William
*The mountains were extra cold today.*

*A lone, hooded figure strode on the path with heavy breaths. He was panting and tired from all the walking, and it didn't help that the sun was still up. He couldn't get burned thanks to all his layers of clothing of course, but it was nonetheless draining.*

*Eventually, Corynn settled down in a cave nearby, practically dragging himself to the opening as he slumped down and took a nice, deep breath to calm down. Seeing no reason to keep his hood up in the dark, away from the sun, he pulled it down to reveal messy, shoulder-length white hair that may have overgrown.*

*He ran a hand through his hair, trying to untangle its knots. Much to the pale, green-eyed man's dismay, it hardly helped. He made a mental note to buy a brush next time he visited the city.*

*Corynn eventually just gave up, choosing to sit there for a while instead of untangling his hair. He was completely unaware of any presence.*
Richard
*The sun was hot but its rays were comfort for Danqu. He felt at peace as he sat next to the small streaming falling down the mountain the only thing he hear was the trickles of water as they hit and dripped off the rocks*
William
*As Corynn sat down in peace, he began picking up a scent. A familiar one. Forcing him to take his scarf down and Sniff the air*

"Strange.."

*His voice was deep, echoing in the cave. The man, curious as ever, got up and followed the scent. It was oddly familiar, but he just couldn't place it.. Eventually, he reached a small stream, the person at the very end causing his breath to hitch.*

*Corynn didn't move or make any noise for 30 seconds, spending those precious moments to figure out an approach.*
Marion
*Danqu in his happy state of relaxation didn't notice the man just a few steps away from his, he reaches out to his bag and pulled a book out of it he grabs a quill from his pocket and pokes his finger then begins to write*

*Suddenly he stops writing and looks at his finger as the blood slowly drips from it. He stood up slowly and put the bag over his should then placed his book back inside.

Sigh

His head slowly turns just enough for Corynn to see his blood stained mouth*
William
*Corynn stood in silence.. He truly believed they'd never see each other again.*

"We meet again."

*His voice was quiet now, barely louder than a whisper. Corynn was hesitating, at the sight of his very own brother. Why? Was it the blood? Well, he's a vampire himself.. Or is it because the man never thought his brother could do such a thing? Had he underestimated Danqu-co all this time?*

"Are you still with that witch?"

*Ah, It seems its distrust instead of shock.*
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Richard
*Dan said nothing, his head fell at the question of the witch
 He pretended not to hear his brother but he was never really that good at acting. He dropped his quil into the stream and watched as if floated away down the mountain*
William
*Corynn, despite never being close to Dan, knew this was a sign of grudge.. And hurt. He didn't meant to, but he had to. The man wished Dan would understand that.*

"I'm sorry about what happened. I..—... Had to leave. I couldn't stand staying there."

*He sighed, taking a few steps closer. Corynn wouldn't feel right allowing his brother to think he didn't care.. Though, apart of him didn't know if he truly did. They were so different. The same blood, but so different lives.*

"May I sit here?"
Richard
*Dan took a long drawn out breath**

*"Why the hell are you here."*

*There was spite in his voice but not malice just... Betrayal*
William
"Travels. Why else?"

*Corynn sighed, his brother had always been the more emotional one.. Which meant harder grudges.*

"You didn't think I ran off with a luxury life when I left, did you?"

*Corynn said that a bit harshly, though it seemed unintentional as he coughed awkwardly and apologised.*

"Sorry.. I rarely socialise anymore."
Richard
*"I don't know what you did... BECAUSE YOU LEFT ME"* 

*Quickly he turned around to scream at his brother. Hate filling his soul. His peace had been disrupted by the person he hated most.*
William
"It was too risky to come back— I barely survived an encounter with her mercenaries once. You expected me to try and test my luck again!? If I came back, I would've died, and you still would've been stuck there."

*His words were harsh, but it made sense in Corynn's eyes. His voice was level, but eyes were narrowed down to his signature warning look. The look he'd give whenever he was frustrated at someone's stupidity or illogical thoughts.*

"And judging by how we're having this conversation now, you *Did* Get out. So you can't be mad about being stuck in that place more than you should've."

*He bit back, face stone-cold. Corynn could see he couldn't approach him in a kinder way now, so why not just break down why he couldn't come back? He would understand eventually.. And if he didn't, then too bad. That was how the man thought, at least*
Richard
*"Don't tell me how to feel you ass. If I want to be I'll be. GOD. DAM. MAD."*

*With every word he took a step closer pushing his finger into his brothers face*

*"You're a no good coward! That's all you've ever been. NOTHING BUT A COWARD"*
William
*Corynn didn't say anything for a long time.. A dangerously long time.*

"And what if I am? You can be mad, can be upset. You can hold as many grudges as you want.. But where would it take you? Yes, emotions are a nice thing, they give things meaning.. But if you let these worthless meaning blind you, your no better than a wild animal."

*He turned away from his brother, moving away back towards the way he came without another word.*
Richard
*Suddenly Dan's head fell his pupils grew larger moving sporadically.*

*"Wild animal? You think I'm a monster... A beast..."*

*As his eye grew angrier and his slowly grew into a large teeth filled smile then little by little he began to laugh, the longer he laughed the more unsettling and unhinged it became*
William
"See? You're doing it again! Letting emotions blind you all the time. I don't think of you as an animal, but you sure as hell can prove your one if you continue—"

*Corynn stopped walking to look back at his brother before he left.. It certainly forced a pause when he saw Dan's smile get more unhinged.*

"Bloody hell—"

*Corynn instinctively moved his hand over to his sword.*
Richard
*"What's wrong?... SCARED OF YOUR OWN BROTHER"* 

*He laughed more, holding his head as he fell to his knees on the soft grass floor*
William
"Well I sure as hell wouldn't be if you acted less with your emotions and more with your head!"

*He growled back.*

"Come on Dan. If you hate me so much, then do it. Attack me, kill me.. But do you really think you'll prove something!? No. It just backs up you're a beastly thing."

*Corynn warned, not out of cockiness that he'd win this fight and Dan would lose, and certainly not to bait Danqu-co to attack.. But more out of trying to warn his brother from the consequences.*
Richard
*He stood up slowly, his hands turning into tight fists slowly stabbing his skin causing his palms to drip blood* 

*"You wouldn't be doing this if you knew me... If you truly knew me... You would run"*
William
"And that would only fuel your emotions, force you to be more reckless."

*He sighed, drawing his sword.*

"Whatever the outcome of this may be, I hope it teaches you something."

*Corynn took on a fighting stance, aiming his sword at Dan, signaling a challange.*
Marion
*He lifted his hands slowly, staring at his blood soaked palms. He began to shiver, Corynn could physically see his body shaking, his skin was... Off? Suddenly it didn't look normal*
William
*Corynn's eyes narrowed, prepared to jump away should Dan attack.*

*He didn't make a sound, simply pointing his sword with a straight face.*
Marion
*"I. AM. NOT. A. MONSTER."* 

*A painful blood curdling scream erupted from his mouth the blood began to pump from his hands dripping into the blood soak grass. Before Corynn could react anymore, he sprited away into a forested section of the mountain weaving in between trees disappearing from sight*
William
*Corynn stayed still for a second, before lowering his sword, unable to suppress his sigh.*

"Maybe for the best.."

*The man sheathed his sword and pulled on his hood, walking back the way he came, ready to resume his travels. Maybe they'd meet again, who knows? But for now.. He had other plans.*