Faline

Falling snow is what greets me, so I inhale deeply while my head is tipped back. Vampire Mistress follows, files and box under an arm while she watches me. Going out on a limb, I ask something I'll probably regret later.

"I've only seen glimpses, so I'm not totally sure, but there's a large courtyard-like area behind the brothel, isn't there?"

A curt nod is my answer as she bodily moves me to the car. Probably a good idea, since it's snowing an all; voices echo. I climb in after her while Apex is at the hood of the vehicle hanging up his phone call. Raising a brow, I have to jab.

"You know, Bluetooth would make things easier. Don't have to worry about small buttons or ear prints. Big guy like you, surprised you don't already have it."

He snorts and climbs in, getting us on our way back before answering me.

"Tried it, didn't like it. Talking into a phone is one thing, but talking to someone in your ear with no visible reason... People start thinking you're crazy."

Scoffing, I mumble that he's already crazy, hanging around Vampires an all. He shoots a grin at me then focuses on the road. Turning back to the female, I think over what I'm wanting.

Shaking my head, I leave it for when we get back, where there'll be more room to move. Don't want to be trapped in a box with her while talking about what might be the dumbest idea I've had yet. Tucking myself back into the corner, I look at the files and box curiously.

Discs. A collection of CD's that contain pictures and other assorted knowledge. Don't think I really want to know any of what they contain. Upon true cat fashion, Lady starts rummaging through them, eyes alight at the possible secrets she's been given access to. Curiosity has nothing on this cat.

I hide a smile as I watch her, the sheer delight on her face making the Vamp even more beautiful. She's covered in dried blood, her upper body and decor awash with it, but she doesn't seem to care. If I didn't know better I'd say she was much older, from a time when warriors bathed in the blood of their enemies.

Closing my eyes, I shut out the world and try to push away all the images that have taken root in my brain. I only pick up recent memories but I have a feeling that as I age I'll be able to go back further. So not looking forward to that, so let's hope that better control comes with it as well.

I've now fed twice just tonight. From Avina earlier and Tabby at the house. Since my shoulder doesn't hurt at all from being thrown into the wall, I'd wager a lot of the energy obtained from feeding went to healing.

If it'd been a human who'd thrown me, I wouldn't have collided anywhere near as hard, but Werewolves are tough little buggers. Now I know why my sister showed so much restraint with me. Asher, being stuck in animal form isn't as strong as if he could shift, but he's still a lot stronger than anything considered 'normal'.

Heh. It hasn't been a whole month yet of my no longer being human, yet it feels like I've been undead for years in some ways. So much has happened and everything going on currently, it can be wearing on the mind. And to think that at this time last month, I'd been bored and studying, wanting something to happen.

Once upon a time, I'd wished that creatures of the night existed, and now that I am one, I have to wonder what the hell I'd been smoking. There are upsides I'm sure, depending on what you'd refer to as a good thing. The ability to turn into an animal is pretty cool and the enhanced senses. But for every good thing, there's a drawback. No longer being able to taste food would be a major one for me. The whole sucking blood thing isn't as bad as you'd think, and the lack of UV rays doesn't bother me... That much. When younger I loved the daytime, but as I got older I preferred the night, same as my sister.

No longer being considered 'alive' can be a little jarring if you really think about it, then feeling it when your body doesn't feel like your own for a while; normal everyday body functions no longer happening. I still catch myself thinking I should go to the bathroom. There's no feeling of needing to go, just habit.

I can look at crosses when they're at a distance, but getting near them can be uncomfortable. Like your body itself is rejecting the image and wants away from it. Guess it's a good thing I'm not a devout member of the church. Jewelry is one thing, but if you're a believer of God, then Vampirism would be a living hell for you. Same if you're a person who thrives during the day.

Can still be active at that time, but you're weaker and have to be inside or underground. I've found that you feel less uncomfortable when underground during this time. You're not any stronger, but the pressing need for fleeing isn't there.

Think that's one reason I'm so antsy during the day. The slight prickling of your skin on a constant basis is enough to drive you nuts if you don't learn to block it out. I'm able to, as long as I'm busy doing or working on something. Or if you're already in a shit load of pain, then it just kind of gets added to everything else.

The sun though is one thing I wish to talk to Lady about. Well, sort of...in a roundabout way.

The items on the list that had been given to her hours before we left should be there by tomorrow night. If she decided on the new 'uniforms', they probably won't arrive for a few days if not weeks, since so many would be ordered at once. That's actually something I want to do as well; is get a ledger type thing made up.

She might already have something and if she does I want to see it. It had been stated that I can make my changes, just have to sleep in her bed to do so. Should be easy enough to avoid that by just not going to sleep... Not where she could find me anyway.

Need to do more exploring of the mansion. Find the quarters that the slaves stay in and get a count of all the rooms period. I know many of the 'resident' Vamps have rooms that are below ground, so will want to avoid that area and just ask for a room count. Keep having to remind myself that I'm on a group’s hit list and that I have to be careful of the changes I create. I may not be able to do anything for Vampires as a whole, but the ones here I can mix up a little.

Don't recall exactly what that whole prophecy had said but bringing changes is what has the whole community in a tizzy over me and Kie. While I do changes here, she's making bigger ones out in the animal groups. Wish her luck with that, I don't envy her one bit. Least the changes I plan on making are ones that will be 'tactful'...or at least enjoyable. She has to be careful she doesn't set off a war.

Well fuck... We're all doomed.