Christi
Azrael had taken a bounty a couple weeks ago about a killer that has been going after innocent people that couldn't even harm an ant if they wanted to.

"This guy really made me travel from Kazumaki to Celestia and now to here, Kahlo. I swear I think bastard doesn't put up a good fight" Azrael wouldn't have taken this bounty if it wasn't for the fact that it was paying a shit ton of gold for this. 

After walking past some trees there hw saw it, the corpse of the killer laying against a tree "I wonder you found you first huh" He inspected the body and found that the cause of death was poison, he let out a long sigh and stood back up disappointed that he couldn't kill the fellow himself
Tiffany
The body seemed fresh and vivid, even if was just a carcass at this point. You could see it was fresh, foaming from the mouth. At the neck, there was a deep bite leaking a shiny, purple liquid... It seemed thick, yet runny, almost like blood.

The smell wasn't awful, but it was clearly acid... It left a trail into a bush. A thin one, to be exact. Perhaps it was an animal, or a weapon? Who could know.

One thing at the end was certain... The feeling you are being watched pierced your chest.
Christi
Azrael kicked the body over still mad at the fact that the killer died to someone else "Hope your eternal rest is shit" He kicked some dirt at the corpse to complete the burial before pulling a knife out to ||chop a finger off|| for proof of death.

"Now let's go find the person or thing that killed you" Azrael said before he started following the trail leading into the bushes while getting his Rapier out incase someone springs forth to attack him
Tiffany
As you followed the trail, there seemed to be a thick forest ahead of you... But the path stopped. A beautiful lake was right before you, and apparently there was... Only a snake to be found? An above average one, which was odd. 
A beautiful rainbow boa snake.

They aren't venomous... But why was this one with traces of the purple-ish liquid?
Christi
Azrael kept his distance from the boa snake since he didn't know if the snake was the poisonous thing or was just covered in it, but he knew that it was ridiculous to guess that the snake wasn't poisonous

"Hello there snake, was it you that had killed my target?" He took a seat at the edge of the water, which having grown up in Kazumaki was not such a bright idea to be near unknown bodies of water. 

He kept staring at the snake wondering how it could've killed the man since it looked like there was some fighting before the man had died back there
Tiffany
It... Was just a snake. It couldn't answer the questions unfortunately, but one thing it did do.
Slowly approaching Azrael, the bare light that passed through the leaves made it reflect holographic colors. Soon it slithered to his foot, yet seemed to do nothing.
Christi
He looked down at the snake and watched how it's scales reacted to the light. Azrael thought to himself about how his bounty could've lossed to the snake, it didn't make sense, couldn't the man had just stomped on it? That's when Azrael realized that the snake probably was only half the problem the man faced

"You're not by yourself are you snake?" He asked knowing he would get no response before standing to go back to where the man was too see if he could figure anything else before returning back to Kazumaki
Tiffany
Even if you walked away and observed your surroundings, the snake was quiet as ever... A small hiss-like sound was made from it, there was no doubt it was a real animal.

It was too late to even let that critter run loose, now that she was wrapped around the right leg of the man, going up more and more.
Christi
Azrael looked down at his right leg while it was being wrapped around "That's not a smart idea too be doing that" He pulled out one of his flintlock pistols and aimed it down at his right leg with a look on his face screaming that he'll shoot his own leg just to get it off

He cocked the hammer of the gun back "I do suggest letting go of my leg, if you value your life"
Tiffany
Even with a gun aimed right at the snake, it didn't stop going up... Futher and further, it arrived to the chest. 

A subtle laugh escaped, but it seemed like someone was whispering in his ear. "*I wouldn't do that if I were you... I have no interests in harming you,*" Soon it was able to spot a grown woman, just over his height limit, aided by her legs being around him. 
"In the contrary, I just want to talk...!" Her voice was way more clear now, a soft yet charismatic tone. "*You won't shoot me, right...?*"
Veronica
[[No like imagine as if uh

[[You were carrying a bag frontwards
Christi
He sighed and stowed away his gun back into the holster on his hip "I don't appreciate being climbed on for a first meeting" He looked up at her to see what she looks like

"We can talk after you climb down off me" He wanted to more about this person and how she gad managed to kill his target
Terry
"Oh but how would I approach you..? After all, everyone's afraid of random people appearing in the woods besides a dead body..." She paused. "Though I think that would've been better... Yeah, perhaps people would be more comfortable with *Not* Seeing a snake."
She got down from Azrael's support, moving some of her hair strands behind her shoulder. God. She's... Literally a stranger yet managed to be so calm, collected— *Pretty-*

"I heard you were moved, quite a lot, by that carcass of a man, hm?"
Christi
He patted his jacket down after she had gotten down off of him before looking her up and down not in like a checking her out way but too see if she starts to reach for anything "I was more curious of the fact that a non venomous snake killed a man with poison"

Could he really even be mad that his target was now, he didn't have to do any work other then tracking the now corpse down "Yes, the corpse that lies there made my life torturous for awhile since he always ran away"
Terry
"Oh, about that! You know how some species in this mad world have... Mutations of sorts?" She lifted her own arm to her mouth, opening it up. It was clear to see her fangs out, and surprisingly, her tongue was divided. She bit down her wrist, letting the poison pour down.
"Don't worry about me, I'm immune to my own venom.. As well, it heals quickly."

"Oh! I didn't know that was your prey... You see, I was minding my business until he came running and stepped on me. Quite rude of his part to not see a snake on a clear path." She sighed. "After I told him to be careful, yet he— agh, he had no mannerism whatsoever with women apparently."
Christi
He smirked hearing her story on what had happened with the man as well as the reasoning behind how she was able to poison him

"So you're hybrid with a snake transformation? That's intriguing" The only hybrids that he has met in the past were all hostile towards him, but their distaste for him never bothered him in the slightest

"The man you killed was not a good one, he has been on a killing spree of the innocent for quite some time" Azrael looked back over at the corpse with hunger in his eyes since he was also going to be a meal but the poison was a problem
Terry
Her eyes widened, yet her composure remained collected. "Oh! Well that's something interesting... I dislike killing, it's not of my nature... Yet if one shows hostility, I need to act according my *Own* Nature."

"Hm... You look dead of famine." She approached the body, flicking her nails against palm; they seemed to grow a few good inches to slash a part of the body's surface. "Seems like the blood is not fully poisoned yet. Maximum that can happen is a bit of dizziness."
Christi
Azrael looked at her with a bit of suspicion, sure he was famished, but the risk of dizziness with a stranger was not something he wanted to risk regardless of how kind she was 

"Yes, I was getting hungry, but I prefer to have full control of my sense" He opened up a bag on his side and pulled out a vial of dark red blood "Though animal blood isn't the tastiest type, it keeps me from going berserk" Wouldn't really be a good impression if he suddenly went crazy infront of a new person
Terry
"Oh don't worry, if you're afraid I'll kill you or do anything, I don't even like those things... I'm curious, but consent is good." She sat down by a tree near the water line. "Anyways, you're quite polite with your reputation, hm?"

She tried to think of alternative solutions. "So, there are fish in the pond, there's that body, any blood here works — even mine's if you think of it."
Christi
"As they say in my line of work, 'better the reputation the more chances for better jobs' " He leaned against a tree close to the one she was at and looked down at her

"So are you just a venomous type of snake or are you also a poisonous type of snake since if I do ed up having some of your blood, I need to know the difference" He knew that she could produce venom but wasn't sure on the fact if her blood was poisonous
Veronica
[[She is really aware of human feelings but doesn't want to even touch the urban life 
Also sorry I slept
Terry
"Ah, jobs... You're a hunter then. I don't even want to think about jobs and that style of life..."

"Ah, you had my blood...? Oh, you mean the purple thing? That's the venom, not my blood!" She laughed. "It depends how weak you can be with your immune system; see, you didn't know any signs of dizziness or nausea, it was also a small dosage. You'll be fine!"
Christi
Azrael grabbed the vile of purple venom from his pocket and looked at it "How quick does the venom work? I'm wondering if I could ask you for some more of it?" He shoved the vial back into his pouch before looking back over at her

"What type of work do you do then? Safe to say that you're not in the bounty hunting business like I am" He was interested to know more about this stranger that he found way out in the the woods
Terry
"The venom usually affects people with low immunity systems, so it's really dependable. Most times it does work, but assuming you are... Vampire, it doesn't work in small dosages." She explained, looking at him. "You want more? Heh, why?"

She averted her eyes towards the lake. "I don't work really," Then her gaze went back at him. "I live here!"
...A woman living in the woods?
Christi
"After seeing how it worked on that guy, let's just say it piqued my interest in using it on jobs" Azrael pulled his bag off of himself and brought it up to him before grabbing four more vials "Just these four would be enough, I can pay for them if need"

It would be beneficial for him to aquire just a small amount at first because then he would have a decent reason to come back 

"It's a rather nice area of woods to live in" He looked around the area once more to take in its beauty "And an access to food right there" He said looking at the water while fish were swimming around in it
Terry
"Oh don't worry about paying, these... Urban styled things are not my things. Keep your money, you need it more than me." She softly smiled.

"It's odd... Human kind started from the water and grass, but now things changed... I never understood the concept of a ruler above all, abandon our birth place, these are all ways to establish differences among the people, people who deep inside are just- human... So I chose to return to my roots, stay within the birds and bees."
Christi
He passed the four vials down to her to get them filled "Then if you aren't filling to accept cash, would you like it if I were to hunt some fresh food for you?" It didn't feel right to him too aquire something as precious as venom, without giving anything in return

"I choose to keep my affairs away from rulers, though I have to go through more sketchy ways of living, it's better then being controlled under their rules" Azrael didn't mind rulers being around but he would always avoid their politics and such
Terry
"Hm... That sounds like a great deal! But I do have to say," She paused, moving closer to him with her eyes fixed on him. "Perhaps food *And* A friend is a better option for me... What do you think?"

She grabbed the vials, examining her surroundings to fetch something she could bite into. Seeing an apple nearby, her nail extended to it and brought it closer. Once the fruit was against her teeth, she placed the vial right below, letting the venom drip out.
Finishing to fill it all up after a few minutes, she handed them back.
"I'm suggest that because, you're way different than the people that'ev stumbled upon me."
Christi
Azrael extends his hand to her with a slight smile on his face which makes it so one of his fangs are showing "Azrael Veranden, pleasure to become your friend, though our locations are quite apart from each other" Azrael didn't really have friends, those that were close enough to him got considered business partners, but this one particular person seemed to have strike a point in him enough to consider being friends

"Guessing your run ins with others end up like that guy by the tree" He thought to himself for a moment about that information "Ill clean it up for you"
Gregory
||i've been reading for a while

|| i meant i haven't seen her be used before recently

||I saw cheese being excited of his new oc and u both starting ur rp and everything XD
Terry
Her hand reached over to meet Azrael's, smiling back at him. "I'm Pandora." She paused. "Even if you might be distant, that's not a border for our interactions to happen."

"Let's see... Most of the run-ups are accidental, they stumble on my way, I try to help, but once they see a snake turn into a woman, they think the Devil themselves got reincarnated — Ah, it's funny... I don't see why they'd be so afraid, but they did mention something about... Sins."

~~The moment the whole character is a metaphor to the biblical snake to critice the church~~
Christi
He put the four vials of venom in his pouch "It's a pleasure to meet you Pandora. I'll be sure to make the travels just to come see you again" Partially just to aquire more of the venom, but another side of him wanted to just to be able to have conservation again with her that didn't have to do with jobs

"What a bunch of trash" Azrael hated the church with a passion since they always preached I every corner of every street saying how they were the holy ones and how we were unholy beasts
Veronica
[[I thought it was your reply I'm so sorry AUGH

[[ ~~side note, they didn't let go of each others hands.~~

[[ hehehe look unprotected handholding
Terry
"Oh don't stress yourself with frequent meets, I understand your troubles of making long distances to arrive here. Doesn't need to be a... Daily, weekly thing." She said with an understanding tone.

"Of course it is! They said something about me being a woman and... The representation of a snake, being a sin for men to indulge in because I was a temptation symbol— Ah, just a bunch of nonsense anyway."
Veronica
[[EXACTLY SO- SO LEWD...

[[my guy realizes it and just "...Oh- "
Christi
Azrael's grip slightly tightened around hers after hearing about what they called her, about her being a symbol of temptation "Were those people from a village nearby here?" He said it while trying to hide his anger about it before looking back down at his hand and quickly pulling it away from her hand "I'm sorry about that" He was ashamed of himself for not noticing sooner "I didn't hurt you right?" He can't remember the last time he felt an anger like this for someone who he had just met a bit ago

"Distance is not a worry on my end, I'll just have to be better prepared meal wise" Azrael smiled but it ended up looking more like a smirk
Terry
"If they're from around here...? I believe so? They were dressed in white and had some weird clothes choices—" Once seeing his grip was tighter, and letting her go, she blinked in surprise. "O-Oh uhm, I'm alright, no need to worry!" She chuckled.

"Ah, good thing there's a lot of options for food around here... It's a forest, of course."
Gregory
||u used triple k* Which is discord flagged word XD

||nws just pointing it out so yk
Veronica
[[THEYRE PRIESTS CHEESE

[[IK BUT THEY PRIESTS
Christi
Azrael already had a plan in his head to go punish the ones that did this "Yeah, there's lots of options, I saw some deer and mouse not to far back" Been awhile since Azrael had venison but he did enjoy deer blood "I could hunt one down for us later, since I'm planning on leaving tomorrow probably" 

He sat back down and leaned his head against the tree, the tiny vile of animal blood that he drank awhile ago wasn't all that filling and he had missed his chance with the dead guy "The waters quite nice, and probably safe to swim in unlikely for a siren to be in this small pond" Kazumaki, where Azrael was from did not have the safest waters for swimming in
Terry
"Sounds fantastic! I've never had such options like those, I always tended to limit myself with more vegetarian choices, but it's good to try something new." She paused. "Yet why do you plan on leaving just tomorrow?"

"Ah, I know about them... Emphasis on *Know*, because I never saw one— I heard that they're quite beautiful... Yet really deceiving."
Christi
"We could probably make a salad dish with it, bound to be someplace close here with lettuce and other stuff" Another chance for him to find those priests she was talking about

"If you want I could stay for longer then just tonight, don't really have anything planned for the next while since I thought I was going to be here longer anyways" It was true that he didn't have anything planned for the next while
Terry
"Really-?! Gee, thank you! I appreciate the caring... I've never encountered people like you— nice, honest ones..." She stopped for a second. "In reality, I don't think I never even saw people who had a bit of morality before-"

It was somewhat upsetting, not having the chance to see, talk or even befriend one who had such traits. Sure now things have changed, but the past seemed depressing.
Veronica
[[Dw man, whenever you can reply lmk else I can ping you

[[Also whenever u can I can reply until 12:15 my time (BRT) because I'll have a 5 hour exam

[[AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[[Wait whats ur timezone
Christi
It has been years since someone had considered him being a kind person, normally people thought of him as cold or evil, sure he had no empathy to those that he had to kill, but he wasn't complete evil "I don't have a kind soul, but I thank you for thinking that"

"Pandora, about the salad, would you like to accompany me in gathering the supplies? I would do it myself but I didn't come prepared basket wise" This was Azrael's way of changing the topic from something that seemed to upset pandora and moving it towards a more distracting topic
Terry
She had a somewhat disbelieved, shocked face. Even if his words assured her he wasn't that great of a person, the denial within her mind was strong. "I doubt it, a cruel person would be extremely mad, or even kill me just for robbing their target! *You* Didn't do that—"

She gasped, clasping her hands to together. "Oh! It'd be an honor! I do know where some fresh foods tend to grow, not that far from here!"
Christi
He thought about her words, she had a point, but that didn't prove much to him considering his younger years of bounty hunting where when was far more cruel about the way he worked "I've learned that it's better to just have the job done easier even if I didn't get the final blow"

Using the bottom of the tree Azrael pushed himself up onto his feet before dusting his pant legs down "I trust that you can lead the way then, Pandora?" He offered his hand out to hers to help her up off the ground
Terry
"Heh, again, you are pretty nice. And I am speaking in a general view, though it might be limited because you were everything but mean to me..." She averted her eyes for a while, until Azrael stood up and offered his hand out.

It was... Different. From the littlest of times she saw a hand being reached out to her, they were intentionally bad. This time, something felt different. A smile built upon her face as she grabbed the opportunity.
"Of course!" She said, standing up.
Veronica
[[NWNW I CAN PING YOU IN A BIT OR TAKE YOUR TIME
Christi
This time Azrael let go of her hand once when she was up off the ground instead of holding on a little longer like what happened when they exchanged names "Guessing out of all the people you've met before were far less kind then me on first meetings" 

Azrael went over to the dead body and tied rope around the wrists of it so it would be easier to drag it while they walked "We can also find a way to dump this corpse on our way so it doesn't ruin your beautiful spot"
Terry
Her smile only widened as she raised from the ground, giggling as he stated his thoughts. "Hah, you're right about that one..."

She watched him perform the knot, examining his hands as they handled the rope. With curiosity peaking on each movement he did, she almost didn't hear the question from how focused she was. "Ah— A place to dump it? Hmm... There's a cave nearby!"
Christi
"Let's head to that cave then first before gathering vegetables" Azrael wrapped some of the remaining rope around his hand and wrist before putting the rest on his shoulder kinda like how you put bag straps on your shoulder

He motioned for her to lead the way with his available hand "Pandora, we only have so much light left from the sun and the forest here is not the best, terrain wise" He found that out the hard way while traveling, even though he has good vision in the dark still hard to see most of the time
Terry
"Sounds great!" She watched him out the body over his shoulder, surprised by his force.

Seeing he wanted her to lead the way, she began to walk. "Don't you worry, I have uh... Abilities to see in the dark! I don't know what to call it, thermal or just night vision..." 
Her path seemed to be leading within a woodland area, arriving to a small yet deep cave. "Here, the entrance of a living human is almost impossible... I can only get in because of my shapeshifting abilities."
Christi
Azrael dropped the corpse at the the entrance of the cave "It's called night vision and I'm pretty sure you have better eyes for it then most do" He also thought to himself that she has prettier eyes then mist as well

"Is it fine to break a bigger hole? Or should we just find a different spot since this looks like a good hiding spot incase you end up needing to run" With his strength he could definitely smash a hole through it instantly, but he wanted to make sure that it wouldn't mess up a good hiding point
Terry
"Perhaps... My eyes are a bit silly- they have bad vision naturally but it's great during night... Sometimes they're red, others white." Originally, she saw things with a blur permanently. It went away during the night, and whenever in her snake form.

"Uhh.. The body can fall in the hole with ease, but it'll need to get a few bones broken. It's dead anyway!" She began to push the body in, a few cracks were heard as it dropped inside the cave. "Done! Oh, as for a hiding spot, I do have a... Not a house, but something similar."
Christi
Azrael smirked slightly after hearing the cracks of the the bones as well as hearing it land at the bottom "I guess that's the reason why you first showed up to me as a snake, so you would see me more clearly" He made sure when looking back at her to wipe the smirk he had from the bone cracking and instead replaced it with a soft smile

"I know snakes tend to like hiding in holes of tree trunks, but do you live in like a hut of some sort?" Azrael has seen plenty of snakes but definitely not people that can turn into one
Veronica
[[Gn I'll answer in the morning
Terry
"Mhm! I can spot creatures more with a thermostat better, and since your body flows with warm blood and energy, I could see you." Once finishing to shove the body inside, she dusted her hands off and turned round Azrael.

"Hmm... I have a small tree house in building! Eh- not really *Building*, someone must've made it and died. I'm just giving it a reform!"
Christi
"You'll have to show me your little treehouse when we get back from acquiring salad stuff" It was amusing to him, learning more stuff about her as they talked while busy disposing of a corpse

"Shall we carry on with our little adventure now Pandora" Azrael smiled as he started walking away from the cave and entering the forest once again before stopping to look at her so she has time to catch up
Terry
"Sure thing, I'll do it! It's not that big or that fancy, but enough to sustain me—" She cut herself mid sentence as she saw Azrael walking away. 
"Hey, wait up for me!" She said, rushing back at him with a laugh. "I'm quick with my snake form but not that fast as a human!"

"Yeah, the garden where the food's at is nearby anyways, so it's not a big of a deal." She proceeded to pace towards the location.
Christi
Azrael continued walking next to her while keeping a hand near one of his weapons just in case someone pops up "I think it would be a smart idea to work on speed as a human"

As they walked Azrael could see the garden slightly that she was talking about "Is this your garden or did you you happen to come across it and just use it?"
Terry
"Yeah it would be... Though my body doesn't help it." Well... Running *As a woman* Is kind of difficult if the chest isn't binded. "Maybe I can try figuring out something to fix that."

"Ah, there it is!" She moved a tree branch away to reveal fully the garden, covered by sunlight. "Ermmm... It isn't mine, but at the same time it is? I found it abandoned as well-"
Christi
"Are you completely sure that it was completely abandoned or are you the one that continues replanting stuff here?" Azrael was filled with curiosity regarding the garden

He walked around the garden looking at the fresh produce from it "We should get some lettuce, maybe some tomatoes" He looked around a bit more and picked up a cucumber "Would this thing work?"
Terry
"Hahah... I did find it with no owner, so I took over it and kept replanting what I could!" She cleared out.

She giggled, nodding at him. "Yeah, it would! All of them would." In her genuine thoughts, she never imagined someone picking up a cucumber.
Christi
"Sounds like a fun hobby, gardening way out here" He put the vegetables in his bag since they didn't really have anything else to put them in

"This much should be fine right for a salad?" He said holding up his bag filled with a variety of stuff "I don't normally eat food, so I don't really know what salads have in them" With Azrael being a vampire he'd normally only ever consumed blood for nutrients
Terry
"It is! Anything connected to nature for me is amazing." She said, smiling at Azrael. She really seemed to enjoy the forests and lakes, untouched by the human hand.

Seeing all the items in his bag, she nodded once more. "Perfect! And don't worry about that, it tastes a bit weird at first but you'll get used to it in no time! Tomatoes can be a bit gooey and acid, while cucumbers taste just like the white layer of a watermelon and lettuce is just— a bit bitter?"
Christi
Azrael never had such a thing as a hobby, well he probably did but it was probably buried in the back of his mind with stuff he considered unimportant "It must be nice having time for something like this" Way to go Azrael, bring down the mood once again

He attached the bag back to his side through his belt "We need to wash this stuff once when get back right?" Another way you can tell that he doesn't eat food often
Terry
"Huh— You don't have time to engage in recreational things? Even if this is somewhat a primordial resource-" She asked, curious as to why he said that.

"That's right! We can do that at the lake."
Christi
"My schedule is constantly filled with jobs that end up taking months and cause of that I normally have to buy the things I need instead of making them" Azrael doesn't normally talk about personal things like this, but it felt right to talk about it with Pandora

Azrael walked back over to Pandora "Since we got the stuff shall we head back down to the lake? It's getting closer to the time people normally eat at" He liked sticking to a schedule for the reason that it keeps him on top of things
Veronica
[[No worries my bud cheese, hope you're all good rn >:D

[[Dw mama pan is here to help
Terry
"Huh... And this is why I hate the urban life! You constantly need to buy and spend, run to other people for help and smell that intoxicating, polluted air..." She groaned, crossing her arms. For a second, she looked around the forest. 
"This... Is why I stay here. I can fend for myself, and I don't need to stay chained to the enslaving life that the supremacist... White men have generated." She smiled at him. "Can't you feel everything gets lighter around here? The air is fresher and the energies are positive? *This* Is why I'll stay here until the end of time. Reconnect to the place the human kind was once born from."

"Hm, sure! I can sort of see the moon already in the sky, so makes sense."
Christi
"I work for my love of hunting down criminals" Sure there was probably more reasons then that one "I guess another one is too pay back the one who had granted me my second chance of living" 

While they started walking back to the lake he started talking again about jobs and urban life "My job also serves as a getaway from the kingdoms, so that's a plus for me personally"
Terry
"I mean, I'm not really a huge fan of the whole machinery and technical style of life... All people want to do is grow, grow and grow... But sometims you need to take steps back to enjoy the true meaning of things." She specified. "Once you learn to detach yourself from the city, you'll see how useless it is. The wild can sustain you just like other people with job specializations do. Believe me, I was once raised within the streets too..."

"But tell me, what's that 'second chance of living' all about?"
Christi
Azrael listened to her talk about her thoughts on the matter and he thought it to be quite cute seeing how much she cared about the topic "I too was raised on the streets in Kazumaki and it was not a pretty site the area I grew up in, but I did end up detaching myself from that place mentally just not physically" 

After a bit of walking they had made it back to the lake and firstly before explaining to pandora about his past, Azrael sat down against the tree near the lake the same spot where pandora and him met "What i mean by a 'second chance to live' is quite literal in the fact that I wouldn't have even been here without that woman that turned me into what I am now" This was probably the first time Azrael had told someone about his past, but it just seemed safe for him to tell her "She had found me in the alleyway where I was basically left for dead and granted me a second life by turning me into a vampire"
Terry
She might've continued to ramble a bit more or so about how the urban life was terrible, how nature's the key for natural survival, agreeing with Azrael on how people detach themselves from places once they realize they're of no use anymore... Even if Pandora lived more than half her life in the woods, she seemed quite intelligent to know about all the things she said.

Once back to the lake, she sat down by the lake, listening to him. "So you aren't pure blooded... I see," Her nails extended again, one of them poked the corner of his mouth, opening it slightly, revealing his fang. "I *Can* Actually *See* It!" She giggled, backing away.
"So, where'd the food? We gotta wash it, don't we?"
Veronica
[[Nw cheez I can ping you trmw if so
Christi
Azrael handed the bag of vegetables over to her "You are correct, I'm not a pure blood vampire" Though the person that turned him was a pure blood vampire

"Since we're on the topic of pasts, what about your past?" The most he knew about her was that grew up on the streets for a bit and lived here in the woods for most of her life
Terry
"Oh— My... Past. Yeah!" She grabbed the bag and began to dump it out near the water, washing each carefully and placing them on the other side.

"I was born in a very traditional family in Kahlo... I had various brothers and sisters, maybe four, and everything was great for them... Until the day my mother had to birth me." She sighed.
"I don't remember exactly what happened, but I assume I wasn't born like a normal human... I was a sort of mix between a human and a snake form, the family immediately assumed my mom had just birthed a monster, or the anti-christ itself." A pause. "They still let me live in there for some years so they wouldn' get in trouble for abandoning a literal newborn on the streets, but — I don't... Remember that part. All I recall was that when I was, like ten or eleven, I ran away from home after a huge fight."

She had finished washing all the vegetables to that point. "And now look at me, a grown woman who wasn't even accepted by anyone on the streets when young. The only place that took me in was the forest. That just speaks out how mankind is selfish, or are afraid of being judged by the selfish people."
Christi
Azrael listened to her story with a saddened look on his face, he was unsure of how he could possibly comfort her or reassure her that she is not some sort of cursed being like an anti-christ whatever the hell that meant, all he could do was sit silently and listen to her story

After she finished telling her story some words did come to thought about something he could say "From the short time that I have known you, it's a safe idea to say that you are a great person?" This was definitely a first for him trying to comfort a person
Terry
As soon as he said those words, her body perked up in surprise. Turning her had to his direction, Pandora smiled. "Is that your first time trying to reassure someone?" She chuckled.

While the both of them talked, she properly sat on the shoreline of the lake, letting her nails sharpen so she could dice the tomatoes and cucumbers.
Christi
He let out an awkward little laugh while rubbing the back of his head "Was it that obvious that haven't done something like that?" The last time that he had done something was a century ago when he found a kid crying in an burning home

Azrael got up from the tree he was sitting against and walked over to pandora and bent down to her level "Is there anything I can do to help?" He tilted her head over to look at her with a smile
Terry
She laughed, "Kind of, but don't worry yourself with that, its okay—" Her phrase got cut midway as she then turned her head, noticing Azrael quite close to her.
"Uh... Want to separate the lettuce leaves?" A smile built across her cheeks, yet she seemed subtly nervous. Maybe embarrassed? She never had quite closure with someone before.
Veronica
[[This is why we have Azzy <3

[[let him burn it <3
Christi
Azrael grabbed the lettuce and started to separate the leaves which proved quite difficult in controlling his strength with the leaves being so fragile "So you do this sort of stuff often, ever try changing it up and try new recipes?" Even though the only things he ever ate now was blood Azrael would once in awhile try something new with it
Terry
"I also consume fruits, sometimes meat, there's even some occasions where I eat bugs— I also keep some animals around for milk and eggs! ...Even if the correct way to consume milk is from your own species-"
Christi
Azrael finished separating the lettuce leaves and just held on to them for now, not having anything to put them in "I don't think bugs are a good source of food" Though he didn't really have an idea on what's a good food, but he did know that meat is something that's good for someone

"Fruits are rather good, I've only ever had apples before, but they are quite sweet"
Terry
"Actually, bugs are really tasty and have lots of nutrients! Sure, if they aren't venomous or poisonous— add the fact I'm immune to poison." She finished diving up the cucumber and tomato.

"Yeah, I really like fruits too! Talking about them," She looked up at a coconut palm. "I just found our fruit and bowl."
Christi
"I've never tried eating bugs before, also have heard never mixed opinions on them taste wise" Azrael never liked trying new stuff, once when he knows he likes something he'll basically only get that same dish

Azrael stood up straight again getting out of pandoras face "Want me to climb up and get some?" Azrael took off his hat now since he needn't worry about the sun now
Terry
"Well, some are really good! Crickets, grasshoppers, drragonflies... Mhnm, with toasted pepper and fresh baked bread... My mouth's drooling ouh-" She giggled outloud.

"Ah, if you want, I can get it! But if you insist — Wait, can you climb trees?" She asked, curiously.
Christi
"I remember climbing few as a child, but a palm tree? Haven't climbed one of them before" Azrael walked over to the base of of the tree and looked up, wasn't that high of a tree, but still a decent height 

"You'll have to make me some sometime" He said putting a knife in his knife before starting to climb the tree which was surprisingly easy due to the fact his boots had small spikes at the bottom
Terry
"Heh, I have some techniques for you then, since you seem to be a bit slow!" She watched him go up, awaiting the cocount drops. Looking back at Azrael, she did admire his kindness... How could he be so cold and brutal?

"Ah, sure, sure! I'll make you some of my favorite dishes one day!" She smiled, going to the base of the palm tree.
Veronica
[[Dw, I'll ping you if necessary
Christi
After reaching the top of the palm tree he wrapped his legs around the tree so he could freely use his arms "You think one is good enough!" Azrael shouted down to her after taking the knife from his mouth to cut the coconut from the stem

Azrael dropped the single coconut down to Pandora before he slid the knife back into his right pocket "Coming down now, so make way!" He slid down most of the way of the tree with occasional stops to descend a bit slower before hitting the bottom and walking the dirt off his pant legs
Terry
"One should be good enough—!" She shouted back, seeing the coconut fall; she grabbed it quickly, making sure to not drop it.

"Wooh, great landing!" She embraced the fruit with her inner elbow to her chest, clapping both her hands in joy. "Next time, try using a braided vine with weighted ends for support, it works really well to climb and even land."
Christi
Azrael started slicing the husk of the shell to get to the part where the bowl is going to be made "I normally just use rope, but I already used what I had"

Eventually Azrael got to the actual coconut part of it and flipped it on the top before stabbing the top with his knife to drain the coconut water out "You want some? Tastes alright the water in it" He offered it to her incase she wanted some
Terry
"Still, you need a lot of easy and handy ways to subistitute things when you're in the forest!"

"Oh, yes please!" She broke the coconut in half, letting one side with water as she grabbed the other, which also had it and drank it. "Fresh and sweet... Just how it's supposed to be."
Christi
Azrael started to carve the half to make for more room in it for the salad "You do have a point, another thing that you can show how to make" He continued carving the bowl till he had plenty of cock scraps and a good sized crater in it 

"Never tried coconut water before" He passed her the finished bowl and held his hand put to get the other side "I can make you a bowl as well if you want me too"
Terry
"There's a lot of things you don't know of yet, you'll learn soon!" She smiled at him, watching the knife move back and forth.

"Oh try some! It's like— water, but a bit more pale and fruity." She explained. "Ah, no need to! After I break the coconut in pieces and eat the meat like it's... I assume candy on plastic or something."
Christi
He put a piece of coconut in his mouth, but his sense of taste made everything taste like blood almost since he only ever had it "It's alright" Azrael stuck another piece in his mouth "I don't think you should be thinking of eating plastic" He let out a small chuckle

Azrael started to fill his makeshift bowl up with lettuce, tomatoes, and some cucumber, he thought it was quite simple making a salad, though he knew that I was difficult to grow the stuff without buying and trading
Terry
"No, no, I'm not doing that! I've seen in the city before... These candies that come with a plastic wrap around them.. Kids usually stuck their teeth and tongues right on them to eat as much as they can!"

"Interested on the salad, huh?" She began to do the same. "Don't worry, it'll taste quite bland... Maybe bitter or acid, but I promise you'll like it within time!" Like that, she looked around and picked up a stick, washing it in the lake, and using it as an utensil to eat.
Christopher
Sorry fizzy, but I won't be able to respond today. Currently not doing the best mentally
Veronica
[[No worries man, if you wanna talk hmu

[[No worries my guy
Christi
"There's not many candy stores where I'm from" There was plenty of a different type of candy where Azrael was from "I'm not one for sweet things" He never did have a sweet tooth but he did enjoy some dark chocolate the really bitter stuff

"I'm alright if it tastes bland, it all really tastes the same to me anyways" He started taking bites of the salad using a fork that he had on him "It's alright, bit bitter in taste pretty nice though"
Terry
"Glad to know you like it!" In minutes, she was already done with her bowl, for sure she was hungry.

"So, tell me, what are you gonna do after finishing your food? Head back to the dusty, musty city?" She laughed... Even if she didn't want him to leave, she understood his life was *Way* More different than hers. He couldn't give up all the things he achieved with a blink of an eye.
Christi
He put down his bowl and fork after finishing it "Thank you for sharing your vegetables for the salad"

Azrael thought of what to respond with, sure he wanted to go back and collect the bounty, but did he really want to leave so soon? "I'll be staying in kahlo for awhile before catching a merchant to take me back to Kazumaki" It's not like his bounty could be taken by anyone considering he got the proof of kill
Terry
"No worries! I'm always glad to make a difference for someone." A smile was built on her face.

"Ah... I see... Would you uhm- ever think of returning, maybe?" Even with a softer tone, she seemed upset. Why did he have to leave to *Almost* The other side of the kingdom? Sure, Pan doesn't have a set-on-ground home, but to move from her current area to another place would take days.
Christi
He thought of it for a moment "I think that would be doable" Kahlo was a nice place and it has someone that would be worth coming back for "Well you also still have to make me some those bugs that you like eating" Sure he didn't thi k that bugs would be something tasty, but another reason in the list for coming back to her
Terry
She giggled, nodding to his statement. "Of course! I'll be more than glad to have you back around!" She paused. "You are a pretty— ...Nice guy, yeah! Like, you can talk and understand me!" Oh, the awkwardness.

"But before you go, here." She removed one of her twine bracelets and gave it to him. "Now I'll always be with you! ...Lowkey-"
Christi
He chuckled at her awkwardness finding it quite cute "You're also a nice person to be around with"

After receiving the bracelet he put it around his wrist immediately, it was a bit tight but It was worth it "Here best thing I can give you is this" He grabbed his hat that was hanging from the tree and put it on her head "Looks good on you Pandora"
Terry
"Oh— Gee, thanks!" She smiled.

"Ah it looks good! Well, you don't have to give—" She was cut short when Az spoke, seeing the hat now on her head. "Wow... Thank you- I'll keep it safe with my heart." Tilting her head up to see him, her smile slowly faded with doubt...

Should she do it?
Maybe...
"Uh— I heard that people do this gesture when they... Find someone really nice, and likeable."
*She kissed his cheek.*
"That's fine? I hope it's fine..."
Christi
He was taken aback from the sudden kiss on the cheek he's seen people kissing from where he was from but that case it was just a thing to give after business was done to get the customers to come back "That's a nice gesture" He said with a slight smile before he also bent down slightly to give her a kiss on the cheek "Never thought that I would check those two boxes in someone's eyes"
Terry
"Oh— Really-?" Before she could even finish, her eyes widened with the gesture returned. She didn't know how to react...
"Wow ahm— that's nice, really nice! I'll... See you soon someday?" She smiled with slight awkwardness.
Christi
He got up off the ground and extended his hand out to her to help her off the ground "Ill be sure to come visit you again, Pandora" Azrael would need to hurry a bit a to kahlo city shortly s he can purchase himself a cloak to protect himself from the sun since the hat normally did that for him

 "Next time we can meet up under the reason that a dead person didn't bring us together" He laughed awkwardly
Terry
She laughed along, following a sigh. "Yeah, I hope so too. Make sure to stay on path, you don't want to get lost!"
She then began to wave at him. Even if she was upset, this was... Just the beginning, really.
Christi
He waved goodbye as he got on to the path "You'll have to show me your place next time!" Azrael called out to her as he continued walking away
Veronica
[[I have a tiiiiny thing to do that will soften your heart
Terry
"Will do!" With a wide smile, she told him goodbye. It soon disappeared...
She felt that her life was complete! But before she met him.
Some gears turned in the head... What she really needed was a friend who understood her. She found it, but *Not quite yet*...

Not that far away from there, her house was found, a simple treehouse. She laid on a hammock, holding out Az's hat. 
"What a nice guy... Really..."
She began to close her eyes, holding his hat.
*A grown-up woman should never fall this easily.*