<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Elysia</span></span><br/><br/>"Nathan Winters," Elysia repeated when the young man revealed his name. He seemed pleased by what he saw in her and that, in turn, pleased her. She knew she was an attractive woman, but most vampires were. There was a certain allure and grace that came with being a creature of the night. Even so, she always enjoyed being told she was beautiful. Perhaps she had grown a little arrogant and conceited but nevermind.<br/><br/>Sia turned her head, her gaze moving to the nurse who continued to write down the details she had learned from Nathan's blood. "Blood type N, for Nathan," she murmured, gesturing to the clipboard in the woman's hand. "If he is the first human you have known to have this particular type, you might as well name it after him, hmm?" she smiled at her, flashing perfect even teeth. The nurse blinked in surprise and glanced at the human sitting in front of her.<br/><br/>"Oh, I'm not sure I have the authority, Lady Rosetta," she admitted, seemingly reluctant to tell her. Sia waved a hand dismissively, not caring enough to insist she find a way to ensure it happened.<br/><br/>"I understand," she replied, "For now, then." Her attention returned to Nathan and waited for him to acquiesce to her request. His initial response and the challenging arch of his brow, surprised her. Peter stepped forward but she raised a hand and he came to a stop.<br/><br/>"No?" she repeated, tilting her head a little in mild curiosity. He continued, announcing that he would first need to open the case. She was not displeased. This was what she had hoped from him, after all. That he would stand his ground but still give her what she wanted. She knew there were others who would not accept his immediate refusal, vampires like Peter for example, but she did not feel the same. If he was to be in her company for the next year, she did not want for things to grow boring so quickly. If he had some fight in him, it would keep things interesting.<br/><br/>"An interesting response for someone who is seeking<span style="font-style: italic">my</span>employment, don't you think?" It was simply an observation. She was not chastising him, by any means. It made her wonder if he really needed this job as desperately as some of the others... but no, she had heard his breath of relief when she had agreed that his blood was satisfactory. He was testing her as much as she was testing him, it seemed.<br/><br/>Nathan began to play and Elysia leaned back on one of her hands as she perched on the edge of the table. He was very talented. Despite how nervous he had been when he had first entered the room, he made no mistake as he played now. She could see how passionate he was about playing the instrument. He seemed to embody the music as he played and she was enthralled as she watched him. The first piece he played was slow and a little haunting but certainly something she would enjoy listening to him play again in the future.<br/><br/>The second piece was familiar to her but she could not place it initially until his movements sped up and a smirk tugged at the corner of her mouth. Peter scoffed from behind her and she shot him a look to quiet him. Some of her friends would enjoy the song choice and she could certainly see him playing it for her company while she hosted parties. She was surprised that he had decided to play it but he had certainly chosen the right vampire to preform it before.<br/><br/>Finally, his movements slowed as he fluidly moved in to his final piece. He was quite enrapturing to watch, in truth. He had impressed her more than she would likely let on. How pleased she was that she'd allowed Peter to convince her to see him. This made her decision for her. He would be a fine companion and she was eager to begin their arrangement. She was, after all, rather thirsty. Still, there were things that must be done before she drank from him.<br/><br/>Once Nathan stopped, Elysia clapped her hands and smiled at him. "You are very talented, Nathan," she complimented him. "I'm impressed by your passion and your skill. I<span style="font-style: italic">am</span>glad you decided to apply for the position of my Personal Nourishment Companion. I believe our time together will be quite enjoyable." It was obvious that she had made her decision.<br/><br/>The vampiress turned towards the lawyer. "Destroy the rest of the applications. Nathan's is the only one I shall be keeping. Make a copy for him and a list of his payments and the benefits he is entitled to. Peter," she turned back to the male vampire. "Send the last one home. Lady Cassandra is also seeking a companion. Put him on her list instead."<br/><br/>Finally, she turned back to Nathan and stood from the table. "Now, Nathan. I imagine you have things you need to get in order, yes? Peter will organise a car to bring you home. Once you are packed, you will be brought to my manor where you will stay for the next year. I will meet you there and we can further discuss what is expected of you and what you can expect of me. How does that sound?"