Christine
-The sky was grey, a sudden rain flooded the muddy ground with pudles of dirty water covering everything not protected by the trees. In this weather that no soul would enjoy a sharp scream could be heard echoing through the woods. It was one that you heard in nightmares yet this one was too real. Too close. It came from the woods from the dark and forbidden part of a vampire scientist that if he got his hands on you the death would be the best solution for you-
Toni
-And there he sat under a tree with an elf pinned to the ground by his blade. It was placed in such a terrifing manner that the poor soul couldnt move unless it wished a slow and painful death from his liver pouring out. Without a healers attention and appropiate magic it was certain doom. As such Lothaire had no worry about the elf escaping or trying to fight back. (tw for anyone that dares to read) ||The elfs body was wide open with organs spilling out of his stomach. Bloody mess inside was no better look with muscles fat and blood barely holding together from the fight the elf took against lothaire. Bits of the elfs face were laying around the area cut off with robotic precision that Lothaire had in the cuts. No skin wasted nothing escaping his attention. In this very moment he begun to cut off the elfs arm open to take the veins and arteries out to study and prepare for any experiments he could take upon in the safety of his castle. The screams were getting louder and louder for Lothaire but he wouldnt budge for even a second. This was his duty and his destiny thta he wouldnt abandon. Lothaire brought the scalpel to the arm slowly cutting it open letting the cold air enter the flesh with a feeling of thousands needles piercing the victims body. There was no teeling if the action alone was worse that of a feeling it brought but who was to tell now. After opening his "Patients" Arm open he glided his finger through the opening made and after a second one of the veins was removed. Then the artery. Then another. And another. And another-||
James
*As the rain continues to get worse and mud everywhere Ema struggles to find a way out of the forest. Next to her her little Fox walking close scared of the rain. Ema made sure to make her fox stay close and safe. But then there was a scream that it sounded so painful and scary. Lily would quickly hide between Ema's legs and started
Shaking. Ema would with her quick reflexes take out her bow and arrow., holding it close and looking around cearfuly. After keeping silent and not moving a limb she heard more screaming. She would then with quite steeps walk where the screaming is and Lily slowly following still very scared. Ema's steps could not be heard because of how slowly she was walking and how light she was, same as Lily. As the were walking closer to the screaming she was getting her bow ready to shoot and Lilly was shaking more. When they got close enough she would get behind the tree and would peak to see what was happening. Her eyes widen in shock as she saw the elf being ||open apart|| by a man. She knew exactly from the pale skin and the teeth that he was a vampire. She didn't dare move but she really wanted to help the elf. Lily was shaking so much because how scared she was. As Ema sees this she would crouch and start petting her trying to calm her down*

"Shhh it's okay..."

*She would say softly and quietly trying to be quite as possible so he doesn't hear. She then looked back at the scene and closes her eyes and thinking of how she could help her. She knew the vampire was stronger then her and she couldn't try and knock him out because of their speed. She keeps trying to think.*
Toni
-||The screams were haunting. They never seeme dto stop they never seemed to quiet down through the woods. The color faded from the elfs eyes and body with his essence fading away with its death looming over the elf. Lothaires job was done here and he had all he needed. For him the elf was useless and beyond saving. It would be left to the wild. Animals soon to reap the flesh from the bones the rot consuming the elf. Forgotten and non-existent to the outside world. Lothaire stood up with blood dripping down his fingers onto the ground. In this mess there was no telling between the blood and the mud. Wonder if its because of the blood or the mud...-||

-Now his time has ran out. As such lothaire put ||the veins and the arteries|| into a special container in his bag slowly turning towards Ema by pure coincidence. He didnt seem armed besides a bow on his back yet... He had no arrows? What kind of hunter does that?-
James
*When he turned to her direction she would quickly hide more behind the tree not to be seen. She was holding Lily in her arms and having her hand on her mouth so he doesn't hear her breathing. It made her so sad that he killed the elf and she couldn't save it. But now she needed to worry for herself a Nd stay alive as well keep Lily safe. And she was confused why he didn't have any arrows if he had a bow but maybe she thought he was using some kind of magic to make the arrows but she wasn't sure. But she needs to think about something more important. What if he finds her how will she escape? Maybe ran for her life... No he is a vampire he is to fast for her... Does she try and knock him out.. She didn't know if that would work and she was getting more worried buy the second she heard him getting closer*
Toni
"Shame it had to happen"

-Lothaire said as he went on with a trail of blood behind him. He didnt look happy or excited... He didnt really look like he was feeling anything about this mutilation. Just a dead feeling. Lothaire begun to lose himself in his thoughts while he was walking to the castle passing by Emas tree. He didnt notice her and even if he had Lothaire wouldnt bother to attack her. It would be a pointless waste of time and risking to get his reaped subject destroyed. There was nothing more important to Lothaire than these sickening acts of experimentation and cruelty. None that he anted but all he had to take. He begun to hum a slow and sad sounding melody a one from his past that he often heard at numerous parties in which he danced himself. Just like he begun to dance now. Without a partner completely alone just as he was destined to-
James
*When the vampire walked by her she would quickly walk to the body. Then was she was closer she would slow down a bit and looks down at the body with sadness. Sighting she would sit down on the ground next to the body not caring she would get dirty. Lily was next to her sad as well and whining a bit. Ema would reach her hand for the elf's eyes and close them slowly.*

"Mey you rest in peace..."

*Ema would say and then sight again and looks at her fox and smiles a bit at her sadly*

"Can you please dig a hole so we can bury her?.."

Lily would nod and immediately start digging the hole. And while she was doing that Ema would take out some bandages that were used and starts wrapping up the parts that were ripped apart. She knew no one deserved this so she at least wanted to do something for the elf even if it was dead. After Ema was done Lily was done as well with digging the whole. She would lift the elf up slowly and cary her to the hole. Then slowly she would out the elf down in the hole and would start preying for the elf and Lily would keep quiet. After preying she would start covering the hole with dirt*
Jefferson
How the fuck did this happen
Toni
-The rain begun to pour down even harder than it has before and with the forest it felt like one organism forever binded and beating together like a heart dulling out all other noises. Lothaires melody faded like tears in the rain ~~epic reference~~ blending into one with the forest as well However out of a sudden Ema could hear a sound like someone put glass together and soon after a pressure onto her neck. He came back after he heard digging and prayage. The blade was razor sharp and any move from either would ensure a cut skin and cortoid artery. This time however everything felt different as Lothaire wasnt showing even an ounce of emotions. Just a dead feeling threat of ending Emas life if he chose to do so-

"Move and you will die from the loss of blood"

-Lothaire said to her when the blade pressed slightly more. He noticed a familiar beside Ema and disregarded it importance. It was clear that the elf wasnt a witch. Otherwise she would be a very foolish one to leave one of herself open to death. In this forest in this world were many ways to die and a death of your soul was something Lothaire has seen more than once.It was haunting. Unimaginable.After a second Lothaire spoke again. Unwavering despite the rain and the cold he asked her a question-

"What are you even doing here? What part of his death told you to bury him?"
James
*After hearing the glass together and felt the pressure on her neck she froze in place. She knew exactly who it was and it made shivers run down her spine. She was scared but not for her mostly for Lily who was growling at the vampire. Ema would look with her eyes at her fox and.*

"Lily stay put please... And I will not move..."

*She would say to her fox and to the vampire. Her voice soft and kind she hoping the vampire wouldn't kill her. She hoped as well he wouldn't hurt her fox. After some silence she listened to the vampires question and awnsered.*

"I heard the screaming while I was travelling through the forest... So I wanted to help who ever was in trouble... But after I saw what I was happening I knew I couldn't save him from you... So when you left I wanted to bury the elf. And everyone deserves to be buried even if they have done something unforgivable. Even you deserve to be buried if you die like everyone else. Now can you please not kill me. Or if you do please spare my Fox... She did nothing wrong.."

*She was hoping that her fox would be spared.*
Toni
"All of your demands might be fullfilled if yoou answer my questions without hesistation. If I see any I will cut both of you down in one swing If I have to"

-However the clock was ticking for Lothaire. The parts that he cut out wouldnt be fresh for much longer and he needed them for a very spefic experiment. While he couldve gathered more from Ema herself Lothaire wanted to avoid risks he already took by going back to the murder site-

"State your name first. Then your species and your entire reason to be there, As far as I can tell this place isnt very welcoming with all its mysteries and stories. Bandits roam everywhere dark market here blooms more than enywhere in the world. Yet stilll so many come like you. Why so?"

-Lothaire was genuinely confused. All this forest represented was a sign to turn back and never even consider going here. Place of outlaws murderers and twisted people like him-
James
*She would take a deep breath. She understood that she needed to be careful and tell the truth. So she was going to do just that.*

"My name is Ema Starlight... I am an elf. I am a traveler that is traveling all over the world trying to find a place to call home. Because I lost my home when I lost my family. And I was here in the woods just exploring and traveling like everywhere I go. And my Fox is my companion that helps me keep sane and not go crazy from loneliness. And I am not scared of some bandits Because I can protect myself except for powerful creatures like you... And I think that's it. I hope I am not forgetting anything."

*She knew the stories but she still wanted to explore. She did want to see the whole world even at the most darkest places. After some silence she would speak again*

"I told you the truth sir.. So can you please let me go now..."

*She hoped the vampire wouldn't kill her after her just telling him the whole truth. And Lily was still growling at him ready to attack if he does anything to Ema*
Toni
"Not scared of them huh? They are humanities biggest scum.Well besides every human that is. Their very existance isba taint on the world anyways. Little girl like you wouldnt be a match for them. One by one maybe. Yet they arent stupid enough to go alone understand that?"

-Lothaire then took the blade away from Emas neck and sheathed it in his open scabbard. This elf was delusional if she thought that she could handle groups upon groups of outlaws from here-

"Now go before I change my mind and do the same that I did to the soul before you. Time is running out on my side anyways so better hurry"

-Lothaire then took few steps away from Ema to give her some advantage even if she decided to attack. She seemed like a capable fighter but her biggest weakness was walking right beside her. The connection between her and her pet was exploitable very easily considering that she wasnt a witch and the fox didnt have any magical properties-
James
*She was offended that he thought she couldn't take down the bandits. She was small but she was fast and a very skilled fighter. She would sight and shake her head. She didn't want to argue with a vampire because she knew she would get killed. She would look at Lily and tap her shoulder. Then Lily would run at Ema and jump on her shoulder, then she would wrap herself around her neck comfortably. After that she bows her head a bit to the vampire then starts walking away. After few more steps she gets to the tree and runs up to it making it to the top. She didn't want to walk on the mud anymore so she chose a better way. She would start jumping away on the trees not looking back at the vampire. But to be honest Ema was very curious about the vampire and why he didn't kill her. He killed the other elf but why.. She would shake her head and continues jumping to the trees until she finds a big tree. Because of her not having a home she mostly slept in trees. She then sits down and lays her head against the tree bushes while petting her fox.*