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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Nov 18, 2019 12:48:32 GMT -5
As Nicolae was taking stock of his wares, he couldn't help but feel that someone was watching him. Shrugging off the feeling he continued his counting getting ready for the night of drinking and frolicking that would be taking place after sundown. Falcon Tavern was the gathering place of Mist Falls. Noticing that it had started to get colder he pointed his finger at the stone fire place. "Well about time to start warming it up in here." He stated to himself. With deep breath he mutter a few whispered words and the finger he was pointing with struck up a blaze and from it a small ball of fire leap to the fireplace instantly igniting it. "That will do." He whispered his thanks to the element and returned to counting. "1...2....3......4........5."
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Post by Nova Black on Nov 21, 2019 12:38:55 GMT -5
Nova patted her Percheron's thick neck and smiled. "Here will do for now old friend." she said and the horse nickered happily in response. Slowly she steered her charcoal mare towards the place she always stopped first in every town: the local pub. Slipping from her saddle with a sigh of relief, she again patted her horse's neck then looped the lead over the bar and watched as her faithful friend regarded the trough of water contemptuously then sighed and began to drink deeply. "Oh, Rune," Nova smiled and whispered, "you're such a drama queen." "Yes." came the honey-smooth female voice in her mind that was her horse's. "And I'll have you know that my hooves feel oogy and you'll need to clean them before you sleep or I'll make such a fuss..." Nova laughed. "Yes, yes" she grinned. "A fuss so horrific they'll stake me for spite." She flashed a fanged, toothy smile. "I promise m'Lady will not suffer much longer but right now, you've drank and I believe I shall do the same." She placed her forehead to Rune's and they closed their eyes and let the silence engulf them in a moment all their own. "Be safe, my Nova." Rune sighed into her mind. "I worry about my halfling." "I'm always safe, Momma." she replied lovingly. "I can hold my own." "I know, but this place feels different. Mistical for sure. Be on guard. Now, go drink. My hooves won't pick themselves." Rolling her eyes, Nova bowed dramatically to the gentle giant and turned towards the pub door. "Well," she said to herself, "Let's go and make some new friends." And she pushed the door open and slipped inside, knocking respectfully as she did. "Even as a halfling vampire, it's better to be safe than sorry." she thought.
And so it was that Nova Black found herself in the pub of Mistfalls, her whole body dusty from travel, her throat moreso. Her supple leather boots glided silently over the wood floor and she realized with mild disgust that her favorite green shirt was close to being ruined. Tares along the sleeves and what looked, and smelled, and surely was dried blood spotted her sleeves up to her shoulders though the worst was covered by her vest. As she reached the bar, she leaned over heavily, weariness starting to set in. Her leather pants stretched smoothly over her legs and usually she played it up for a free drink but tonight the patchwork leather was just annoying.
"Sir Barkeep." she hailed with a raised hand. "If you would be generous enough to fill me a glass of whiskey I would be sincerely appreciative." and quietly she laid her money down. "And keep it flowing until I've spent this please." Nova rubbed her eyes and worked some of the knots out of her neck then removed her hood to expose her short jade (today anyway) colored hair. Heavily she sighed, not out of impatience but from weariness. Nova thanked the barkeep as he set down her drink. "You own this place or just work it?" she inquired. "Because it's a lovely place. I'm sure you get strange folks wandering through all the time." She sipped her whisky and groaned pleasantly as the warmth spread mercifully through her body. "Not too much." came Rune's voice in her head. "You always get hungry when you drink." Ignoring her horse, Nova again turned her attention to the keep and realized he looked very familiar.
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Nov 21, 2019 20:18:04 GMT -5
Nicolae turned toward the door when he heard the knock. Strange, he thought. As she came to the counter she looked up and gave a half smile. That's when he noticed the sharpened canines. He nodded to himself. Now it makes since. "Call me Nicolae, and yes this is my little slice of heaven," grinning at the joke. He filled her glass and waved off the money. "First round is on the house. Consider it your 'Welcome to Mist Falls'." He smiled his warm smile and poured her another after she finished the first. He turned to his shelves and resumed his counting. Keeping a careful eye out for an empty glass, he started to get a feeling of deja vu. This woman looked so familiar. Shaking off the feeling, he filled another glass. He noticed that life began to return to her eyes. The warmth of the whiskey was doing what it does best to the weary.
Humbled by the new patron, he turned to her and offered the room he had in the back. Nicolae was always looking out for others, needed or not. "I will also send for hay, shoes, and a stable blanket for Rune." He grinned again with a wink.
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Post by Nova Black on Nov 24, 2019 11:28:35 GMT -5
"Nicolae." Nova tested the word on her tongue. "Sounds...angelic." she said in an odd voice that surprised even her and Rune. "And thank you for the whisky. The road has been longer and colder than usual." She watched him quietly and her eyes narrowed at the mention of her horse. "I told you this place was mystical!! How else would he know about me?!" Nova tensed as she heard Rune whinny uneasily and knew she woukd be pawing the ground nervously.
"Her shoes are fine." Nova managed through gritted teeth. She knew her eyes were probably turning red as she felt her fangs lengthen, making it slightly difficult to talk. "And she hates blankets." Nova couldn't think of a reason to turn down the bay and she cruaed her self for it. "Also, thanks, but I will have to pass on the room. Where Rune is so am I even if it means under a tree with ice falling on us." the memory came unbidden and she tossed it away and slammed back her whisky.
Hunger stabbed at her fiercely as she stood and she allowed her self to grin, fully exposing her fangs. Their eyes met and she was again struck by familiarity that she quickly shook off.
"How about you tell me how you know about my Rune. Because nobody knows about her and o strongly dislike that you do...."
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Nov 24, 2019 14:28:33 GMT -5
"You are welcome my friend," Nicolae said as he smiled. He had noted a weird tone in her voice. "I guess you could consider me the welcoming party of this village." Nicolae sort of chuckled at her mention of angelic.
Despite his friendly demeanor, he noticed that the vampire had began to become defensive. "Let me show you something," Nicolae offered as he removed his jacket. He turned around to reveal to scars that ran the contour of his shoulder blades. "I am a Nephilim. Half-human and half-angel." he explained is lineage to her, something he doesn't talk about often. Then, doing something that he had never done in front of someone, Nicolae allowed his coal black wings to sprout from the scars.
"I mean not to offend you, and think not that I am taking pity on you." pleaded Nicolae, standing there in his angelic glory. "I only wish to offered you a warm place. But if you would like to remain with your steed, then you can stay at my stables down the street. I'm sure Ayradosis would enjoy the company." He referred to his Friesian mare, that took claim to the stable. "As for your beautiful Rune, I can explain easily. You see, I have been gifted with an affinity for the elements. Simply put, wind brings me the pictures and sounds that I carries." Deciding to add a little flair to his explanation, Nicolae summoned a ball of flame in one hand and a ball of water in the other. Throwing them together he caused a steam to rise, which he then quickly created a miniature tornado and sent across the bar.
Knowing that soon other patrons would arrive as he could sense the setting of the sun. Nicolae donned his jacket as his wings began to recede. He chastised himself for revealing something he kept hidden. The people of Mist Falls knew of his magic and his visions but didn't know the full story. What was it about this female that made him open himself up so freely.
"How bout another whiskey.."
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Post by Nova Black on Nov 26, 2019 20:06:36 GMT -5
Nova snarled at the scars then recoiled at the sight of his wings. "ANGEL!!!" screamed Rune and the horse pulled feverishly at her ties. Nova grabbed her head and bit back a scream. "Yes, Rune. If you wouldn't panic so loud you would have heard he's only half pain-in-the-ass."
She listened to his history and even her horse settled a bit listening to his smooth voice. "The wind...." Nova began then stopped. The Percheron finished for her. "The wind seemed to guide us here. You said so yourself many times on our journey. We are meant to be here." "So...." Nova ventures as she sat back down, surprised at how she was so quickly pacified, "the stables...your horse isn't gonna pick a fight with mine is it? Because Rune has some tricks of her own being part hell-steed...as I'm sure you're does too." she slammed back the whisky and choked as Rune's head and front shoulders appeared In the door."Damn straight" she said proudly and Nova snorted a laugh and said "which I'm not." and flushed at the Angela's odd glance even as Rune whinnied in humor. As the shot glass re filled Nova regarded the glass sadly and said almost shyly, "so you have something else you can put in this drink? I haven't had a proper drink in years." Absently she lifted her glass as the tornado swirled by and said something that surprised both her and Rune. "I don't do charity. I will work the bar tonight for our room and stable. I request clean, cool water for Rune and you to escort us there and allow me to settle Rune then the rest of the night, my angelic nightmare," she said this last bit with a wink, "my hellaciouslly charming self is all yours."
"Yep." snorted Rune from the door, "the whisky is doing its job."
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Nov 27, 2019 18:09:28 GMT -5
Nicolae returned to his post at the bar. He gave the vampire and her mare time to gather themselves. He knew it would be a scene once he revealed himself to her. He had not predicted the beautiful horse appearing in the door way of his bar but at the same time was not surprised. Nicolae could tell that these two beings were strongly connected. The auras surrounding them identical in color and brightness.
After finishing his tale of how he came to be, he poured another round for the both of them. "Ayradosis is a gentle diva. He likes to have his way, but I have no doubt that Rune and Ayradosis will get along just fine. He may be a diva, but he knows how to treat a beautiful lady." smirked Nicolae in Rune's direction.
"I do believe that we will have to hold off on that "something stronger," Nicolae said sternly, "You have to be at work in a couple of hours." With the last part being said, the half-angel softened his face and smiled.
Nicolae excused himself for a moment to go to the back where he asked his apprentice, a younger male, to fetch the request of the Vampire. The young man made a face of terror as he had never seen a vampire. Why do I always take on the innocent ones thought Nicolae as he smiled at his partner. With the apprentice off with his task, he returned to the vampire. "Part one of your request are being met. My partner..cough..apprentice is getting fresh water for your mare. If you would follow me through here," he pointed at the door, "I will take you to the stables." With a nod to Rune, he unleashed her rope. "Don't worry my beauty. For all is welcome in my tavern." Nicolae led the way out the back door and down the street to the stables. His stable hands had already put fresh hay in all the stalls this afternoon.
Once he reached the door to the stable, he held it open for first Rune then the vampire, "After you my hellish blessing."
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Post by Nova Black on Nov 28, 2019 14:12:02 GMT -5
Rune shook her mane dramatically. "Good. It will be nice to have another horse around so I can pout and make you feel like you don't love me enough." Nova glared then giggled.
"Yes, boss." Nova managed with a straight face. The thought of blood sobered her up nicely and she smiled at the thought of her payment after an honest night's work.
Nova dropped her gaze as the terrified young man rushed off and Rune snorted hot breath into his hair as he tried to wiggle past her. As always, Rune's motherly love was enough to break Nova's icy heart. The moment was soon over when Rune strutted into the bar and said, "Hear that, Nova? He called me a beauty. Take lessons." Nova snorted as she followed, "Only because he doesn't know how many personalities you have." The look Nova got made her take a step back out of kicking range. As they reached the stables Nova looked at Rune. "Me first, beautiful." she said as she patted the mare on the flank. "I'm the hellish blessing, you're just hell." Nova already braced herself for the bite Rune placed on her shoulder. "Love you too," Nova smiled and walked in.
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Nov 28, 2019 14:48:54 GMT -5
"Forgive his rudeness, he is quite naive." Nicolae offered his apology on behalf of his assistant.
The stables were not the biggest in the world. It only had 4 stalls, 2 which were occupied by his coal black stallion. The horse was quite the drama king. Nicolae followed the vampire through the door. Ayradosis snorted in protest as Rune walked in. "Calm down my son, we shall be kind. Besides this horse could take you. I wouldn't push it." There was a slight knock on the door announcing the arrival of Pachel, the bar-hand/apprentice. He pulled the wagon into the stable and produced several buckets of water from the falls and some fresh apples and carrots. Ayradosis sniffed the air.
Nicolae turned to the vampire. "One last thing before I leave you to settle your mare," with a brief pause he continued, "your name m' lady?"
After tending to Ayradosis and telling him to be nice, the half-angel turned again to his guest. Offering a soft pat to Rune's shoulder and waving his other hand about the stable he spoke, "I hope you find this dwelling to your liking," he said to the halfing. Speaking this time to Rune, "You are welcome to wander as you please. If you have any trouble simply come to the bar," Nicolae said rolling his eyes to his horse.
"Get settled. I will see you in awhile."
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Post by Nova Black on Nov 28, 2019 15:45:56 GMT -5
A bark-ish sort of laugh escaped Nova which got her looks from both the horses. "Dear gods. My name!" She was overcome with a fit of giggles that was, for sure, nerves and not whisky. "Nova." she managed. "Nicolae, my name is Nova. And you know Rune." She smiled and rolled her eyes. "I'm so sorry. I got sidetracked with the wings and the knowing things and the tiny tornado....you'll find I have a fistful of personalities too."
As the two men left, Rune looked around and started directly at Ayradosis. "Can you hear him?" she asked. "No." replied Nova. And she wasn't surprised. Her gift seemed so far to be only for Rune and Rune could decide to take the gift away at any moment. "Hmm," said Rune. "Well, Nicolae was right. He IS a diva...but...I sorta like him." They heard the stallion kick the side of the stall and snort. "Though maybe I would prefer to stay on the other side of the stable." And she walked over and drank deeply from the water and took a carrot to eat nosily as she meandered to her chosen stall. Nova, taking the hint, grabbed two pales of water and sat them inside the stall, grabbed a fist full of carrots and tossed in and selected about six apples for her to snack on later. She then went to the wall and picked up a horse pick and Rune whinnied in excitement. "I knew you wouldn't forget!!" she said and trotted down the aisle and Nova ran into her as she turned. Smiling, Nova kissed the horse's neck and ran her hands down her legs and Rune obediently picked up. As she was cleaning, Nova checked the frog of each hoof for swelling and heat and cuts. She mumbled to herself something about needing new shoes and wondering about a blacksmith when again she heard Ayradosis kick the stall. "You be still, sir. I would offer the same to you but I feel you are very well pampered here. Even a little tubby around the girth." and at that the stallion shrieked and kicked at the air and paced. Nova stopped what she was doing and full-bellied laughed and even Rune did what could only be considered a horse-chuckle.
"That's no way to make friends, Nova." she said chidingly, though Nova could see the amusement in her eyes. After Rune was brushed and officially cooled down, she walked back to her stall and before Nova could close the door she said, "Leave it open in case he gets too prissy. Or...if you know...you didn't give me enough to eat." With a loving smile Nova consented and turned and picked up another bucket and a bunch of carrots and stalked over to the black stallion's stall. "Here, you're highness." she said and bowed deeply. "I offer you carrots and water. For your girlish figure." and she sat them in the stall and continued, "I hope you don't mind Rune and I believe if you calm your tits you two could be friends. But right now all I can think about is the kindness your master has shown us and how disappointed he would be if you were to insult his guests. I'm going back to the tavern now to work for him as payment. I do hope when I return in the morning you two will be on speaking terms instead of glaring." Ayradosis snorted and glared harder.
"allright then." Nova said. "Good luck Rune. And remember, hell-steeds don't need no man." and she sassy-snapped and wiggled her hips before she shut the door to the stables and started back off to the tavern where she was about to get a crash course in customer service and bar tending.
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Nov 28, 2019 18:38:47 GMT -5
Ayradosis:
These humans I swear. Ayradosis shook his mane and snorted. He looked to the gray mare and met her gaze. He puffed his chest and let his long mane hang gracefully to the side. This is my stable. Hearing the laughter and the calmness come from the humans, he let go of his holier-than-thou posture.
Watching carefully as Nicolae and Pachel left he trotted over to the carrots that were left. Ayradosis was glad that his companion had met someone that genuinely made him happy. Noticing that the other horse....Rune...that's it that is her name, was getting attention, he began to remind them who was boss.
'Did she just call me FAT?!?!' screamed the horse. He knew he couldn't be heard but he KNEW that she could sense his distaste in the comment. Despite everything Ayradosis knew that he was in good company. He would gladly ride with Rune and her Nova.
Nicolae:
Returning to the tavern with Pachel, Nicolae began to set up for the night. He sent Pachel to clean the pints and mugs that had been used. It was time for the evening to begin. He knew that Nova would keep her word and return to help with the evening business.
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 2, 2019 10:45:39 GMT -5
Leaving the stables, Nova made it only a short distance when the horses both let out a shriek that would have let even the greenest of equestrians know something was wrong. "Fuck!" cursed Nova as she ran back to the stables. Rushing back into the barn she saw two horses, eyes white with fear. "What the hell!?" screamed Nova. "A...A...A MOUSE!!!!!" shrieked Rune and Nova clapped her hands over her ears in a desperate attempt to close out the mental scream. At the same time, Ayradosis shrieked and kicked at the stall. Nova stood and dropped her hands. "What?!?!" Both horses at least had the decency to look ashamed. "Yes," said Rune. "But bigger!" "Bigger?" "Like...a GIANT mouse!" "Those are called rats." Both horses let out a noticeable shiver. "Guys." sighed Nova. "That was uncalled for. A rat is no need to scream like the barn is on fire." Ayradosis snorted indignantly at the word 'bar' but Nova paid no mind. "Alright, listen. I will bring back a cat after my shift but right now you guys need to calm down and I need to know I can leave without you all crying over something you can legit squish with a hoof." "Sorry" said Rune. "You can go. We will be fine." Then she leaned closer and said, "Apologize to Ayradosis for calling him fat." she whispered. "I gotta stay here with him. So please?" Nova nodded and started towards the door. She then stopped and said, "You are truly the most impressive male specimen I have seen in a long time. And thank you for being so brave for Rune just now. It helped calm her." she winked at her hell-steed. "Goodnight you two." and she closed the door on once again, calm horses. As she walked along the alleys she noticed a shadow come and go. She smiled. The hunt would come later. Right now, she had to get back to Nicolae.
As she opened the door to the tavern she felt oddly peaceful here and smiled despite herself. "The horses found a rat and I want to get a barn cat after my shift. Is that okay? If I do a solid job, maybe we cna talk a more permanent establishment of my services?" Anyway, what's up first tonight boss?"
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 2, 2019 12:58:14 GMT -5
"You have got to be kidding me?!" laughed Nicolae. He could just picture the to large beast having a fit over something as small as a mouse. He shook his head, still laughing. "You ready to begin your first night?" Nicolae waved to the bar with a wide gesture. "Pachel has decided to run off for the time being. He doesn't agree with.." started Nicolae, trying to find the right words, "..some races mingling. I have no use for such attitudes in my tavern or in my home." Nicolae was hurt that his partner had such a poor acceptance, but Nicolae was sent to help others....all others. He would find another.
"Any way, he did wash up the stock before he stomped out, so that is done. I am going to assume that you know your drinks." stated Nicolae. He would have her help serve and clean. Many patrons knew his tolerance of bigotry, so the halfling would be safe.
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 12, 2019 12:16:52 GMT -5
Nova frowned. "I'm sorry" she mumbled. "I seem to cause trouble no matter where I go." Nova brightened up. "And yes, I do! If anything I can make drinks...making drinks is the second best thing I do. The best thing I do is drink the drinks." She smiled. "Should I change? I don't have many clothes, but I have something less dusty, I'm sure...I don't want your reputation to be on the line or anything. Rune says I clean up pretty nice when I try."
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 12, 2019 16:50:44 GMT -5
Nicolae laughed at her eagerness. "Don't worry yourself about Pachel. I have already seen better things on my horizon," said the barkeep with a wink. "Mainly just keep up with the orders and wash the dirty as it comes. I will be busy."
The night was pretty busy as he had predicted. Nova kept up well with the patrons. A few seemed disgruntled when they caught of glimpse of her carefully hid fangs. Nicolae would just give them a look and they went about their merriment. The Nephilim ran a tight ship and the village knew it.
As the night came to a close Nicolae looked at Nova, "My child you have done amazingly tonight." It was then when she looked into his eyes he realized why she looked familiar. He had seen those eyes before. They were unforgettable. "Uwe-tsi-a-ge-ya?" Nicolae whispered.
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Post by Nova Black on Jan 9, 2020 6:09:14 GMT -5
Nova busted her butt fighting the urge to bite a few people and was exhausted by the night's end considering she hadnt eaten.
She looked at him quizically unsure of what he just said but she realized the name itself sounsed familiar somehow. "Beg pardon?" She asked. "What did you just say?"
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Jan 9, 2020 10:26:18 GMT -5
"I remember you!" Nicolae was in awe as he recalled finding an infant abandoned. He couldn't forget those eyes, even as a baby she could draw you in. He was stunned.
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Post by Nova Black on Jan 9, 2020 15:02:25 GMT -5
"That makes one of us..." Nova said and looked at the man unsure of how to proceed. His eyes told her he was sincere, he firmly believed she was who he rembered...whoever that was. "Remember me from where?" She asked the man who had found her, yet she didnt know this informarion at the time and she was completely unprepared for his answer.
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Jan 9, 2020 15:51:05 GMT -5
Nicolae quickly explained how he had found here and took her to safety when she was a child. He spoke fast because he was afraid that he might be wrong, that this wasn't the girl he spent every day since thinking about. He had loved her as his own during the little time he had her. It was her that saved some of his angelic grace. When he finished explaining it all he just held his breath and waited for her reaction.
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 19, 2020 14:55:54 GMT -5
Nova stared into the angel's eyes with her mouth slightly open. "You...what?" Nova had always had a hard life and sometimes she would remember a man who was nice to her, but she always figured she dreamt him up. "You're real?" She sat down hard, her legs going numb beneath her. Her amazement turned to a mixture of sadness and anger as she fixed her green eyes on Nicolae. "You left me." she said quietly though the lump in her throat. "With monsters. You left me and I grew up believing I deserved everything I got because of these." she gestured toward her mouth and as the tears filled her eyes they started to shift from green to red and she clenched her fists, nails biting into her palms. "Why?" was the only question Nova could think to ask though she wasn't sure if she was asking why he left her with those people or why he didn't leave her to die, either way her mind started to fill with questions she wanted answers to but didn't know how to ask. All her life she clung to the wisp of a memory of this man, the only bit of happiness she could remember from her childhood, no, her life until she found Rune. Blinking back the tears and swallowing the lump in her throat, Nova held his gaze, waiting for him to answer.
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 20, 2020 16:10:41 GMT -5
"There hasn't been a minute that you haven't crossed my mind dear child. You saved me from losing my grace after I fell." When Nicolae had found her, he felt his calling. It was like he was meant to leave the angelic host that had shunned him. "I never knew they were monsters. I placed you with what seemed to be a nice couple with other kids." If Nicolae would have known what her future would have held he would have kept her by his side. He pondered for a few moments and wondered by what miracle was she standing here in front of him today. Why had he left her. Guilt overcame him and he collapsed in tears. "Im so sorry my child. I'm...so....soo...r...rr..y..."
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 20, 2020 16:27:10 GMT -5
Nova was caught off guard for a second before her demeanor melted and she hugged the angel. “It’s okay. I forgive you. But why wasn’t I good enough to keep?” She stroked his hair as tears finally fell. “I want to hate you. But I can’t. You kept me alive when I wanted to die. Even if I imagined you I had always hoped I would find someone like you” As their tears turned to hiccups Nova pulled away and wiped her eyes. “ I’m sorry” she whispered. “I’m sorry for the things I’ve done. I’m sorry for the things I thought. “. She fell silent and allowed her memories to take over. “They were the first humans I killed....they were so violent and mean to me. And I’m sorry, I know you meant well, part of me hoped they would kill me before I got to them but I guess I’m here for a reason...” she trailed off knowing she wasn’t making any sense. “But you’re here now. So I guess that’s all that matters.”
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 21, 2020 17:18:07 GMT -5
"You have every right to hate me. That couple fooled me. I should have seen through the facade." Nicolae mumbled into the half-vampire's breast. He was sobbing like a two year old child. How come she didn't hate him. Nicolae's eyes turn pure black and his wings burst forth from his back "DON'T YOU HAVE APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT IS MY FAULT." The power behind his voice made glassware shake. The earth gave a slight tremble. Surprised by the passion of his words, Nicolae returned to his more normal appearance. "You are right. We are here now. Together we can start mending."
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 21, 2020 17:27:09 GMT -5
Nova dropped her head as he yelled. “I’m sorry” she whispered automatically. She listened to the glass shake and finally looked up into Nicolae’s eyes. “Where do we go from here?” She squeaked, her voice raw from crying. “I’ve spent my whole life running...and I guess I was running to you. “ Nova wiped her eyes then her face, “please don’t leave me again....”
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 21, 2020 18:04:34 GMT -5
"Never" Nicolae pulled her close and kissed her cool forehead. "You are my life now." Nicolae held her in an embrace for what seemed like eternity. "You are home. You are loved."
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 21, 2020 18:57:57 GMT -5
Now it was Nova’s turn to cry in the angel’s chest. They stayed there until her sobs turned to hiccups and finally she pulled away and reached for a bottle under the bar. Taking a long drink, she made a funny face as the heat washed over her and she stifled a small burp. “I don’t know how to be loved.” She admitted. “Love isn’t something Ive ever experienced. Especially in the slave trade.” She took another drink to drowned the memories that were trying to surface. “I don’t know how to be loved or what love is. I just know how to be used and how to use other people.” Another drink. “I’m hungry” nova mentioned absently. “Do you have anything?”
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 22, 2020 8:59:18 GMT -5
Nicolae let out a huge bellied laugh. "Always, you know that." He turned away smiling his biggest smile and retrieved some bread and left over soup from the night before. "Here you go my dear." Now how about we go check on those brats we call horses."
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 22, 2020 10:02:51 GMT -5
Nova ate, happy for a moment to be half human so the food will actually sustained her a bit. She took another drink and stood, the alcohol hitting her all at once for a moment before she regained her balance. “Yes, Rune has been pushing at me all evening but I’ve ignored her. I’m sure,” she hiccuped and took another drink, the bottle now half gone, “I’m sure she’s worried...or pissed off. Either way touching base sounds like a good idea.”
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 22, 2020 12:25:53 GMT -5
"We have some spoiled steeds." Nicolae laughed as they headed to the stables. Happy that everything was out in the open he gave a sigh of relief. "After we check in what would you like to do?" He looked at Nova quizzically.
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 22, 2020 13:23:45 GMT -5
“I don’t know “ she admitted. “Is there anything open at night? Or maybe we can go for a swim?” They reached the stables. “After you” she said.
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