5. FEAST

[hismasterpiece]

[Voice]

Hallo, pretty New Feathers! I am hosting a feast. A feast by the lake to the West.

[Not the southern lake -- she needs to keep certain peoples' attention away from the lonely house she inhabits there.]

You are all invited! I have prepared something for you. It tastes of mint and chicory and iron! Yarrow and tansy! It will make you stronger.


Come.

[/Voice]

[Action]

Drusilla will be stalking about the woods as usual, eager to assist anyone who HASN'T heeded her invitation.

There is a cage waiting there, hidden under the trees. It is large enough to house a full-grown adult human.

It tastes of mint and iron.

[/Action]

Comments

[Action]

[windandrain]

Would that make you the second most evil vampire in your world?

[Her voice is tinged with curiosity, but she doesn't move.]

[Action]

[namesthestars]

[That gives Dru food for thought. Where does she rank in that order?]

Strong. I am one of the strongest. I have survived much, and thrived on little. I am the daughter of the cosmos. I would drink whole worlds dry if I could.

[Maybe that is a 'yes'.]

[Action] Sorry she's so threatening...Drusilla is scary!

[windandrain]

Then you should watch your step. The eyes of Heaven will be watching you, Drusilla, and if I find you harming those I hold dear then judgment will rain from the sky. Electric vengeance will scour you from my sight.

Do you understand me, creature?

IT'S OKAY!

[hismasterpiece]

[There is a hiss, like a cat, and a whimper. A slayer-god. No! Drusilla withdraws further, trying to hide amongst the trees. It's time to beat a retreat.]

When family comes! [she threatens.] He would never be afraid! Never!

[And she is gone.]