2. LAMBING.

[hismasterpiece]

Tonight, just after sundown, there is a ruckus on one of the farms northeast of the village. When the bleating dies down, several dead lambs might be found in one of the enclosures. The ewes paw and nose at the bodies, dumb terror still fresh in their eyes.

Forest animals just have not been cutting it for Drusilla. But the vampire has been too wary to approach the village and feed there -- not without her Family, those who strengthen her. She stalks the journals during the day when she's not sleeping. Two slayers? A vampire hunter? All sorts of overpowered freaks and heroes and demons? She might be mad, but Dru is not stupid enough to attempt any kills in the village. Yet.

As she tears through the last lamb, the vampire laments to herself how much more fun this would be with Spike. And then she convinces herself in a long, drawn-out argument with a curiously red evening star -- which she quickly names Ethelind -- to spy on the sleeping village. Find out where the sweetest victims lay their heads. Her tattered white new-feather sundress, covered only by a black lace shawl, is stained red with lambs' blood. The dress of her porcelain doll, which she is carrying with her, is also stained. Perhaps she can stop at the shop for a new frock, and one for dolly, too.

When she glides through the village, Drusilla will dare to peek into some windows. She cannot enter any homes without an invitation.

[Dru will not be lingering around anyone she has identified as a threat. She is a powerful vampire but far more bold when working with lackeys or her "family" -- Angel, Spike, Darla. IF YOU WANT YOUR CHARACTER TO DIE OR BE INJURED AT THIS TIME JUST TELL ME IN A SUBJECT LINE, otherwise she won't be killing or hurting anyone in this post.]

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[mountain_sage]

[What was she doing? Saleh can't bring himself to speak, not while her fangs were still in his neck. He continued to suppress his cries, but once her grip tightens, that causes another surge of pain. At that point, he gives in, and lets out a painful cry.]

[hismasterpiece]

[No one can save you now, Saleh. She pulls back from his neck and smiles, her mouth dripping with blood.] Tell me you love it, duckie. Tell me you want a taste of mine.

[mountain_sage]

[The sage blinks at her as she releases him. He feels the pain on his neck, and sees the blood dripping from her mouth. He then wipes some blood from his neck, staring at it in his hand.]

Wh...what's going on...?

[hismasterpiece]

I am killing you, pet. Drinking you. Give me more...

[mountain_sage]

Killing me? No...I won't let that happen.

[He's backing up towards his desk, then grabs his Thunder tome, watching her carefully.]

Please leave.

[hismasterpiece]

Leave? I shall not leave! [She advances toward him, craving more of that blood.] What sort of silly schoolgirl would I be, leaving?

[mountain_sage]

[He backs away from her, holding the Thunder tome more tightly. Part of him doesn't want to hurt her, as she appears so human and so beautiful. So he gives her another warning.]

I...I don't want to do this. So I shall ask you once more. Please leave.

[bloodwaif]

Not without you. You are so beautiful! I should tie your necktie each morning, duckie, and send you off with lunch all packed! And then? You and I? We would travel the world and leave it burning in our wake.

[She eyes that tome, sensing that this might spell badness for her. This and only this keeps her from lunging right at him, but Saleh might need to utilize his magic to throw her out.]

[mountain_sage]

[Some of her words confuse him. Why is she calling him "duckie?" And what is a "necktie?" Sending him off with a packed lunch seems like she's treating him like a child. However, the last words are quite clear. Something Saleh won't give in to.]

[Not without him, she says. So she would leave if he left with her as well? That gives him an idea. It would be easier to lure her out by leaving with her than to force her out with his magic. So Saleh makes his way over to the door.]

Then come.

[He opens the door, waiting for her to follow.]

[hismasterpiece]

You want it outdoors? Don't want blood on your carpets? I fancy that.

[So she does follow, since he's being so agreeable. Besides: this is rather like playing, and she loves to play.]

[mountain_sage]

I would rather avoid getting blood on the carpets if possible...

[But she may not be too fond of Saleh's plan. Once they get outside, it should be easier to escape or drive her away with his magic. Saleh walks down the hall, glancing back from the corner of his eye, watching for any move she might make. And then he steps outside a few feet away from the building and turns to face her.]

Was there anywhere you wanted to go?

[He'd play along for a bit to see what she's up to.]

[hismasterpiece]

Anywhere I can see the moon. [It's not high enough yet in the sky; the trees are still obscuring it.] And Ethelinde. Great friends are we.

[And now she tries to get close to him again. More. She wants more.]

[mountain_sage]

[The mention of the moon seems to ring a bell for Saleh. The type of cryptic speech he had read on the journals some time ago was very similar. He just hasn't recognized the writer before now.


...Dru? I don't know anyone named Ethelinde...

[He backs up as she tries to get close to him. He's a bit wary, since he left his staff in the apartment. Along with healing, it can also be used as some means of defense. Now he feels considerably more vulnerable without it.]

Wait...I don't know where exactly we'll be able to see the moon, but if we wait a while, it will rise above the trees.

[bloodwaif]

Then let me drink while we wait. Let me! [She is being very persistent, because...thirsty vampire. It's only a matter of (not much) time before she goes hellbent for the kill.]

[mountain_sage]

Uh...wait...

[He's backing up some more because...do not want. Actually, running sounds like a good idea right about now. And so he turns and runs, heading towards the corner of Community Building 5.]

[hismasterpiece]

[Smart move, but Dru is going to chase him. Chasing? It CAN be fun, although it is not usually her style at all. She much prefers to seduce. But his blood was so delicious...]

[mountain_sage]

[Saleh doesn't dare look back, as he can hear her footsteps and feel her presence as she gives chase. The sage runs around the corner of the building, along the rear of it.]

[hismasterpiece]

[The woman chases him, nostrils flaring, an evil laugh on her lips. Oh, this is fun. it has been FAR too long since she had this sort of fun.]

[mountain_sage]

[Saleh turns the corner again, running up the side of the building towards the front. His goal is to get back into his apartment and lock both the door and windows really good.]

[But he's getting fatigued, his speech starts to slow down a bit as he reaches the front corner of the building...]