Cha0s Gaming - The Bathhouse

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*rests in bathhouse*

{Saunters in.} Bloody ‘ell. Why does anyone ever mention the fact that doing nothing can be so… *boring*? {Wades into the bath.}

Hello again, Vic

‘Ello. {Slips into the water, collar bone deep. His white hair floats around his shoulders.} The slow days getting to you, too?

Yeah. It is

Ugh, I wish the next stone would just… pop up already. Sol has been looking for *ages*.

You expect me to know what you're talking about?

{A look of realisation washed over his face.} Ah, right. Sorry. {Combing his fingers through his hair.} Wha’s been going on in your life?

Besides raising 4 kids, not much

Right, how’s that been? {Lathers his hair with bath salts.}

Hell....But I love them.

{He looks solemn for a moment.} Well, I’m happy for you. As you likely know I didn’t cherish mine when I had them.

I don't really know much about you. Other than you're a pompous changeling who shares similar views and interests as me (edited)

{He chuckles lightly.} Something like tha’, yeah.

19:17

{Rinses his hair by ducking into the water a few times.}

So how'd you even become an adventurer?

You remember Trying to Rob Axel at the old Guild Hall.

Well… would you believe me if I said I was trying to rob the original Guild Hall?

I would believe that. You look like the type

{Suds up his hands, then begins cleaning his legs.} Oh absolutely, they had a massive treasure hoard there. I found that out *after* I’d already cracked open some chest.

Can't say I wouldn't do the same thing. Because I probably would.

Well I have to admit, with the air about you, you’d make a good thief. {Rinses legs.} In my opinion, anyway.

I've been worshipped as a vampire lady most of my life. I already had riches. But if I was in your situation, then yes.

Some Rogues start that line even though they’ve already loaded. {Gets out of the pool, and begins drying off with a towel.} Something about the thrill of it.

I don't blame them.

Personally I just was looking out for… oh my gods… I forgot to send a letter to my family!

19:36

It’s been a whole year! {Rushes to dry off.}

Good luck. I don't even know my family really. Nor do I care to

Well, mine are goblins. {Ties hair up.} They’re definitely capable of fending for themselves.

Aw, cute. Probably first thing you changed into as a young changeling

Hmm… I think I did, in my first few years.

Quite the origin. Mine is that I'm simply am heir from two pure vampires. You might have met my son, Orion. He's the perfect ascended vampire man. All the powers, none of the drawbacks.

You know, I’ve never thought about that whole situation. {Applies some scented oils to his wrists and neck.} Being a vampire, I mean.

I could give you the abilities. I am a vampire Goddess now

{A look of consideration can be discovered on is face.} Hmm… it’ll hurt a little, won’t it?

I'd have to drain you, then you'd have to drink my blood

Right. Well, let me go write this letter and we’ll get to it. {He gets up to leave.}

Mkay

{He exits the bathhouse.}

*waits*

{Victus returns after awhile.} Sorry, I spilled ink on the first draft. {Anyone could plainly see the ink staining his hands.} So, before we do this, is there any drawbacks I should know of?

19:59

I know the whole “sun is bad” part, though.

Can't go in the sun, running water burns like acid, so no rainy days, food becomes poison if consumed too much, and that's pretty much it. Also, no holy radiant churches. Can't enter the altar anymore.

Oh please, I never go in there. {He laughs into his hand.}

20:03

And I assume there’s no going back after it’s done?

Also, when becoming a vampire, the core of your personality becomes intensified. Keep that in mind. Example, a hot-headed barbarian would have an even shorter fuse.

Hmm… I wonder what mine is? {Poses} My good looks?

20:05

I’m kidding.

Your confidence...It would become a massive ego....Like....Astarion....

Oh… {The playfulness in his expression disappears.} So I’d be like that sorry excuse of an Elf?

A possibility. Or it could be your extreme lust...

{He thinks silently for awhile.} …maybe I shouldn’t, then.

Tell you what. *sits up.* You'd be my spawn if you did this. Meaning I'd control you. If you step out of line, I can end it. I can kill you if you become like him.

20:12

I want to do this for you because as much as I refuse to admit things, I do enjoy your company, friend

{He places a hand across his own chest.} Aww you see me as a friend?

Of course I do

I’m surprised I didn’t pick that up.

So what do you say? I promise I'll keep you in check, dear.

Well… {He rubs his arm.} Alright. I suppose having eternity to perfect my skills is a good opportunity.

Might need to exit the pool. You kinda need to die....and the pool won't let you...

Oh, right. {He gets out and dries off… for the second time.} So… what do I do?

*she gets out* Trust me. *she bites his neck and begins draining him*

{He grips her shoulders for support. He didn’t expect his blood to go that quickly.}

*she continues. It's like cold icicles piercing your flesh. You feel weak. Struggling to remain standing as you feel yourself slipping away.*

{His grips lessens, eventually falling limp against himself.} (edited)

As she drains you, you get glimpses of your life before. The goblins raising you. The adventures with your friends. Everything up to this moment. Your eyes become heavy. Standing becoming increasingly hard. It's almost over. You're dying.

*Just a little more…* {He thinks to himself.} *I’ll be able to stay with them until they’re gone.*

You can't hold on any more. You collapse. Dead.

I gotta say, you have resilience, Vic....*takes the dagger from your pocket and cuts her wrist. Bleeding into your mouth*

{He recoils from the taste at first, but after it settles he greedily begins to drink.}

As soon as you get your fill of blood, you awaken. New. Revitalized. You're not the same as you were before. The old you is dead. Left behind to rot.

{He pants, and wipes his mouth.} So… *huff*… this feels… wow.

20:50

You feel like this all the time?

Among other things

{He curiously pokes his new fangs.} So strange… I feel like I’ll accidentally bite my tongue a lot now.

It's like that at first. I grew up a vampire, and getting your fangs...*shudders* Utter hells...

{He hums. Still poking at his.}

Enjoy. The good tends to outway the bad

21:17

More strength, immortality, increased speed, and more

Hah… never even thought I’d *ever* end up as a vampire. {He laughs loudly.} Thanks for sharing, Kirin.

No problem

Wait, how often do I need to, you know, drink blood?

When you get hungry.

Which is about two or three times a week

22:07

You can go a couple days without blood. But it's not recommended

Alright then— {Claps his hands together with finality.} I suppose I’ll go and find my first drink.

22:18

Better to understand how new things work sooner, rather than later.

My suggestion for a first drink? Someone you're close to. More likely to say "yes"

22:24

I'd suggest Nazmir. Rilith might kick you ass, and Axel might have a panic attack.

22:26

Or even Oz.

{Still enamoured by his new fangs.} Hmmm… Wha’? Sorry I wasn’t paying attention.

Go. Find. Someone. Someone you know. And you know what? It's your first order from your Mistress.

Ah, right. {Finally stops fiddling with his teeth. Taking a more serious posture.} So, someone like… say, Nazmir, Rilith or Oz? Maybe the owl?

Axel, Nazmir, Rilith, anyone

But not other vampires, right? {He crosses his arms.} I feel like I’ve heard tha’ lizard fellow say something about it tasting bad.

Drinking another vampire isn't going to satisfy you. You should only really do that for rituals.

Alright then, ritual only.

Exactly.

*walks in* What's going on?

{He laughs.} Well, speak of the angel.