The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)
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				Title: <strong>The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>24-12-2009, 18:19:30</strong>
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				Rebecca is a 27 year old bartender who enjoys the job that she does.&nbsp; She had a college degree but, given her parents wealth, has the ability to work in the profession of her choice.&nbsp; She owns the bar but refuses to make herself limited to just the Management position. <br><br>Rebecca is willing to go ahead and enjoy herself.&nbsp; The music in the club is dance and electronic.&nbsp; She often joined the groups of people and danced with those that were regulars.&nbsp; It was unbelievable the vibes you could get from being inside the club.&nbsp; <br><br>The vibes weren’t the only unbelievable things.&nbsp; Rebecca houses a special floor beneath the outside club.&nbsp; &nbsp;She is what some would call a familiar.&nbsp; She has friends who are vampires and they have instructed and helped her set up a club that is exclusive to them.&nbsp; It is a safe feeding ground.&nbsp; The agreement between the people being that the feeding is mutually exclusive and agreeable.&nbsp; <br><br>Her friend, Sarah, was the vampire that first initiated her into the world after she walked in on her feeding on her date for the night.&nbsp; Rebecca has learned most of what she has read is ridiculous and wrong.&nbsp; She was even shocked to find out that vampires were real. <br><br>Two years after that day, she owns one of the most successful businesses.&nbsp; Sarah handles the feeding area, while she handles the dance club.&nbsp; She had designed the feeding rooms below.&nbsp; She had been told that feeding can be incredibly erotic so she has several rooms set up below.&nbsp; Some are for privacy, some are for groups.&nbsp; They include many perversions as well. <br><br>Rebecca has remained human though she doesn’t realize that there are those vampires who wish her dead for knowing their secret.&nbsp; They know she is a potential loose end.&nbsp; They are after her and have hired a man to come for her.&nbsp; Will he kill her or fall for her?&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>24-12-2009, 18:25:20</strong>
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				Rebecca DeSaint<br><br>Username: ladyelizabeth<br>Race:&nbsp; &nbsp;Human<br>Age: 27<br>Sex: Female&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>Orientation: Bi-sexual<br><br>Personality:&nbsp; <br>Rebecca is a very strange girl.&nbsp; She is hard to get to know but once you are considered her friend, she is loyal to a fault.&nbsp; She enjoys sarcastic, teasing remarks and having fun with her friends.&nbsp; She is sweet in private but rather grumpy when she wakes up or is woken up.&nbsp; She enjoys dancing and going into clubs to meet new people.&nbsp; The friendships only come about if she learns to trust the people.&nbsp; She is the daughter of very wealthy people and is an heiress. <br><br>Background:<br><br>Rebecca grew up one of the people who often hung out alone.&nbsp; Her sense of humor scared many away.&nbsp; It frustrated her parents that she must act so rebel.&nbsp; As she got into high school she found that boys were attracted and she dated a few.&nbsp; During her first few years of college, she had experienced her first sexual encounter with a male as well as a long going sexual encounter with a female.&nbsp; She enjoyed both and has been working hard to control her urges in front of other people. <br><br>She enjoys going to clubs and dancing with random people because it gives her an outlet for the extra energy that she has gained.&nbsp; She owns four different dance clubs throughout the city.&nbsp; <br>Rebecca’s friend Sarah enticed her into creating a vampire haven under her bar.&nbsp; This is what currently governs her life and her secrets.&nbsp; <br><br>Appearance<br><br>Hair Color:&nbsp; black<br>Eye Color:&nbsp; Brown<br>Height:&nbsp; 5 feet 5 inches<br>Build:&nbsp; Approximately 155lbs.&nbsp; <br>Description: <br>Rebecca has a creamy tan complexion has 36D breasts.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;(http://www.findance.com/kuvat/uutiskuvat/ewasonnet.jpg)
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>26-12-2009, 23:35:10</strong>
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				Rebecca arrived at the club right before opening.&nbsp; It was going to be a good night.&nbsp; She had a lucky day and she had a call from her friend which meant that she wouldn't be managing both clubs on her own.&nbsp; That was definitely a good night.&nbsp; <br><br>She went into the office and then changed into her bartender outfit.&nbsp; It was a strapless shirt that was held up by her breasts.&nbsp; It was one of her redeeming features.&nbsp; She put on her flare black slacks and then her goth boots before gathering her hair up in chopsticks. <br><br>It would be a night full of fun.&nbsp; She looked over the paperwork and realized there wasn't anything there that couldn't wait until later.&nbsp; She walked out of the office and saw the rest of the employees getting things ready.&nbsp; <br><br>The sun had set an hour before which meant some of the employees were those who helped guard the coveted Haven below and even helped serve drinks for those vampires who were more worried about seeming human for a while.&nbsp; She had to smile a bit.&nbsp; She was the only one in the club that knew of the difference between the club downstairs and up.&nbsp; She wouldn't tell either. <br><br>She then looked over the liquor supply before settling in behind the bar to get things set before the big rush came in.&nbsp; She noticed some people were filtering in, but it would be busier a bit later.&nbsp; She couldn't wait for the blood pounding dance / electronica music to flutter through the bar. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>27-12-2009, 04:08:54</strong>
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				He walked in pushing his rain soaked hair back from his piercing grey eyes as water dripped from his black longcoat onto the floor of the bar. Taking a&nbsp; moment to aurvey the place he lets his dark gaze stop on each face in the room as if commiting them to memory. <br><br>Slowly he walks to a table in a back corner and sits down with his back to the wall. A gloom seems to follow him as he walks and strangely people give him a wide berth as he makes his way across the room. Even a few of the vampires that you know of scoot away when they see him coming.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>27-12-2009, 04:57:22</strong>
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				Rebecca usually helped out with the waitressing if she had time.&nbsp; the time was apparently now as several of her waitresses refused to serve the mysterious dark man in the corner.&nbsp; She knew that he wasn't a regular and sometimes people just gave off vibes that scared others. <br><br>She took a deep breath before making her way over to his table. "Hello, what can I help you with this evening?"&nbsp; she kept her voice even as she spoke.&nbsp; It was odd that someone unknown was there.&nbsp; She then waited a second for his answer.&nbsp; Even she started to get a bit of a tingle in her spine that told her instinct to run or shy away.&nbsp; She pressed her lips together and was determined to stay through it. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>27-12-2009, 18:04:10</strong>
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				The man looks up as she aproaches and waits patiently for her to get there. Many people, and even some vampires did not know this but there was a way to be able to drink liquids other than blood for a while. Of course one did not get any sustinance from them but it did help to blend in when one needed to. Only the very old could do it and considering how long he had lived one might even call him extreamly old...<br><br>So when she got to his table and asked him if he wanted anything his reply was simple and said with a slight smile. "Wine please, Vintage dosen't matter. Thank you." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>27-12-2009, 21:47:51</strong>
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				His dismissive tone irked her.&nbsp; She growled slightly to herself before nodding and leaving with a flippant "yes your holyass" before moving to the bar. She wondered exactly who he was or even his age.&nbsp; She didnt know if he would realize she knew of vampires.&nbsp; She doubted that she could guess his age but she wondered if he considered her to a "plebian" or of lower class.&nbsp; She tried to distract herself by grabbing a dark red wine and then pouring it into a glass.&nbsp; She placed the wine back in the cooler before collecting a small napkin.<br><br>The other bartender looked at her and gave her a crossed fingers for good luck.&nbsp; She stuck her tongue out at him and then walked to his table and placing it before him "Tab or cash?"&nbsp; she would find out his name if he said tab.&nbsp; perhaps Sarah would know. "If cash its 8 dollars" she had gone for cheap stuff wondering if it would scare him away.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 03:06:01</strong>
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				When she gets back that strange feeling is gone. "Thank you miss." He reaches into an inside pocket and pulls out a twenty laying it next to the glass. "Please keep the change." He smiles a more friendly smile and saluts the young lady with his glass then sips it as he leans back in his chair and once again surveys the bar. His gaze roams the place and again settles on her. Again he saluts slightly before taking a sip.<br><br>two of the more frequent vampire visitors sit in a corner whispering to each other and looking over at this strange man. They almost seem worried.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 06:20:53</strong>
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				She nods and then clears her throat as he pays.&nbsp; She tilted her head wondering at the absence of the threatening aura.&nbsp; She then takes the money and smiled "Thank you very much".&nbsp; She moved back to the bar area before slipping behind it.&nbsp; She slipped the money into the till before raising her glance back to him.&nbsp; He saluted her which made her blush and look away.&nbsp; The other bartender asked if she was okay and she nodded a bit. <br><br>Her friend came in and smiled as she reached across the bar top and hugged her slightly "Hey girl" <br><br>Rebecca chuckled.&nbsp; it was partly at her friends word and partly at herself for imagining things. "Hey Sarah"<br><br>Sarah tilted her head a bit "Anything new going on or are we set for the evening?"<br><br>Rebecca smiled "I think we have a new visitor of your ilk but other than that, we are set"<br><br>Sarah shrugged "New visitor isn't a big deal, just send them the right way"<br><br>Rebecca nodded and Sarah patted her on the shoulder before disappearing into the entrance to the club below. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 19:31:11</strong>
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				After the Vampiress goes downstair the man stands up and follows her down, leaving an empty wine glass sitting on the table. He watches where she goes hoping she goes into a room by herself. He intended to have a chat with her. No harm would befall anyone....yet. It wasn't the way he worked but if forced was needed, he wasn't above using it when nesssary.... eventually it would be nesssary. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 19:35:29</strong>
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				Rebecca watched the man leave and then squinted her eyes.&nbsp; She watched him follow Sarah and itched to follow both of them. <br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>Sarah checked in with the bouncers on the way down before making her way to her office.&nbsp; She enjoyed running the haven for Vampires.&nbsp; She had hesitated to let Rebecca in on the secret at first.&nbsp; she knew the dangers that it would bring.&nbsp; However, she had needed to do it and she hadn't seen censor yet. <br><br>She looked over the stack of letters that Rebecca had placed on her desk and idly turned on classical music.&nbsp; It was low but enough for her to hear. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 21:00:49</strong>
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				Nodding to the bouncers he makes his way after the vampiress to what looks to be an office. Walking around the corner to be out of the bouncer's sight he stands still and concentrates. Slowly he melts into the shadows becoming a living part of them. Slowly a shadow moves across the floor sticking to where the light dosen't shine or at least where it dims. Quickly it slips under the door and reforms behind her. Claws grow out of his right hand where his nails would be. "Scream and you will be the first to die tonight. The bouncers that come rushing in to save you will be next." His voice is a soft whisper that carries to her ears even over the noise of bar and club around them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 21:08:49</strong>
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				Sarah turned around just as he reformed with the claws. She had started to scream until his words silenced her.&nbsp; She growled at him for the threat and the scare.&nbsp; She then separated them by moving behind the desk.&nbsp; it wouldn't give her long but a longer reaction time. <br><br>"Who in the hell are you?"&nbsp; she kept her voice low not wanting to call attention to anyone else outside of the room. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 21:54:14</strong>
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				"I am Alucard Drake of the black brotherhood." She knew him, she just didn't realize it. Many vampires knew his name, and of the brotherhood. The brotherhood was made up of ten of the best vampires in the world, and they had only one job. To kill anyone human or vampire risking revealing that vampires exist. Of the tenbrothers he was known as the most powerful. Someone pulled massive strings to get him here.<br><br>"Now we are going to talk. If you tell me what I want to know you will live through this night. If you don't......" He leaves the threat hanging in the air as he leans on the desk, his claws digging their tips into the wood. 'Now tell me everything about the girl who owns this bar, and why I shouldn't drain her right now."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 22:26:16</strong>
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				Sarah hissed as she recognized his name.&nbsp; he was one of the ten people she had been dreading seeing since they had set up this club.&nbsp; She placed her arm across herself and then rubbed the bridge of her nose.&nbsp; It was turning out to be a hell of a day. He was the worst of the ten and she knew it would be hell getting this off. <br><br>His words and threat were in the air.&nbsp; As his nails dug into her desk, it was the least of her worries as he asked about Rebecca. she inhaled needlessly before she spoke. <br><br>"Rebecca is my best friend and has been since before my turning.&nbsp; I was forced to let her in on our secret after she walked in on my feeding.&nbsp; I know I can trust her because shes known our secret for...well years..." she grimaced knowing that was even worse.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>The fact Rebecca had known so long was another nail in Sarah's coffin.&nbsp; She waited a second.&nbsp; "She even helped me create this haven on the downlow and owns all of it for tax purposes.&nbsp; She keeps all of us employed under the table and protects us from being seen or found out"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 23:02:01</strong>
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				He stands there listening to her explanation. "Rules are rules. You should have killed, turned or wiped her memory the moment she found out... preferably killed. Now I have to go and do it at some point. I should make you do it." He starts pacing infront of the desk. "You say you've known her for years... How many years exactly?" He claws slowly slide back into place and his hand looks normal again. He stops and stares directly at the vampiress on the other side of the desk. "Are you leaving anything out? Know that if you are I will find out and that will only make things worse on you." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 23:06:06</strong>
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				Sarah lost all her fear at that moment.&nbsp; if she was destined to die she might as well be herself anyway "Oh like it could get any worse"&nbsp; <br><br>She crossed both arms over her chest defensively before she propped her chin up and looked at him. "I have known her for over 10 years...and Shes known our secret for 6 of them"&nbsp; She tilted her head "I wasn't going to kill my best friend or turn her.&nbsp; I told her the secret and its rude to wipe her memory.&nbsp; It wasn't her fault!"&nbsp; <br><br>She cared for Rebecca and she'd protect her as much as possible. "You can't kill her, shes innocent in it all.&nbsp; hell shes even improve Vamp relationships around here with this haven."&nbsp; <br><br>She cleared her throat a bit "i don't think I'm leaving anything out... she has several friends now that are vamps and she would be missed if you killed her, but other than that... you obviously know it all"&nbsp; she said the last with a sneer. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 23:25:17</strong>
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				He paces again, and again he stops. "You say she has several vampire friends, Thats interesting. What would make so many of our kind risk their existance by befriending an unbound or unturned mortal." He's talking to himself now with that last statement. The he looks back at the vampiress across the desk. "Summon them here... now... tonight. I wish to talk to them." He sits down in&nbsp; a chair in the corner and steeples his fingers infront of his face.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 23:46:47</strong>
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				Sarah tilted her head "Loyalty is hard to find around here.&nbsp; You should be the one to realize that given your particular occupation.&nbsp; She knows of all of us and yet she has done nothing to out us or hurt us.&nbsp; She has helped us and been more than willing to provide a safe place to be comfortable."<br><br>She sighed a bit and then moved around the desk careful to keep away from him.&nbsp; She steps outside and has a few words with the bodyguards before they go to get the Vampires and Vampiress she has requested.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>She sat down on the chair behind her desk and kept her eyes on him before two males and the female she had requested showed up.&nbsp; The bodyguard stayed as he was the fourth.&nbsp; <br><br>Sarah stood and pointed to the Vampiress in the room "This is Angela.&nbsp; She was turned approximately 100 years ago.&nbsp; &nbsp;Rebecca and her have come up with several ideas for the haven" angela nodded her head to him knowing instantly what it was about. <br><br>Sarah then moved to the next guy who looked quite irked at being summoned "This is Edmond.&nbsp; He is approximately 50 years.&nbsp; He uses Rebecca's haven to find the finer pleasures of feeding.&nbsp; She protects him and pays him under the table for finding the "talent" that is later erased"<br>Edmond nodded his head as Angela had knowing there would be questions. <br><br>Sarah pointed to the bodyguard next "You passed by him.&nbsp; Sarah provides his salary as well as a place to stay in her basement.&nbsp; his name is Timothy. "&nbsp; Timothy only crossed his arms over his chest a little more piqued that the man had managed to get past him without him knowing. <br><br>Sarah then sighed and leaned a hip on the desk.&nbsp; "The last man here is Antonio.&nbsp; Rebecca allows him to stay in the club as a protector at night.&nbsp; He has used her to go out several times at night while he prowls and Rebecca only stays quiet as he does his hunting"&nbsp; Antonio wouldn't say another word about his proclivities until asked. <br><br>Sarah then looked at him.&nbsp; "Is this good enough for you?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 23:54:56</strong>
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				He stands. "I am Alucard Drake. Now that you know who I am, you know what I can do. I must ask all of you... What has this mortal done that has touched all your live so much that you would rist the wrath of the community as a whole in sending me here to deal with the situation? Is she really worth that much to you all that you would give your lives for her?" He falls silent staring at each one in turn, waiting for their answers. Strangely he was intrigued at these developments.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 00:07:23</strong>
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				Angela started first.&nbsp; She was the first female to be introduced so she would answer first "This woman is perhaps one of the most loyal that I have ever met.&nbsp; She has worked ways to keep our existence secret but yet allowed me to have something to look forward to doing and a place to look forward to going.&nbsp; I would risk my life for her"<br><br>Edmond cleared his throat softly though he need not to "i would risk my life because she has managed to unite the Vampire community in a way that no other vampire have even dare try.&nbsp; It is something I have wanted to see in my many years"<br><br>Timothy cleared his throat "Besides protecting me, she has given me everything of herself and asked for nothing from me.&nbsp; I volunteered to be here and without pay but she insisted that I be paid.&nbsp; She is sweet and that is something that you don't find amongst our community or even the humans.&nbsp; I would gladly die for her if needed"<br><br>The last was Antonio "I would agree with the others.&nbsp; I am a little strange in my proclivities.&nbsp; I happen to like very naughty women.&nbsp; I will take Rebecca with me and she will be my guard while I am feeding so that no one else will walk in on me.&nbsp; She takes care of us and that is worth everything in our world."<br><br>Sarah tilted her head "You already know my answer"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 00:23:53</strong>
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				"I see." He paces back and forth for five long agonizing minutes of silence. "Fine then. I shall watch and observe her for the time being. If she can touch my life in the same way that she has touched yours then I shall walk away from this mission and tell the council&nbsp; of elders to drop all of this." He stops pacing suddenly. "Buuuut..." He lets the word hang in the air. "Yoou must not tell her about anything that transpired in this office tonight, or about me. All she should know is that I am just another vampire." He sighs and drops back into the chair in the corner. "That is all of your time that I will take up for now."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 00:26:22</strong>
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				Upon agreeing with him, they raised their eyebrow at Sarah as they left the room.&nbsp; Timothy didn't want to leave but she nodded to him before looking back at Alucard. when she heard the door close she spoke. <br><br>"I'll agree not to mention anything to her but the thing is, how do you plan on letting her touch your life?&nbsp; getting to know her?&nbsp; Its not as though it will be as easy as asking"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 00:52:25</strong>
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				"Its rather simple... We let fate weave its threads and see where the journey carries us, but for starters lets just say that music is a way into the soul." he replies smiling slightly. He stands again and walks to the door. "I shall leave you to your business, and go back upstairs." He opens the door and walks out. When he gets upstairs he walks over to the bar. "I noyiced that you happen to have a piano over there in the corner. Does it get used much or is it broken?" He asks the young bar owner that he now knows is Sara.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 00:55:41</strong>
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				Sarah tilted her head and rolled her eyes as he left.&nbsp; She shuddered thinking she was just lucky to be alive after he left.&nbsp; &nbsp;Her fangs worked over her lower lip.&nbsp; It would be a long waiting period.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br>Rebecca looked up at him as he spoke and then sat the drink she was making on the waitress's tray.&nbsp; she smiled a bit "It's not broken, but it doesn't get played often"&nbsp; she didn't mention that most of her patrons were more of a dance/electronic crowd.&nbsp; <br><br>She tilted her head "Why do you ask?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 01:11:37</strong>
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				"I ask because I'd like to play it for a bit later on tonight after things calm down... if you don't mind that is." He smiles slightly and seems somehow diffrent from the man that walked in earlier tonight. He wasn't going to be an ass to someone who could turn out not to be neding killing. "Also if you wouldn't mind I'd like another glass of wine, you pick the vintage again, and sleping quarters here if you have them. I can ofcourse pay for that too." he takes a seat at the bar waiting to see if his drink would be served. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 01:15:35</strong>
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				Rebecca was a bit thrown off by the change in his attitude.&nbsp; She nodded to him and smiled then.&nbsp; It was a genuine smile. 'You can play the piano anytime you like.&nbsp; I'd only ask that you not play while the bands or Dj's are cued up".&nbsp; <br><br>It wasn't a trustworthy smile or one that would let him have the keys to the club but she had seen him go with Sarah.&nbsp; If Sarah trusted him, she would learn to. She then picked a better vintage wine and poured him a glass before setting it in front of him.&nbsp; "I'll start a tab if you'll give me your name"<br><br>She waited for his name.&nbsp; If he couldn't trust her with that, then she couldn't trust him to stay here. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 06:23:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Its Alucard... Alucard Drake." He holds out his hand in greeting. "As for the piano, just let me know when the bands and stuff are playing and I'll avoid it then." He lays down a 100$ bill. "That should cover any drinks I buy for the rest of the&nbsp; night. Whatever's left after that is a Tip." He picks up the wine and sips it. "mmm very nice vintage. I believe its a ninteen sixty two. Am I right?"<br><br>&nbsp;He gives her a wink and dosn't wait for an answer as he walks over to the piano and uncovers it. Opening the top he reaches inside and runs a hand across the strings. "Hmm its a bit off. Gonna have to fix that." He says to himself as he tightens the string post with just his fingers. Great strength and a grip of steel when one wanted it was a great ability of vampires. Ofcoures thoes same hands could also be very soft and gentel at other times.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 06:31:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His wink made her grin and she nodded to his guess.&nbsp; It was indeed.&nbsp; He knew his wines.&nbsp; She watched him as he inspected the piano and then tilted her head.&nbsp; He looked as though he needed a place to belong.&nbsp; perhaps the aura before was just loneliness and mistrust.&nbsp; she was a sucker for helping those who she thought needed it.&nbsp; She would have to just get over her own mistrust.&nbsp; Sarah had trust in him. <br><br>She reached over behind the till and grabbed the keys there.&nbsp; It was a key to the club and one of the rooms below.&nbsp; she whispered to the bartender that she would be right back.&nbsp; She slipped the money into her hand with the keys and then walked over the piano.&nbsp; "I'm not sure how long it has been to be honest"&nbsp; She then handed him the keys "I'm Rebecca... Its nice to meet you.&nbsp; Your money isn't any good here.&nbsp; Its on the house...and the keys open the club as well as the apartment downstairs.&nbsp; You'll be sharing with one of the other patrons but I'm sure that you can get along"&nbsp; she knew they were alone and her voice was low enough.&nbsp; She then smiled as she turned and went back to the bar. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 18:58:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looks up at her aproach. The small smile on his face turns to a slight look of suprise at both her words and the keys. "Umm wwll its nice to meet you rebecca, and thank you for letting me stay here. I must insist on giving you some sort of compensation to pay for the romm and board and for the drinks." <em>"Hmm this is an interesting developement. The prey giving the hunter entrance to its home." </em> He thinks as he smiles again.<br><br>"another patron you say... well I'm sure we will get along just fine." <em>"And if not then he or she may have an accident." </em> The last part flashes through his mind as he closes the lid to the piano and taps to erring key. It sounds out beautifully. "Well I think I've got this fixed for now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 19:07:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She heard his words as she walked away about compensatin.&nbsp; she shook her head to them and then smiled before answering with a firm&nbsp; "no"&nbsp; she turned around again and slipped behind the bar.&nbsp; Knowing Sarah, he was down on his luck and could use the free place to stay.&nbsp; She wondered if he had met Antonio downstairs.&nbsp; She didn't think much about it as she finished fixing the drinks on her tablet and placing them on the tray in front of her. <br><br>The waitress picked up the tray as Rebecca lifted her eyes back up to Alucard and studied him slightly.&nbsp; She wondered his story, but she'd never pry. She had been protecting her friend and people like her for a long time.&nbsp; She knew they valued secrecy and often privacy in their lives. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 23:54:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(Grrr, I hate being timed out.)<br><br>He catches her looking at him and he holds her gaze with his own for a few moments.His eyes seem to peer into hers.<em> "Little prey, what are you thinking?"</em> He wonders to himself before turning his gaze away. He could peer into her mind, but there was no fun in that and he found it akin to rape in a sense. Seeing that the bar has no Band or DJ scheduled, and that the night was starting to grow late he sits down at the piano. <br><br>Gently he caresses the keys like they were indivigual lovers before guietly he starts to play. The song he starts playing is a piano version of Moonlight Shadow. Ofcourse since he was not female he diddn't bother singing. Instead he&nbsp; bent his head into his work and put his soul into playing. People said Vampires were dead beings without emotions or creation. Quite the opposite was true infact. <br><br>(The song if you wish to hear it)<br>Moonlight Shadow - acoustic piano version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lI-uGuGfkY&amp;feature=PlayList&amp;p=9CFFAFCC77876C1A&amp;index=28#)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 03:13:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca tore her gaze away from him as she turned to the other bartender and made sure that it was okay at the bar.&nbsp; She was intending to go to her office and had started cleaning up her side of the bar. <br><br>As Alucard started to play, her gaze found its way back up to him.&nbsp; She knew the song.&nbsp; Quite well actually.&nbsp; She listened to it often.&nbsp; <br><br>She moved from behind the bar and made her way to next to the piano.&nbsp; He played very well.&nbsp; She had never heard the piano sound that melodic and she had a feeling that he had a lot to do with that. She smiled as she realized that he may not know she knew the song. <br><br>She stepped up to the side of the piano and as he kept playing she sang along with the song as it came to an end. <br><br>"<em>Four a.m. in the morning, carried away by a moonlight shadow,<br>I watched your vision forming, carried away by a moonlight shadow,<br>Star was glowin' in a silvery night, far away on the other side,<br>Will you come to talk to me this night, but she couldn't find how to push through.</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 04:21:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the song ends he rests his hands in his lap. "You have a beautiful voice." He says softly. He looks down at his hands and realizes that his claws have grown out. His teeth have lengthened as well and he keeps his face turned away from the patrons. Quickly he curls them into fists and to hide them from the human patrons. Closing the lid on the keys he stands. "I need to be going. I have things I need to do." Quick purposeful steps take him down to the lower club. Finding the key he was given he checks the number and matches it to the door. Entering quickly he shuts it behind him annd leans against it with a sigh. <br><br>He uncurls his fingers and watches as the claws shorten and blood from his palms drips to the floor. Something had triggered his instinct to fight, although he wasn't sure what it was.<em> "Was it the girl? Could she have done this?" </em> the thought races through his mind as he pulls out a pendant and opens it. Inside is an old picture of a woman he knew well back in the past. That woman had an ability to trigger lost emotions in him. Could this girl be the same?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 04:29:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled and inclined her head "Thank you"&nbsp; She noticed the reaction and then looked up.&nbsp; she noticed most of the humans gone and as he left she shoo'd the rest of them out of the club claiming she was locking up.&nbsp; <br><br>She locked the door and smiled as the rest of her employees cleaned up.&nbsp; She smiled and let them all go home early each one of them thanking her for the early night off with pay.&nbsp; She then locked the door and went downstairs gathering some of the blood they kept in stock down there and slipped it near the door with a knock on it before walking back upstairs.&nbsp; She didn't stay to wait for his response. <br><br>She made her way back up to her office and turned on her stereo lowly before settling down to do the paperwork. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 18:54:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He waits till she leaves then opens the door enough to see whats outside. Seeing the bag of blood he drags it inside and rips open a corner letting the cold liquid flow down his throat. He diddn't really feel hungry, but it was best to feed now just in case. He didn't want to kill anyone he didn't need to. Suddenly his cellphone vibrates in his pocket. He checks to see who it is then answers it. "Yes?... I am here. No, the jobs not done yet. I've decided to observe this one more before I make my decision on what to do. I have information that she may actually be trustworth enough to let live. In that case you will be refunded the full price." He gets an angry look on his face. "If you don't like how I choose to do things you can always go with someone else. I made a promise, and I intend to keep it!" He snarls and snaps the phone closed slipping it back into his pocket. <br><br>Standing he opens the door and heads back upstairs to the piano and sits down again. "Sighing he walks behind the bar and finds a still open bottle of wine and grabs it and a glass, leaving behind another large bill tucked away. She may say his money was no good but what sense of honor he had would not let him just take things. Sitting back down at the piano he pours himself some wine and starts playing again trying to get lost in the music. As he plays a small red bloody tear slips down onto the keys as memories of an old love come back to him.<br><br><br><br>Titanic - My Heart Will Go On Piano Instrumental - No Vocals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lTxBrSax50#)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 19:50:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She heard the piano as he played.&nbsp; She wondered if he needed time alone after what had happened earlier.&nbsp; She sighed a bit.&nbsp; She was done with her paperwork and would need a bottle of water so that she could sleep in the office tonight.&nbsp; She'd stay here just in case there was a run in between the two residents. <br>&nbsp;<br>She left her office and made her way to the bar to retrieve her water and saw him playing with what seemed to be a private moment.&nbsp; She didn't want to interrupt so she turned around intending on leaving without him even knowing that she had been there.&nbsp; Just the sight had given her insight into him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 20:09:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A note misssounds as a finger slips. "You may stay if you wish. From the looks you've been giving me tonight its obvious you have some questions. Depending on what they are I may not mind answering them." He says while continuing to play. He finishes the song and picking up his wine glass he stands and walks over to a table. "Join me for a drink and chat?" He raises the glas and rolls the wine around inside it. as he looks at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 20:15:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She heard the missound and then grimaced as she turned around.&nbsp; She heard his words and then tilted her head.&nbsp; As he finished playing, she did have a few questions.&nbsp; She moved behind the bar and fixed herself a fruity hypnotic mixture before moving to the table that he stands by.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>"I'll agree to the questions and the drink.&nbsp; Though wine is not my favorite"&nbsp; she waited a second before studying him and taking a seat "I apologize for interrupting you.&nbsp; It wasn't my intention.&nbsp; You do play beautifully though"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 23:03:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head. "You didn't inturrupt anything. I was merely playing to think. As for my skills, when one is as old as I am one has plenty of time to master the arts. I've actually studied many of them. It helps pas the many years." He smiles slightly and takes a sip of wine. "So fire away with whatever questions you have to ask. Of course if there are ones I don't wish to answer I will just say pass and we can move onto the next one." He leans back in the chair and puts his hands behind his head waiting for the barrage of questions to come.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 23:07:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching him lean back, Rebecca tilted her head a bit.&nbsp; She smiled at his candor and then nodded.&nbsp; "Okay then, how old are you?"&nbsp; she then picked up her fingers to count off the questions&nbsp; "Why are you here in the club?" and the last of the moment "How do you know Sarah?"<br>&nbsp;<br>She didn't want to be jealous of her friend.&nbsp; That was something that she definitely didn't want. She watched him closely as he leaned back in the chair.&nbsp; He looked relaxed which was something she hadn't expected. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 23:29:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm over one thousand years old. As for why I'm here, you might say I'm just passing through. When my job is done I'll be just another memory to anyone that visits here." He takes a sip of wine and a silver ring with a blood red stone that looks like it has some sort of winged creatur inside it clinks against the glass. "as for sara, I only met her tonight, but she knows of me. My name runs in many circles among our kind"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 23:34:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca never considered that Sarah was in trouble for telling her about the vampire secret.&nbsp; She tilted her head "So your like one of the aristocrats of the species?"&nbsp; she didn't consider them monsters or what the others owuld have reacted.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>She smiled at the question before moving on "I won't ask your job as your not likely to tell me... but I am glad that you are here to give a hand to us here"&nbsp; she waited a second before tilting her head "Though if you are an aristocrat, why would you need a place to stay?"&nbsp; she figured the other vamps would have been more than happy to give him a place to stay. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>31-12-2009, 00:21:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles. "I haven't been called an aristocrat in a long time. Its partially true though. I'm actually more of a troubleshooter." He takes another sip of his wine and sets the empty glass down on the table.&nbsp; "As for why I need a place to stay the answer is that I'm not from around here. I'm from Europe so I really don't know many people in the area." Picking up the wine bottle he flips it up into the air and catches it somehow without spilling a drop. Then he pours himself another glass.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>31-12-2009, 01:46:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at his laugh.&nbsp; It appeared that he didn't do that often enough.&nbsp; She then cleared her throat "Well then I am proud to have offered you a place"<br>&nbsp;<br>She took a drink of her own drink while watching him.&nbsp; She had to chuckle "Well since you 1000 years beats my mere existence, what else have you experienced?&nbsp; I always like to ask my friends that.&nbsp; Each live so many different lives.&nbsp; What would you call your favorite period of time?"<br>&nbsp;<br>She was being conversational.&nbsp; It wasn't as if she could ask him the typical get to know you questions. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>31-12-2009, 18:05:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He slowly sets his wine glass down. The look on his face grows blank as if he's remembering something from far back. "I've expoirenced many things. I've seen the rise and fall of rome, the rise of hitler to german power. I've traveled across the land. I've found friendship, and loved someone. I've seen glouriouse battles and wonderful people. I've seen the best and worst in my kind and yours. ome years were kind, other were not so kind." His hand is shaking as he picks up the wineglass again and drains it in one gulp. "I don't even know why I drink this stuff. Its not like I will feel anything from it anymore." He sighs. "As for my favorite period of time... after a while they all blurr tougether and you can't see the end or the beginning."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>31-12-2009, 20:58:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt sad for him at that moment.&nbsp; She noticed how alone he did seem in just that one statement.&nbsp; After a few moments, she took a drink of her own drink and then smiled. <br>&nbsp;<br>"it's comfort, is it not?&nbsp; Though you do not feel it, the comfort of drinking it is something that you have become accustomed to.&nbsp; The action itself helps to regulate your feelings and thinking"&nbsp; she sounded a bit used to discussing the situation.&nbsp; It was something she often ran into with her vampire friends.&nbsp; They all had the one action they had done as humans that they did as vampires though they didn't need to. <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>31-12-2009, 21:08:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I supose it could be that. I never really thought about it much before today." He says after thinking for a moment. He leans forward again and looks at her. "So anymore questions you'd like to ask me before I retire for the day?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>31-12-2009, 21:14:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She didn't feel intimidated this time as he leaned forward.&nbsp; She saw him more as a person really than anything.&nbsp; "How long do you think you will be here?"&nbsp; she waited a second thinking of more questions.&nbsp; She wanted to know much more but being nosy never suited anyone. <br>&nbsp;<br>She'd figure out the rest on her own or as he freely told her.&nbsp; He had mentioned a love and she felt sorry because she figured he had lost that love.&nbsp; She didn't know why though or how.&nbsp; "should I be expecting anyone else from your business to grace my club?"&nbsp; she then cleared her throat "Should I be scared of you?"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>The thing was that she didn't want to be scared of him but she was clearly interested in his opinion and answer to the question. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 01:02:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not really sure how long I will be staying. I will try to finish up my job and leave this place with as little trouble as possible. Still it could be a week, maybe a month or two tops. I'll try not to be much of a bother." He shakes his head slightly at her second question. "No, no one of my ilk should be visiting here while I am here." He stands at her third question and looks at her. "Why... are you scared?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 01:28:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She tilted her head as he stood and looked at her.&nbsp; She hadn't meant that.&nbsp; "I didn't mean you would be a bother.&nbsp; I just was curious as to how long I could have a piano player."&nbsp; she smiled again a bit before she answered his last question.&nbsp; She looked at him hiding nothing. <br>&nbsp;<br>"No I am not.&nbsp; A little intimidated perhaps, but not scared.&nbsp; Earlier this evening, it seemed as though you wanted to keep people away.&nbsp; Now, your friendly and I don't feel as though staying away is the issue.&nbsp; I would also be one very stupid human not to be intimidated by a vampire of your size, age or stature"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 01:40:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods thoughtfully. "Good answer. I won't say you should be scared but caution is always a good thing. I'm not human, your other vampire friends... they arn't human. We may walk like you, talk like you and even look like you, and at one time we were like you. Now we are monsters, creatures that feed on humanity to live. At any time Sara, or Antonio, or even myself could lose control of the beast that lurks inside of each of us, and at that moment all wee see when we look around is food. Its a precariouse position you place yourself in. You have guts." He stands and starts to walk towards the stairs to head down. "As for the piano issue, I will play whenever you like."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 01:44:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shuddered at his reminder of how precarious her position really was.&nbsp; She then cleared her throat a bit as he walked away.&nbsp; When he got the stairs, she proved just how brave she was. <br>&nbsp;<br>"I'll be upstairs sleeping in my office should you think of something you need throughout the night"&nbsp; she then turned and took the glasses to the sink to wash them.&nbsp; She then spoke again her back to him "I'm going to keep you to that promise.&nbsp; I'd like for you to play for me again tomorrow night"&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 01:53:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods at her first words. She was a brave one. "You likewise know where I will be." He starts down the steps but stops at the request to play. "I'd like that. I havent gotten the chance to play in a very long time before tonight."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 02:38:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at his words and turned around to watch him descend the stairs&nbsp; "I like the way you play...so I'll be asking a lot.&nbsp; Let me know when it gets to be too much"&nbsp; She didn't wait for his reply as she turned off the rest of the lights in the club.&nbsp; She knew he would be able to see.&nbsp; She flipped on the flashlight from behind the bar and made her way to her office closing the door before leaning against it.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>He pullled her in ways that she could never have imagined.&nbsp; She didn't bother to lock the door as she shut off the light and stumbled to the futon sofa and curled up pulling the blanket onto her.&nbsp; Her stereo still playing lightly the classical and piano acoustical music that she coveted as her secret. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 03:39:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				HE reached his room and entered, making note of the lack of his supposed roommate. Sitting down at a desk in the room he starts to write, keeping detailed notes of everything that had happened that night. He taps the pen against his teeth as he thinks then writes down "Rebecca?" and circles it. Dropping the pen he sighs and heading out of the room he heads to sara's office and knocks lightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 06:39:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah was, of course, still there.&nbsp; The night was the best time for the haven.&nbsp; She was surprised at the knock and spoke loudly "Come in"&nbsp; she then turned back to the paperwork that Rebecca had set aside for her. <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca signed everything, but she handled the rest knowing best what was going on and what would suit the best. She studied the top paper not knowing who was outside waiting for her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 06:48:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stepped inside and closed the door behind him.&nbsp; "Well I must say your Rebecca has suprised me this first night." He sits down in the chair he was in earlier when he was in this office. "She has great compassion and great courage." He starts filing his nails. "Theres something else about her but I can't quite put my finger on it. Suffice to say she won't be dying by my hand any time soon. But you will be having my company for at least two weeks."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 06:50:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah's gaze quickly rose and the papers forgotten as she sat them on the table.&nbsp; She hadn't expected him.&nbsp; It surprised her when he spoke and didn't come after her.&nbsp; "I'm glad that she surprised you"&nbsp; she certainly didn't want her friend nor her dead by his hand.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>She tilted her head "Should I be expecting anything to come out of those two weeks or what shall you have me do?&nbsp; I'm already keeping your secret of who you are and why you are here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 07:00:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shrugs " I'm not sure. as I said it will be at least two weeks before I leave. I'm not going to kill her or you unless I;m absolutly certain it needs to be done." He sighs. "Of course the people that hired me will probably send someone else once I'm gone. I do not know who though or if it will be one of my brothers." He stands and&nbsp; starts pacing somethings is obvisousely worrying him wich sshould be scary considering who he is.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 07:06:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She noticed his pacing and it didn't put her at ease at all "Wait... you mean your not the final answer and word?&nbsp; "&nbsp; she stood and her voice took a dive a bit before she recovered "Why would they not trust your judgment?"&nbsp; she pointed to his pacing "And why do I think I should be extra scared if it has you pacing"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 07:17:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head. "Sadly I'm not. The Council of Twelve is. If they don't like my judgement they have a right to send someone else." He stops pacing and sits back down. "Its always been there way." He runs a hand through his hair. "Most likey they will send one or more of my brothers here to do the job. Hell they may do that if I take too long in my decision about what to do in the first place. The only thing you have going for you is that there are four members on the council of twelve that say keep her alive."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 07:27:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah felt a positive pull about the four members and then cleared her throat "Are there any who are "on the fence" as some would put it?&nbsp; I mean she's a good trustworthy person"&nbsp; she wanted to go to this council and offer her life for Rebeccas but that wouldn't protect her.&nbsp; She knew that. <br>&nbsp;<br>She stood and then walked to the front of the desk before leaning against it and crossing her arms.&nbsp; "I just don't... I don't want to see her hurt...so what do we have to do?"&nbsp; she saw them as a team. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 19:44:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shrugs. For the first time in his existance he was out of answers. "I don't quite know yet. This of course all hinges on if my time spent here comes out in your favor. If not..." He lets the unfinished sentence hang in the air. Then slowly he stands and makes his way to the door. "If you believe in a god I suggest you star praying my dear because either way he or she is going to be needed." Opening the door he steps through. "If its any consolation I once too had a human friend that I loved very much."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 20:39:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah heard his words and then she tilted her head.&nbsp; "The word "had" means it didn't end well.&nbsp; I am sorry to hear that"&nbsp; she waited a second and then rushed to the door before he could leave.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>"Wait,&nbsp; what if we were to turn her?"&nbsp; she looked at him closely.&nbsp; It would remove the threat.&nbsp; They would have to work out many other details and she'd have to talk Rebecca into it.. <br>&nbsp;<br>She knew he would wait to do anything of the kind until he was sure she was unlike any other human.&nbsp; She thought he already knew that. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 21:33:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That may work. Lets hold off on it for now though." He says. His watch beeps once. "Its almost dawn. We'd best get to our respective rooms for the day." He nods at Sara. "Good Night Ma'am." And heads to his room. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 21:35:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah nodded as he left.&nbsp; She worried her lower lip before closing the office door.&nbsp; she opened the door to the back of her office which held her secret room.&nbsp; It would bother her for a while and she would turn Rebecca before she allowed her to die. <br>&nbsp;<br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca took a bit to fall asleep and even then slept fitfully.&nbsp; She finally fell alseep and curled up soundly on the futon.&nbsp; She often kept the same hours as those she coveted because of being in the club business.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 21:58:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The next night he was up early at dusk. Dawn and dusk wasn't much of a problem for him. However the full day still burned him like any other vampire. He wiped down the bar and swept the floor. He even polished the brass fittings on the bar and piano for when Rebecca awoke. She wouldn't let him pay in cash so he would pay her back in other ways.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 22:03:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca groaned when she woke up.&nbsp; She stretched and then moved to the bathroom she had built onto the office.&nbsp; After showering, she dressed in relaxation clothes.&nbsp; Jeans and a t shirt.&nbsp; She even left her hair wet knowing that the club wouldn't open for a bit longer.&nbsp; She had slept longer than she had intended.&nbsp; She left the office and walked down the stairs seeing Alucard cleaning. <br>&nbsp;<br>She smiled slightly and tucked a wet strand of hair behind her ear "well your certainly up early"&nbsp; she moved closer and tilted her head "You didn't have to do all of this, but I thank you"&nbsp; she could see the effort he put into the cleaning, even on the piano. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 22:21:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not a big deal. I wanted something to do." He tosses the rag in the rag bin and starts loading ice into the holder. "Anything else I can do for you?" He leans against the counter and looks at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-01-2010, 22:29:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The last question elicited images that she wasn't expecting.&nbsp; She blushed slightly before clearing her throat and catching her balance.&nbsp; She then moved a bit closer "Well you've taken care of my chores for me, so that I appreciate most definitely"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>She wondered why those images came so quickly and she was still fighting them off. She tilted her head at him slightly before licking her lips slowly and then speaking "You know i'd let you stay here for free regardless of you doing things.&nbsp; It is appreciated but certainly not expected"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 01:13:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He sees her blush. "My apolagies. I did not mean it to sound that way." He shakes his head at her second words and continues setting up for the night. The strange things is is he seems to know exactly what to do. "My honor won't let me stay here without repaying you somehow so Please expect it from now on while I am here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 06:31:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head a bit and then cleared her throat "No apologies needed.&nbsp; I should have realized that you wouldn't be meaning that"&nbsp; she cleared her throat "Okay fine, I'll accept that you will be helping out if you'll answer one question. <br>&nbsp;<br>She tilted her head again to the right "How is it that you know exactly what needs to be done?"&nbsp; she watched him move and had to appreciate the sight of his form inside her club.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 06:48:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grins and grabs a bottle of Hipnotic and balancing it on the tips of his fingers befor spinning it up into the air. "Its Rather simple really." He grabs a glass and has it on the counter before the bottle lands back in his hand pouring its contents into the glass. The glass is sent sliding down the counter where it stops right infront of her. "I've held down more than one job over the thousand years my dear. I've been everything from a Medic to a bartender and everything in between."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 06:58:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at his technique and his grin.&nbsp; He seemed to almost be having fun with this.&nbsp; She then tilted her head and lifted the hypnotic and looked at it before taking a drink. "Very talented, in many different ways then"&nbsp; She looked at him again carefully.&nbsp; "I thank you for any help that you are willing to give."<br>&nbsp;<br>She sat the glass back down and walked around the bar "But you don't have to do it all, perhaps you could treat this more as a vacation than a mission"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 07:17:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head and puts the bottle back in its slot on the rack. "No, that would be unwise. I can't let my guard down. Treating this as a vacation could get all of us killed. I have my mission, and it will get done one way or another" He wipes the bar down again and starts polishing a few glasses as he goes into an awkward silence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 07:19:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She tilted her head.&nbsp; She didn't know his mission.&nbsp; How could she?&nbsp; She walked over to him as he polished the classes and then she placed her hand on his shoulder and squeezed "Its always all on you, isn't it"&nbsp; she didn't phrase it as a question.&nbsp; It was a statement. <br>&nbsp;<br>After a moment, she cleared her throat and then moved away going back towards the office. "Im going to get ready for the night.&nbsp; If you need me, you know where I am"&nbsp; She climbed the open stairs to the private office. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 07:30:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He Lets her touch him and dosn't move away. However he slightly stiffens. Theres something about her touch. He yearns to taste her blood and just for a moment he feels his fangs lengthen to scratch against his lower gums. Then they retract. 'Umm Right, I'll go open the place in a few moments as soon as I'm done with the glasses here." He smiles a small smile just to put her at ease, but inside he was worried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 07:34:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded as she made it into her office and entered it.&nbsp; She did so and then dried her hair and dressed for the night.&nbsp; Her mind was on the tension that she had felt within his body as she touched him. She hoped she hadn't offended. <br>&nbsp;<br>She knew vampires didn't like to be touched.&nbsp; She didn't know why she had insisted on it but she had felt drawn to him.&nbsp; She came back out from the office a bit later dressed in a sexy camisole and flare pants. <br>&nbsp;<br>She noticed he had opened the club and then she smiled at it.&nbsp; she went to sit at the piano and patted the seat for him to come over.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 07:50:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Wiping his hands on a towel&nbsp; he signals for someone else to take his place at the bar. then he walks over to the piano and sits down next to Rebecca. "So any requests for tonight my dear... or shall we let the clubgoers decide?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 07:59:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled a bit and then cleared her throat.&nbsp; she wasn't used to him being so close.&nbsp; she was glad that he was though.&nbsp; She leaned against his shoulder&nbsp; "Let's start with the clubgoers, I can do my requests later"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>She looked at the people around her, knowing they would enjoy the live piano and she would enjoy getting to sit next to him and watch him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 19:39:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods and turns to the crowd. "Ladies and Gentlemen, Tonight I will be taking your requests on what you would like played on this wonderful piano." He grabs a sheet of paper off the&nbsp; top of the piano and pulls a pen out from inside his suit jacket and lays them both on a nearby table.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>02-01-2010, 23:48:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as several came up and wrote on the paper.&nbsp; She could tell several of them were the regulars as several requested the same song he had already performed. She grinned and then chuckled&nbsp; "Well you do tend to make an impression don't you?"<br>&nbsp;<br>She ran her fingers over the polished piano now and tilted her head.&nbsp; She had always wanted to be talented enough to play it but she wasn't blessed in that way.&nbsp; She had to take advantage of the fact that he was and she could listen to his beautiful playing.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Several other songs were acoustic versions of the same music they usually played. She didn't know if he would know them.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>03-01-2010, 04:34:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He waited quietly for a few moments before grabbing the list. It was full and it would have him playing pretty much all night. He looks down the list. Most of the songs he knew well enough to translate into piano, but there were a few he'd have to improvise. He plays the song from last night first to get it out of the way. Then he starts in on the other songs.&nbsp; One of them makes him pause. Its number 20 on the list. Cascada's Everytime we Touch. He stares at it as a muscle in his face starts to twitch. Then suddenly its like he lowered a mask and he starts to play. The people of course start slow dancing in couples.<br><br>Everytime We Touch (slow) Romantic Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81m1uehEGWw#)<br><br>As he plays a bloody tear crawls its way down his cheek. He dosen't seem to notice though. Its&nbsp; the only emotion on a stone cold face.<br><br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>03-01-2010, 04:42:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had gotten up and gone to tend bar.&nbsp; She heard him playing and enjoyed the music more than anyone could have known. She heard a pause and looked up and squinted her eyes.&nbsp; It seemed odd that nothing else had bothered him. <br>&nbsp;<br>She moved from behind the bar once she was sure there wasn't anything else going on. She made her way over and noticed the bloody tear falling and wiped it away slowly so that no one else would see it.&nbsp; She wrapped her arms around him from behind hoping to hide anyone from looking at him but perhaps just seeing them as a couple and looking away. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>03-01-2010, 05:12:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stiffens at her touch but slowly he relaxes and keeps playing. When the songs over he sits there for a moment. "Ok, you can let go now REbecca.... Thank you." He says softly. He picksup the list again and sees the next song is a choose your own one. Grabbing a sip of wine from a galss that was brought to him he starts to play. As the song goes on he seems to calm down more and more.<br><br>Shinjirareba Koso (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV_48xPiWIg&amp;feature=PlayList&amp;p=5FE7B5CB32F70E8F&amp;index=57#)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>03-01-2010, 05:24:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt him stiffen and had thought to pull away.&nbsp; As he relaxed and finished the song, she hesitated and his words effectively dismissed her.&nbsp; She didn't say a word as she pulled away and then wiped the tear from her hand with a rag.&nbsp; She threw it away and hid it so that no one else would see it. <br>&nbsp;<br>She returned to tending the bar. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>03-01-2010, 05:37:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He continues to play till close to closing time then he closes the lid of the piano. "Ok Folks thats it for tonight. I hope you have enjoyed the Music and come back again. Don't forget to Tip your waitresses please for the fine job they have done." With those words he stands and heads to the bar to refill his wineglass and have a seat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>03-01-2010, 05:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as he spoke and then nodded to the bartenders before she rose her voice "Last call for all"&nbsp; she then waited for the onslaught.&nbsp; After it happened, she looked at him and smiled "Thank you for playing this evening. it was wonderful"&nbsp; she turned away and kept cleaning up knowing that he didn't seem to accept affection very well at all. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>04-01-2010, 00:15:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He puts a hand on her arm as she turned away. "Thank you for what you did." It was a small gesture and one that was a bit hard for him to openly admit. He refils his wine glas and goes back to the piano sitting down and staring at it while the place closes up. Sitting there in the dark corner of the room he silently drinks his wine and broods over the emotions that are hitting him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>04-01-2010, 08:28:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He couldn't have shocked her any more than what he did by placing his hand on her arm.&nbsp; she smiled a bit to herself and as he moved to sit by herself she replayed the incident in her mind. <br>&nbsp;<br>The bartenders managed to shoo everyone out and lock up the place.&nbsp; The rest of the next hour or two was spend cleaning. There wouldn't be much for him to clean the next day.&nbsp; She smiled as she then watched all of the humans leave the facility while the vampires slipped into the club downstairs.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>She locked the door behind her and walked back to the bar.&nbsp; As she did, Antonio caught her arm at the far end of the bar away from Alucard.&nbsp; She had no idea how sensitive his hearing was so when Antonio started speaking he did so low.&nbsp; She figured he would know better than her.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Antonio dropped his head and spoke to her "Becca ... I have a slight problem"<br>&nbsp;<br>Becca looked at him closely "Oh please don't tell me its your roommate... I didn't place him there"&nbsp; she was silenced as his finger dropped to her lips and then pulled back quickly with a hiss.&nbsp; She got the point and shut up<br>&nbsp;<br>"It's not <em> him </em>.&nbsp; You know how I am and here lately I've been having to strain myself from attacking the human patrons... I have to go to ground for a while. I'll find a mausoleum or something.&nbsp; I just didn't want you to worry that I had stepped into the sunlight when I didn't appear for a few days"<br>&nbsp;<br>Becca looked at him "Already?"&nbsp; she was counting since the last time he had gone to ground as he liked to put it.&nbsp; She figured it was too many imagination spurs by vampire novels.&nbsp; She waited a moment and then poked him in the chest "Don't you move an inch, do you hear me?&nbsp; If you do, I'll stake your ass myself"&nbsp; He acted like he was going to protest but the look she gave him stopped him short.&nbsp; She looked at Alucard and back to Antonio before turning and going up the stairs into her office. <br>&nbsp;<br>Antonio looked rather sheepish and didn't look at the man that he knew was there.&nbsp; He needed to get out and get out soon.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Becca came back down from her office holding her house keys.&nbsp; She had planned for instances like this.&nbsp; She started speaking as she hit the bottom of the stairs "Here take my house keys"&nbsp; she then waited to finish until she was right in front of him. "Undo the alarm system, that you installed remember?.&nbsp; Go into the basement and lock it from the inside and set both alarm systems from there.&nbsp; I know you can do it.&nbsp; Take blood from downstairs, as much as you need.&nbsp; I'll replace the rest tomorrow.&nbsp; You can stay at my house for a few days until you feel more in control"<br>&nbsp;<br>Antonio growled but Becca never flinched.&nbsp; "Becca you will be coming home and I won't put you in that danger"<br>&nbsp;<br>Becca shook her head and held up her hand careful not to touch him again.&nbsp; She knew his limits "No I won't.&nbsp; I'll sleep here at the office.&nbsp; I'll go buy clothes.&nbsp; You know I've had my eye on a few new outfits, this will be my excuse to spend money on myself.&nbsp; Now, take the keys, and go"<br>&nbsp;<br>Antonio looked torn but took the keys from her and then as if using all of his strength pulled her into a hug and closed his eyes "Thank you, my friend" <br>&nbsp;<br>Becca smiled and hugged him and then spoke "Don't even think of biting me fang boy"&nbsp; her voice was louder this time. <br>&nbsp;<br>He let her go as she pulled away and grinned "Not like you could do anything about it, lightweight"&nbsp; He knew she hated that particular weakness. <br>&nbsp;<br>She had gotten to the end of the bar and turned around replying sassily "I'd kick your ass from here to Sunday"<br>&nbsp;<br>He chuckled "You'd lose and be playing with fire"<br>&nbsp;<br>She shook her head "You forget, I like to live on the side of danger"&nbsp; this was something that they teased about all the time.&nbsp; He nodded and then held up her keys before disappearing downstairs.&nbsp; It wasn't long that he had come back up with a bag full of blood containers and had left the club.&nbsp; The bag was black and would hide the contents.&nbsp; She just hoped he managed to keep his cool until her house. <br>&nbsp;<br>She turned back to the bar unaware if Alucard had heard any of the talk.&nbsp; she'd give him a bit more time alone to accept the touch she had given earlier, before she would join him. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>04-01-2010, 17:35:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard stands. The situation was a grave one. "I can follow him if you wish. Make sure he gets there safe and that noone gets hurt." He stands there watching antonio walk towards the door. If she wanted him to butt out he would, but he also felt he had an obligation to vampire scociety to make sure antonio didn't go crazy in public and kill multiple humans. If that happened he'd have to cleanup the mess and then hunt down antonio.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 00:46:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca looked up at him and then her mouth fell open.&nbsp; She gained her presence "I didnt realize you could hear us."&nbsp; she pressed her lips together "I trust Antonio but if you feel you need to go with him, that is fine.&nbsp; It is a little earlier than usual, but that could be because of stress"<br>&nbsp;<br>She tilted her head and hoped that perhaps he could help.&nbsp; Maybe it would help him feel more capable. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 02:52:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He raises an eyebrow, clearly amused that she didn't know about the hearing ability and sense of vampires. Still he plays it off as something simple. "the place carries sound really well." He says with a shrug. then he gets seriouse. "one should follow him just to be safe. If he frenzy's on some poor human I'll have to clean up the situation." With that he heads out the door to follow the now gone&nbsp; Antonio. Strangely theres no sound of a motor starting up. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 06:52:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca hoped he didn't hurt Antonio and just had to trust him in that fact.&nbsp; She nodded to him as he left and then cleared her throat and finished cleaning up.&nbsp; She turned off the light knowing that he would be able to see when he returned.&nbsp; She went back up the steps and changed into her gray pajama pants that flared at the bottom and a tank top with nothing underneath.&nbsp; It was her usual sleep attire. <br>&nbsp;<br>She went through a few of her papers and turned the piano acoustics on in her office.&nbsp; She then settled back in her office chair crossing her legs as she did so.&nbsp; She got lost in the papers and lost track of time. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 07:06:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(GRR this is the 3rd time ive had to post this. damn site keep loggin me out.)<br>One hour laters he steps out of the shadows into the light of her office, silent as death itself. He looks at her working on her papers and quietly coughs. "He made it ok. I saw to it that nothing happened. If you need me I will be downstairs as usual." Silently he turns on one heel and starts to walk back out of the office the same way he came in.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 07:11:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(i had that issue earlier as well)<br>She jumped startled at his cough.&nbsp; As he turned to leave she spoke, "wait... please don't go".&nbsp; She placed the papers on her desk and walked over to lean on the front of it "Thank you for doing that.&nbsp; he'd be very upset if he did hurt someone.&nbsp; He's not the pers...i mean vampire that most think him to be"<br>&nbsp;<br>She pointed to the end table "Why don't you stay here?&nbsp; I brought your wine up here, perhaps we can just... talk?"&nbsp; she wanted some way to tell him that she had trusted him and would continue to do so. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 07:25:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He hesitates and scratches the back of his head. Then he nods. "Since you are extending an invitation then I'd be delighted to sit and chat for a while. He sits down on a nearby mini fridge and pours a glass of wine. "So I take it you like antonio then?" He asks as he sips his wine.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 07:28:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca smiled and got her water from the desk and sat on the futon "I like him yes.&nbsp; He is one of the best friends that I have.&nbsp; He watches over me when I am too tired to return home. He spent months learning how to install a security system at my house so that I would know if a human or vampire stepped foot on my property.&nbsp; It's almost as if he has deemed himself my protector. "
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 18:37:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He sips his wine as he ponders over the details. "I see. Well everyone needs somebody to look after. Thats normal even for vampaires."&nbsp; He takes another sip and leans back into the corner. "So howd you ever get this place started? By the way just to let you know you can ask questions if you wish." He smiles lopsidedly, flashing one fang. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 18:45:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She tilted her head.&nbsp; She would ask questions she just had to get past the block that his presence did to her brain.&nbsp; She waited a moment before answering "Well, my roommate and best friend Sarah was feeding when I walked in on her.&nbsp; I didn't believe it at first... I was so shocked and horrified by the situation.&nbsp; after several weeks of intense talking by her and figuring out that I hadn't lost my mind, I decided that it was time to give vampires who had roommates or people around they didn't want to find out, a place to come and feed openly amongst each other. I kinda wanted to make sure, selfishly I admit, that no other human would have to find out what I did.&nbsp; It destroyed my view of the world until I re-evaluated and understood the world around me"<br>&nbsp;<br>She watched him closely "So you say every vampire needs someone to protect, who do you protect?"&nbsp; she was curious. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 23:32:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods as she talks. "Well I must say you've certainly caused a stir in my community with what you done. Some of it good, most of it bad." When she asks him about who he protects he stands and walks to the window in the office and stares up at the bright full moon. "I don't protect anyone anymore. I tried to once, but I failed. Now I just concentrate on my job and let the world pass me by." He drops silent and just continues to stare at the moon.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 23:42:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				she tilted her head a bit "Why would anyone think it is bad what I am doing?"<br>&nbsp;<br>She had no idea the dangers that Sarah faced for her actions. She tilted her head lost on that question as soon as he moved to the window.&nbsp; She stepped up behind him and placed a hand on his shoulder.&nbsp; "Is that why the bloody tear?&nbsp; Did you lose someone?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 00:22:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He turns to look at her the looks back out the window. "Yes, a long time ago I did." He softly pats the hand she placed on his shoulder. "I lost her because of a situation that involved my job." He sighs again and hangs his head. "Maybe if I had taken the other choice things would be diffrent but now its too late."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 00:25:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was surprised when he looked at her and didn't push her away.&nbsp; As he patted the hand she held on her shoulder and shared the private information, she couldn't help but feel sad for the fact that he had lost someone very close to him.&nbsp; She squeezed his shoulder. "I know you probably can't tell me about it, but if you lost her because of your job why do you still do your job?" it was prying but she kept her voice low and soft.&nbsp; It was understanding.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 01:44:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I still do my job because she asked me to continue doing it, made me promise to continue my work. She understood what I did was to keep my people safe, and forgave me for my wrong doings, and what I had to do."&nbsp; His words are soft and filled with much sorrow and sadness. His hands curl into fists and hang at his side as he starts to shake slightly. "I could have said no to what they ordered, but I didn't."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 05:26:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca heard his words and felt the hidden emotion behind them.&nbsp; She ran her fingers up over the back of his neck before leaning her head on the back of his shoulder in a comforting move "You were full of honor and that is what she was depending on.&nbsp; She didn't want you to betray everything that you have become.&nbsp; I wouldn't want that either"&nbsp; As brave as she was, she had no idea that she could be signing her death warrant. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 06:57:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He stands where he is solid as a stone statue until she mentions that she didn't want him to betray who he is. Then he spins around so suddenly he almost knockes her off her feet. His claws are fully extended and his face is changed into something inhuman. "Be careful what you say Rebecca for if you truely wish that then it means your death. Thats whay I'm here, Thats my job...&nbsp; I am the head of an order of ancient vampire assasins who's sole duty is to kill anyone who breaks our laws in such a way that it risks exposing us to humanity and to kill or mindwipe any human who finds out about us. You are Sara are my targets." His face changes back to normal and his claws slowly retract. He's shaking so badly its visible in the moonlight coming in through the window. "I can't, I can't kill another innocent, It was my had that took Mary's life eons ago, that took the life of the human woman I dared to love. I've killed many criminal and evil human and vampires since thing but I can't kill you. I watched you for weeks before coming in here. I followed you, and studied you thinking this would be just another job, that it would be easy but something about you affects me." He sinks to his knees on the floor in the moonlight, his hands curled into fists&nbsp; so tight that blood seeps out from between his fingers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 07:06:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She didn't know what happened but his stature changed.&nbsp; She was going to ask him if he was okay.&nbsp; It was then that he spun around.&nbsp; She saw him change.&nbsp; She placed her hand on her chest trying to physically stop her now rapidly beating heart.&nbsp; His words took a moment to sink in and she then realized what a mistake it had been for Sarah to confide her secret and just how bad she had screwed things up by being human.&nbsp; It wasn't until she realized he was there to kill her that she fell backwards and hit the floor with an "oomph"&nbsp; she hit her hip and her elbow but kept her head from hitting the floor.&nbsp; She nursed her elbow as she tried to scoot back thinking he was going to kill her at that moment. <br>&nbsp;<br>When he changed back to the familiar, she shook softly but much less than she realized he was doing right at that moment.&nbsp; She looked up at him and as he admitted to not wanting to kill her she let go of the breath that she hadn't been aware she was holding.&nbsp; She saw him sink to his knees and as he noticed the blood flowing from his fingers she gasped and then shook her head.&nbsp; She couldn't let him punish himself for doing the job that he was taught to do.&nbsp; She managed to scoot herself back to the chair and grabbed ahold of it.&nbsp; Her hip hurt and it made her limp but she even defied her ownself and opened her secret room in the office.&nbsp; She grabbed a towel from the bathroom and limped back into the room.&nbsp; She knew he would need blood but that would have to wait until she, or he, could walk down the stairs.&nbsp; She sunk down to her knees carefully hissing as her hip cried out at the moment.&nbsp; She should have not fallen back.&nbsp; It was futile to even have thought she could have run anyway. <br>&nbsp;<br>She hesitated and then kept her breaths slow before easing her fingers over his hands and pulling them up and wrapping them in the towel.&nbsp; She watched the blood covering the towel slowly.&nbsp; She had no hope of prying his fingers apart to stop the bleeding.&nbsp; "Please...dont"&nbsp; she had to lick her lips and swallow before she could continue "Please..don't hurt yourself for me.&nbsp; I'm not worth it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 07:13:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Get away from me!" He Snarls as he backs away. "Your life, your human life is worth more than any ten vampires. You havee the ability to make any of our kind open up to you. The council knows this and by now they have sent others to do the job they know I won't. You need to leave. Take Sara and leave. I'll do my best to stop them." His eyes are glowing aan errie red and he seems to radiate an imenes power. A wind picks up in the office even though the windows closed and suddenly the glas shatters outward under some invisible force. He stands and take one last look at her before leaping out into the night as great batlike wings grow from his back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 07:25:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His voice scared her and made her flinch.&nbsp; She heard his words and then waited a second.&nbsp; She couldn't help but want to argue.&nbsp; She didn't understand his words but his snarl made it evident that she needed to listen.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>As the wind picked up in the office she watched him closely, her mouth falling open on an unasked question.&nbsp; She hesitated a moment and then curled up reflexively as the glass shattered.&nbsp; She realized that nothing hit her and looked up as he looked back at her.&nbsp; She screamed no, but the sound was stolen from her throat as he leaped into the night.&nbsp; She only caught a glimpse of his wings before he was out of sight. <br>&nbsp;<br>She whimpered and the tears fell from her eyes before she rose and hobbled to the desk.&nbsp; She used the phone to call Sarah.&nbsp; "Sarah, get up here... i need you...now"&nbsp; she was breathless and the alarm in her voice could be heard plainly. <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah rushed upstairs and was there before she realized that she had even made the call.&nbsp; Sarah's voice echoed around her "What the hell happened in here?"&nbsp; She saw Rebecca favoring a leg. "oh my gosh are you okay?"&nbsp; she rushed to her side as Rebecca flinched.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca mumbled a few unintelligible words before Sarah shook her violently "Now try it and get it right"&nbsp; the words sinking into Rebecca's brain. <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca took a deep breath... "Alucard... was...here"&nbsp; she took another breath. <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah's eyes widened and she patted Rebecca all over "And your still alive? What the hell happened and why does your office look like a disaster zone"<br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca knew then that Sarah knew who he was.&nbsp; She didn't ask, she just knew.&nbsp; She shook her head "Not important... he told me ...his... mission and said that I should get you and run"<br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah's eyes widened and then she picked up Rebecca. "if he says do it, we do it"&nbsp; She carried her down the stairs and then out the door. Within no time, they were at Sarah's house and they were shutting off the alarm. <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca shook her head slightly "We can't.&nbsp; Antonio is here and he can't handle having a human...around"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah growled "Its the most secure place I know of and I have no idea where else to go.&nbsp; We stay here until we can formulate another plan"<br>&nbsp;<br>Antonio's growl could be heard and he slammed into the door.&nbsp; Sarah leaned over "Antonio we have trouble, bigger trouble than you, so could you keep it quiet"&nbsp; Antonio went silent and the beeps of the alarm could be heard.&nbsp; He came out of the door "What problems?"&nbsp; Sarah explained the situation. <br>&nbsp;<br>If Rebecca were a betting person, she would have bet that at that moment, all of the blood in the vampire's body fell to his toes&nbsp; "Son of a bitch, now what are we going to do?"<br>&nbsp;<br>It seemed like the question for everyone,&nbsp; what were they going to do?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 18:46:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A full day and night passes without word or sign of alucard. The bar calls on a secure line just to let Rebecca know that he isn't there. The next day passes into the night, and the bar calls again. Still no sign of Alucard. Day three passes and it looks like he will never come back. Then the call froms the bar an hour after sunset. "He's here and he's pretty fucked up. Whatever happened to him it was one hell of a number."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 19:07:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca waited anxiously through the days without calls.&nbsp; Sarah and Antonio watching over her in shifts.&nbsp; Antonio was able to control his urges around Rebecca and managed to overcome his own fears by doing so.&nbsp; He felt stronger and he let Rebecca have the credit for that. <br>&nbsp;<br>She hadn't slept well and they had made her keep the same schedule as they had so that they could protect her better during the night.&nbsp; She had anxiously awaited the calls from the bar.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>From the house she had ordered new windows that were already installed in the office with no questions asked.&nbsp; She was actually dozing when the call came in that he had returned. <br>&nbsp;<br>She looked at Sarah as she repeated the information.&nbsp; "We have to go... now...to the bar" <br>&nbsp;<br>When Sarah shook her head no, Rebecca growled softly "I'll go by myself"&nbsp; she of course had forgotten about vamp speed and strength. <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah rushed around to the front of her and stopped "No...he risked his life to save you and your going to thank him like this?&nbsp; I don't think so"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca spoke calmly though she was ready to explode at her friend. "I don't care! He's hurt and he needs help!&nbsp; I'm not going to stand by and let him be alone"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah sighed and then shook her head. "Antonio and I will go get him and bring him back here, but you are going to remain locked up downstairs"<br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca agreed and paced in the basement waiting on Sarah and Antonio to return. <br>&nbsp;<br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br>Sarah and Antonio made their way to the bar and entered it before going downstairs.&nbsp; Sarah tasked Antonio with gathering blood so that they could take him back to the house.&nbsp; She opened the door to the room and entered it only grimacing when she saw his condition.&nbsp; "Hell of a fight hmm?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 19:22:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He was on the floor against the bar, claws still extended. His coat and clothes were shreaded and&nbsp; bloody marks were slashed all over his face and body. One wing was completly ripped off and his arm was broken in mutiple plaaces. Blood dripped from his nose and mouth and he looked barely alive... well barely undead.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 19:35:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah grimaced as she looked at him and then shook her head.&nbsp; She called for a few of the vampires to come in and help her.&nbsp; She neared him slowly knowing that fight instinct for survival would kick in&nbsp; "Its okay... Alucard,&nbsp; its Sarah...im friendly... I'm going to take you to Rebecca's"&nbsp; she kneeled and then waited.&nbsp; She saw he wasn't very strong.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>After a few moments, the other vampires had him carried to the car that Rebecca kept at the bar.&nbsp; Sarah waited for Antonio to get into the car before driving to Rebeccas.&nbsp; She knew the other vamps would be there waiting.&nbsp; Antonio moved into the house undoing the alarms and letting the pacing Rebecca out of the area but only kept her pinned up in the library before the other vampires carried him into the basement. <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca tried to fight, but to no avail.&nbsp; Sarah bent down next to his head and called for Antonio. He sighed and went down. <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca almost collapsed when she saw him and gave a silent cry of alarm as her breath was stolen from her.&nbsp; "What...what happened?"<br>&nbsp;<br>Antonio only tried to help by opening blood and turning Alucard so that he could poor it down his throat if necessary. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 20:21:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Sara came near Andreas looked at her his mouth curling into a snarl and his fangs showing. Recognition sinks in and the red glow in his eyes fades down down to pinpricks of light. It was&nbsp; a sure sign he was close to dying again. His head slumps over and theres no sign of the proverbial life in him. His body has shutdown and gone into hibernation mode to save itself.&nbsp; He dosn't respond to anyone, not even rebecca, or the smell of blood that permiates the basement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 20:34:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah and Antonio finished cleaning him up and bandaging what they could. They knew he would heal.&nbsp; Antonio force fed him blood and took care of him during the time of healing.&nbsp; rebecca slept on the floor and refused to leave.&nbsp; She curled up in the corner.&nbsp; Sarah and Antonio wouldn't let her near him for fear that he would attack when waking up. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 20:44:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Slowly, agonizingly slowly he heals. Each time the bandages are changed, his wounds have closed a bit more. A week passes, then another one. His body is now folly healed, even the wing that was torn off is now once again whole. Still he does not wakeup. Then 16 day later his eyes open but not at night. Strangely he wakes during the day. He sitsup slowly and unwraps the bandages from around him and slowly stands as he looks around. He didn't remember coming here. Still he wasn't about to wake anyone and so he sits down in aa chair and waits till they all wakeup. While he waits he snags a bag of blood to suck on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 20:57:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca thought she heard noise but figured it was just her imagination.&nbsp; It had been a hell of a time while he healed. She had heard several beings upstairs and knew it was just Sarah and Antonio.&nbsp; It was daylight, she had come down during the first drawing of dawn. <br>&nbsp;<br>She shifted and stretched slightly before opening her eyes.&nbsp; At first, she thought she was dreaming.&nbsp; She then tilted her head and laid back looking up at him.&nbsp; "You certainly look better awake"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 21:16:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods. "I'm sure I do." He says smiling slightly. He looks over at Sara and Antonio. "they've been here the whole time then I take it." He stands and walks over to get another bag of blood. He avoids coming near Rebecca for right now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 21:24:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled and nodded before sitting up and bringing her knees to her chest "yes they have.&nbsp; They haven't wanted me to be near you... just...in case"&nbsp; she was careful to word it the right way.&nbsp; She still had the belief that he wouldn't hurt her.&nbsp; He fought to hard to not hurt her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 22:01:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods again. "I know what you mean. They were smart to order that." He sits back down and rips open the bag of blood letting it pour down his throat. "I can't say I have good news when those two wake up, but some of it might be good in a way." He tosses the bag in the trash. 'Now... do you have any wine about?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 22:10:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca nodded and stood walking over to the cabinet and taking it before hesitating.&nbsp; She walked towards him.&nbsp; She had noticed him keeping his distance. <br>&nbsp;<br>She handed out the wine bottle as she grew nearer&nbsp; "You can share this with me?"&nbsp; She wondered how he could be awake during the daytime and what news he had.&nbsp; She had so many questions bouncing in her mind. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 01:34:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He takes the bottle of wine and pops the cork. "Glasses, or do we just take turns with the bottle?" He asks as he sets the bottle down on a side table. He folds his hands in his lap and takes a look at her for thee first time ina&nbsp; while. "You've been crying. Tell me it wasn't over me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 02:27:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca cleared her throat and then moved over to the cabinet and retrieved a couple of glasses from the cabinet before closing it and slowly turning towards him.&nbsp; She watched him closely before walking over and offering him one of the glasses and keeping one for herself.&nbsp; "We can use glasses" <br>&nbsp;<br>She seemed to dodge her crying question for a moment before tilting her head "Of course they were for you.&nbsp; You almost died"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 02:45:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head. "Me Die?... Nah. I'm tougher than I look. I was perfectly fine." He says. Its easy to see he's playing it tough. Course the ammount of damage he took would have killed a human being. He takes the glasses and pours wine into each handing her glass back to her.&nbsp; "Well if your awake the others should be up soon." He reaches into his pocket and pulls out his cellphone. He frowns when he sees its smashed completly. "Damn I liked this phone too. He tosses it aside. "What time is it anyways?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 02:50:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca tilted her head and then looked at her watch as she responded. "Noon"&nbsp; she tilted her head and took a close look at him.&nbsp; Then took a drink of the wine "Care to share what happened?&nbsp; First you completely shatter all of my reality by telling me your here to kill me, then disappear, and come back torn to hell. "&nbsp; she paced back and forth not really caring about if he was looking at her or not "Then you almost die and tell me it was nothing.&nbsp; Don't lie to me, I'm not a child"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 03:20:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shrigs. "Ok if you want to know I took on the two assasins sent after you andd killed them. That was the easy part. then I went and took on the council of twelve. Its now a Council of four, and it happens to be the four that don't want to kill you." He drinks his wine and sets the glass back down. "Noon you say? I've woken up early, but never that early." He looks at her again. "I know you'r not a child Rebecca. Still I wasn't even close to dying. I've been in worse straights before."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 03:25:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sunk back down onto her bed afraid that her shaky legs wouldn't hold her.&nbsp; She hadn't really considered that they would send assassins.&nbsp; The fact that he took them on only made her stunned and unable to think of anything to say.&nbsp; She took another drink of the wine and then cleared her throat. <br>&nbsp;<br>His look made her look up at him and then shudder "If there has been worse, I'm very afraid to even ask what happened then"&nbsp; she didn't tell him how she had collapsed upon seeing him in such a condition.&nbsp; Never told him of the fact that she was sleeping downstairs not because she was in danger but was keeping an eye on him.&nbsp; She didn't think he would appreciate knowing that. <br>&nbsp;<br>"council... I never even thought they were real" she said more to herself than him.&nbsp; She wondered a bit at why he was awake but figured sleeping in a coma for over two weeks would mean he would have energy enough to do so. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 04:02:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If my torn up carcase wasn't proof enough that they are real I can always go back again." He jokes lightly. The smile drops off his face though. "Yes therse a council, and they arn't the only one. Each country has its own council of twelve. Most of the time they leave the other countries alone but sometimes... Neverminds. Its nothing to worry about." He quickly pours another another&nbsp; drink and starts sipping it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 05:00:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She raised her gaze to him and stuck her tongue out at him "Very funny"<br>&nbsp;<br>She then tilted her head a bit "You don't think we should worry about the other councils taking over this council or perhaps seeking revenge?"&nbsp; she studied him carefully as she takes another sip of her wine. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 05:16:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I doubt they will do anything. I'm more worried about the children of the council deciding to stepup and take their places. If they want to they can order more assasins. the council election process takes atleast a month though so it won't be anytime soon." He says. He stands up and paces toward the door. "Can you unlock this?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 05:18:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She watched him acting like a caged animal.&nbsp; He didn't like being around her and she couldn't figure out why.&nbsp; She nodded "Yes I can open it, but I won't.&nbsp; Its daylight upstairs and I'm not going to go ahead and risk anyone's lives here, including yours"<br>&nbsp;<br>She might be a little hardheaded and she was starting to talk back meaning it was becoming an comfort issue.&nbsp; She stopped worrying as much as she could. "I know you want to leave and move on to your next mission but you can damn well wait until night to do it"&nbsp; She took another drink of her wine. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 05:26:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, I'm not leaving. My mission has changed and I now have something to protect again. Until I am sure you are truely safe I will be staying." He says softly still pacing around. He stops and sits down closing his eyes. He sighs and rubs the bridge of his nose.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 05:27:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She didn't let on her surprise or the fact that it sent her heart into her throat.&nbsp; She cleared her throat softly and then tilted her head "Can you tell me why your acting like a caged cat that is ready to attack?"&nbsp; it concerned her.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>She sat aside the wine glass and watched him.&nbsp; He seemed uncomfortable and she couldn't tell why.&nbsp; Surely he was used to being locked in during the day. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 05:30:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He points over to the corner where Sara and antonio lay. "Them. I don't do well couped up with other vampires. Its disconcerting but I can stand it while asleep. When you live in a ccastle with only ten others you get used to solitary space." He says gripping the arms of the chair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 05:34:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca stood and then leaned over placing a hand on his shoulder and squeezing.&nbsp; She then climbed up the stairs and unlocked the door&nbsp; "Stay here while I make sure there isn't any light coming in"<br>&nbsp;<br>She went out of the door and closed the windows she knew she had left open and covered them with blankets to make sure none of the UV seeped in around the edges.&nbsp; It took her a bit and she had no idea if it would be appreciated but she wanted to try and help. <br>&nbsp;<br>She came back down the stairs and ran her hands over her legs "You should be fine.&nbsp; Just stay within the living room and dining room.&nbsp; I didn't go through the rest of the house yet. "
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 01:34:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard nods walking over and actually giveing Rebecca a kiss on the cheek. Strangely his lips are warn instead of the usual cool that a vampires lips should be. "You have my thanks." He says softly. With those words he dashes up the stairs and finds a seat in the dimly lit room. Looking over he sees an old novel sitting on the coffee table. Interested he picks it up. Its Bram Stoker's "Dracula" Opening the book he slowly starts to read.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 01:38:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt his warm lips and she gasped softly the breath stolen from her during surprise.&nbsp; She wasn't expecting the kiss on her cheek.&nbsp; She sat down as she watched him disappear upstairs.&nbsp; She had no idea what had changed within him but she was caught off guard several times by things he had done or told.&nbsp; Then other times, he seemed he hated her.&nbsp; She shook her head a bit and then closed the door to the basement and walked into the kitchen and retrieved water for both of them and took a bottle in and placed it in front of him.&nbsp; she chuckled when she pointed to the book "Into irony are you?"&nbsp; she almost lost it before she shook her head slightly. <br>&nbsp;<br>The time was quickly passing and she knew that Sarah and Antonio would wake soon. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 07:33:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you for the water." He says softly as he sips it. He flips through the bood more. "Actually its all wrong. Its all a bunch of embellishments. If I had known Stoker was going to butcher it this back I would have thrown him out the window head first and let the wolves have him when I first met him." He chuckles. "Still what he got right was accurate in and of itself. Course that is maybe ten to fifteen percent of the book." He closes the book and lays it on the coffee table. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 07:35:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She curled into a chair as she studied him.&nbsp; "Ah well perhaps its best if humans don't know all your secrets hmm?"&nbsp; she leaned against the back of her chair and brought the bottle up to her lips and took a drink before lowering it. <br>&nbsp;<br>"So care to share why you are able to be up at noon and why you are able to heal through something that even I think other vampires would die from?"&nbsp; She was still curious about that.&nbsp; Hell she was curious about him period.&nbsp; The fact that he didn't like stokers Dracula only made her grin a bit. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 07:44:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well part of it is due to my age. I'm over a thousand years old after all. In that time I have learned many a secret to staying alive among other things. Honing my powers to their upper limits, and learning new abilities from the best teachers I can. The Other Part is just sheer willpower and not being willing to give up. He takes another sip of water. "Most of it is supernatural, and some of it is even Magic." He waves&nbsp; his hand and the drapes billow up... but the window dosen't break. "However just cause I'm able to be up during the day dosen't mean I can stand direct sunlight. I can stand dawn and dusk just fine but you drop me out in the middle of the day and I'll get the worst case of sunburn you've ever seen."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 16:39:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She watched him closely as he showed off his abilities.&nbsp; She tilted her head "Magic?&nbsp; Well now you have gone ahead and blown my preconceptions out of the water"&nbsp; She curled her feet under her before she waited to speak again. <br>&nbsp;<br>"So I'm glad that you have managed to exist for so long, but I'll be woman enough to admit that your now a little more intimidating to me.&nbsp; I will also admit that I owe you a large debt that I have no idea how to pay back"&nbsp; she swallowed and then continued "I thank you for being willing to protect me and perhaps even saving my life for quite some time to come.&nbsp; I'm a little unsure of what to say but I will definitely start by saying that you have earned my trust and shall you need anything, I will do my best to provide.&nbsp; You will always have shelter in the club, and here in the basement should you need it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 18:34:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard shakes his head as he stands and walks to one of the windows and slightly pulls back a curtian to look at the light spilling onto the floor. The color told him what he needed to know. It was Dusk.&nbsp; "It is I that should thank you. You gave me a new life and a path out of the darkness that I exist in." He says throwing back the curtains and standing in the light of the setting sun. He turns around. "You don't ever need to thank me... or repay me. Just continue to be a friend." Hemotions for her to come stand by him. "I have something to tell you. I promise I won't bite... unless you want me to that is."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 19:31:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She watched him stand in the light of dusk still amazed that he could do so.&nbsp; She was pleasantly surprised though.&nbsp; It was nice to see his features in natural light.&nbsp; His words shocked her from her revelry.&nbsp; He was thanking her... for what?&nbsp; It didn't seem that it would benefit him to save her life.&nbsp; Then again, she had no idea what he is thinking. <br>&nbsp;<br>She then jumped a bit as she had been concentrating on his words and his question caught her off guard.&nbsp; She placed her water on the table next to the chair and then cleared her throat standing and moving to stand by him an impish smile coming over her features "Am I going to have to start calling you fang boy?"&nbsp; she grinned then knowing that it would play back to the conversation she had previously had with Antonio before everything went down.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>When she stood next to him, she looked up at him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>09-01-2010, 04:01:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Only if you wish to. Know that I would never hurt you though." He replies smiling and wrapping an arm around Rebecca Gently. "I managed to do some research. That woman that I loved, the one I told you about. She's your ancestor. Once I found out explains whey I have this strange reaction and feeling whenever your near. You might say you've cast a spell on me." He pulls out an old faded picture and hends it to her. It was a picture of him and Marian. In the background was a castle and a very bright full moon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 06:23:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded to him acknowledging the fact that he would never hurt her.&nbsp; She knew that on some deep level that she hadn't even managed to explore yet.&nbsp; She tilted her head and then shuddered slightly when his arm went around her. "An ancestor?"&nbsp; she didn't even know he had gone looking. She tilted her head "A strange reaction?&nbsp; Hmm I'm alsmot sure you didn't share that with me"&nbsp; She took the picture and looked at the Marian in the picture. <br>&nbsp;<br>She ran her fingers over him and her knowing he hadn't changed all that much and the woman in the picture drew her but she couldn't talk much about it.&nbsp; The castle was beautiful and she then looked up at him "I don't... cast spells.&nbsp; At least...none that I'm aware of"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 06:37:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head. "No, not physical spells, but theres some aura about you. I'm not exactly sure what it is though." He smiles then looks out into the night as dusk finally falls. He frowns. Part of him wants to tell her about the impending problems that could pop up but he'd rather solve them quietly than worry her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 06:39:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah and Antonio came out of the basement with a frown on their face.&nbsp; They had started panicking until they realized that there hadn't been any force used to remove the other two from the room. <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah saw them standing together and cleared her throat. <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca was just about to ask him more about this aura when she heard Rebecca.&nbsp; She turned and tucked a bit of her hair behind her ear, blushing as though she had just been caught doing something wrong. <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah smiled and directed her attention to Alucard "Its good to see your awake.&nbsp; Fully recouperated I take it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 06:44:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard shrugs and smiles flexing his arms. "More or less. I thank you for your help Sara, and you Antonio." He turns around and actually extends his hand in friendship to these two for the first time since meeting them. "We have alot to talk about."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 06:46:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah was a little shocked but didn't let it show very much as she took his hand and shook it.&nbsp; Antonio shook his hand as well and then sat down on the chair that Rebecca had vacated.&nbsp; "Shall we talk now or is it sensitive' he said eyeing Rebecca. <br>&nbsp;<br>Rebecca pouted a bit "Don't you even dare think your getting rid of me in my own home"&nbsp; she looked between the three of them. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 06:50:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Rebecca already knows what I have to say so theres no need to send her away.&nbsp; took care of the assasine problem. I also took care of the council. What was twelve is now four." He let that sink in, waiting for the explosions of emotion. Single handedly he had damn near just started a revolution. Some might like the idea. Others might not.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 06:53:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah almost fainted, if it had been possible for a vampire to do so.&nbsp; Her jaw dropped a bit and she staggered before sitting.&nbsp; "holy...shit"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Antonio's face went from placid to completely animated "Way to go! I knew they would get what was coming to them one day"&nbsp; He had no idea what it would mean for the future.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah realized just how hard it would be to beat alucard and that made her face her own reality but the fact that the council was mostly gone was something that made her worry a bit more.&nbsp; "We are seriously going to have to watch our asses closer from now on"<br>&nbsp;<br>She looked to him closely "No wonder you were so torn up. They couldn't have been easy to fight"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 06:59:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, they wern't. what comes next will be even harder. If the childer of the ones I took out decide to, they can declare war on me and at that point My own Bretheren will be sent after me. I don't know if that will happen yet. The four council members that are left are pushing for people that think like them to be put on the council." He stands and starts pacing. "I have decided to stay here and dedicate myself to protecting Rebecca. This will be atleast until things are finally solved."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 07:03:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah looked to Rebecca then the pacing Alucard&nbsp; "you know we may have to go to a back up plan if they send your Brethren after you"&nbsp; she knew Alucard would get the reference and she ignored the look from Rebecca that wanted all of the information. <br>&nbsp;<br>Antonio looked lost in thought "Well I can beef up security at the club and install more alarms.&nbsp; They work even for the quickest of vampires.&nbsp; Rebecca will be safe both here and there its the transport between the two that could be of hassle"&nbsp; he was already planning for the worst of it all. <br>&nbsp;<br>The fact that alucard was pacing didn't make Rebecca happy one bit "Who says I need protecting?&nbsp; In fact, if the war is on you...why even consider me?"&nbsp; she was being petulant and she knew it.&nbsp; She had lived peacefully in existence for many years knowing of vampires.&nbsp; Why did it have to change now?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 07:07:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You don't have to. they won't be after Rebecca. If they come it will be for me and me alone and in the even they do your alarms won't work. Sara has seen one of me shadow abilities. They can also do that. If they want in they will get in without anything going off. They are not just any vampires." Alucard replies. He shrugs. "I'm not really worried about it though."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 07:11:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca pointed to his feet and then actually spoke before the other two could "Your pacing does make us fret a bit"&nbsp; she tilted her head "So you never did say, if you aren't worried about that, what are you worried about"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>She hadn't dropped the picture but held it in her hand near the window still.&nbsp; She leaned back against the sill propping herself on it as if sitting down amongst the glass.&nbsp; She watched him carefully. <br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah trusted his judgment and the shadow abilities would be an issue if they were to be attacked.&nbsp; However, if he wasn't worried about it, she wasn't going to be either.&nbsp; "Antonio and I have to get back to the club soon, people are going to start thinking three missing regulars, is a problem"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>11-01-2010, 01:35:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"The pacing is just something I've done to think. It dosen't nessarily mean I'm worried. anyways Sara's right. We should all probably head back to the bar. I'm feeling a bit hungry anyways." He smiles and closes the curtains. "So shall we go?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>11-01-2010, 06:29:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca sighed and then nodded.&nbsp; "I'm going to change first"&nbsp; She watched the curtains close and then walked upstairs.&nbsp; She sank to her bed not really completely taking in everything that had happened or changed.&nbsp; She hadn't been to the club in ages.&nbsp; She tilted her head slightly and then stood and dressed, braiding her hair for the first time in ages. <br>&nbsp;<br>As she came back down to them, she spoke.&nbsp; "So driving, or super speed?"<br>&nbsp;<br>Sarah and Antonio just laughed and shook their heads as they made their way out of the door with Antonio's reminder to set the alarm. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>11-01-2010, 18:48:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard just offers Rebecca his arm. "I think it would be best if we drive." He smiles, almost seeming to be at peace. Infact he is at peace for the first time in a long time. "So shall we go then my dear?" He asks softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>11-01-2010, 18:50:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She took his arm and then fished her keys out of her pocket and dangled them in front of him.&nbsp; She was about to say a smart ass comment, until he spoke to her and called her dear. <br>&nbsp;<br>She flushed then blushed and chuckled "Think you can remember how to drive"&nbsp; she inclined her head.&nbsp; It was the first time she had been called that in a long time.&nbsp; How could he charm her so fully in such a way?&nbsp; She had seen him in his worst moments, and still not feared for her own safety but his. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>13-01-2010, 04:30:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He laughs low. "You should see what I normally drive before you ask that question." He grins an almost boyish grin. "I usually drive something fast enough to do something stupid in.... but I'll be careful with your baby." He laughs and opens the door heading to the car as he snags the keys from her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>13-01-2010, 06:50:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stuck her tongue out at him and then nodded "You better be, cause I'm holding you to that promise.&nbsp; Not only are you driving a precious car, but your carrying precious... HUMAN cargo"&nbsp; she put the emphasis on human before she shook her head and stepped outside after setting the alarm.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>As she walked to the car, she wrinkled her nose at him.&nbsp; "Hmm to trust you on driving..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>13-01-2010, 23:08:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I think you'd rather have me driving if a situation ever came along. Do you know I haven't had an accident since... well since at least the Vietnam erra." Alucard says chuckling. He opens the passenger door for her then closes it once she's in. Walking to the other side he slides behind the wheel and starts the car up. Soon they are zooming towards the club at a reasonable speed of five miles over the speed limit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>14-01-2010, 05:50:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She chuckled and then nodded her head saying a "thank you" before sliding in the seat.&nbsp; As she waited for him, she thought it was a little surreal.&nbsp; After a few moments, he was in the car and she laughed and responded "Vietnam Era?&nbsp; Nice... but your admitting you have had an accident"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>14-01-2010, 15:01:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well It was back when I was first learning how to even drive a car. Everybody has problems their first time. Not everybody goe's off a cliff when the gas pedal sticks on then." He laughs. "Don't worry. I won't be driving us off a cliff." He jokes smiling at her and winking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>14-01-2010, 15:09:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wrinkled her nose at him and stuck her tongue out playfully "Well, lets just say I'm glad there aren't any cliffs around to go off"&nbsp; she was teasing him on that note.&nbsp; The change in him was palpable.&nbsp; She looked at him from the corner of her eyes so that he couldn't see her staring at him.&nbsp; He seemed more relaxed which seemed a little relieving to her at least.&nbsp; She still couldn't believe that he had been sent to kill her and then almost got himself killed protecting her.&nbsp; She closed her eyes then and leaned then against the headrest of the seat.&nbsp; It was turning out that she knew less and less about her own reality. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>15-01-2010, 02:57:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				alucard makes a pinching motion at Rebecca when she sticks out her tongue but he keeps driving instead of following through with it. A few minutes later the car pulls up in front of the Club. "Your carraige has arrived my dear." He jokes giving her a wink.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>15-01-2010, 06:42:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smirked softly and as he winked at her shook her head.&nbsp; "You probably shouldn't say things like "dear" unless you want someone to get the wrong opinion of the situation"&nbsp; She opened the door and then closed it before talking, knowing he would still be able to hear her.&nbsp; "Though i do thank you for arriving with no major incidents"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>15-01-2010, 21:56:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard shrugs at her words and just opens the door to the club for her. I wasn't about to take on the whole council to save you and then get you killed in a car wreck. It would ruin what little reputation I have left." He says. Once rebecca is through the door Alucard steps in after her and heads downstairs to the basement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>16-01-2010, 02:36:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rebecca smiled and then said "Thank you for that"&nbsp; she then moved upstairs and sat down at her table.&nbsp; the office was quiet and she could imagine what had happened the last time that she had been there.&nbsp; The windows were fixed but it was still hard to realize that her life had changed all in an instant in this room. <br>&nbsp;<br>She sighed as she sat down and started fixing the paperwork and bills as well as organizing what the help had done. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>20-01-2010, 22:48:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(Sorry my dear, College started this week so I'm abit behind in my posts)<br><br>Alucard sits in his room for a bit but finds to his suprise that he is starting to dislike being alone. Nodding to himself as if coming to a decision he heads upstairs. Looking around at the dullness of the place he slides over to the piano and starts playing. The song is a Piano Redition of Queen's "Who wants to live Forever." Strangely the music wasn't for him this time but for everyone else in the room.<br><br>Who wants to live forever (piano solo) Queen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb8y48EPthA#)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>21-01-2010, 02:03:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was definitely turning out to be a paperwork filled night.&nbsp; She knew she should make her way out to the bar, but she hadn't managed to pull herself away.&nbsp; It had been some time and she pulled her hair up, piling it on top of her head and holding it there with two pencils.&nbsp; She stood and stretched before opening the door to her office.&nbsp; She heard the music and then leaned against the door of the office looking out over the club and at him while he was playing. <br>&nbsp;<br>It was very beautiful playing.&nbsp; She tipped her head before turning back into the office and back to her desk after closing the door behind her softly.<br>&nbsp;<br>((its okay :)&nbsp; I'll look forward to your posts even more now :)&nbsp; I'm starting a new training as well ))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>26-01-2010, 02:03:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard plays for a while longer. He varies the music and the melody with each song and the piano seems to be part of him. When he finally quits the crowd actually lets out a sound of disapointment. He quells it by promising to play more tomorrow. Then silently he slips behnd the bar and [picks out the best bottle of wine he can find and put what would be easily twice the ammount paid for it into the register before grabbing two clean wine glasses and heading upstairs. He knocks softly on the door before quietly walking in and shutting it behind him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>01-02-2010, 05:03:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had just looked up to say come in when the door opened.&nbsp; After a second, she smiled and then placed the sheets of paper back onto the desk and leaned back rubbing her temples.&nbsp; "Your playing was wonderful.&nbsp; From what I can hear, the crowd definitely enjoys your piano talents"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>She tilted her head.&nbsp; "As long as your enjoying the playing, I'd say we have a new act for quite some time."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>06-02-2010, 19:08:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard shrugs. "I might add in something more. Heck is Antonio or Sara could sing or play guitar we might have the opourtunity for a band." He holds up the bottle and the glasses. "I brought us something to drink." He says smiling. He sets both glasses on the desk and slices the wax off the top of the bottle.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ladyelizabeth</strong> on <strong>20-02-2010, 02:16:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled and then sat back looking at him.&nbsp; "Careful a girl might get the thought you like her if you keep acting this way"&nbsp; she stuck her tongue out at him playfully.&nbsp; "Hmm a vampire band... I dunno I'd say that would fit in here well"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Haven (Paladin and ladyelizabeth)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Paladin</strong> on <strong>22-02-2010, 16:38:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alucard shrugs. "If a band dosen't work then it dosen't work. As for the other part...." He smiles and pours the wine into both glasses before setting one infront of her so she could reach it if she wished.&nbsp; "Maybe I actually do."
			</dd>
		</dl>
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