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Cedric Von Octavian, If you’re looking for Najeleon I’m probably the second closest thing ,if you want to live no pet names thank you

[isoldehenrix]

Trailing her or not, Isolde wanted to make it known she was paying attention to her surroundings, even if people thought otherwise. Her brows lifted just slightly — not in surprise, but in recognition. That voice, that drawl, that snake’s charm wrapped in old-time theatrics. “Cendic, love, we've already talked about your choice of outfits,” the blonde mused, taking a step closer toward his direction, eyes taking him in from head to toe.

The smirk that followed was all venom-dipped amusement, “Mm, I don't know, maybe I have, maybe I haven't. What do I get if I help you, hm?” With a small wave of her hand, she made the flame disappear, leaving a trail of smoke in the air between them. “Don't tell me you're after drunk souls now. That's such a sad downgrade. Don't tell me Najeleon is facing a soul crisis now so he'll take anything that comes his way. That poor, poor demon.”

[cedricvonoctavian]

There was a light frown, his eyes turning serpent-like in nature. He knew that voice anywhere. "I thought you were some beguiled blonde." He muttered under his breath. "And I told you, its unassuming enough to get a bite. You know how these degenerate gamblers are." He said with a slight embarassed huff.

There was a look in his eye as he took out what he assumed she wanted. "My scales, I know how you wanted to use these for ....whatever your lot do." He said with a handwave. There was a good reason he didnt curry any magic user's favors- but Isolde was an exception. "Less a soul issue more a pride one." He said with a sigh. "Everyone at ghouliard is practically lusting, it tastes so boozy on the tongue. I need a gambler, someone with a bitter taste of defeat in my mouth." He said.

There was a hum. "Unless you have something a bit more savory- I am very famished." He said his eyes glowing a stark green.

[wickedxhell]

"What does it matter to you?" He didn't need to know anything about Lenus; he was just toying with and he wasn't even sure to what end. Play mind games? for what purpose? The suited man was going to win; he didn't need to do anything else but step in the ring.

"I'm not playing into whatever sick power trip this is for you. You're already fighting a human. Pathetic really that you are trying to play mind games. You will get your fight, you will get to feel strong, get to feel superior, so shut the fuck up or you'll have me wondering whose bitch boy you are."

[cedricvonoctavian]

"You must be fun at parties." Cedric deadpanned taking a few steps back. He will get his revenge soon enough. "What's a little banter between fighters hmm." He said with a chuckle.

There was a scowl. "I'm no one's bitch boy, you mortal waste of air." Cedric said. He hated being called one's bitch boy. He served a demon yes but that doesnt give this mortal scum permission. There was a deep breath and a forced grin.

"Enjoy the next minute and a half then. Really savor the blood pumping through your body." There was an an evil sneer. "It will over the ring soon enough." He said with a hiss he said looking at the clock.

He couldnt wait to here the human scream.

[oftragxdy]

"Well I don't like it." Raven complained as she planted another kiss, but this time on his cheek. A gasp escaped her lips as half of his body transformed into another form. Her eyes widened as she placed a hand over his serpent skin, fingers splaying outwards. "Is that you telling me that I'm not allowed to bother you while you're sleeping?" Her eyes lifted to glare at him, her lips twisting upwards into a pout.

"Fine." She let out a sigh as she sagged in his lap. She nestled into him, her face pressed against his chest. "I may, or may not have, left home and let a vampire bite me." She shrugged, showing him that she didn't find it that big of a deal. "Naj... wasn't happy."

[cedricvonoctavian]

There was a hiss in response, his animal instincts taking over bforee his nonexistent gentleman persona. "Don't force the awakening you're not my liege, only by his side." He warned.

Cedric's yes glowed greeen in anger putting her on the counter."You did what!?!?" He said practically seething becoming the pride demon. "Do you have no restriant!" He exclaimed. "You realize those leeches won't heistate to put you out of your misery right!!!"

[wickedxhell]

"I'm sure no one would enjoy that." he imagined that Naj would get creative with the way he woke up the slumbering snake. "Mortal food never does, though it doesn't stop me from hosting a feast." though that feast was more for himself and his closest demon companion, who favoured the sin of gluttony to feed on the souls partaking.

"You say that but it comes with it dangers and attention." Attention from the other demons that will now blame him for the inconveniences that were bound to come. "I wouldn't call you little."

[cedricvonoctavian]

"I care for my liege but that demon should not be allowed me during my slumber." He said with a smirk. "Exactly. And people say pride and sloth don't have much in common." He said laughing at his own joke.

"I imagine it does. I'm surprise my liege hasn't bounced on you. Wrathful one my liege is." Cedric relented. But he was aware the proce of that position. There was a scoff. "Compared to my true form. I am practically a stick." He said rolling up his sleeves. "This human forms are hard to understand with their limbs."

[wxldxheart]

@cedricvonoctavian continued from here

Oberyn offered the demon an almost playful smile. "It is my job to know my clientele." He teased, gesturing for the bartender to prepare said drink for the other before handing it over. "The after effects are quite...heightening." The witch smirked as he took his own drink and sipped. "Hm tonight is perhaps a little slow for your particular tastes Cedric, but the night is young."

[cedricvonoctavian]

"You do your job as well as my liege." He said with a grin. He took a sip with a smile, a rare thing for others to see. "This hitsss the spotttt." He said taking another healthy sip. There was a nod. "I assumed as such." There was a shrug. "Not that I mind with you around." He said with a wink. "Anything catching your eye this evening?" He asked wanting to return the favor to Oberyn for his hospitality, even if it means a getting a bit dirty."

[deathbeckons]

closed starter for @cedricvonoctavian

"Why don't you be a good little assistant and tell Najelon that if he wants someone to deal with his ever-aging pet, to take my number off the list. What fun is torturing a little bitch if I can't even hurt her, or punish her for her wrongdoings?" The human she loathed had spent all but two seconds in Azagi's care before she slit her wrist open. The wrathbearer had fed her vampire blood and locked her in the equivalent of a padded room. "At least, not for free anymore." A pause, as she sipped from her drink. "Tell me, has Najelon had any meetings with Belgr recently?"

[cedricvonoctavian]

"Believe me when I say there' were was hardly a list to begin with. ." Cedric hissed slowly adjusting his body on the chair, sipping his milkshake. He knew at some point, Raven would perturb evryone Najeleon would send their way, punish or otherwise. . He didn't want to comment on the torture,but h was nodding in agreement Azagi spoke. "I"ll pass the message along." There was a quiet hum. "My liege had one I believe in SSSinsationsss." He said. "Why do you asssssssk?"

[wickedxhell]

Perhaps Lenus would have shaken the being's hand if he weren't so clearly playing with him. Toying with him like he was a new object to be batted around. His hands were firmly by his sides, not wanting to play into this man's ego. Maybe it would be to some detriment, but he couldn't bring himself to act like they were actual competitors.

A form he was more comfortable in? What was the point in that? Wouldn't that just be overkill for fighting a human? Was that all he was good for? So others could stretch their legs in a form they hadn't been in a while? Trying to be polite to Lenus was the most disgusting of all. This man was no better than the rest of them, cruel even. "I don't see how that's your business."

[cedricvonoctavian]

A grin spread on his features hearing the tad bit of anxiety in the mortal's voice. There was a chuckle as he began to unbutton his shirt. "Seems I hit a sore spot didn't I?" He joked. There was a glimpse of the clock.

Three minutes that should be enough time. He decided to go for love, because he feels a stab at his self-esteem won't do much. There was a look of mischief on his face, becoming less gentlemanly by the minute.

"Who are they exactly?" He asked blithely. "Considering your physique, maybe a bit weaker or utterly fragile." There was a chuckle, it was a bluff but he was trying to occupy the other's mind.

"Don't tell me you don't have the nerve to tell them how you feel?" He finally slipped off his shirt. The little cracks in his skin looking scale like. He walked beside Lenus ans whispered in his ear. Just one more thing to throw his openent off, see them crack.

"I'd recommend you start sssspeaking or I'll personally put them out of their misssssssssery."

[wickedxhell]

The unassuming man was unnerving, giving off this air that there would be hell to pay if such a suit was damaged or stained. An air of superiority that had Lenus shrinking, hiding away. The demon wouldn't find much pride housed within him to prey upon.

Lenus came to the realisation that he preferred the opponent who didn't talk so much when the other made his promise. "Thanks..." What was he meant to say? He was at this man's mercy. "You that eager?" was he that excited to pummel him to the ground that five minutes seemed like a long time.

[cedricvonoctavian]

"A pleasssure." He said with all too saccharin grin. There was a headshake. "I wouldn't call myself eager, just reminds me of old times." He said with a shrug. He began taking off his suit jacket and undoing his tie.

"It also gives me time to get into a form I'm more comfortable in." He said not breaking eye contact with Lenus. "So tell me what are you fighting for?" He asked. "Money, Pride, Self-Worth-" He paused with a sickening grin.

"A significant other."

[thecrowkeeper]

The dossier the Council had sent over was huge. Big enough that Thera knew it would require caffeine and a change of scenery to get through. She didn’t know why she assumed there would be empty seats at Pit Stop. She could see the line sometimes from the Raven but as she picked up her lavender London Fog from the counter she was met with the site of no seats except one that was at an already occupied table.

“Thank you so much.” She smiled as permission was signaled. “It’s a crush in here today so I appreciate the seat.”

And with that she started shuffling through the massive pile of paper she needed to learn.

[cedricvonoctavian]

He looked at the new stranger with pity. So much paperwork, even more than his newspaper. Either they are someone important or someone who made one too many promises. Cedric was in a good enough mood to say the former.

"Don't worry too much." He remarked with a twitch of his lips. Cedric tilted his had at the papeerwork.

"Do you need help with that?" He asked politely. He didn't really want to, but ignoring her would raise more questions much to his chagrin.

[wxldxheart]

location: Viper's Den

open/closed: open to all

caveats: feel free to assume connections/prior knowledge of each other. obi is very old and well established with a reputation so he can easily know characters/they know him!

Like most nights, Obi revelled in the familiar chaos of his establishment. The Viper's Den always did bring in the most interesting of clientele, people looking for something different than the usual night of drinks and dancing, and the ancient witch never disappointed. He walked through the sprawling nightclub like a king in his domain, a simple twitch of his fingers changing the enchanted ceiling from a dull clouded sky to the endless starry night. "Try the Liquid Amber, it goes down smooth." He smirked before signalling to one of the bartenders for his usual.

[cedricvonoctavian]

Cedric is admittely a regular. When he has the time to b. The Viper's Den attracts all types of pride and arrogance. And Obi was good at attracting that at Viper's Den. There was a smirk. "You know me so well." He said with a sastified slither. He looked at the ancient witch with a knowing look. "Anyone good to feassst on." He asked with a smirk.

[miraejeung]

Mirae allowed a small smile as they shared the same opinion on the dancers. He allowed his hand to slide into the others as they walked up the stairs to the balcony.

“If you think there are any spoilers to be had?” Mirae replied, though he was sure there was plenty he didn’t know about what happened beneath the surface of Ghoulliard. “Hm… it’s strange how those things can so easily become normality, isn’t it?” Perhaps it wasn’t strange to a demon, but it was to Mirae. Though, it wasn’t a strangeness he pushed against. After his capture, the peace of the waters had been uncomfortable. Here, the sound of his own thoughts were drowned out and distractions like the other man tracing his jawline with his fingertips were in abundance. It drew Mirae back to him.

“You don’t even know my name,” Mirae pointed out, but his voice was soft, teasing, “Are all the men you bring up here maddening and addictive?” He murmured as he noticed him closing the distance.

He tilted his head at him, taking in the the vibrant green of his eyes in the darkness. “And what might that look like?”

[cedricvonoctavian]

"So many spoilers, just beneath the surface." He said with a smirk. He kept his compure as he stopped touching the jaw. "When you see so much violence, this becomes more welcoming." He looked vulnerable for just a vulnerable looking at the balcony. He resumed a more gentle touch.

"Where are my manners you can call Cedric." He said with a beam. "And you?" He askd with a teasing slither. There was a moment when he realized as he was being too open. He stepped away for a moment tying his hair back in a ponytail.

"You're addicting in a sense that you'r uniqu. Usually I would have dragged a man I want behind a stage. Dark and accesible." He replied with a smirk. There was a hum as he made a black rose with his business card appear, not magic just a slight of hand.

"Do you want to really find out- perhaps come back in a few weeks." He leaned into the other's ears. "If you choose to return, I promise you a night to remember." He whispered, honeyed and almost seductive.

[curseaddendum]

Najelon deadpanned as soon as those words were hissed at him. He’d deal with that attitude later. If anyone could get away with speaking to him like that, it was Raven, but only because Naj didn’t take her seriously when she was a brat. Everyone else was begging for punishment as far as he was concerned.

“Do you want me to crack your spine that badly, you useless noodle?” Venom was spat, even though he wasn’t the one with retractable fangs. “I’m not letting you disappear for a whole month again,” he warned his assistant, making his way inside the attic just to open the windows wide. “Halloween is around the corner, and you know we’re always busy that time of the year.”

For some reason, mortals loved to act stupidly and recklessly that particular night, and that meant feasting for the demons.

“Get your slimy ass up and get to work, or else, I’ll tell Raven she has permission to be all over you.” As much as his possessiveness flared up when she did, it also served as a threat.

[cedricvonoctavian]

Cedric's eyes widened when he realized his mistake.He can be violent but never to his liege. Najelon is the last person he wanted to get his ire.

"Apologies my liege." He said kneeling on his knees.There was a small hum. "You have my word to not sleep in ever again, lest you want to break my spine."

There was a look of surprise before he nodded. "I will get the inventory list ready straight away." He said as he pulled out his business casual outfit.

He raised his hands. "I am changing my liege- that won't be necessary." He said pulling up his pants and taking off the robe. He looked at Najelon with a slight head tilt.

"Would a soul sate your demeanor my liege?" He asked as he glanced out the window to a group of hungover young adults.

[cavernovs]

"Bite me, snake boy." Jakoris snipes back with a smirk. It takes everything in his very being not to hiss back, like rival vipers lunging in a finale of a charmers song. It would only be a mockery, and Jack's not intending to slip as low as the slithering demon.

If Ceddy thinks that this is going to go in his favour, then he's an even more of Naj's bitch boy that he'd originally thought. It's the last time he gives the mighty, ancient demons any kind of credit beyond the simplicity of their sin. Serves him better when Cedders know his name. Less so, that it's anything other than Jack.

It's a chuckle first, mixed with a scoff: "You don't say liege to his face, do you, cupcake? He doesn't need that ego blown wide." Najelon is plenty vain, and even more cocksure than most. It's why Jack quite enjoys his company, sometimes. He likes it when they show they aren't so certain of themselves behind closed doors. When they bend in ways that they'd never in other company.

"If I wanted to speak to Naj, then I'd just walk up to him." Skip the secretary and all. But the wide grin on Davenport's face, says that he's poking the viper: "That's how conversations work, sugarcake."

[cedricvonoctavian]

"If we weren't in public I would take immense pleasure of biting you until you scream my name." Cedric said between gritted teeth. He didn't care if he looked weak, at least he had his dignity.

Cedric felt his own sins slowly boiling to the surface as if the snake mind was winning. There was annoyance in his eyes. He knew the other was egging him on. But for what?

"I do say liege to his face. He is worthy of being called my liege and I'm proud to serve him." He said with confidence.

Cedric slithered closed, their shadows intertwinning. "What will you offer me for this so called conversation?" He remarked with a shrug and leave.

The serpentine gently tilted Jakoris chin. "Do you want to continue talking or do you have something more entertaining?" He finally bared his fangs. "It would be ashame if i didn't do something with you." He said waiting for the other to beg for a collab.

[aylinvilliers]

“Shhh!” Aylin murmured, placing a finger in front of her lips as a giggle escaped them. “You're not supposed to say your weaknesses out loud. Next thing you know, someone will bait you with caramelized brownies in exchange for your soul.” She continued, before she resteded her head on the palm of her hand, bright hues focusing on him. It wasn't a complete lie, no, you could never know who could be listening.

“Hot chocolate gang it is, then. We’ll have to start a club.” she responded with a smile, realizing that lately, the only caffeine she was having was when she'd need to pull an all-nighter. Which was more often than what Aylin would like, but how could she complain? People needed her. Just like she needed sugar to survive winter. Looking over at the newspaper spread on the table, curiosity kicked in, “I guess that's something we might have in common. Mine though, comes with seasons.” She joked, giving him a toothy grin. “Depends.. I may know a thing or two. What kind of research are you doing, though?”

[cedricvonoctavian]

There was a look of surprise and look of sincerity. He hated to admit it but the human reminded him of someone. For a brief moment- there was a sincere look in his eyes. Then he pretended to sneeze.

"I think that's a fair trade considering the types that reaps souls." As if he wasn't part of that alleged species. There was a grin.

"It would be nice to have discussions about sweets, better than interrupting my liege." He said as if everyone serves a person. "I never thought I find a kindred spirit." He remarked sincerely. There was a sincere grin for a moment before he paid attention to his paper.

Remember your place Cedric.

"I like to archive events. I work with the relics and try to find notable articles to put in the time capsule." It wasn't true but it was the most reasonable lie on the fly. "I'm looking for happenings at the fall festival. Sadly I was under the weather." He remarked. "Tell me did anything interesting happen?"

[wickedxhell]

Who: open Where: Slaughter ring

When the festival had taken place, he bought a ticket to fight in the ring. He could have put the fight off forever, not actually attended, and let that vampire keep his money. Showing up here wasn't a matter of pride or even making sure his money wasn't wasted but maybe he wanted the fight, wanted to be beaten within an inch of his life, maybe that's what he deserved.

There wasn't much he could do in the way of protecting himself; the hand wraps were a ritual from training, the gum shield preventing him from biting off his own tongue when the inevitable happens. "It's not long now..." The crowd could be heard roaring for blood, for his blood to be spilt.

[cedricvonoctavian]

Cedric was inevitably going to come to the slaughter ring. Once in a while, the other craved the urge to fight. Today was no exception. And a certain merman driving him mad didn't help matters.

Oddly, Cedric stepped in with his suit and tie. Glasses too. At first glance he seemed harmless. But that was his trick with places like these. He glanced at the other's bare chest and gear. There was a smirk before he held out his hand.

"I promise you'll leave here alive." And thats all the false hope he's giving the other. "These five minutes are going awfully slow." He remarked making small talk.

[accio-victuuri]

source: 临时出道丨0805x1005

[cavernovs]

"I'll trust your judgement on that, sugarplum." Pumpkin spice and everything nice? Jack wouldn't know. It's probably not even pumpkin in the mix, and the spice is probably rat droppings. But he's never asked. Won't, either. Prefers the image of Naj's demon boy talking like he belongs there with his frappe full of Outerworld dirt, and sprinkled with sage stolen from that corner place in Onyx with all the jars and shit.

Jakoris isn't certain that he hasn't called him snake boy, in front of Naj but, it's probably one of the thousand glares he gets from the Ghouliard owner.

He'd have sat, even without the invitation.

Feet outstretch beneath the table, and he rests them in between Cedric's legs, heels on the edge of the seat of the man opposite. A grin that says he knows what he's doing. "It's Ceddy, right?" One of Naj's horned bunch. Of that, he's certain. He's also sure that Cedric would probably have had plenty warning from his master about that handsome, devilish man who Naj can't keep away from. Though, it's always better if they haven't. Likes to make his own tantalising impression.

Eyes drift to the paper the demon is reading, eyebrow quirks upwards. "And what is Cedders doing in little ol' pit stop tonight, hm?"

[cedricvonoctavian]

"Don't call me sugarplum." Cedric said between gritted teeth. It didn't matter to his relation to Najeleon, this was a less than savory first impression. He took several sips before he resumed talking.

Cedric scowled and blushed angrily at Jack's seating position. Strike two in his book. "Cedric." He corrected with a charming yet deadly tone. Cedric knew some things yet his masters tone about Jakoris. But his bias was already clouded by the matter.

"Jakorissssssss." Cedric said with an even tone. "Are you making sssssssmalll talk or do you want to sssssspeak with my liege." He asked his eyes turning green and reptilian, not sure of the vampires motives.