Curtis
*A light huff of air would escape his mouth as he'd turn to refocus on the docks down below.*"Vampires."*He'd say as if there were a common enough thing to create a stereotypical feeling about them.*"Can't say I haven't met my fair share of them. Most of which I've come to regret."*The Elf would continue.*"Though that was mostly from the person than the fact that they have Vampirism. Just a funny coincidence."*Or maybe it wasn't such a coincidence. Though there were some of them that he got along with just fine. A certain Dwarf being one. A Treton being okay for a temporary ally in the mission they had together. It went either way really. It seemed she had an origin story that caused her to become one to save her life.*"Got to say the illness one is new though. Didn't know Vampirism could stop an sickness looking to kill you, but I guess its immortality has more perks than I'll ever end up knowing."

*He'd chuckle at the statement, his mind shifting to her mentioning how she was both a Mercenary and Bar Maid. Interesting combination, but he wasn't about to say anything towards that.*"Be careful what you wish for with missions. I've seen a lot of people quit on them once they realize what they're doing. Well if they have any morale left anyways."*He'd think that bit over. Some where completely fine with the missions they did together. Others fighting against him every step of the way while he tried to get their job done. It was exhausting to say the least, exhausting to the point of him wondering if taking companions on his missions were a good idea anymore.*"You in it for the money or just to have something to do?"*He'd eventually ask her.*
Etta
*While listening to Terrel she found It interesting that he had an odd opinion on vampires, she guessed he perhaps had meet a few in his time. The inquiry on her illness which seemed to make Terrel respond was also curious, all things considered she was having a nice time speaking with him.* 

*Around her were the people carrying things on and off boats, as if their conversation was peacefully undisturbed in a moment of time. For a time she felt safe around Terrel, the fury in her heart fading away replaced with a sense of ease. Having felt a breeze of wind blow past her her hair moved In it's wake, maybe she was starting to see the colors of the world.* 

*With a smile she would speak again for once feeling what the world offered, she was no longer in her home with her mother. She was out on her own interacting and meeting with people, she was silent for this time until she spoke again. Sounding like a melody the tone of her voice like velvet or silk joined by her accent*.

"**I appreciate your concern. I've had many things taken from me... My humanity. My birth family. And in their place... I was given Vampirism and an odd adoptive mother. The reason I am out here... Is to find whoever killed my birth family. But now I am thinking... It may not be worth It. I have meet so many people here... Including you. Who have opened my eyes... And made me see the good in life**".
Curtis
"Don't take my warning as a sign of concern. It's better to know what you want than to betray others in changing your mind."*From the way he said it, it seemed like he was speaking from experience, though he would merely give a shake of his head as he'd listen to her continue to talk about about everything she's lost in the past.*

"Whatever rewards you the most will be worth it. Any sane person would say revenge isn't the answer, but to some, revenge is all they need. If I wanted to get revenge, I'd do it when it's most convenient."*He'd say.*"But I doubt you'd know where to even start looking for this person's killers, hm? No point searching all this time when you'll just end up on a wild goose chase. There's a lot better things to do that isn't just a bad memory. Or maybe there isn't. You're the only that can have the most motivation towards something that's happened in your past. Most others would hardly know what went on then or care for that matter."*He'd say rather bluntly. At the very least it seemed that other people have convinced her out of it. Not that it made much of a difference to him.

He'd gesture down towards the people on the docks with a gloved hand.*"Just think. These guys could have some terrible story going on and we'd be none the wiser. Yet they just go about their day doing as they wish. Funny how life works isn't it?"*He'd say.*
Etta
"**I'd think the murderer of my birth family would be long gone by now... Or dead. That was 18 years ago. And they died far from this place... SoI doubt I will ever find anything. All I have is a new life ahead of me. That said... I cannot help but feel a fury in my heart. Maybe It is envy... Or maybe It is just my own frustration**".

*She responded to Terrel now looking to where he had gestured towards, seeing the people work and seeming to understand Terrel's point. Who was she to know what had gone on in their life, and yet they were here working day in and out for what she wondered. What kept them doing the same thing again and again, but she didn't find It funny rather confusing.*

"**They mostly have kept walking forward carrying the weight of their past, living life to sustain a life for others or perhaps just themselves. I imagine some have families... That have become their new purpose. If you are suggesting me to move on... I'd like to say I am starting to. But unlike others I have no goals other then to live... And fight. If not for my... Revenge. To prevent such horrors from striking others**".

*While she looked down where he pointed she let out a sigh, taking a deep breath now looking back to Terrel with much the same expression as before. Something was unfurling in her expression as doubt showed to undo her smile, placing her hand at the top of her Dai-Katana hilt.*

"**I am curious about something Terrel. What would you do If you could change how things are. If you had control to alter history or perhaps... Undo a tragedy. You appear to speak with insight as if you have experience**".
Curtis
"Good, those are the only goals that matter."*He'd say to her in the woman stating that living and fighting were the goals she had at this point.*"Anything beyond is just an extra treat."*Being asked what he would do if he could alter history or undo a tragedy, he'd eventually respond.*

"Don't give me that much power, there's a lot of things I'd do out of the sheer amusement of it whether one thinks it right or not. A smirk would cross his face, probably with thoughts of mischief crossing his mind in the ability to simply go back and change the way things are.*"History is such a fragile thing to most people. I'd simply bend it to my own will in that case, but as far as tragedies go, I don't have anything I'd rather erase. I typically don't dwell on the things that happened until they come back to bite me in the ass or unless I'm trying to deliver a little payback."

*Glancing back towards her, he'd say:*"But I'm guessing you've asked because you already had an idea in mind. Probably making it so that the murder never happened, hm? I think anyone would want that, but where would any of us be if we just continued our lives back at home? People regret things that happened in the past, but do they also regret how it brought them to where they are? I can guarantee some may have just ended up doing the same things everyday otherwise. But what can I say? I don't exactly share that tragic past like some typically do."
Etta
*She simply listens to Terrel speak as he had a lot to say, It would appear that her statement had stirred a reaction from him. One that was something she did not expect from him, she questioned his response taking a few moments to process It. She even questioned her own question as now she was given a unique answer.*

"**The power to change something is indeed a lot. So many things that could be changed... Bandits and cruel people eradicated. The illusion of peace even the elusive fantasy of ruling the world. However... I do not think I would change my past. As who I am now... Is something I want to explore. If my family was never killed... I would never have meet a Vampire... Or you. Or the people within this city**".

*She looked over Terrel now addressing what he said last, finding herself in a more somber mood now. Yet she still smiled be It a faint display of what It was before, shifting her posture some only to look back up at Terrel. Feeling her back pop some as she puffed out her chest*.

"**I will ensure I do not do the same thing everyday. I will... Do something different then living my life repeating the same events. Not that I have to worry about aging... But the idea of wasting such a precious resource such as time... Saddens me. I want to experience love... Have a family. I want to go on adventures... But not alone. I plan on making friends... Finding a lover. I am just unsure... How I will do such things as I am now**"
Curtis
*He'd let out a chuckle, finding amusement with all the goals she had in mind. He had few, merely working to obtaining more riches than he would had he continued living in the steppes. Traveling was another thing, visiting several countries upon marking each one on the map. He liked to believe he had a good general sense of direction, though he couldn't deny there being some places he hasn't visited yet and his cluelessness of them.*

"Well you have all the time in the world."*He'd say simply to her. It was a wonder of what the rush was really in being a vampire. Terrel would have assumed that at some point they'd simply forget how much time had passed at some point. He sure would have if it was him. Something useless like time to them hardly needed to be tracked.*

"No need to worry about accomplishing it all at once."*He'd continue.*"You'll never get things done just focusing on that. Just find something to entertain yourself meantime and something will be bound to happen to get to that point. If the regulars can do it all the time, imagine how much easier it would be for you."*Of course the Elf wasn't going to convince her that she was going to achieve all her goals, that would be giving some false hope. But if they wanted to work towards it, who was Terrel to deny it of them?*
Etta
*She heard Terrel's words and from them guessed he was in a way trying to give her advise, or perhaps he was just saying something relevant to the conversation to keep It flowing. She was unsure but she did enjoy how he spoke and how he worded things, the idea was nice in theory giving someone advise they may or may not follow. Her own goals seemed distant to her the bit of having a family was even further.*

"**Even without worrying about aging I do wonder. How It feels to love someone only to watch your loved ones pass... While you remain alive. My mother did tell me that children born from a vampire... Are born human. While It's a morbid topic I can't help but feel curious**".

*She would ponder her own statement now feeling some helplessness, however she was unable to feel much other then a somber breeze. She was grateful to be alive ands even if her friends were aging, she would spend time with them as much as she could. But the edge of sanity was present just thinking about It.*

"**I suppose. I will understand when that time comes. I was turned not too long ago... A week to be exact. My time has a Vampire is a new fresh experience. But now I wonder something... From your perspective. Would you be willing to love someone who would one day outlive you?**"
Curtis
*He'd give a quiet huff of air at her question as if it were ridiculous in his eyes. Forget someone outliving him, finding love never seemed as appealing as people made it out to be. He'd give a shake of his head, this person seemingly blinded in it being a necessity to them. The Elf couldn't understand it, but perhaps his greed and materialistic side kept him going just fine without having to wonder about it. There was some satisfaction in the simple things. Death was a simple part of life. Not his however.*

"Scarlet, I'll tell you something I've never told anyone. I'm not letting anyone outlive me."*He'd say as if it were a challenge to him. Perhaps it was despite him being mortal. Several failed attempts at killing him despite the dangerous missions he's gone proved just that at times. It made him think back to his promise he made to a priest, almost laugh at how true it was becoming.*"Lately I've been hearing a lot of chatter of about planning the future and growing old and the lot of it. Hah!"*He'd laugh at the mention of it.*"Anyone who thinks of me that way are stuck with me for as long as they live or as long as the both of us."*He'd turn towards her, some bit of confidence in his tone as if he'd believe it himself. A slight smugness in him taunting the vampirist's own belief that they would outlive everyone just because they were vampires.*

"They'd be stuck with me."*He'd say, resting an elbow on the pillar as he'd relax his head on a balled up fist. An eyebrow would raise almost to suggest analytical observation.*"If there's something you truly wanted, there's nothing that would stop you from obtaining it. Immortality has always been made to be the most rewarding or cursed thing for someone to obtain. But we live in a world of magic."*He'd continue, flexing each individual finger on his opposite hand. Magic had always been such a taunt to him. It was almost sad to know that it would be his greatest ally alongside an enemy.*

"With enough rituals, a simple regular could become a threatening and powerful individual. And by that point..."*He'd continue, leaning his head down slightly with the height difference between them being obvious.*"A lover outliving you is the least of your concerns."