Julio
Manon woke up feeling better than she had before in her life. She was thoroughly convinced it was from the Okami's blood that made her feel so rejuvenated. Normally she woke up during the middle of the night, something she couldn't control as her body was just active during that time. Sitting up in her bed while raising her arms in a stretch. She made her way to the window shortly after and peeked outside, she must have overslept after what happened in that alleyway because sunlight hit her face from the morning sun. Staggering back before falling on her butt as she became temporary blinded from the UV light. "Ouch.." Thankfully she washed her clothes last night as well so they didn't look nearly as dirty from being in the forest. Grabbing her gray long sleeved shirt followed by her black skirt that reached down to her ankles. Taking a few minutes to examine herself in the mirror before heading down to the first floor of the inn. She had to squint her eyes to see if Okami or Terrel were awake.
Michele
*Kibaru would still be asleep as being drained of so much blood though his journey to Prasia was quite the labour to get through for his body. But with the sun touching his skin, he would eventually wake up* "Ahh man. My head hurts a little. Well. Guess I need to go get something to eat" *He say as he just stared at the door for a while. Not moving an inch as he sat there with his mind drifting* "I need a hair cut pretty soon"
Julio
*Manon was waiting down in the lobby, and like a true vampire she found the darkest corner she could find to relax in. Her eyes where shut as well with her head tilted back as she faced the ceiling. To anyone else it might've looked like she was asleep in a chair. The sun was way to bright for her this morning. She noticed her sensitivity to the sun shortly after turning. Everything just seemed blinding when it was bright outside, much like today. It was half the reason why she wandered the forests during the day, the trees helped block out the UV rays. Maybe having blood from a person reawakened supressed vampire traits.*
Michele
*After a while Kibaru would finally get up with a yawn and stretch going down to the tavern. Soon he would look for any of his companions and see Manon. He would then walk to the tavern keep, order some food then head to Manon* "Hey there. Sleep well?" *He asked with a yawn as he rubbed his eyes*
Julio
*She was not expecting to be approached. Her head snapped down and her eyelids opened as two cat like pupils stared up at Okami. She looked rather upset until she recognized who was standing in front of her. Slowly her face lightened up as she relaxed in her chair once more.* "For a moment, I didn't know who you were. I slept amazingly until I got a face full of sun. How are you feeling?" *Her eyes drifted down to his arm which still had puncture wounds that scabbed over.*
Michele
*He would sit down with his head on the table* "Do you say that to all guys you bite?" *He asked sighing a bit* "Feeling tired... You really made me tired yesterday missy" *He said before looking at her. His mask was still on, but slightly tilted to the side with him laying on the table. Enough for him to peek through and look at her*
Julio
*Her cheeks grew rather red at his comment.* "I haven't bitten anyone else before, thank you. Can you explain how you felt during and after though? I don't actually know what damage I've caused from biting you." *The most she could see was his eyes so that was the part of him she looked at the most. Her memory of last night was rather hazy, In fact she remembered sliding off his back at the Inn but not how she arrived there. Obviously she was carried but her guess was as good as anyone else's*
Michele
"Mind using some phrases when in the public. But yeah. You were a little rough. I kind of still hurt from last night... But it's mostly just the headache from how eager you were." *With the food coming to his table, he would sit up straight and lift his mask up slightly so he could eat* "Don't worry. You're not exactly the first person to be so rough. But usually people tend to go a little higher. How about you. Feel refreshed after you had your fun?"
Julio
"I wouldn't call it fun." *She said under her breath after being made aware of her surroundings. Maybe she lowered her guard because Okami was around. Failing to remember that they weren't the only two here at the tavern.* "I do feel very refreshed, I feel like I have too much energy to be honest. I didn't aim for any specific location. I wasn't really thinking at all.." *She hated the frenzy, large periods of time gone from her memory. At least this time was different, she wasn't laying in a pile of animal carcasses and covered in blood.*
Michele
"So how long how you been into that?" *He asked as he started eating his food. It was quite a decent size plate and a jug full of hot milk. He really needed to replenish his stamina and make up for the blood loss from both yesterday and the day before. And this food was going to help* "And how have you been surviving with me being your first then?"
Julio
*She didn't really understand the first question. How long has she been a vampire? She was never into the whole vampirism thing though.* " Hmm, 5 years now? Do you normally eat that much?" *She couldn't help but notice his portion size for his breakfast.* "Animals, Which has been rough for me as well." *If she learned anything from her first encounter with Terrel, keeping the fact that she can hear and speak to animals to herself was best.*
Michele
"That so. Must have suck. Bet having tasted a real man must have made you addicted huh?. And I usually eat a tiny bit less, but like I said. You tired me out quite the bit. So i have to replenish my energy. Anyway. How did it feel?"
Julio
*She rolled her eyes at his comment.* "Real man, huh?" *She leaned forward and took a piece of fruit off his plate. A real man wouldn't care about this little strawberry so she placed it into her mouth.* "I don't know how it felt. I don't remember much of anything last night. I just know I feel great now. For all I know, it's because I slept on a bed and has nothing to do with-." *She brought both her hands up and started making air quote with her index and middle fingers* "-Tasting a real man" *She finished*
Michele
*He then lifted his mask a bit and gave her a blank stare of disbelieve* "Let me remind you in that case. I had to almost pry you off of me. But considering you slept so well, I guess you won't be needing another refresher" *He said as he continued eating his food. He didn't mind sharing his food at all. To him it was quite a joy to share his food with people and it often hurt him when people refused when he offered*
Julio
*Embarrassment was written across her face now. Extremely thankful that she couldn't remember last night's events now.* "You're exaggerating. Sounds like nothing but hopefully wishes from you. I would say take me to dinner first." *But she supposed he already had, didn't he.*
Michele
"I offered, you refused. Then you suddenly decided I was the main course anyway. You basically forced yourself on me. I should be the one to ask for dinner first" *The smug look he had when her face started turning red was now clearly visible. He really enjoyed teasing her and she just made it so easy for him*
Julio
*She placed her face into the palms of her hands before shaking her head vigorously. She could feel her cheeks blazing with colour now.* "I'm sorry, okay. I didn't mean to lose control like that." *Giving herself a few deep breaths to regain her composure, removing her face from her hands as she did so. Eye contact with Okami was almost impossible for her now.* "I'll make it up to you, some how."
Michele
"You can start with that dinner you spoke of. I would appreciate that" *He then looked at his thumb for a second as a few thoughts dwelled his mind while his smug smile still on his face.* "Speaking of which... Want a refresher?"
Julio
"No, I do not want a refresher. I've never been here before so I'm not sure which places would be a good place." *She tried to look back at him and found herself looking at his smile. She found interest in the wall beside them instead, admiring absolutely nothing in particular as the wall was blank beside them* "I don't like knowing what I do when I'm in that sad state." *She admitted, She could only imagine how many animals she left injured when she was starving.*
Michele
"Not in the city silly little thing. In the wilds should be little more fun. The whole natural feeling" *He said as he started finishing his food and slowly drinking the milk. He was sipping it slower then even a baby. But that's just the way he drank it sometimes* "Better have you get use to it then having you do it with just any man and accidently hurt them in the prosses, no?"
Julio
"Are you sure that's a good idea? What if you get worn out again?" *She wasn't sure how natural it was to eat in the forest or if he was implying something else entirely. Most people tend to avoid the forest at all costs due to the lack of protection it provided. She only managed to do well thanks to her nature proficiency in magic.* "I wasn't really intending on feeding off another perso- er.. Feeding off people in general."
Michele
"You have no money right now, So you have to eat somehow. So I'm willing to buy you lunches and food for the most part." *He said sounding a little irritated by her words. The way he said that sounded like he was correcting her* "But you know. I'll get you use to it so you don't need to be a leech anymore. When ever you want to eat something. You can always ask me... Just don't order as much as you did last time. Ok?"
Julio
"Uhm. I'll be okay this time. Thank you though. There are plenty of rats in the city anyways." *It was rather obvious that she did not want to eat rats as they tasted disgusting. Sure they could sedate the need to drink blood at the cost of running to the bathroom for one reason or another. A part of her could already hear Terrel's condescending words about how much of a stray she was or how useless in her mind.* "Thank you for your generosity so far, and your kindness."
Michele
"If you say so" *He would then cut the tip of his thumb when he put the knife down* "Whoops clumsy me" *He said as he stared he dead in the eyes to see her reaction. When she saw his face would be the moment she realized it was on purpose*
Julio
*She looked at his bloodied finger for a few seconds before looking up at his face. Holding her hand up with her palm facing his hand before a faint glow emanated from her hand. Soon after the cut on his figure would close itself in a matter of seconds.* "I wouldn't be a very good healer if I lost control at the sight of blood." *It was her turn to return a smile, though there was no smirk hiding at the corners of her lips.* "Why do you want to be bit?"
Michele
"I'd much rather not." *He smiled at her* "Well you're able to control yourself like before. But I'd also not loose an investment. You still owe me for that dinner. So I'm just making sure people don't harm you. Reasonable right?" *He then sat back with a sigh of how full he was*
Julio
"I'm not sure what kind of investment you think I am. I'll be fine, I doubt anything will happen in a city full of people." *She stood up and grabbed his plate. Returning it for him felt like the right thing to do with all things considered. She walked past him and returned the plate back to the innkeeper. She share a small conversation with the Inn about the weather and wished them well before making her way back to her seat in the corner* "Feeling better?"
Michele
"Much much better. But do tell me what it feels like next time ok" *He said as he got up and stretched. So... I'm guessing you won't be going outside?"
Julio
*She puffed out her cheeks at him. She already said she didn't want a next time. Next time she might not stop in time, she hardly wanted to stop last time.* "We can go outside, I was outside yesterday. It's just hard to see. Sunlight for me is what darkness is for you." *She gave him a playful nudge towards the door.* "Someone has to keep an eye on you."
Michele
"Someone that's practically blind. But It's like folks say. Somethings only the blind can see" *He then walked to the door* "I'm going to go buy a horse. So stick close please*
Julio
"How close are we talking?" *She raised her arms high into the air as she stretched. She couldn't help the yawn that forced its way from her mouth, exposing her fangs as well.* "So a little time with Carl and you're off to get your own?"
Michele
"Well I can't honestly continue to leech off of Terrel. Besides. I want something a little faster, you know" *He said as he lead the way out*
Julio
"Is that even possible? He doesn't seem the type to just help people out of the kindness of his heart." *She followed him outside, raising a hand across her eyebrows to keep the sun from her eyes. Even without the sun in her face, the ground was almost blinding to look at. To make up for this she was almost shoulder to shoulder with Okami so she wouldn't get lost again.* "Poor Carl, don't call him slow in front of him." *It was probably the closest thing she could say without outright admitting she could speak with animals.*
Michele
"Well... Wasn't saying he was slow. Just that I want something faster and stronger. Like an Elephant. But I did see one. So I guess I'll go for a hoarse" *He said as he started at her* "Besides. Terrel isn't exactly a peoples person. Just look at how he takes care of his pets. Want an umbrella?"
Julio
"An elephant?" *She couldn't help but laugh at the thought of Okami riding on top of an elephant.* "Don't get me started on how he treats his pets, him and I already exchanged words over that." *She didn't see him come out with an umbrella so she wasn't entirely sure where he would obtain one.* "I suppose an umbrella would be nice but I haven't seen you with one. Also, don't you think Terrel would be upset if we're both just gone?"
Michele
*He then looked at her as he raised his eyebrows as if she already knew the answer* "He can probably surmised we went out to buy supplies and a horse" *He then started looking around* "Tell me if you see an umbrella. I have no idea why you don't carry one to begin with"
Julio
"And hide my beautiful face underneath an umbrella? I'm not that cruel." *Asking her to look for an umbrella in broad daylight was like asking someone who couldn't see 5 feet in front of them to search for anything.* "Yeah, I'll let you know if I see one." *She said in a very sarcastic tone, in fact if it wasn't for the fact she was brushing shoulders with him constantly she would've gotten lost by now.*
Michele
"Force of habit. Not use to traveling with a blind person. And just use it. It'll feel ten times better having some protection. Think of it as a little lamp of your own" *He said as he travelled to the stables *
Julio
"I'm not blind, A blind person wouldn't have tackled you to the ground." *She couldn't hide the pride in her voice, anyone else and she would apologize endlessly for her actions. Him being okay with the situation made it easier to forget the guilt she still felt.*
Michele
"Mmm. You are blind. You have tackled me. And after you did apologies. I think you fit the bill pretty perfectly" *He said as he lightly shook his head as she was making it too easy for him*
Julio
"I can see just fine when it isn't bright like this. I apologized for biting you, not for tackling." *She squinted her eyes for anything that looked umbrella shaped but it seemed like she'd have to stick with Okami rather closely for now.* "All you've done is complained." *Manon cleared her through as she tried her best to imitate Okmai's voice.* "I'm so hungry, I'm so tired. You really did a number on me, Manon Surai. I don't think I'll ever beat you. Please let me know when you're getting hungry, I can't go through another debilitating loss." *As much as she would've loved to see his expression, it would involve her looking into the sun.*
Michele
"And what are you going to do about it? What will you do to stop me from doing and saying as I please." *He said as he finally saw something for her* "You going to pay me back. Going to help me out... Well At least I know you try to listen." *He said as his pulled her slightly towards the left*
Julio
"I didn't know I was your babysitter now." *She turned to the left and started walking in that direction, mainly because he pulled her that direction.* "I have to pay you too now? It's like you both don't want to get rid of me or something." *Knowing the opposite was true when it came to Terrel.* "What can I do for you then?"
Michele
"Smile and wave" *He said with a smile of himself* "What colour you want?"
Julio
*Manon's hand lifted and she began waving and people she couldn't see, for all she knew she was waving at nothing. She didn't know what was going on.* "Purple I guess, why do I have to wave?" *How was smiling and waving going to repay him, it didn't make much sense.*
Michele
"It's a figure of speech silly. It means to wait and see" *He said before handing her a purple umbrella* "For the lady"
Julio
*She grabbed onto the purple umbrella, fumbling with the latch until she finally managed to open it. It was so much better than just her hand.* "Well how do I look?" *She gave him a small spin, stopping herself once she faced him once again.* "Thank you for the umbrella, it's lovely." *She reached into her pockets for her coin pouch so she could repay him*
Michele
"You look better now that you don't keep squinting at me. Now come on. I've got things to do" *He said as he nudged her shoulder a bit. Seeming to to care in the slightest about her trying to pay him* "Before Terrel starts spinning stories about us"
Julio
"Strange cause the only person who has been telling stories so far." *It was true, she was no longer squinting, gaze soaking in their new surroundings that he brought her to. At least he was trustworthy for now. Could've brought her anyways and she didn't think twice about it.* "Wai-" *She gave up on trying to find her coin pouch as she was tugged into a faster walk than before. She maintained the speed so Okami didn't have to nudge her anymore.*
Michele
"Come on slowpoke. The sun drys water" *He said as he movee a little faster* "I want to go buy the best horse before they are sold out!"