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"I love the weather today," She replied, giggling. "Mom would've liked it too." She took a seat on the ledge without really thinking about the possible danger. She looked upward to look at Nicolai soon after that. "It's true that we don't know. But it's not like she says anything to me when I talk to her. I sort of just work it out while talking. So it's hard to tell. But...It makes me happy either way."
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"As long as it makes you happy." He looked down at her for a brief moment while she spoke, then back to the city. "I don't even remember what my parents look like." He paused for a moment, then sat next to her, oddly enough with a soft smile. "It was the somewhere in the 1600's when I last saw them."
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((Brain farts happen sometimes, don't feel bad :3))
"To be honest, I only remember what mom looked like thanks to the photos. I never met my dad so that's all photo based too, but much older photos." Chloe giggled a bit, smiling to him. "But... It must be hard being separated for so many centuries from your family. Do you ever miss them? I'm sure they were nice people, if you can be considered as way to judge that." She softly dangled her legs over the ledge, kicking back and forth slightly as though she were trying to walk. "I've lived in this city ever since I was a little girl. I was born and raised here... I don't know if I could handle living here for hundreds of years though." She looked back up at Nicolai. "Did you live elsewhere ever? Or always here in this city too?" |
He nodded a bit, "ts incredibly difficult for me. Its...astonishing to think that I won't ever die. Its such a strange feeling I don't think I could explain." Mulled it over for awhile trying to see if he could explain it...but the words would not come. He let out a soft sigh.
"I've lived in many cities around the world...but eventually I don't think ill be able to keep it up for much longer. I can change my hair easilly enough, I know a few people who can hook me up with social security numbers, but I just can't change my facial structure. Sooner or later someone will notice. Its one think to look like someone, but with todays technology they could easilly match me up with hundreds of my other identities." He glanced at her for a moment, "the fact that I appear no older than my late 20s means I can't stick around in any one place for long." |
"I can't imagine something like that. I always felt I'd live in this town my entire life...But my life is to end someday. I don't have to worry about whether someone will notice my aging pattern since mine is the same as all other people, generally. It seems like it would be hard having to constantly move about just because one isn't the same as the rest..." A deep sigh escaped her lips.
"You'll always be welcome here though, at least by one person. If you ever need a place to hide during my lifetime, you're welcome to hide with me. It'd be more fun then it would be trouble, I assure you." |
Nicolai chuckled softly, "You almost make it sound like I'm a criminal." He leaned back on his hands, letting his hair fall from his face as he looked up at the half moon. "But thank you nonetheless...I would say the biggest hassle of it all is founding a house I'm satisfied with. Large, Victorian mansions are hard to come by these days. More often than not, they're either some sort of bed and breakfast thing, or museums."
He sighed slightly, "I wouldn't say being immortal is all bad. I've been able to meet some fantastic people throughout the ages. Not to mention the vast amounts of knowledge I have gathered. I love learning. It keeps my mind occupied." |
"Occupying the mind too much can make you lose brain cells though, I've heard. The more you learn, the more you forget." Chloe smiled at him slightly, though it was somewhat of a smirk mixed in. "And no, you're not a criminal- though people may assume you to be like one if they knew your secret, you know. Not everyone assumes immortal creatures exist. And a majority that do either want to dissect them or are deathly afraid of them. So...It's sort of a dangerous thing as is isn't it? To be honest, in a way it seems harder to me then being a wanted criminal."
"But it's nice that you still like life the way it is. I've met some who absolutely hate how long their lives are. They say it gets rather boring..." Chloe shook her head. "I don't know how I'd feel about living forever. I think I'll just take life as it comes. I have my dreams...But they won't live forever. I'll get tired of it someday most likely. But it's good to have something to enjoy even if it won't last forever. Right?" She smiled at Nicolai. "Cooking is something that I learn more and more about every time I do it or taste something new. I'm always learning because of it. And it helps me get to know others by how they react to the food or how they make it. So someday I may have to stop or I'll forget things like you might if you don't take some time to stop learning and retain stuff too." |
"It's a very hard thing to adjust to. When I was first turned, I simply could not accept it. The logic of it even being possible still escapes me, but I try not to think too much about it nowadays. It's too complicated even for me." He was silent for a few minutes, thinking about what she had said.
"What first brought you to cooking? Other than your landlord. Have you thought about doing it before hand? Or did you admire his work and decide 'I want to do that'?" He sighed a bit, "I imagine you're right though...perhaps that's why I can't seem to remember much of anything before the 1800's." |
"That's far more then I can remember," Chloe replied to his statement, giggling. "I can't remember anything really from before kindergarten, if even. So you've got hundreds of years a better memory then I do."
"I learned to cook originally to help my mom when she first got sick. Richard used to teach me here and there before that, but it was never as important to me. Then, I started cooking for mom. The more I did, the better I got. And the more I did, and the more she enjoyed it, the more I enjoyed it. I liked being able to do something that made her smile when life had gotten bad for her. And I started doing it at the bakery after that- and the same thing happened. The more I see people enjoying the food I make...The more it makes me want to cook even better and more often. I guess that's why I do it." She smiled at him easily. "You said you were turned a long time ago right? Do you remember what it was like? If it's alright for me to ask. I've always been curious... Does it hurt a lot? I know you said it was hard to accept. But do you feel alright with the fact it happened?" |
He nodded, "Few things I do seem to have that effect on people. I don't know if you can..fell it, but quite a few humans notice something's not right with me. A sixth sense so to say. They know there's a predator about, and they go on the defensive." He shrugged, then gave her a quizzical look at her question.
"I'll be damned if I ever forgot that experience. And I don't mind you asking at all. It was the most god awful thing." He sighed, thinking back. "Most of the time, when a vampire is turned, they're Sire; the one who changed them, helps with the transition into their new lifestyle. Having a Sire is crucial to a new vampire's survival. Not to mention, a newly turned vampire could easily get out of control and cause great damage to both societies." He ran his fingers through his hair with a stressful sigh, "While my Sire did not abandon me, she wasn't of much help either. She did nothing to ease my transition. The initial change is the worst part. The body's chemical make-up gets..revamped is the simplest way to put it. And while the body's billions of cells alter their make-ups, one only feels pain. That's the best way I can put it. The first few days are very hard. It's not easy going from normal food, to drinking another's blood. If the physical pain doesn't destroy your mind, certainly the psychological will." He frowned slightly, not knowing how else to tell it to her. After a moment, he looked over to her, "I hope there doesn't come a situation where it might have to happen to you...but..I don't know if I could allow myself to let you die...if something bad were to happen." |
"I've been good at figuring out little signs, but not too often. I'm pretty oblivious to it most of the time since I think of anyone as the same, whether human or otherwise. That's why I'm not too phased when someone says their a vampire or something. Still living, even if it means you'll live forever, you're still alive right? Just a little differently." She smiled to him simply, however frowned when he explained about the way his transformation had been painful and the problem with his Sire.
"I never heard about the Sire part, actually. Then again, I never thought to ask about the transformation process in the past. Sorry to hear yours wasn't very useful... But...You seem to have coped well since then, I'd say. You're pleasant, to say the least, and not all could have that said for them. You're very polite about your needs for blood as well." His last comment, however, had caused her slight confusion. "I don't see how something happening to me would have anything to do with you. You just don't like the idea of seeing people die, I'm guessing? I don't otherwise see how I have much to do with it." |
He shrugged, "If you can call me decent and not feel like you're lying, then I must be doing something right in life." He chuckled, "People die every second of every day. It bothers me none. However, you are very well grounded. Not too many humans are. It would be a shame for the world to loose such a wonderful person."
He was silent for a second, then continued to elaborate. "While I may be civilized, it doesn't mean I am without my enemies. Even if I don't know you extremely well, I still consider you a friend, a good one at that. From this shot time with you, I can already tell you have many wonderful qualities about yourself. Either way, if you were to suddenly come into danger, I would obviously do whatever I could to protect you. While turning another is the last thing on my mind, there's still a chance I couldn't let a friend die due to my incompetence. It'd be more of a selfish act really, preserve my own pride." |
"I don't know how I can be considered well grounded... All I do is cook all day. If I think I'm far from grounded. So, I try not to think." She chuckled a bit as well, pulling her knees to her chest as she thought a bit about what he was saying further.
"I can protect myself to some extent so you shouldn't have to worry. Being a track runner has it's advantages, since it means I'm good at running when danger comes...Though obviously if you were to be the pursuer, or someone with your speed, well...Then that'd be troublesome. But to this day there has never been a time I've had to deal with something like that. I think I'm my own worst enemy most of the time." Grinning to him, she moved to lay on her back, looking upward towards the sky with closed eyes, sniffing the air. "We all prefer to preserve our pride, you know." |
[[Forgive my lame and late posting..x.x
Been sick/am sick]] "If someone like me was perusing you, you would definitely be at a disadvantage." He shrugged, closing his eyes. The cool breeze gently blew his hair away from his face and rattled the chain to his pocket watch. "I have quite the ego you know, and any damage to it is quite painful." He couldn't help but chuckle a bit. |
((Don't worry too much about post timing. And the post is fine! I just hope you feel better soon D; ))
A laugh escaped her. "You say that as though you're the only one here with a need to protect their pride. I'm quite frustrated when people help me many times because my pride is very dear to me, I'll have you know." Grinning, she stood up just to point at a particular star she noticed. "Is it me or is that star brighter than the others? I remember when I was little I used to notice those things too. Mom said that making a wish on a star was good, but if you wish on the brightest star you can find, your wish is more likely to come true." She smiled to him before lowering her hand to put it with her other, lacing her fingers in between her chin. "Please grant this wish, star." Her words were soft as she said such. "Please let mister Vindore's pride stay in tact and well for as long as possible." She giggled, smiling over at him afterward. "Is it strange for me to make such a wish?" |
"Do you really believe in wish making?" His jaw dropped slightly with a scoff, "Now my pride is definitely hurt. You making a wish to protect it." He chuckled slightly then shook his head, "Seems like a pretty decent wish to me...?"
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"Your pride is a part of you though, isn't it? And if it's important to you, then it's important to protect it in order to keep you well." Chloe smiled simply, arms stretching out above her again without a thought, hands trying to reach to the point that her fingers were fully extended.
"I don't really believe in wish making all that much but... It always has felt nice to do so anyway, you know? It doesn't really make me assume it'll come true...But it does make me more hopeful that it's possible. I make wishes a lot just so that I stay hopeful." She lowered one hand, the other fully extended with her hand stretched as though she were trying to catch something. "When I was small I always thought the stars were lonely somehow, because they're so far away. We can see them, but we can't reach them... I eventually realized it was just making me lonely. I mean... If you look at them, even if they're far apart...Perhaps the way they shine brightly is a sign of happiness all their own." She laughed. "I don't know if stars can feel happy or not. Classes always say they're just a hunk of really hot rock or something. But...It'd be nice to think that they're happy as they glow too. When I was small, I used to wonder about things like that. I also used to wonder how to know if a vampire was happy or not. But... I know one way now. If they're smiling. Unless they're really good actors...Smiling is a good way to tell if someone's happy, right?" |
He nodded, smiling slightly at her, "And you keep telling me that you don't feel you're grounded. Truth is Chloe, you're very intelligent, and mature for your age. It's rare to find humans like you, and its refreshing to actually know one."
After a moment, he stood, looking down at her with his hands in his pockets, "Vampires are incredible liars. After all, we live for a very extended period of time and have plenty of practice. I find that I myself am a fabulous liar when I need to be. Although, when it comes to things like happiness and such, I do find that it's hard for me." He shrugged a bit, looking up to the stars. |
"They say it's bad for your health to lie about your happiness. Though... I don't find it affects me much. I've gotten so used to pretending to always be happy, especially at work so Richard won't make a fuss." A giggle escaped her, her eyes glued to the skyline. "I think I first learned how when mom got sick so I wouldn't worry her if something happened at school. It's the only thing I'm good at lying about, though..."
Looking over to him, she smiled slightly, a bit more wholesome than she normally did. "But I can't say I'm lying now by saying this is fun. TO be honest... I've never been good at talking with others for a long time, especially without moving around a whole lot. Usually I only talk during track or work. This is new to me...But...It's nice somehow. You know?" |
[[Brain fart+writer's block+sickness=bad post D:]]
He nodded, "It's a nice change of pace. Sometimes that's all we really need." With a silent sigh, he pulled out his pocket watch and flipped it open. 3am. In a few hours the sun would rise. It would be a spectacular sight from here, but, what could they possibly do for the next two and a half hours or so until then? |
((No, brain fart+writers block+sickness=fine post but feeling lousy, don't it? D: Feel better!))
"What time is it anyhow?" Chloe looked at the man curiously, having noticed the pocket watch. "It seems to be dawn already... I might just have to take the day off tomorrow. Richard'll probably be thrilled." She smiled, giggling a bit as she recalled the last time she'd taken a day off- Richard had literally been jumping up and down, ecstatic since she always worked too hard. "I know it's a fairly peculiar request, most likely, but can we stay out a little longer? It'd be nice to see the sunrise. They say that the sunrise in this town is always wonderful, but I usually never get to see it...Wait, it won't hurt you, will it? I don't know how the sun actually affects vampires still..." |
[[Something like that ;D]]
Nicolai threw his head back in laughter for a few seconds before quieting down, "My dear, if you keep working this hard all the time you'll end up killing yourself. Very taxing on the body. As for the time, it's about quarter after 3. It seems much later than that though..." He had to hold back another bought of laughter as she mentioned the sun. "The sunrise from here is just stunning, if I do say so myself. The sun doesn't really bother us much, unless we have extended hours of exposure. After that, we occasionally start to feel weakened...like when an introvertive human spends time in a crowded area. Some of us that are incredibly old eventually develop a slight hyper-sensitivity to it, but then we just get extra crabby." He winked with a soft chuckle, "But you have nothing to worry about, I will be perfectly alright." |
"That's why I asked rather than assumed this time," Chloe replied with a simple smile. "And I work this hard because it's fun. It doesn't feel like work at all. I absolutely love cooking and serving food to people...So that's why I try to do it as much as I can. 'Cause I enjoy it. That, and it keeps me out of my own head. That is a dangerous place, I'll have you know." She giggled a bit, grinning to him slightly.
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[[Im pondering if imma make him kiss her or something o3o ive been toying with that idea for a few days now ;D]]
He raised a brow with a sly smile on his face, "Oh is it now? I might have to take a peek for myself." With a wink, he placed the watch back into his pocket looking back up at the stars, "I honestly have no idea why I work. I don't need it for the money..perhaps it's just to waste time while I wait for something worthwhile in my life?" He mulled the idea over for the next few hours, and soon, he could sense the sun was about to rise. He motioned to the horizon with a gloved hand, "Behold one of the most beautiful things you'll see." Within minutes, the coastline started to brighten until the orange-red hues of the sun started to show. The clouds that speckled the sky became an intense blend of oranges, reds, and a few pinks here and there. When the sun cleared the horizon, birds began to chirp and sing as they awoke the city. |
[[That's up to you/your character. I don't know if he would or not xD]]
"I wouldn't recommend it. That place is a wreck." A soft laugh escaped her lips as she tugged on her knees to sit again, just silently staring around her for a while. She didn't know the answer to his question, thus stayed silent. When he noted that the sunrise had begun, she looked upward to the sky, keeping her eyes slightly squinted to keep them from being blinded by early flecks of light. The sound of birds caught her attention soon before the colors had, thus causing her to look to some nearby birds, laughing a bit as they flew in a circle, enjoying the warmth of the morning. "Guess we aren't the only ones who like pretty sunrises huh?" She pointed giddily at the birds, smiling gently. "The birds seem rather excited too." |
[[I havent decided yet o3o]]
Nicolai smiled, "It appears not. I tell you though, if I couldn't watch the sun rise every so often, I would go insane. It's a very relaxing..and sometimes energizing event." He nodded, opening his eyes. "Well, I should get you back to ground level before someone sees us up here. We wouldn't want to get caught." He then held out his hand for her to take. |
"Promise not to let me fall?" She laughed a bit, nervously taking hold of the extended hand with both of her own, already afraid to let go. Shaking off the intimidation slightly, she smiled again. "And it is energizing, that's true. The most energizing thing to me is waking up when the sun rises and making pancakes for the event." She laughed. "Is that strange?
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He laughed, "Pancakes? Really?" He rolled his eyes slightly, picking her up as he had before. He put his face only inches from hers with a slightly serious expression, "If I dropped you, I might as well just lob off my own head. I would be so insulted if I were to be so clumsy." He then smiled and jumped off the edge.
Getting up there took a few jumps here and there up the slowly rising buildings around it, but he could easily handle the straight fall down. He might break a shin here, some toes there, but he wouldn't notice. He had such a high pain tolerance, as he's done it so many times he's lost track. After some time of free falling, they finally hit the ground. When his feet hit, he bent his knees slightly then stood straight. He waited a moment before walking, his head slightly tilted as if listening for something. With a shrug, he set her down, "Well that was nice." |
"Nice yes, but scary too. I don't think I'll be able to handle heights quite as easily later on after that fall." She laughed a bit, smiling still as she stood beside him. "Though it was fun to some extent, it did rather make me nervous. I'm lucky I had someone who was able to help huh?" She still smiled to him as she stood before looking around. "It's easy to tell it's morning isn't it? The air smells a little different in the morning, and the lights grow more numerous- though that part never ceases to amaze me. We should be needing less lights when the sun's out..."
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[[Like..super mega writer's block x.x]]
He nodded, "I agree." He let out a quiet sigh, waiting for her to indicate what she wanted to do. He had had no plans today, other than to work later tonight, but that was many hours away. Even so, he didn't know if he was going to go. |
((I can relate at the moment ^^; ))
"What'll you do now? I don't know if you work in the day." She smiled simply to him, hands behind her back as she looked around curiously. "I don't know what to do to be honest. Since there's no school and I may just be taking the day off from work, I don't really know what to do with myself... What do you do when you don't have work or anything?" |
He shrugged, "I couldn't tell you actually. I have a pretty boring life, to tell you the truth. I don't really do much other than read or something." He began to walk down the street, "How about some breakfast? You must be hungry?"
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"Sure! Let's head to my place and I can make something!" She chimed easily, giggling a bit to the thought. "What would you like to eat? My specialty is working with fruit in pastries, but I can make something else for you if you'd like. You should eat something you like after all. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!"
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He laughed a bit, his hands deep in his pockets, "Well, we didn't have many breakfast choices when I would still need to eat...but I've always been fond of Belgian waffles?" He wondered if she realized that he did not need to eat food like she did, or if she was just too excited to make something to realize. Either way, he didn't mind.
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"Belgian waffles it is!" She giggled cheerfully, running ahead for one minute before thinking about something, turning around. "Ah...I probably should ask if you even need to eat, shouldn't I? Sorry...Once I get the idea of cooking in my head, I want to cook for anyone and everyone around that I can try to get to eat it!" Scratching her chin nervously, she laughed still. "I should ask if you're actually hungry first next time... Sorry."
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He laughed, ruffling her hair a bit, "You can cook for me any day. Just because I don't need to, doesn't mean I don't like to. I would love to try your cooking." He gave her a smile, "There is no need to apologize, it's not really a big deal."
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"Well a number of people would say otherwise," Chloe responded swiftly, spinning back to walk towards the bakery. Once there, she was surprised to see a sign that said the store was closed. "Odd, Richard didn't say we were closing today... Oh well. Makes life easier for me since I don't have to hear him talk about how happy he is for me to take a day off." Laughing a bit, she took a key out to open the door, walking inside.
"Since it's available, I'll use the downstairs kitchen. Feel free to make yourself at home, 'kay? I'll make those waffles in a jiffy!" Without a moment to spare, the girl sped through a door that stated employees only, leading to the kitchen, and began to work on cooking the meal requested. |
Nicolai smiled, just standing in the doorway as she skittered off. When she was out of sight, he put his hand to his forehead with a sigh. What have I gotten myself into? Waffles? Really? I hate waffles and pancakes. Damn.. He rubbed his temples a bit, "This is going to be a long few hours."
He helped himself to the nearest chair and sat with a smile. He would put on a happy face for her, and who knows. If she's as good as she says, he might like her waffles. |
Coming out afterwards, she placed the waffles on two plates and put one in front of him, one on the other side of the table. The waffles, soft and fluffy, were covered with a red strawberry sauce sweetened a bit extra, along with some blueberries. There were also some green leaves of some kind scattered atop the waffles and the plate itself.
"I don't know much about food for you, but I thought that since my blood was good enough last night, since it's likely filled with sugar from all the fruit and snacks I eat, it might make sense to put something sweet on top of the waffles. They're soft, but I made sure they're fully cooked, so you don't need to worry. Oh, and the blueberries are mostly because they're good for a person's health, though... As I think on it, I'm not sure you require those types of nutrients. It's still good to be safe though. Oh, and those leaves are mustard leaves. They're mostly for show, but you can eat them if you like. They're a tad tart like the blueberries." |
Nicolai stared at the array before him, "You went a bit..all out didn't you?" He laughed, taking his for and prodding a strawberry with it and popping it into his mouth. He loved fruit, no matter what. "Either way, these strawberries are pretty darn fresh. Delicious~" He cut a piece of waffle, making sure a blueberry was perched on top and popped that into his mouth as well.
He had to admit, the waffles were extremely light and fluffy. After a moment, he swallowed with a smile, "Very delicious. It's a shame people don't use fresh fruit more often. All that artificial crap has got to be bad for you." He took a few more bites of the waffles, making sure each bite was accompanied by a fruit. |
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