<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Elysia</span></span><br/><br/>Elysia initially thought that all of Nathan's shifting about was because he was nervous about her being so close to his throat. It wasn't until she released him, however, that she realized he had been laughing. She watched in surprise as he wriggled as far away from her as the seats would allow and she arched a dark eyebrow. She had never experienced this before. Of course, she had fed from humans who were ticklish, but normally they were more concerned about the actual bite. Nathan obviously felt a certain degree of comfort around her and that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. It would make the feeding process much simpler, providing he did not keep squirming every time she tried to feed.<br/><br/>"You're ticklish?" she repeated. "Don't worry. When it comes time for me to drink from you, it won't feel that way." Of course, she couldn't guarantee that but she certainly wasn't going to drink from his wrists when she was as thirsty as she was now. No, she needed it from a more direct source.<br/><br/>"Oh but I do so enjoy playing with my food," Elysia purred, smirking at his comment. She watched him grow flustered about not wearing his clothing while she fed and she laughed lightly.<br/><br/>"Oh, don't fret. I'll likely only bite you once or twice per feeding." She paused to tilt her head at him when he mentioned knives. "Yes, I did notice how you evaded that question during the interview. I don't<span style="font-style: italic">need</span>to use knives. There are vampires with different tastes for that sort of thing but I personally prefer to sink my own teeth in. It just feels more satisfying." She flashed him a smile, though her teeth were all the same length once more. That first rush of blood into the mouth was always the best. She would hate to waste that by using a knife. Besides, her way was far less messy.<br/><br/>Sia's attention turned to the blackened window next to her and she watched as her home came into view. The grounds she owned were generous, though she didn't spend too much time outside. The building itself was a large estate with a small stone staircase that led up to beautiful column pillars and two heavy wooden doors. The car slowed to a stop outside it and the door was opened by an elderly human man in a suit. He held out his hand for Elysia to take and she took it as she stepped out of the car.<br/><br/>"Lady Rosetta, welcome home," he greeted her and she smiled at him. "Johnathon, this is Nathan. He'll be our guest for the coming year. Nathan, if there's anything you need and you cannot find me, speak to Johnathon. He'll be sure to pass the message along if he cannot help you himself."<br/><br/>"As you wish, my lady," Johnathon agreed, bowing his head a little. He motioned for them to follow him as he made his way back towards the doors, holding them open as the two passed through. Elysia took Nathan's arm and guided him towards the grand staircase in front of them.<br/><br/>"You can have a proper tour later. For now, let me show you to your room. Johnathon," she called, turning her head to look for him. "Have one of the girls bring something to eat up to Nathan's room, won't you?"<br/><br/>"Of course. The cook has been busy preparing a meal since your assistant called to inform us that you were on your way. I'll see that it's brought up right away," Johnathon assured her before taking his leave. Sia turned back to Nathan and began leaded him up the stairs.<br/><br/>"You will be staying in one of the guest suites, Nathan. You may decorate it as you like, I just ask that you do not change the walls or flooring. You will also be provided with a key. I have a spare, of course, but you won't be disturbed by anyone else. Johnathon will give it to you later. You'll also need new clothing. Perhaps we'll go shopping tomorrow."<br/><br/>They had reached the top of the staircase and Elysia gestured down one hall with her hand. "Those are the staff's rooms. You'll be down this side, with me." She tugged him gently to the left and lead him to one of the last doors in the hallway.<br/><br/>"My room is the one on the end. You may find me there or in the library, usually, but I ask that you knock before you enter my room." She released his arm to open the door in front of them and stepped inside. "This will be your living space."<br/><br/>The initial room was similar to a study. It had a desk with a laptop ontop of it, a bookcase and a couple of armchair's in front of a fireplace. It also had a small dining table in front of the large window, with two seats facing one another. She motioned to that now as she crossed the room.<br/><br/>"You may eat here every day or in the dining room. Once you've decided, inform one of the maids or Beth, the cook. Now, in here," Elysia paused to open a second door and stepped through. She glanced behind her to ensure he was following. "Is your bedroom." There was a large, four poster bed dominating the centre of the room. There was an armoire, a full length mirror and a bedside table but little else.<br/><br/>"As I said, you may fill this space with whatever you like. You may use the laptop in the study to order things online if it pleases you." There was another wooden door in this room and Sia inclined her head towards it. "That's your bathroom. You have some time to settle in, now. One of the girls will bring up your dinner and while you eat, she'll draw you a bath. I'd like you to come to my room once you're finished so that I can feed. Leave your shirt behind. I wouldn't want to spoil it. Especially since you have nothing else to wear just yet," she grinned at him and rested back against the wall.<br/><br/>"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave for now."