Theo//vampire, civilian//location: Ember//tags: Ren, Ruby, Akihito
Theo raised an eyebrow at Akihito’s question, though didn’t decide to answer it until they were on the move. It would distract the royal from the height, if he was afraid of them anyway. A somewhat amused sniff huffed from his nose. “Do you want me to bite you..?” He asked almost to himself based on how quiet it was, though louder as if to dismiss it explained, “Well, our existence is kind of secretive, and a bite to one with your kind of status would certainly gain some attention. I’m not entirely sure if it’s in your best interest to become one either.” The vampire continued to scan the alleyway opening as he slowly scaled the wall, gently using both hands to hold onto Akihito’s and bringing him to each next area he could stand. The way the vampire made his way up the wall backwards with only his feet appeared to have taken a lot of skill, practice, and perhaps even a few supernatural elements.
The other man’s stammering earned a another grin, and even Theo felt a little shocked at his own enjoyment of the situation. Ah well, it was cute how easily humans got embarrassed.
Thankfully the guards that had arrived on the scene had gone straight to the passed out detective, which Theo could still sense was breathing. Though it bought a little time, it certainly didn’t mean the two could stick around for them to leave. Theodore hissed out an old-language curse. “Okay, stay still until we get to the top of the building.” The dark-haired boy hiss-ordered. While their hands had just been clasped together before, the increase of speed they needed might risk Akihito falling. That wouldn’t be pleasant, so the vampire intertwined their fingers and he used a last burst of strength to flip the prince into the air above him. Theo grunted with the effort but scrambled to the edge of the roof to catch his new partner in his arms and leaned back just as the men on the ground peered over in their direction.
Theo panted from the effort but his eyes were alive from the excitement. He only paused a moment to hug the human to his chest (to get a better look over his shoulder of course) before letting go and inching towards the center of the roofing. The wall they had climbed led to a cube shaped building, which provided the perfect platform to hide from the royal guard. Just as Theodore was about to lean back and close his eyes for a second, something Akihito had said stood out and he sat up.
Sure enough a falcon had mysteriously landed on the opposite side of the rooftop and changed its form to be that of Ren, though technically Theo didn’t know his name still. “Uhh, I’m actually not aware.” The shape-shifting vampire struggled to stand for a second but did so to meet the blonde’s gaze. “Aww c’mon, she’s going after him now?” Almost instinctively he backed up to block the guy in question. “And I really mean no offence when I say this, but it doesn’t seem as if your friend will listen now if she didn’t before. Didn’t she just eat also?” As he asked, now having taken off his cloak and fastening it around Akihito’s neck. Theo’s eyes didn’t move from it for a few seconds like he was in a trance, but quickly snapped away. “Listen, the cloak is no protection, however it is twice-bound leather and will be harder to bite through. This.... guy and myself will try not to let anything happen to you, but if anything does run and hide. Don’t worry about us.” He then looked to Ren and nodded gratefully. “Thanks for letting us know. Do you have any ideas where she might be right now?” Theo stood up straight next to the heir, his head swivelling around every so often to watch and listen for Ruby.