Darklings - Accepting

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☠ Severin Chevalier ☠
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Time: Nightfall Feeling: Intrigued Location: Nearing the park Tagged: Estelle

Severin noted how Thomas's wrinkled hands began to twitch, watching as one finger then another began to bend with regaining consciousness. Severin still felt at ease, as he approached the bench swiftly, watching Estelle's countenance change as she, too, noticed the unconscious man's stirring. It was even more curious how Estelle could again soothe the man back into a deep slumber. He himself felt oddly calmed by the sight. The way her tattoos and eyes glowed a gentle but striking blue, was mesmerizing. It was like the embers of a dying fire, steady and subtle. He watched each change in her expression, devising various notions as to why she seemed so uneasy. As she lulled the man back into his coma with gentle whispers, Severin detected a gentle lapse in her vitality, as if she were growing weary, but soon it became untraceable. Estelle's had the will to subdue it.

Without Severin's presence, the scene might have been perfectly tranquil. Each motion would have been smooth, like a river running over polished stones, but Severin was undeniably an obstacle, obtrusive like a rock breaking the surface of a still pond. He was aware of the toll he took, but made no motion to change it. He was so taken by the scene that he scarcely paid Estelle any mind until she turned around sharply and declined his offer for aid. He simply smiled politely in return. "Well," he said, "perhaps it is better not to trust when so many men are false. However, I speak with truth. I truly have no reason to lie. Why lie when one can say nothing at all?"

He could hear the pain in her voice as she spoke, striking a dissonant chord that betrayed her true emotion. Although it did not move him, nor stir any semblance of compassion within him, he felt as though he had wronged her for triggering such a thought. Despite his disposition, he somehow understood her pain, having suffered similar trauma in his past. He sat himself at the bench adjacent to that which the old man was lying on, still looking at Estelle. "This is the price we pay for living," he said, "Had I died as a human, I could have lived without suffering. Humans, they think they know suffering, but not as I have. To watch every one of your friends die, it hardens you. I can no longer consider myself a man. I can't bring myself to trust anyone, nor even admire them. Life was cruel to me and fashioned me into a cruel man, just as tragedy has made you so tragic. It is the effect of time. I won't go into detail, since my history belongs to me alone. There is no purpose in recounting the lives of petty individuals scattered through my years. Even their families have forgotten them. Yet, somehow I remain."

Severin shook his head, hanging it low. He laughed at himself, partially covering his face with spread fingers. "Oh, this is foolish of me" he said. "I don't even know why I brought this up, I haven't spoken of it in years. I even forgot that my own tongue could utter such words. I've never met you, and I never talk about myself. I don't know why I even thought to mention it. Forgive me for my nonsense. I'm not sure why I would have said anything to you."

Jonathan Stone
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Time: Nightfall Feeling: Amiable Location: 48th street Tagged: Skylar

"Forgive me for forgetting to introduce myself," he said, "My name's Jonathan Stone. I'm a doctor from the Northern part of town. I don't know if anyone is terribly familiar with my name, at least in this quarter." He smiled back in response, but couldn't help looking confused as Skylar tossed the apple away, wondering she discarded such a fine piece of fruit. "I was about to attend a party, but I must have gotten quite off track. This is fine though. To be honest, I didn't really want to go at all, but my friend Henry insisted that I go out. He thinks me too unsocial. I never mind it." He looked around, observing the various shop signs for inns and restaurants. "This is not so bad a place to spend the evening," he said. "As long as I can tell Henry that I did get out, he shouldn't pester me. Why don't you join me? If I have company, he might be less apt to judge me." Jonathan smiled warmly, noticing Skylar's flushed cheeks.

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Skylar|18
Sklar smiled " I would be honored! And as For Henry is he another doctor? I just visited a man named Henry after I had gotten a very bad cold." She said exaggerating the truth. She had gone to see a Henry after her manic had gotten out of hand. She had turn a dog into a cat. She smiled " and for your name, I think I've heard the name around." Skylar said " I would just have to change." She said "this dress isn't very fancy."

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Jonathan Stone
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Time: Nightfall Feeling: Amiable Location: 48th street Tagged: Skylar

"I'm pleased you've heard of me, and I suppose you may have met Henry," Jonathan said, "I'm more of a medical doctor myself, but Henry always fascinates himself with the human mind. I think it's why he always insists on what he thinks is best for me. He is kind though." Jonathan looked over her clothing, as she spoke about her dress being too informal. "Don't worry about your dress not being fancy," he said, "you look lovely. There's no need for anything ridiculous, like a ballgown. It may be fun to spend the night a little dressed down. I always have to look so proper. But, if you really would like to change, you should, but I just don't want you to worry too much about it." Jonathan took off his top hat, placing it on Skylar's head, with a playful grin. "There you go!" he said, "you look twice as dapper as I do."

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Skylar|18
Skylar smiled and tipped the hat "thank you
My kind sir!" She said and placed the hat back on the taller man. "I guess I don't need to dress up." She said and walked to the side of the street calling for a carriage. As soon as she walked. To the street a taxi came to the curb "perfect!" She said "come on in". Skylar climbed in the carriage and fixed her dressed. "Are you coming?" She waved him in as she talked.skylar was hoping he didn't notice the weirdest part. Her getting a carriage within ten seconds of walking to the street.

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[age] twenty-three [ occupation ] governess [ location ] the park [ tagged ] Severin

The vampires' words gave Estelle pause, what he said was true he had no reason to offer her aide if he didn't want to he could've simply remained silent. It seemed that in light of her words the vampires' eyes remained dark, it seemed that along with little conscience time had made this vampire cold-hearted. That thought had only just crossed her mind when she noticed a reflection of pain in his maroon eyes, that look was enough to silence the young djinn. Seating himself on the bench next to Thomas, the vampire kept his eyes fixated on her as he spoke of the suffering an immortal life cursed it's bearers with. Estelle herself knew only what her mother had told her of a lengthened life but seventeen years was very little time indeed to learn of such things in-between etiquette, reading, writing, arithmetic, french conversation, history and geography not to mention learning to master her abilities. Now it would seem that she would learn these sorrows on her own, once again Estelle couldn't help but feel that long life was a curse, a curse that he would bear alone. Approaching softly Estelle felt a sad and sympathetic smile cross over her features "Many people tell me many things," she began softly lowering herself so that she could meet his eyes, "perhaps it is because I am a stranger and yet the closest to kin that you have seen in so long that it loosens your tongue." she reasoned. Allowing her true skin to be revealed Estelle held out a hand, "It may not be much but perhaps I can ease some of the burden? It may be for a brief time but you can rest with your heart at ease." Estelle surprised herself with the offer she'd just made. Her touch was normally reserved for only her victims and yet only a whisper of this creatures' life and Estelle felt the desire to ease at least part of this man's soul. "It won't be for too long, only a few minutes but I can say with certainty that they may be enough to soothe a troubled soul." she assured her hand still outstretched.

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☠ Severin Chevalier ☠
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Time: Nightfall Feeling: Sorrowful Location: Nearing the park Tagged: Estelle

Severin took pause, removing his fingers from over his face and meeting her eyes with his dark gaze. As Estelle offered her hand, Severin drew back. He was still wary of the whole ordeal and uncertain of Estelle's intent. "I don't catch your drift," he said. 'and I certainly don't know what you're insinuating."

He had quickly taken a turn from confident to defensive. Though the expression of pain had hardly left his eyes, he bared his teeth, like a wild animal being cornered. However, he was without bad intent. He was aware that he had emotionally bared himself to her, and felt vulnerable for having revealed his feelings. Still, Estelle remained patient and relaxed, so that he gradually let down his guard, letting the muscles in his face relax to their prior state.

He sighed, finally letting his tensed shoulders fall and cast his gaze downward in thought. "Sorry," he said softly, "I'm sure you mean well, but it's my burden to bear alone." He looked back up at her, knitting his brow in thought. "Still," he continued, "there's something about you, an air of understanding. Truly, I don't know what you are, but you certainly have a great deal of power. Power different than mine but no less significant. I'm sure this old man knew it, too." He looked over at Thomas before turning his eye back towards Estelle.

Jonathan Stone
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Time: Nightfall Feeling: Amiable Location: 48th street Tagged: Skylar

Jonathan smiled sheepishly as Skylar spoke to him, grinning as she put his hat back on his head. He watched as a carriage approached and rolled to a stop at the curb. Jonathan paused for a moment, marveling at the scene until Skylar beckoned him to follow her. He was so distracted, he nearly looked shocked when he spoke. "Yes, of course I'm coming," he said. "What impeccable timing!" He entered the carriage, amazed but delighted by its swift arrival.

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Skylar|18
Skylar grinned "yup! I guess I just have luck when it comes to this...." She said looking to make sure her magic didn't glitch and the driver actually had a face. "Okay he is good" she muttered with an awkward look. "So where Is this party?" She said with a charming as usual smiled. She looked at the horse to see its breed and noticed unusual features that would normally get it butchered for meat. These included an abnormal ear and a displaced hip. Hopefully Jonathan wouldn't notice. (Wb sorry)

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Name: Duraal Mahfaeraak
Gender: Female
Age: 24
Species: Cursed Human
Occupation: Detective
Tagged: William

"Not a Warning, Not a Question, a Bullet"
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~Duraal~
My shoulder shifted forward, almost like I was pushing the trench coat jacket up over my shoulder some more. It did work that way a little but did not make much of a difference. The night air was starting to settle in, and a small light breeze soon swept through the now basically empty street. There was another of people wondering about. Some men that where hunched over wanting to just get home from a long day at work. While there were others, like the poor looking around for anything that was left behind from the busy day. But that was not all I saw. You had to be in the right location to see it and that was exactly where I was standing. Wondering up the other side of the street was a group of about eight men. They appeared to be in there late 20s. To any normal person it looked like a group of young men going off to party, but what I notice as they walked passed some rather large windows was something a little extra. These men held no reflections. A small sigh was released as I looked back to William. Something told me that the following weeks are going to be getting a little more interesting.

That group of men, were new to the town. I have seen almost all of the supernatural, or at least had heard of them, that lurk in this town. I knew for a fact I would have notice a little coven of vamps before, especially these types. These guys seemed like the one that would on a festival of blood. That they would turn this town upside down for their own enjoyment. Well at least William will have fun dealing with them, I on the other hand find it more of a pain then anything else. I was never a fan of dying from having all my blood sucked out, it is one of the more painful wake ups.

The movement of William's watch caught my eye as I looked to it. "We could walk around downtown, it is the busiest place at night time." (truthfully don't know what to call it. Also could say like a Red Light District.) I said to him as I looked back to see that the group of men had wondered off a good distance past us now. The downtown was a very busy place. It had the taverns and other things that men often liked. It was also a place that the Underworld was a fan of visiting, a place I normally hang out around. I was one of the few Detectives that watch over and so to say guard the Underworld, but this fact was only known by the Captain and me.

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William Pendragon
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Time: Night Feeling: Intrigued Location: Downtown Tagged: Duraal

(@Nightra, Whitechapel or, as a general area, East End were practically Red Light districts at the time and are just overall sketchy areas. That's where the majority of crime took place as well as Jack the Ripper struck. We could use that.)

William pulled up the collar of his coat against the gentle wind, taking a good look at the various street signs. He then noticed Duraal's gaze at a group of young men across the street. He watched carefully, not really aware of their supernatural status. As he traced Duraal's gaze, he took a second glance, finding it odd that the pack of men cast no reflection on the glass. Once he had looked back, they had already passed the building. Rubbing his eyes, he muttered about his lack of sleep.

"Duraal," he said, "do you suppose we should head more towards the east, kind of in the same direction that those men went? I don't wish to engage them, but I can tell they don't mean well. It's practically a compass, steering us towards action. I reckon we'll find something there."

He looked about the area, wondering what would be the best course of action and waiting for Duraal's response. As experienced as she was, he valued her opinion and was confident in her plan of action.

Jonathan Stone
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Time: Nightfall Feeling: Amiable Location: 48th street Tagged: Skylar

Jonathan was confused by Skylar's bizarre expression, wondering if he had done something wrong, when the carriage suddenly lurched forward. Regaining his composure, he smiled at Skylar warmly. "It's clear on the other side of town," he said. "With the amount of time I've wasted, we'd have to move incredibly quickly not to miss it. It's on Cherry Street, on the fancier side of town. I'm surprised I messed up the directions this much... I really should have brought the invite...Well, I'm sure I'll know when i see it. I've got a visual sort of memory."

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Skylar|18
Skylar nodded at this and made a small movement with her hand. "So before you go any farther to this party with me, I should probably tell you this" she said waving her finger and an apple appeared in mid air. She changed the red apple into a very green apple. She smiled nervously and hoped he wouldn't tell or scream. "Also the only reason the carriage came was because its... Not a real carriage." She said looking down at her feet.