Re: Knowledge can be dangerous (Consulting Detective and Lamenting_Quill)

by Lamenting_Quill Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:44 pm

When Arial arrived at the door, she opened it to reveal Vincente standing there with a dozen red roses in his hand, oh great. Time to face the music, she should have known she couldn't avoid him forever. Vincente was obviously not accustomed to women ignoring him.

"Vincente... Hey... I wasn't expecting you, well... ever, to be honest " Arial said, stepping back to let him in "I was worried I might have scarred you for life back there. I thought I was doing you a favor, you know, by not calling or stopping by"
It was the truth, she had been handing him an excuse to pretend she didn't exist, but here he was. With the most beautiful roses in hand at that.

"For me?" She asked almost hesitantly, indicating towards the roses "No one has ever brought me roses before. Though it's entirely unnecessary, considering it was my fault you were almost vamp food. Would you like to come sit down? I imagine we have some things to talk about"

She wasn't at all sure what to do at this point, she never expect he would show up at her house, or with roses at that.

by Consulting Detective Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:02 pm

"Well, to be honest, I just found these," Vicente stated with an endearingly embarrassed little shrug. "Someone else left them. I have no idea who, but I thought I would ensure you received them before they had a chance to be ruined by the elements. They are quite beautiful. Do you have a place to put them?" He didn't expect Arial to have some random unused vase, but maybe just a jug that could be filled with water. Anything to get their stems wet.

He stepped inside at the invitation to sit down, taking a brief look around the rooms he could see from the foyer. Arial had a nice home. It was respectable, but obviously not like his own. The difference between a decent middle-class home and a rich bachelor's mansion. Still, he liked it. It was... quaint. It held its own sort of beauty, which he could appreciate despite its lesser opulence.

"You have a lovely home," he complimented, looking back at Arial. "And I daresay we do have much to discuss tonight. Hopefully we will still be on agreeable terms with each other by the end of this..." He really was concerned about this. No doubt Arial thought he was referring to her being a Mage, but he was thinking more about himself than that. He was considering outright telling her what he was, but he'd give her some other information first. Just to soften the blow. Maybe let her figure it out on her own. He'd have to see.

He really didn't know how to proceed with this. It wasn't something that he'd ever done before. Even his own ghouls didn't know quite what he was. Richard had his suspicions, Vicente knew, but Jeanette and Zachary were clueless. They hadn't been with him long enough to notice the complete lack of aging. Then again, they didn't exactly age either. Ghouls were no longer entirely human in that sense.

by Lamenting_Quill Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:10 pm

Arial nodded in regards to the roses and led him into the kitchen where she removed some fake silk flowers from a vase on the table and put some water in it, put the real roses inside it. It looked nice.
She turned then and gave him a weak smile pertaining to all he'd said after and motioned for him to follow her "We'll talk in the living room. I am guessing you now know I am not entirely human"

She sat down on the sofa after they entered the living room, once he had sat down, Arial took a deep breath "I am one with a natural ability to wield mana, or magic as you might know it. I am called a mage. It was a vampire I killed those four nights ago, though before then, I wasn't sure they existed. So many of my questions are now answered, I am debating on whether or not to take up the business of my parents old magic shop. The whole point of the journalism was to get my questions answered and now they are, I know the truth now"

She looked up at him then silently, giving him the go ahead to say whatever was on his own mind.
Arial was really curious about why Vincente had decided to seek her out again after all he had seen, maybe, just maybe... Did he care about her?

by Consulting Detective Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:24 pm

Vicente took a seat on the couch in the living room, though he did leave a space between him and Arial. Just to keep things comfortable. He didn't want to stifle her or anything of the sort. Though he did want to taste her potent blood again, it would wait until later. This talk needed to happen, first. There was one thing he needed to make sure of before he said anything, however, and he heightened his senses to positively inhuman levels for a few moments to ensure that they were truly alone in here. Once satisfied that they were, he let his senses return to normal. Wouldn't want a car horn or another loud noise from outside to damage his ears.

The explanation Arial gave for the other night was almost comical to Vicente. He'd already known everything she told him, except that her family owned a magic shop. Hearing that she was greatly considering quitting her job made him happy, but he was careful not to show it. Or anything else, for that matter. He just accepted what she had to say, not looking at all surprised. Maybe he really didn't have to kill her anymore. Still, she knew for certain that vampires existed. She was a Mage, though, so she was allowed to know. In his opinion, at least. She wasn't an ordinary, clueless human. Did the Masquerade still matter with someone like her? So long as she didn't blab about vampires to actual humans, he didn't see why it would.

"I already knew all of that," he stated casually, crossing his legs to make himself more comfortable. "I have been keeping a rather careful eye on your aura, Miss Kolette. I saw the magical capabilities you have even before you burned that vampire." Admitting to being able to read auras wasn't something that was specifically a vampire talent. There were some humans in the world who were genuine "psychics" and could legitimately accomplish such a feat. She would probably just think him a psychic in the know about the occult, seeing as he correctly stated before that a Mage's blood--not a Wiccan's--could be addictive to vampires.

by Lamenting_Quill Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:38 pm

Arial whipped her head around to look at him, her lush chestnut locks lifted and falling as she did, giving off faint scent of the stawberries and cream shampoo and conditioner she'd used on her hair. Her jade green eyes were wide with surprise.
"You felt it? So... you're not exactly normal yourself.... are you psychic?" Arial asked, desperate to know if she had actually met a man she could be herself around, no more pretending to be a normal human.

She quickly looked down, not wanting to seem too interested in whether or not he was normal or of the supernatural world as she was.
"All of that aside... I am certain that vampire was after me... or my blood to be more precise. We cannot see each other anymore, he could have hurt you and I would never forgive myself"

It was true, she didn't was Vincente to get hurt or for herself to be responsible for it, the very idea was just too horrible to think about.
It would be selfish of her to try and pursue a relationship with him when being around her could put him in such sever danger.
"I like you, I really do" Arial said "You are funny and charming, not to mention smary, which is sooo attractive. I love smart men. However, there is too much risk for you, I don't want you around if I am attacked again"

by Consulting Detective Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:52 pm

"I have some talents which can be classified as 'psychic,' yes," Vicente replied. "I would not consider myself to be a psychic, though. I am a computer programmer." He smiled charmingly, making a casual joke to lighten the mood a bit. It was getting too heavy for his liking. Though he frowned when Arial decided to keep discussing something highly serious. Unexpected, as well. She had been trying to protect him?

He was silent for several moments, trying to decide what to say. It was flattering to know that she was doing this to protect him, but she didn't need to protect him. He could handle himself. He'd just been caught off-guard that night. If he'd known another vampire was coming, he would have taken care of it himself. He hadn't needed her to save him, and now she thought she had been the one putting him in danger. He needed to correct this. Now. Especially since she admitted to liking him. Something about that gripped his heart in a way nothing else had in a long time, and he wouldn't just let her walk out of his life over something so pointless.

"Miss Kolette, I agree that your blood was one of his motives for attacking us," he stated, "but he probably would have made an attempt on my life even if you were fully human. He was a very dangerous brand of vampire." He hesitated, then asked, "Is just the simple fact that vampires do indeed exist enough to satisfy you, or do you want to know more? Personally, I think it would be best if you have some idea of what is going on. I feel that as a Mage, you have a right to know. So long as you keep this to yourself and tell no one what you have learned. And for your own sake, please refrain from mentioning what happened the other night in any article. I can guarantee that more vampires will be after you--not for your blood--if you print that."

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:12 am

Arial had to smile, Vincente genuinely seemed to care about her well-being as much as she cared about his. Perhaps his wealth didn't make as shallow and selfish as she thought it would.
She turned herself to face him and gave his a serious expression and vowed quite sincerely "I will not write about what happened, I am losing interest in journalism as of late, honestly. It's purpose has been served. Go ahead and tell me whatever it is you wish to tell me. You can trust me, I am sure you know that"

She meant it too, she honestly did not need any more trouble on her plate than she was already dealing with.
To be perfectly honest, working in her dead parents old magic store seemed like a very peaceful and serene alternative, she could interact with other magic users and be in her own element. Feel comfortable in her own skin.

She was surprised how fast she lost interest in journalism after her questions were answered, but it was gone nonetheless and she was seeking now greener pastures. Something quiet and empty of danger, unless one counted the rare exploding potion... but that barely ever happened.

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:29 am

Vicente was relatively sure that Arial was telling the truth, so he gave a small nod of acceptance. Telling her everything would be incredibly foolish, even though she wasn't going to repeat what she learned, but she did need to know some of it. There was some highly dangerous things going on in the nights. If she wanted to remain safe, she needed to be aware of it. Mages were too often caught in the crossfire. It jeopardized the secrecy of both parties, really. Vicente was trying to prevent that from happening. Such a good Camarilla vampire, he was. Not really.

"If you did not have definite proof of the existence of vampires before," he said, "then I doubt you know anything that is going on in their society. It is a very well-kept secret, and that is through the efforts of a very large and very powerful group known as the Camarilla. It is the oldest sect of vampires, and it fiercely upholds the Masquerade that, when respected, prevents humans from discovering that vampires exist.

"That being said, there is an opposing sect of vampires known as the Sabbat. The vampire who attacked us the other night was a Sabbat vampire, I am fairly certain. His blatant disregard for the Masquerade was proof enough of that. No Camarilla vampire would behave that way. Any questions thus far?" He might as well ask. There was much more to tell. Now that he was actually talking about it, he might as well tell her as much as she wanted to know. His own knowledge of vampire politics was limited due to his young age, but he'd done a good bit of studying to learn what he knew.

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:45 am

"That being said, there is an opposing sect of vampires known as the Sabbat. The vampire who attacked us the other night was a Sabbat vampire, I am fairly certain. His blatant disregard for the Masquerade was proof enough of that. No Camarilla vampire would behave that way. Any questions thus far?"

Arial had hung onto his every word, though she respected what information he was giving her and refrained from too many questions.
"I understand that I need to be very careful to avoid being killed or discovered by the wrong people. I have one question, please do not be afraid to answer... Vincente, are you a vampire? I've had my suspicions, but I never wanted to assume too much. I would never say anything, I don't want anything to happen to you. I like you"

She kind of blushed as she realized that she meant it, she really did like him. He was not only handsome, but he was funny, intelligent and so very charming. He was also a phenomenal kisser that had a wonderful talent of making her toes curl with desire.

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:56 am

"... Yes, I am," Vicente answered hesitantly. He hadn't planned on admitting as much, but she seemed to be all right with the idea, so he saw no harm in telling her. Not after what he'd already said and she'd already seen. At least she didn't seem like she was going to set him on fire. That would be such a terrible way to die. Even a human would agree with that.

He swallowed, shifting his legs to cross the other way before stating, "I am part of the Camarilla and a member of the Toreador clan. I am only a neonate, but I have received some respect from my superiors for reporting to them about the vampire you killed the other night. Encountering a member of the Sabbat in this city is a big deal, Miss Kolette. This domain has been under Camarilla control for decades. It would not be good for vampires or humans if the Sabbat is making another power play for control of the city."

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:03 am

Arial nodded "It certainly does not sound pleasant"
Wow, she Arial Kolette, a mage... had made out twice with a member of the undead... It kind of hot to think about really...

She looked at him and reached for his hand "Thank you, for coming to me with all of this. I won't write about vampires anymore, it's entirely different when someone I care about is one"
Arial gave him a genuine smile and then let go of his hand "I have to ask, did you seek me out originally for something else than what you said? Being a vampire, I cannot imagine you wanted to give me information on your own kind. Seems kinda stupid"

Her jade green eyes fixed on his and practically dared him to try and lie to her, she wanted to know the whole story about why they met since the one he told her originally seemed unlikely.
"Did your clan send you after me? If so, I wonder.... why haven't you killed me yet, you had your opportunities"

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:19 am

"One of the Primogen--clan leaders in the city--did send me after you," Vicente admitted, shifting uncomfortably. That was not a topic he had intended to discuss, but he might as well be honest with her. "She told me to ensure you stopped writing about vampires. Your information was too accurate, and she tasked me with killing you for it. Let me assure you that I no longer intend to do this." He hoped Arial wouldn't think he still wanted to kill her. That would put an end to their relationship--whatever it may be--very quickly.

He was nervous over how Arial would react to this, so he watched her aura carefully for signs of fear or anger. "Please do not hold that against me," he requested, a bit of anxiousness entering his voice. "I have no say over what my superiors ask me to do. I am just a pawn to them, and it is well within their power to kill me if I am not careful."

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:29 am

Arial nodded and smiled as she caressed his cheek "Thank you for being honest with me. It means a lot to me"
It really did, she was surprised how much it meant to her that not only was Vincente completely honest with her, but he did not want to harm her anymore and did not intend to.

She gave her a sexy grin before she added "At least now I don't have to worry that us having any kind of relationship could get you killed"
With that, she banished all the serious discussions and gloomy mood by gently climbing into his lap and capturing his lips with her own.

Arial couldn't help but moan as their lips met, she had thinking about Vincente and his kisses these whole four days and it felt so amazing to kiss him again.
She was completely through with trying to deny herself what she felt between herself and Vincente, he was like a drug and she wanted more.
Vincente seemed like everything she ever wanted and needed in a man, she wasn't going to push him away anymore when them being like this seemed to be inevitable anyway. It was like they were linked together by some invisible chain of destiny.
Arial was even sorely tempted to go even further with him... and let him spend the night, though sleeping... was hardly what she had in mind...

If he wanted her back as much as she wanted him... there was no turning back...

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:04 pm

Vicente was surprised by Arial's sudden boldness, but he certainly wasn't going to complain about it. If she so easily accepted what he was, then he was just going to enjoy this while it lasted. He couldn't imagine that Arial would still have any desire to be around him after finding out what he was. What human--or Mage--in their right mind would invite the attentions of a vampire? He could kill her. She could kill him too, granted, but the fact remained that he was hardly safe for her to be around. There were too many politics involved. She was involving herself in his war if she continued to associate with him. There were creatures out in the night that would gladly kill her for the power within her blood. Or worse, they would imprison her and farm her blood. That thought was sickening.

Thankfully his thoughts were being distracted quite well by this kiss. Otherwise, he'd be finding all sorts of other reasons for why they couldn't be together. As it was, he let his thoughts die away as he returned the kiss eagerly, deciding to put off his concerns for now. He'd give this more thought later. Now really wasn't the time. Not when he was quickly losing himself in her kiss. He could almost taste her blood already. If only she would let him have a drink...

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:23 pm

Arial leaned back and laid on the sofa as she pulled Vincente with her so he laid on top of her, their tongues still engaging in that age old dance of desire passion and desire.
"Stay" Arial said in between kisses, using time when she came up for air to speak "The drapes in my room are thick, you'll be fine. I want you to stay"

With a cute little sexy smile, Arial decided to give him some incentive to stay as she moved her lips to his neck, kissing and nipping the sensitive skin there.
It was mind blowing that she was inviting a vampire to stay overnight and throughout the day, let alone the fact she was contemplating sleeping with him.

She moved her hair after studying his face well, giving him the ultimate trust "Go ahead, bite me. Though do be careful"
She did trust him too, he had trusted her with secrets that she never should have known, so Arial would trust him to not harm her in drinking from her blood.

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:35 pm

Vicente let Arial pull him down on top of her, giving a soft gasp as her lips moved to his neck. That felt unspeakably good, and it sent little shivers of pleasure through his body. He certainly did like such attention to his neck. The skin there was delightfully sensitive. It always had been. He'd never had much of a reason to be glad of this before, but he certainly was now.

The invitation to bite took Vicente by surprise. She was doing that a lot tonight, it seemed. So many surprises. They were good surprises, though. Excellent, in fact. He was very pleased with how things were proceeding between them tonight, and he knew that he had to protect Arial in whatever way he could. They could watch out for each other, really. Vicente's charm and Arial's magic... They complimented each other quite well.

"Oh yes..." he breathed, his voice going slightly husky as he moved his mouth to her neck. His fangs extended, becoming those iconic vampire canines that were so well-known. He wasted no time in biting into her neck, immediately drawing blood which he was very quick to drink. Once again that feeling of ecstasy took hold of him as he drank, and he moaned against her skin. Her blood tasted even better this time, if that was even possible. He didn't know how he'd be able to survive without drinking this amazing vitae. That thought should have concerned him a bit, but right now thinking was beyond him. He was too focus on the feeding and the pleasure.

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:46 pm

Arial wrapped her arms around his middle as he bit down on her neck, the pleasure was so amazing, it consumed her entire being.
She was in complete bliss, Vincente had wormed his way into her heart and there was no getting him out, Arial was sure she didn't even want him out.
"Oh Vincente" Arial sigh, leaning her head back to give him better access "Thats feels so good"

She wanted him, that much she knew for sure. It was possible even that she could even fall in love with him, he was perfect for her in so many ways.
With them having each other's backs, they would be free to love each other for as long as they wanted, forever in fact.

Arial wrapped her legs around his waist in attempt to bring her body closer to his as they both lost in the pleasure of his bite, though she knew for her safety, it would have to end very soon.

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:02 pm

Vicente was being careful about how much blood he took from her. He'd been a vampire for long enough to know when it wasn't safe to drink more from a human. He could take two pints of blood without causing them too much distress, but he couldn't risk taking that much from her tonight. He'd had some of her blood the other night, after all. Perhaps just a pint would be safe. Maybe a little more.

Hearing her sighing his name sent chills through him, and he gave another of those beautiful moans as he felt her squirming about beneath him, legs wrapping around his hips. He pressed closely to her, body flush with hers as he took just a little more of that amazing blood. Once he knew he needed to stop, he ran his cool tongue over the bite wound to close it before planting a gentle kiss on the mended flesh.

"Your blood is incredible..." he breathed, nuzzling her throat affectionately. He'd never let anyone else get a taste of her blood. She was his. No one else was allowed to be this close to her. It wasn't often that he got this possessive, but he was certainly feeling that way right now.

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:17 pm

Arial felt herself shiver with pleasure after Vincente pulled his fangs from her flesh and ran his tongue across the wound to seal it. Sure, it was a necessary thing, but it also very sexy and erotic.

"Your blood is incredible..."

The breathy sound of his voice as he said thing sent a shiver of desire straight down Arial's spine, she kept her legs around his waist and brought up her arms to circle gently around his shoulders "No one else but you would ever be allowed to do that"

It was both a vow and a promise to them both, Vincente meant a lot to her, though she was not quite sure yet if she was in love with him. It wouldn't be hard for that happen, she was already quite enamored of him.
She wasn't sure though, if anyone should ask, if she had a boyfriend. Arial wasn't going to ask him about it though, that would just make her sound needy and it was hardly about that.

The thought of having an official relationship with Vincente actually sounded rather nice, special. Well, it would come when it was meant to come she supposed.
She would wait patiently and for now just enjoy the romance that was blooming between them.

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:32 pm

"Glad to hear it, Miss Kolette," Vicente breathed against her neck, giving it another affectionate nuzzle before pulling back to look her in the eyes. She looked so beautiful right now, and he smiled delicately before planting a gentle kiss on her lips. Just a short one, though. He didn't want to push her after taking her blood. No doubt she'd be feeling slightly dizzy for a little while. It would probably be best for her to get some rest.

He sighed softly, lips brushing against hers again before he drew back. "Do you really want me to stay here tonight?" he asked, checking to make sure she was certain she wanted this. Whatever "this" was. He really wasn't sure. He'd never had a real relationship with a girl. Not to say he hadn't been on dates before, but he'd learned very quickly that all of the girls who showed interest in him were just after his money. Arial wasn't like that. She was, as he'd said before, different.

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:39 pm

"Do you really want me to stay here tonight?"

Arial smiled and nodded, her head was a little fuzzy, but she'd be fine after awhile "I do, I love you being near. I feel things I never thought I was going to get the chance to feel, I don't really know what it is yet, but I like it"

One of her hands that had rested behind his neck as now running its fingers through his hair, enjoying the silken texture.
"No one has ever made me feel the things you do" Arial confessed in a soft and sexy tone, her jade greed eyes seductive and alluring "I want more than any man I have ever known"

It nearly frightening how much she wanted him, she wouldn't doubt it if she was falling for him, hard. There was no backing out after getting such a taste what being with him felt like, it was incredible and she wanted more.

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:57 pm

Vicente gave a very light blush at her words, his pale cheeks taking on a pink tone. It was oddly adorable for him to blush like that. It was subtle, but visible if she was observant enough. Vampires certainly didn't do much in the way of blushing. Their blood didn't exactly flow around on its own. Under normal circumstances, at least. His heart was beating sluggishly in his chest even without him thinking about it right now, which was a strange feeling. No doubt it would stop again after he left Arial's home, but he was enjoying the bit of warmth throughout his body while it lasted.

"You make me feel alive again," he told her, a small smile appearing on his face. "My heart is actually beating." He sounded in awe, and he gave her another kiss on the lips. This entire situation was so strange for him, but he didn't want it to end. These feelings... They were new to him too, and he wouldn't trade them for the world.

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:18 pm

"You make me feel alive again,"

The words were at the tip of her tongue, she wanted to say it so badly but she was afraid of scaring him off, so as he leaned down to press another kiss onto her lips... she let it go for the time being.

"Perhaps" Arial said with a smile "You could come with me tomorrow night to put in my two week notice, I won't have to spend two weeks at work thankfully since I put in for my vacation three days after all that happened on the beach. Then maybe after all that, you might want to help me get the magic supply shop in order? Could be a fun project for us to do together"

To be perfectly honest, Arial would go for any excuse there was to be able to spend time with Vincente, waiting for the right time to speak the three words floating about in her heart.
Anything that felt this magical... this wonderful and warm... it had to be love, she was so sure of it. Though she would wait until it appeared that Vincente was ready to hear it.

Her hands continued to run fingers through his hair, she loved so much that he had such sexy long hair. It was so hot.

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:33 pm

"It would be my honor to accompany you," Vicente stated without a moment's hesitation, "and I would love to assist you with the magic shop. Assuming I am not called in for some sort of Camarilla duty." He didn't sound like he wanted to do that. At all. Spending time with Arial was much preferred over running errands for the Camarilla. Only one errand he'd ever been sent on for them had actually ended out well for him, and it was the one that allowed him to meet Arial.

He peeked at her aura again, noticing some rather odd colors in there. Ones that he hadn't seen before in her. Was she... really... Why could he see the color he knew to mean love in there? It couldn't be that she was actually falling in love with him. It was a shame he couldn't read his own aura. Was this warm feeling he'd been experiencing tonight love? Was he falling in love with her, too? Or was he just attached to her because of her blood? What was going on with him?

by Lamenting_Quill Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:53 pm

Arial smiled at Vincente adoring and leaned up a bit to kiss him before laying back down and giving him a curious look "Well, you have told me about vampires. Now, why don't you tell me about you? If we are going to be enjoying what we have together, I should know more about you personally"

She wanted to know everything about this vampire she was falling so head over heels in love with, she wanted to know who him as an individual and not just a vampire.
"I think you are special for who you are, not just that you will live forever" Arial explained "I want to know you, you the man. I want to know Vincente"
'The guy I love' She thought to herself happily, it felt so wonderful to love someone. She would always have Vincente's back, no matter what came upon them.

He might insist he didn't need protecting, but she didn't care, she would rather die a thousand deaths than have to watch him become a pile of dust. That would destroy her competely, she could never endure losing him, she knew that now. Vincente Ashcroft was a part of her, a part of her that she wanted to love and cherish for as long as the fates would allow her.

by Consulting Detective Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:13 pm

Vicente nodded in understanding and shifted on the couch, sliding so he was more lying beside her than on top of her. There was barely enough room for this, but he doubted Arial would mind being a bit snug with him. He just wrapped his arms around her and things worked out rather well space-wise. Hopefully she wouldn't mind. He was the one pressed against the back of the couch, and his arms were keeping her from falling off the edge.

"Me, the person..." he echoed, thinking for a few moments. "I got the majority of my money from my parents and a trust fund. I went to all-boys private schools until college, when I finally got to interact with girls on a daily basis. I majored in computer science, and I write software for a major computer company. Also have a bit of a flair for hacking, but let's not get into that..." He smiled at Arial, making light of that particularly illegal skill of his. "Any questions so far?" Might as well offer.

by Lamenting_Quill Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:01 pm

"Me, the person..." he echoed, thinking for a few moments. "I got the majority of my money from my parents and a trust fund. I went to all-boys private schools until college, when I finally got to interact with girls on a daily basis. I majored in computer science, and I write software for a major computer company. Also have a bit of a flair for hacking, but let's not get into that..." He smiled at Arial, making light of that particularly illegal skill of his. "Any questions so far?"

Arial grinned and chuckled "Had a bit of a naughty streak, eh? That's so hot"
It kind of was actually, not that that wanted him to go around hacking into things and whatnot, but it was kind of sexy to be romantically involved with a 'bad boy'.
She leaned in to kiss him briefly before she took a moment to think "Hmm, whats your favorite color? Are you a fan of winter or summer? Do you root for any sports teams? Any quirks? Like things you do or can't help but do that just makes you unique from the average joe? Well, aside from the magically appearing canines"
Arial chuckled a bit at last part as it was a playful joke, she liked that she could feel comfortable playfully teasing him.

Though she had to admit, when he her this close... she had to wonder what kind of a God-like body he had underneath his clothing, it felt drool worthy from what she could tell.
Who needed a normal safe human male when you could have Vincente Ashcroft, deliciously sexy vampire extraordinaire.

by Consulting Detective Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:16 pm

Vicente chuckled at the list of questions Arial posed for him. No shortage of curiosity there. She truly was a journalist. They were always so inquisitive. It was part of their job, after all. He really shouldn't have been surprised at all. Still, he was quite flattered by her interest in him. No one had ever shown such an interest in him before, rather than his money.

"My favorite color is blue," he answered, deciding he might as well answer her questions in the order she asked them. "Not your standard blue, but more of a royal blue. I used to like spring most of all, but now I prefer winter. Shorter days and longer nights, after all. That is very important to vampires, and the cold does not bother us. I have never been much of a sports fan, so there are no teams that I actively support. As for quirks, besides the fangs..."

He paused, giving it a bit of thought before saying, "This is true of all Toreador, but I go into a kind of trance when I encounter something that is particularly beautiful. To be honest, when I looked you up on my phone before meeting you, I did stare at your picture in one such trance..." He smiled at her. "I would say that little tendency of mine is a quirk. Then, of course, there are my 'psychic' abilities, among other things. A more personal quirk would be that I get somewhat obsessive-compulsive over my appearance. It is difficult for me to allow myself to look less than my best."

by Lamenting_Quill Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:16 pm

"This is true of all Toreador, but I go into a kind of trance when I encounter something that is particularly beautiful. To be honest, when I looked you up on my phone before meeting you, I did stare at your picture in one such trance..." He smiled at her. "I would say that little tendency of mine is a quirk. Then, of course, there are my 'psychic' abilities, among other things. A more personal quirk would be that I get somewhat obsessive-compulsive over my appearance. It is difficult for me to allow myself to look less than my best."

Arial blushed a maidenly pink when Vincente yet again called her beautiful, it warmed her heart that he thought so much of her.
When she heard him mention his appearance and his preference to look his best, she giggled a little before she climbed gently into his lap.

She made no move to kiss him and engage him in any seductive advances, no Arial merely laid her head on his shoulder and enjoyed being cuddled so close to the only man she had ever come to love so passionately "You are handsome no matter what and you know it"
In her eyes, even the Greek god Adonis so famed for his beauty could not compare to her Vincente. She adored his humor too, his intelligence and wit.
He was so smart and that was such a turn on, Arial absolutely loved an intelligent man. So sexy.

She imagined what other mages would say if they knew that one of their own had fallen in love with a vampire, well... damn them all. Arial cared nothing for their opinions concerning the beautiful and precious feelings she felt for Vincente.

Eventually, Arial would find the right time for Vincente to tell him she loved him. The time might not be now, but it would come in time. Patience was all that was required and for Vincente, she could do that.

by Consulting Detective Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:19 pm

"Thank you," Vicente returned with a small smile. So she thought he was handsome no matter what, did she? Oh, she had no idea what she was talking about. He could go from handsome to downright terrifying in a split second if he wanted to. Just as he could inspire awe and adoration in others, he could also cause mind-numbing fear.

He liked how they were currently situated, with Arial's head resting on his shoulder and his arms wrapped around her. It was comforting, relaxing. He had never been able to really enjoy this with another person before. Not when it felt natural, at least. Some girls had tried to cuddle up to him in college, but that had just felt awkward. With Arial, there was no awkwardness. She felt like she belonged in his embrace.

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