hell on earth,

Felix Gregori. Vampire. Touchy feely guy.

[felgregori]

Her first instinct was to jump and startle as he touched her, but Agnes thought that part of herself -the animal that wanted to run, to hide, to lash out before she got hurt herself. And instead she took another breath, searching for the human she had once been, the child that allowed herself to be comforted in such a manner, that allowed herself to feel safe. And she nodded in reply. “I truly hope we will; I do not know what I shall do otherwise”, she closed her eyes for a moment, slowly but surely regaining a sense of self. “It is not just the journal though, I am not sure I can stay here much longer Felix” She had hoped, she had prayed. But in the end she was too scared of Ruthven to find a home anywhere. “And if my true nature is discovered… Thank you though, thank you for helping me”

Felix caught the woman’s arm. Her words were curious... and frightening. They had been through something that so few had in the last few months. He believed they had come to an understanding and he wasn’t going to let this go easily. He wasn’t going to let his first friend in centuries leave him. Not without a fight. “I think you are wrong.” He stated flatly. “Whatever it is... whatever your nature is. We will stand here together... in our home. I have made many mistakes also. I would stand beside you... you know that don’t you?” 

[felgregori]

Joey nodded as he spoke, she’d grown up in this town, in the coven. She was very aware of the history of their species. “Yes. We are taught the stories and about trials, war, all of it. Many witches are guarded for that very reason.” She looked at him. “Thank you. I trust that. Okay… what do you wish me to do?”

Felix chuckled. What did they teach witches these days? “And what if those witches are misguided? What if... they just hold secrets that are dear to us.” Secrets like how to cure death. “I wish for you to swear you will not betray me.. nor my science.” 

[felgregori]

chefdwight​:

“Oh don’t worry, even I’m too old for that,” he laughed, shaking his own head. “You mean… vampires. I am sure you know what I am too?” he asked, nodding as he spoke. “Yeah, you’re still here. Can’t stay in the past. I mean, I still disapprove of some things and I was born in the 1980s.” Dwight smiled. “The snow really adds to the atmosphere this time of year. Watching it from the window.”

“One day they’ll be ashamed of it.” He chuckled, thinking back to his own youth. “I... can catch your scent yes.” He nodded, not wanting to draw attention to the fact the man was a werewolf. “I imagine you like it as much as our kind, you do not feel the cold no?” he asked curiously. 

[felgregori]

She looked at him, trying to figure out how much she could tell him. So far she had trusted Felix, with her secret, with her plans concerning the hunter. But this, this was something else. Agnes turned her head, looking down the street, trying to see if someone was close, someone might be in ear shot. She was getting paranoid, she knew it herself. But she could not help it. Agnes scratched the back of her hand, frantically, as if she could peel off the skin and find some strength underneath. “I wrote nothing about the hunter, do not worry. Not today. Not yesterday. But a hundred years or so ago”, she tried to forget, but she would always remember the exact date, “It’s an old journal. One that… that reminded me of what happened. So yes, if someone finds it my secret is lost. But I doubt they will know anything about you”

Felix watched the vampire. He observed her body language as much her her dialogue. She was panicked, truly panicked. He had seen her disapprove of him many times, she had worried about him a hundred more... but this was different. The woman was frantic... and he did not like that. He placed a single hand on the top of her arm, trying her best to comfort her. Although he could not lie such a  human gesture was foreign to him after all these years. “We all... have our secrets.” He stated. And he meant it. Nobody lived to their age without secrets. He had many of his own. “It not exposing me... makes it no less important to me. We will find it Agnes. I promise.”

[felgregori]

chefdwight​:

“Ah, you mean face to face conversations? Not a few words in a message,” he laughed lightly. “You have one though.” Dwight nodded. “I do like talking to people myself. Though phones are great when you don’t know what to say,” he joked. “Hmm, the air is definitely icy enough.”

“Bah and those awful abbreviations kids these days do.” he pulled  a face, clearly disgusted by the topic. His age was really showing. “I do... as much as i hate them our kind...” He assumed the werewolf could smell him, as he could the wolf. “If we do not move with the time we get left behind. Although... that does not mean we can’t disapprove.” He chuckled. “I do enjoy snow.”

[felgregori]

Joey smiled back at the vampire, she was feeling confident. She liked the man, she was intrigued by his work, by him. She wanted to do this. “That sounds like really smart advice. I guess, as a witch, my parents and the coven have always taught me to protect myself. There’s people who would use witches,” she nodded. “Okay… my word is not enough? Magic? Your blood… compulsion?”

He watched the woman carefully. “Of course, your magic is useful not just to your kind but to all species. And once our kinds were at war... as i’m sure you know.” His eyes wandered her again. “I would never compel you. But... blood oath’s were once common in my day.” 

[felgregori]

“That is a lot of trust and I want you to trust me,” she laughed gently. Joey nodded. “I promise. If you let me in, I will be loyal.”

Felix smiled slightly at the witch’s words. She was sweet, innocent. He was almost sorry for the world he was about to drag her into. “I don’t trust anybody, not truly. Centuries of life gives you that knowledge.” Everybody was out for themselves, even if they claimed they weren’t. It was funny the stories people would tell themselves to feel like a better person. “I am afraid a promise is not... enough. Loyalty is subjective. Are you familiar with the magic of my kind?” 

[felgregori]

As soon as she saw Felix Agnes felt reassured. His sole presence seemed to calm her and she noted that with a raised eyebrow and confusion. “Not, nothing about that”, she replied, eyes still searching her surroundings, “Well, technically…” Agnes raised her shoulders, “I might have written down one or two lines that could be interpreted that way… But I am sure no one besides me will be able to read those scribbles anyway”

Felix let out a breath, he knew the woman well. She was careful, far more careful then he was. But he had been careful not to put anything that had happened in writing. He was ready to put it behind him. “Agnes....” He sighed. “Those are famous last words. What exactly... did you write? Does it incriminate us?” He paused. “Would it incriminate our kind?”

[felgregori]

“A problem?” he laughed, curious of the man’s opinion on the matter. “I mean, I am sure someone out there doesn’t.” Dwight smiled. “Snow definitely adds to the atmosphere.”

“Hmmm life was easier when one had to make effort to communicate.” He huffed holding up his phone. “Then they are fools. The weather is turning here... it won’t be long now.”

[felgregori]

chefdwight​:

“I mean, life is pretty ordinary now, just with phones and wifi,” he laughed lightly. “And you still love Christmas? You didn’t grow up with snow?”

“Hmmm they are a problem that is for sure.” She smiled, quirking a brow. “Who doesn’t love christmas. I might be dead. But i have a soul.” He chuckled. “Not snow like here, a light dusting.”

[felgregori]

Joey smiled when he laughed. “Well, I am glad to be one of these few people who do. So, you’re welcome.” She shook her head. “No, I won’t. I want to do this. It’s my choice.”

Felix nodded. “Then.... i suppose i’ll let you into my secrets.” He laughed, rubbing his lips together. “But i will need some sort of... promise that you will not tell.” 

[felgregori]

chefdwight​:

Dwight nodded as the man spoke. “You know, that sounds pretty fabulous to me. I can imagine it was a great affair?” he asked with interest,

Felix nodded. “Life was pretty ordinary the rest of the time, but my parents loved Christmas. That is one thing i like about this town... the snow.” 

[felgregori]

agnesxhenson​:

“Excuse me?”, Agnes reached forward to stop the person from passing her by, “I won’t interrupt your day for long. I am looking for a notebook, I must have left it here earlier today”, her eyes scanned the street, the park bench, her entire surroundings. She needed that book, she had to find it again. It was one of her most precious possessions, most of all it held all her secrets. She’d be lost without it. “Have you seen it? It’s with red faux leather” She forced herself to smile, fighting back tears. Her long life had introduced her to all the struggles of mankind, but loosing something so personal felt like an attack on her very soul.

Felix moved forward as he saw the woman upset. He shook his head. “No... No i have seen nothing of the sort.” He paused. “Please tell me... nothing about our incident is in it?” 

[felgregori]

chefdwight​:

“You’ll be glad to know, well maybe you won’t but my Christmas menu is out. Just spreading the news. The Christmas cheer and my business,” the wolf laughed, offering the other a smile.

Felix took the menu, pretending to peruse it. “You know... Christmas has become quite simple. Back in my day we had fabulous feasts. Turkeys, Ducks, Goose.” 

[felgregori]

ladyxlucille​:

“I do not know. None of us will ever know now. But it could go either way. Maybe he did, maybe he didn’t. Just keep your guard up. Whatever happened… something isn’t right. And I know you know that,” she smiled back at him. “Hmm, let me guess, your record isn’t squeaky clean like me isn’t.”

“I do know that, but the humans and other creatures of this town had only just calmed.” HIs eyes looked over her. “They need no reason to panic. None of us are clean, we are creatures that live on the blood of others. Parasites. We need to keep their trust... or we die.”

[felgregori]

weepingwillcws​:

“you think?” ambroise repeated with a cock of his eyebrow, wondering whatever felix meant. he’d had no previous interest - ambroise could live forever, be beautiful and kill when it suited him, he didn’t need to know why. there had been no pursuit of answers for him, simply acceptance of his new situation. “tell me then, fe. just what have you found?”

Felix grinned, watching the man’s face. He knew that he had no interest in his research, the pursuit of science and wealth of knowledge had always been lost on Ambroise. Not that Felix didn’t enjoy his mocking, of course he did. He grinned, excited like a child. “A cure.” He whispered, his eyes electrified. “Of course... i still have many kinks to work out. But i truly believe it’s possible. A cure to immortality.”

[felgregori]

“I guess, I really do like that about you. It’s why I feel… comfortable around you. You don’t hold back, you don’t say any bullshit,” she nodded back at him. “I can do that. I promise. This is my choice to help you.”

Felix chuckled, folding his arms. “There are not many people who like me for my honestly, so perhaps i should thank you for that.” He smiled gently. “Very well.... i just hope you do not live to regret it.”