One More Chance

Vampire | Club Owner | Dating Natalie Griffin My name is Dorian Tristan Blanc. I'm a very busy man so I don't have time for your nonsense. I run an extremely successful club here in NOLA. I'm a slight germaphobe. And I've had a very eventful life in which I've been married twice. I'm currently married to my work and dating the lovely Natalie Griffin. If you harm her I will not hesitate to rip your throat out

[quietcolewalsh]

So there’s a chance I’m not a cute greasemonkey? Can’t say if you haven’t tried. Oh alright, keep your sex plays to yourself or I’ll Natalie to give you a smack. *raises eyebrow* I guess so? 

I’m thinking even if I say no that wouldn’t really stop you.

[dorianblanc]

I dunno, that Helen of yours is smitten and I see a lot of people going all googly eyed when they see you. Probably safe to say you got that cute grease monkey thing going. *smirks* Go ahead. I like it when she smacks me around. S'hot. 

I'm not going to bite you.*rolls his eyes* I only bite women.

[quietcolewalsh]

*smiles widely* That’s not what Morrigan says. That, my friend, was just a figurative of speech. *pats back* Alright, I won’t call you cowboy. Uh, how come? She and Wyatt seem happy together. From what I hear if Morrigan doesn’t like someone, she wouldn’t pretend to like them. *laughs* I don’t care if y’all think that. When a man tells everyone who he has slept with, everyone thinks he’s a stud or whatever. Then the girl, who he supposedly had sex with. comes off as loose. *sighs* And that is something I don’t want to contribute to.

*laughs* Oh yeah, you’re a real bloodsucker. *glances at him* Wait, you’re serious? 

[dorianblanc]

Morrigan says a lot of things that aren't true. *squits at* It better have been. And good. I wouldn't pull off the cowboy thing, I don't think. Maybe I should talk to Natalie about that. I guess they do, I just figured Morrigan was the type content with her lifestyle. *strokes his beard* Hmm, I suppose you make a good point. I've not thought of that. Maybe it's our difference in  generation.

Do you want me to bite you to prove it?

[tessa-cantrell-deactivated20150]

Oh I know, don’t get me wrong a deal is a deal but if i have to get up ant 3 am its so not worth it. People like to think that they are getting a deal and then they will tell you and every one they know how great said deal was. I swear if some on comes up to me the day after black Friday this year and says ” Guess how much this sweater was!” I will smack a bitch!

That’s good. Thanks for letting my crash there during the storm. Sorry, but to be far it wasn’t all me, I mean i was mostly me but not all.

[dorianblanc]

If you've got to get up that early for a deal is really isn't worth it. Sleep is most important. Besides, you save money if you buy your gifts through out the year I think. So there really shouldn't be that rush toward the holidays to get everything. *laughs* I would send someone like that your way just to witness it. That would be funny.

Well I'm not that much of an asshole to leave people out during a hurricane. *shrugs* It's just alcohol. No harm done really. You were all just distracting yourselves.

[quietcolewalsh]

What are you talking about? He’s got at least five years on you. *snorts* Alright, down cowboy. No need to go on spreading lies to impress me. *nods* I wouldn’t doubt that. Probably best to leave the country if I ever get on his bad side. Like… she’s not afraid to use me and toss me aside once she’s done. And while she does that you think yourself lucky she’s paying attention to you. *grins* I’m not. I just don’t like sharing my experiences with everyone. 

Wait, you know about them too? *shakes head* I’m thinking the latter. They did seem think I knew something. Hold on, how do you know all about this? 

[dorianblanc]

Really? You think five? *shakes his head* I guess I should take it as a compliment that I don't look my age. And I'm not spreading lies!*huffs* Also I've never been a cowboy. So, don't call me that. *nods his head* That makes sense. Yeah, that's Morrigan for you. I'm surprised she's settling down somewhat. Why not? It's fun yo kiss and tell. And people don't  mistake you for a virgin. Or they think you're a virgin and you're making it all up. So I guess it could work against you. But you kinda give off a virgin vibe. Just a little bit. 

*figures there's not point in lying* They've taken me too, I'm a vampire. 

[tessa-cantrell-deactivated20150]

Exactly! Don’t get me going on black Friday they have 5 T.V’s for like $4 and the expect people not to trample each other.

How is your house fairing after the storm?

[dorianblanc]

Black Friday is ridiculous. Why would anyone get up so early for those so called deals. Don't people  know they hike the prices up before hand so they're not really giving you a deal at all. Don't get me wrong I love the holidays, but it's getting out of hand. 

Fine. There was some roof damage, cause a little water damage tot he attic, but it's all handled. And I've restocked my bar since you drank it all.

[tessa-cantrell-deactivated20150]

Some stores are already selling Christmas stuff. I hate, I hate it so much.

[dorianblanc]

Stupid corporate push. Sell earlier, sell more. They're always complaining every year that people spend less during the holiday season, I think part of it is that the season apparently starts in June now. It's rather sickening. 

[quietcolewalsh]

He is to me. Heck, he might older than both of us, but I think he can take both of us. Maybe I should do more weight training. Just in case. *smiles in relief* Good to know. Women like Morrigan make men, like me, turn into weaklings. *chuckles and scratches the back of his head* Well, if its true, I’m flattered. He’s a good looking man. *smiles* Hey, know what you mean. You act like I’m some shy virgin. 

Alright, but hear me out before you want to throw me in a loony bin. You know how a disappeared for a couple of days way back then? Well, I was kidnapped and my kidnappers weren’t actually welcoming. *takes a sip of beer then sighs* They thought I wasn’t human. 

[dorianblanc]

*snorts* Older than you, yeah. Not me. And I could kick his ass if I wanted to. I just don't bother. Don't need the drama, it's all a waste of time. *tilts his head* weight training wouldn't help ya with him. Women like Morrigan? How do you mean? Openly sexual? Bitchy? *laughs* Sometimes you act like a virgin so I really can't be sure if you are or not.

They got you too?!*blurts out* I mean... Oh fuck it. I can't believe they're grabbing humans too. Either they're desperate of stupid. 

[quietcolewalsh]

*nods* I know what you mean. The man can make anyone shake in their boots. *grins* Now, there’s nothing wrong with liking sex that much, but I got a feeling she would have gotten bored with me. Or she would have killed me. *raises eyebrow* That is news to me. Are you sure? I’ve barely spoken a couple of words with Wyatt. *smiles* Nope. Nothing wrong with that. Except, I know you’re not that fond of Morrigan, so makes me a bit curious as to why you and her happened. It sounds less crazy than using soul mates. 

That’s real true. I mean weird as in… you know what forget about it.

[dorianblanc]

*rolls eyes* Please. He is not scary. He's a puppy. He huffs and puffs, people by into it and it just goes to that big head of his. *strokes his beard* I don't think Morrigan is capable of killing anyone, she's such a softy.But yeah, that guys she's got basically on a leash drools over you like a dog for steak. Doesn't matter if you've talked or not. Don't need to  to know you want to fuck someone. *shrugs* The penis wants what the penis wants. That's all I can say. 

Uh uh. you brought it up. Spill. 

[dorianblanc]

Some chick walked in and asked for some pumpkin spice bullshit, got all pissy when I sent her away. Does this look like Starbucks? I guess it's officially fall.

[quietcolewalsh]

*smiles* Are you sure about that? I rather not test that theory. *frowns* I wouldn’t blame him if he did. *raises eyebrow* Morrigan? The stripper from Sin? She seems nice, except she looked at me like I was going to be her next meal. *perks up* You and her? I never knew that. *smirks* I bet it ended with her throwing you out. *takes a sip of beer* You don’t believe in soul mates? Can’t wait. 

Hm, *thinks of a way to say it* You’ve been here for a long time. Been here before I even came to NOLA…. you’ve never heard anything weird or seen anything weird? 

[dorianblanc]

Oh I know. I've known him a long time. His bite it still really bad, just there's much more bark. *chuckles* She probably wishes you were her next meal. That woman lives off sex. And her boy toy practically drools over you. It's funny because he insists he's completely straight. I have determined in my many years that none of us is really straight. especially when someone denies it like he does. *frown a little*Don't look at me like that. I got around before Natalie. Nothing wrong with that. *shrugs* I suppose. I do. I just wouldn't use the term mate. 

New Orleans is a strange town, kid. Something weird happens every day. Gotta be more specific. 

[alexandria-lowe]

I might as well own the club myself.

[alexandria-lowe]

Hardly. You don’t see the looks Dorian. Hear the whispers. I dress like I don’t hear it or see it, I act like I don’t. I think myself into club business like its all I have and in a very sad way, it kind of is. Did you really love me Dor? What happened with us? It feels like such a long time ago that we used to terrorize places together, making a home wherever we went. And just like that….

[dorianblanc]

Of course, I loved you, Milly. Don't doubt that. *sigh softly* I don't know. My first response would be that I got bored. But I really think that's just too simple. I'm fucked up, Milly. We both know that. I don't think I can stand... Happiness for long. I want to think that I'll be different with Natalie and I'm going to try but.. I can't see the future. I may make the same awful mistakes a hundred years from now. I shouldn't have done what I did. I feel terrible for hurting you, Milly. 

[quietcolewalsh]

*frowns* Oh man. I don’t want to be on the bad side of that man. *smiles and pats his shoulder* We really wouldn’t be meant for each other if she didn’t like any of my friends. I know you and know there’s good in you, so my mate would have to see that as well. *chuckles* Then I’ll be a fool. You’re both very lucky to have found each other. That’ll be a beautiful wedding then. Hope I get an invitation soon. 

*takes a sip* You know, you’re not the first to say something that has got me thinking. 

[dorianblanc]

Oh he's not so scary. A lot of bark in that one. *smirks to himself* He'd rip your head off though if you even came close to hurting Helen.*smiles a little* Hey, you don't always have to like their friends. Natalie is really close to Morrigan and I can't stand that woman. But maybe it wouldn't be as bad if we hadn't had sex.*shrugs* Mate is an interesting choice of words my friend, any reason behind it? *nods* Oh you will be. As soon as a date is set they're going out. 

Really? And what exactly is it you're thinking about?

[alexandria-lowe]

I might as well own the club myself.

[alexandria-lowe]

You don’t know what its like to walk down the street or in to the club and everyone gives you these pitying looks. Like “oh heres the poor dear now. Such a shame she fell for a man who didn’t love her.” Its horrible Dorian. You have no idea how badly this has hurt. I am doing my best to move past all of this but its difficult.

[dorianblanc]

*Sighs* Oh Milly... A century together and you think I never loved you? *rubs his hands over his face* Of course I did. I still do in a way. Come on, love. You know I always hated to see you upset, and I hate it even more knowing it's my fault. I was an idiot, I'll admit it. If I could go back and change things I would have. I would've talk to you and tried to fix things or at least ended it sooner rather that hurting you like I did. But I can't believe they look at you with pity. They're probably thinking "How the hell could that Dorian let go of a woman like that?"

[quietcolewalsh]

*frowns* Why would Mr. Moore have anything bad to say about you? You didn’t go kicking the hornet’s nest, have you? *goofy smile* Now, I can say the exact thing about you. Here you got a beautiful girlfriend who is sweet as a summer day and you know it. You’re no fool. *laughs and pats his back*  I know you will be a good husband to her. Don’t ask me how I know unless you want me to talk your ear off. Oh man, I don’t want to jump the gun, but have y’all set the date? 

You drive a man to drink when you speak in riddles like that. 

[dorianblanc]

I couldn't tell you. He's hated me forever and for not particular reason. I hope our friendship doesn't mess up your chances with Helen. As far asI've seen she's  not as bad as her father, but as you can suspect I don't really hang around their lot. *rolls his eyes* No you can't I'm not a good man, Cole. You're a fool. *smiles a little* Natalie is perfect. I'm very lucky. *raises his eyebrows* I'm almost tempted, but I like my ears where they are. No, we haven't officially. Sometime in winter. We've got a winter theme starting.

*smirks* Then drink up, Cole. Cause I'm no tellin'.

[alexandria-lowe]

I might as well own the club myself.

[alexandria-lowe]

I just don’t know what to say or do anymore Dorian. I can’t take this anymore.

[dorianblanc]

*jumps a little* I honestly don't know either, love. What the hell is wrong? What's going on? I mean, you really can't be this mad at me. It has been almost two years and I haven't done anything wrong. 

[quietcolewalsh]

*frowns* Let me decide if you’re alright or not. *smiles* I’m not complaining. Just talking about stuff I don’t get. And I don’t get fourteen dollar whiskey, but I’m going to have to accept that there are poor suckers who will pay for it. I didn’t know I was so obvious… *sighs* I don’t know. She’s so strong, brave, and smart. And I’m… I don’t want to lose her. What? *grins widely* You waited this whole time to tell me now? *bear hugs him* Oh man, I’m real happy for the both of you. Finally going to tie the know and jump that broom. Good for you. Was wondering when you were going to do it.

*raises his eyebrow* Why you laughing like a cat who has gotten the cream?

[dorianblanc]

*rolls his eyes* Fine. You do that. But you'll figure out soon enough that I'm the wrong. Sort. I'm sure once you and your "friend" finally get involved her father will be telling you all sorts of stories.*frowns into his glass* You're a good man, Cole. I think any woman would be lucky to have you. Status and wealth really mean little to the right woman. It's the man that you inside they care about.*smiles a little*I wanted to make sure she didn't change her mind. But, you know I've been married before. Didn't work so well. I hope I don't make the same mistakes with Natalie. Definitely won't be putting work or the cocktail waitresses before her.

You'll figure it out eventually. And when you do. Let me know.

[alexandria-lowe]

I might as well own the club myself.

[alexandria-lowe]

[dorianblanc]

Oh no. Milly come on. Don't... Please don't do that. You know I hate it.*sighs*I'm sorry, love.