asgard au; vampire murder posse edition

[madamemoiselle]

[Well, that month or so of being away from Asgard was entirely unpleasant as far as Diva was concerned. Which wasn't entirely accurate, since she couldn't really remember it, but still. She had vowed to herself that she was always smart enough to not take off her bracelet for even a second, and yet, the past month was a grey fog. She had just come out of the fog by a bracelet being slipped on her wrist, and the vague memory of seeing her silver bracelet bounce off the pavement and roll into the sewer drain out of reach as she had taken it off for just a moment.

Her life is so hard, clearly.

She sighs a little as she opens the door of her home, not really yet aware of just how long she had been absent yet—She had guessed a week or so. It was going to be annoying to explain what had happened, so she had already resigned herself to feigning ignorance.]

Hey, I'm home.

[She didn't usually announce herself when she returned home, but it seemed appropriate for now.]

Comments

[coloratura]

Ah, that's a really good idea! Oh, I would love to have a party... That would be so much fun!

[The look in her eyes clearly says that she's imagining something elaborate and extravagant, but it softens as she returns to thought of the two of them having a celebration.]

Hey, for us though, why not a hunt? It's been a while since I've hunted for a meal. I think when they get really scared, they taste better, don't you?

[encored]

[he wouldn't aim for anything less than elaborate and extravagant. living within one's means is for squares!!] We'll throw an excellent one for you, then. Sometime over the weekend, does that sound like a good time?

[that brings him to a pause, and he instantly looks a little less enthusiastic. it isn't that he dislikes the idea of the hunt, so much as the idea of Diva possibly being pinned for it.]

Is that what you would like to do? I certainly wouldn't mind, but there are a few precautions we would need to take. [ruining the party before it even starts aw yeah]

[coloratura]

Oh... [Some of her enthusiasm fades, because you know what's really for squares? Being cautious and sensible.] Like what?

[encored]

[she makes his job so difficult...!]

We would have to stay near the areas that are still somewhat grey, to start. It would also need to be in the evening hours when foot traffic is at its lowest point.

[coloratura]

Oh! Well, that's fine! I was worried that you were going to want to do something that would make it less fun.

[She beams] Then it'll be fun! I know we'll have to stay in a grey place, but do you think we could try and get someone that has more of a face? They taste better, and I bet they'd be more fun to chase anyways.

[encored]

I was concerned that would make it less fun for you. [he thought she might be after something more grandiose, but this definitely works better for him...!]

Yes, that's perfectly fine. It shouldn't be difficult to locate one, the Faceless with distinct features are growing in number daily.

[coloratura]

Then good! We'll have a lot of fun playing hide and seek.

[She laughs, draping over him...] What kind do you prefer again?

[encored]

[ain't no party like a where did my personal space go party]

I'm looking forward to it. I've spent enough time sitting around lately, getting a good stretch in will be a nice break.

Ah, as for that, I don't have much of a preference. [is what he says, but she might have noticed that he tends to target the 20/30+ crowd since he likes the ego boost of taking down someone twice his size...] We can go for whichever one strikes your fancy first.

[coloratura]

[Of course he would...]

Alright! Then we'll find someone good. It'll be a welcome home feast...!

[encored]

[he takes his ego boosts where he can find them...

but his mood seems considerably brightened by this point, and he nods in agreement.] It will certainly be a memorable one, I can promise you that.

[coloratura]

[She laughs more, as she pulls away, and I assume they have a very lovely time in between!!]

[Which is to say, we cool with a timeskip to vampire murder posse funtimes?]

[encored]

[WE COOL. let the horrible juxtaposition of uguu reunions and crazypants murderfests commence...

he's spent the rest of the week scoping out places where Faceless he thinks Diva might like tend to hang around and has taken her to it as promised on the day of their own special rendition of a welcome home party. it's a row of quaint-looking but relatively unused shops in an area of Sigyn that's more grey than most. safety first etc...]

The foot traffic of Travelers here is very light, so we oughtn't run into any problems.

[coloratura]

[She seems very pleased with the outing overall, from the setting to the rare person she sees wander into view. Charles's hard work wasn't a waste! And of course, she's holding Charles's hand as they wander, though it rather looks like a mother leading a child rather than the other way around... Still, whatever, who cares what those loser NPCs think.]

Oh, this is a good spot... How did you find this place?

[encored]

[not him, that's for sure. granted he has a completely skewed view on how they appear in the public eye, but not understanding the general public has never stopped him before...!

keeping their fingers interlocked and matching his pace to hers, he quietly scans the area.]

I was looking around a little in my free time and happened to come across it. I've seen a few Faceless leave the area with bags from the stores here, actually, but it's rare to see someone like us with one. [a thoughtful hum, and he appraises a boutique as they walk past. maybe he could buy her a new dress while they're out, too... it'd be faster than washing out any potential blood stains if nothing else.]

claws back to rp

[coloratura]

[So thoughtful, Charles!!]

Well, I'm glad, in that case! I bet it would be a pretty cute area if there were more color... [She looks around curiously in an exaggerated way, but giggles] Of course, it wouldn't be as fun for us, if that was the case.

throws a welcome back party with too many balloons!!

[encored]

[sometimes he manages...! he gives the area a barely interested glance since he's already been through it several times by now and finds nothing particularly charming about it.]

At the rate things are going it will most likely have its color before you know it. A shame for us, but it would make using the area for its intended purpose much more pleasant. [which he doesn't sound too thrilled about... hunting grounds > shopping mall, obviously.]

Well then, would you like to start things off?

[coloratura]

[She laughs, making an exaggerated gesture with her hands as if accepting something]

My, it would be my pleasure.

[And just like that, all of her cheerful conversation stops as she focuses on every passerby more intently, though it is subtle. It would be as easy as picking a heartbeat out of a crowd that appealed to her normally, but she had to admit, this had its fun too. It was like a little guessing game of which person would provide the best tasting meal. There's a few minutes of silence as she scopes out their meal, but it ends as she leans closer to whisper darkly and nod her head to a (of course) young and attractive young man.]

That one.

[encored]

[he tilts his head toward her when she leans forward, holding his hand to his chin. such crafty looking co-conspirators, here. he doesn't seem at all surprised by her choice though, even if he goes through the motions of appraising the selected stranger just for show.]

That one, truly? Doesn't he look a little sickly? [it's said in a teasing tone, and he laces his fingers behind his back as he takes a lazy step forward.]

[coloratura]

[She laughs, giving him a playful shove]

No way! It's fine.

[Her tone becomes haughty, but it's also in a teasing way] Hmph, to pay for that, why don't you get him for me?

[encored]

Must I? [he makes a show of dragging his feet and sounding very displeased by the suggestion, but it's obvious he's not too unhappy about the arrangement.

he takes a step further from her and stretches his arms overhead like a sprinter getting ready at the start of a race, keeping a careful eye on the target she had selected.]

Ah, I honestly do despise being so thoroughly limited at these times.

[coloratura]

Oh, I know. We wouldn't have a problem at all if we had even a little of our strength. I still don't really get how humans can stand it.

[But she laughs as she steps around him] Still, at least they don't fight much, I guess.

[encored]

I'd imagine they're only satisfied with it because they don't know any better. [which he says in a tone of mock-sympathy, but there's nothing in his expression to indicate it's sincere.]

Either way, we might lose him at this rate. I'll be off, then. [AND OFF TO COLLECT DINNER HE GOES, deciding to forgo the simpler method of pinning the stranger down with his Shadow Control and just tailing after at a quick pace to somewhat emulate the thrill of the (slow) hunt.]