I have picked many fights and became involved in quite a few confrontations over the years, some of them to curb the simple bordem that some times curses my kind. And yet somehow now-" Rigel stopped letting his voice fall off as he glanced off to the side watching Haruna and the two small girls with an expression that was both silent and yet spoke too many things to keep straight. Rigel had not ever thought about it until then but when he was around the trio of Humans it felt near the same as when he considered his family with the Reniers.

Roland.

Isabella.

Himself and Lucas.

Himself.

Haruna.

Aiya and Nina.

Rigel wasn't all to sure just what to make of such thoughts and had been trying to process them since he first noticed the likeness between them. The blond couldn't help but wonder why it took him so long to recognize such plain similarities. He wasn't exactly oblivious normally.

[Spiritstar3]

Isabella- f- (age)- Lady Renier- blue eyed blonde- golden light and dog shift (mix of her parents powers)- unknown sexuality- married- Lucas is her son, Rigel is adopted- Tags: Rigel and co

The blonde smiled as she touched the flower, gently. She cupped it gently with her hand, then pulled her hand back after a bit. She glanced round, looking to the boys and the two little ones. She then looked to the sky, and smiled a bit.

Haruna- Haru- male- Embere Heir- homosexual; Rigel is crush- Ai and Nina- Demon (reverse Appaloosa (black with white spots) and Angel (red (blanket?) Appy)- kitten Dream (white with black forehead streak and tail)- manor- Tags: Rigel and girls, Isa

The dark haired boy smiled as he looked at Nina a moment. He then patted Ai a couple times, rubbing her back some. His hand soon went back to her head, her hair in particular. He smiled as he brushed at her hair, petting it, soothing her. Not that she was a fussy baby, nor upset about anything. He shook his head at himself, then glanced to Rigel. He heard the puff of air from the other. He shook his head at him, then listened in silence as the other spoke of himself. "Well, I've definitely seen you fight others. Those times were always to protect...me...and Akira once or twice I think." He said this, then fell silent again once more. He tilted his head as he watched the other look at him and the girls a moment.

He made a sound of curiousity at the expression he saw here. He then shook his head, looking away for a moment. He looked back to Rigel after a bit, tilting his head once more. He saw the look on the face of the other, as if he were thinking. He wondered what the other could be thinking of. If that's what he was doing, thinking, Haruna wondered what he thought of. Was he thinking of his parents? Was he thinking of his brother, of himself, of his family? Was he thinking of the two little ones with them? One at their feet and one lying against Haruna, already so much a part of their lives. Was he...was he thinking of Haruna? Without thinking, Haruna's free hand crept over to touch Rigel's hand.

Aiya- Ai- f- 4 y- July 12- human- bi when old enough; no crush- sister Nina- Ebony pony (black with white socks and blaze)- wants a pet- Tags: Nina, Rigel and Haruna, Isa

The reddish brown haired little one opened her eyes a moment. She giggled as she looked to her sister, then looked to Isabella. The female vampire looked at them a moment, then the sky. Ai shook her head a bit, eyes closing when Haruna began to play with her hair again.

[wolfrunner]

“And do you or any other member of the family keep an eye on any of these farms then? Or are we too far in the boundaries of the capitol to do that?”

[owl0430]

" Not in these particular farmlands. Our home is on the outskirts of the city itself, just a bit into the farmlands on the eastern side. Most nights such duties are left to those who such duties are their job. But in the winter months or on particularly dark nights, someone or myself will usually go out to assist. "

" if, on such nights, one of ours encounters a feral, we take the creature to one of the employed vampires to claim their capture and defeat. If a human dies, the vampire in charge of that sector risks loosing their job. And for halflings especially, who humans and vampires alike fear to employ, tis not something they take lightly."

" Farmers are essential for Runemeth. We need the humans, and humans need the food. In the case of a famine vampires could hunt animals for the humans, but that's a situation most would rather avoid. " Valentine continued