Mariam

(Independent Beyblade RP blog - Mariam of the Saint Shields)

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She'd tried so hard. Mariam had done everything in her power to keep herself hidden. Herself and the small group of ragtag survivors who fled the city. Only a few of them spoke English, but that's neither here nor there.. They all had the same goal. Live. And to live as they are... Not as one of them. Mariam had gone into town to get access to a convenience store. Steal some food, bring back to the camp. It hadn't gone well. She and her small party were found... And found by Kai, of all people.

With a content groan, Boris pulls himself out of his body filled bed. Paying no attention to the two female vampires feasting on a half dead human at the foot of the bed. It smells like sex and blood. Just how Boris likes it, but the night had barely started, and he’s already bored. Sex, blood, sleep, and repeat. Gaining this immortal life has been a gift from Kai, sure, but Boris isn’t half bored now they have so much of Russia under control. And soon the rest of the world. Thinking of, Boris might go give Kai a visit. Been a while since he last saw that bastard. He might have some fun things for Boris to do.

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*Kai hums under his breath like a real prick, like he’s thinking about it. But he does come over and release the binds on Garland’s ankles and the remaining one on his wrist.* “Go.”

‘You can deal with me or you can deal with Kai. Your choice. But I will have my revenge.’ *The threat in Yuriy’s text is obvious. Mariam’s future is in doubt either way, but adding Yuriy’s hateful and revenge-driven rhetoric to exacerbate Kai further could be a bad move. Decisions, decisions.*

Garland doesn’t waste time getting off the bed the minute he is free. He wobbles on his feet for a moment, but ultimately makes his way to the bathroom. Wanting to be away from Kai and the humiliation that the man can so easily inflict on him. Make his life full of unwanted pleasure, and Garland happily accepts it until the shame hits later. Garland closes the bathroom door and moves to use the toilet. Lord knows when Kai will let him out of those binds next time. Garland can’t even be sure Kai will stay here any longer tonight.

Boris huffs a bitter laugh out. Yuriy isn’t waiting to get his revenge, but thinking Boris will be of any use is stupid. The only time Kai will leave Garland alone right now is to come check that Mariam is dead. So Boris is fucked either way. 'Then go have it. You know where Garland is. Fuck all I can do.’ Boris sends back. He knows this is a test, but right now, he can’t be fucked to play it. Instead, he looks over Mariam. He could try and get her out of here. Dress her up and drag her down to the cars. Daylight hasn’t come just yet. That… or betray Yuriy once more. Use this to win Kai’s favour. Boris sighs heavily before standing up to look quickly through his wardrobe, his thoughts still undecided on what to do. All he knows is losing Mariam is the last thing he wants right now.

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*Kai watches the bathroom door close behind Garland and shakes his head, arms crossed. Having a human who's tied to the bed is good in theory.. But with that absoluteness there would be clean-up. Clean-up Kai wants nothing to do with and that'll definitely dampen Garland's mood even more. Kai finds his lip twisting into a scowl at the thought of the man's anger from earlier. Deserved, but not justified. Or, was it justified but not deserved. Boris' human pet is living up to her Saint Shields reputation and being far too troublemaking for Kai's liking. But is he really willing to kill her and deal with Boris' attitude... Even if the fucker definitely deserves it for being too lenient.*

*Mariam tries to sleep; she really does, manages to get an hour even. But nightmares can't be controlled. Before long she's tossing and turning in the bed and muttering things under her breath. Begging Ozuma not to separate them, and to keep them together while they handle this because they're stronger as a united front. It bleeds over into some warped reality where her brother, Dunga and Ozuma aren't just missing but turned. Become like Boris, and like Max. And they want her to be like they are. What does she do...?*

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Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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*Mariam nods her head and orders them a simple large pizza with pepperoni and extra cheese. Not the first time the pizza place has delivered to her, so she’s not worried about them finding it. All her life, Mariam’s never been the sort of person who could stomach pizza without a movie and she boots up her laptop to Netflix. Not the most comprehensive horror selection, but it has the classics: Scream will do.*

Boris could almost laugh as Mariam boots up Netflix. What’s the saying? Netflix and chill. He knows that’s not her intention, but it’s still fucking hilarious that she’s having what is essentially a date with a serial killer. What would her peers in her class think? They are all probably as weird as her and see this as a chance to learn, just like she does. Boris pulls his wallet out and takes a couple of bills, ready for when the pizza arrives.

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*Once the order's placed Mariam tugs her desk a bit closer so they can see her laptop and then climbs onto her tiny bed; back against the wall and knees to her chest.* "So do killers like you watch horror movies?" *Usually things start as a fascination with violent content. Scream isn't as dread-filled as a lot of horror is but the comedic mix is refreshing sometimes.*

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Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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*Mariam rolls her eyes. Boris is always so full of little empty threats, constantly reminding her of what he’s capable of. Yet, he’s wanting to have pizza with her and if she’s eating pizza she’s definitely having a beer. Almost normal-like.* “Yeah well I’d prefer the pizza from you.” *And what he can do in bed. His roughness and all… But she’s not gonna tell him that.* “So what toppings?” *Mari wanders over to her small fridge and pulls out a beer. The second one she offers to Boris.*

Boris can’t help but chuckle. She really isn’t scared of him. Insane. “I don’t care. I’ll eat whatever.” Boris takes the beer and watches Mariam fuss around her tiny home. As his eyes linger over different areas, he tries to think where he hasn’t fucked her yet. The shower could be fun. Against her front door for all her neighbours to hear and judge her for. “Don’t forget I’m paying, so don’t pay online.”

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*Mariam nods her head and orders them a simple large pizza with pepperoni and extra cheese. Not the first time the pizza place has delivered to her, so she's not worried about them finding it. All her life, Mariam's never been the sort of person who could stomach pizza without a movie and she boots up her laptop to Netflix. Not the most comprehensive horror selection, but it has the classics: Scream will do.*

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She'd tried so hard. Mariam had done everything in her power to keep herself hidden. Herself and the small group of ragtag survivors who fled the city. Only a few of them spoke English, but that's neither here nor there.. They all had the same goal. Live. And to live as they are... Not as one of them. Mariam had gone into town to get access to a convenience store. Steal some food, bring back to the camp. It hadn't gone well. She and her small party were found... And found by Kai, of all people.

With a content groan, Boris pulls himself out of his body filled bed. Paying no attention to the two female vampires feasting on a half dead human at the foot of the bed. It smells like sex and blood. Just how Boris likes it, but the night had barely started, and he’s already bored. Sex, blood, sleep, and repeat. Gaining this immortal life has been a gift from Kai, sure, but Boris isn’t half bored now they have so much of Russia under control. And soon the rest of the world. Thinking of, Boris might go give Kai a visit. Been a while since he last saw that bastard. He might have some fun things for Boris to do.

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*Kai’s smirk doesn’t change a bit as he feels Garland’s cock twitch in his hand once, twice before spilling ropes of white down over his fist. He could be crueler, and simply take his hand away. But he slowly pumps Garland through the aftershocks.* “Now that, sounded like pure desperation.”

‘I won’t forgive you for this. But, I may let you make it up to me.’ *A few moments pass, and then another text.* ‘And it may let you keep your pet.’

Garland twists his head away, shame hitting hard with Kai’s words. Very desperate and pathetic. Maybe he has far more in common with the porn stars than he wants to admit. “You started this.” Garland says, knowing it’s pointless to lay blame on Kai. Garland still enjoyed himself. The moans and the way he moved were clear enough.

Boris lets out a long sigh, eyes going to Mariam as she sleeps. That seems too good to be true. ‘Aren’t you feeling kind.’ Boris doesn’t trust Yuriy. The man can be incredibly spiteful at times. And if he thinks they can go against Kai, that’s just a death sentence.

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“I did. But you finished.” *Kai gets out of bed to go and clean himself up, leaving Garland damp and exposed. Such will be the new normal now, void of bedsheets. He can’t have the human freezing to death.* “Now get some sleep. You need it.”

'No. I want Garland. And Sergei told me he was sent to kill your human. You know where Kai is holding Garland. I can send your human somewhere safe if you bring him to me.’

Garland presses his lips together and glares at Kai’s back. Watching him get nice and clean while he sits here in his own mess. “… Can I use the bathroom first?” Pathetic how he needs to ask now. Like a naughty child who can’t be trusted.

And, there it is. Boris’ suicide mission. Yuriy must really hate him right now. 'Garland is in Kai’s room.’ Boris sends back. 'Which is where Kai currently is, Yuriy. Do you think I’m really going to go get myself killed right now?’ Boris looks to the bed. Sending Mariam away hadn’t even crossed his mind. Why has he been waiting here like a good little bitch rather than running away with her?

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*Kai hums under his breath like a real prick, like he's thinking about it. But he does come over and release the binds on Garland's ankles and the remaining one on his wrist.* "Go."

'You can deal with me or you can deal with Kai. Your choice. But I will have my revenge.' *The threat in Yuriy's text is obvious. Mariam's future is in doubt either way, but adding Yuriy's hateful and revenge-driven rhetoric to exacerbate Kai further could be a bad move. Decisions, decisions.*

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She'd tried so hard. Mariam had done everything in her power to keep herself hidden. Herself and the small group of ragtag survivors who fled the city. Only a few of them spoke English, but that's neither here nor there.. They all had the same goal. Live. And to live as they are... Not as one of them. Mariam had gone into town to get access to a convenience store. Steal some food, bring back to the camp. It hadn't gone well. She and her small party were found... And found by Kai, of all people.

With a content groan, Boris pulls himself out of his body filled bed. Paying no attention to the two female vampires feasting on a half dead human at the foot of the bed. It smells like sex and blood. Just how Boris likes it, but the night had barely started, and he’s already bored. Sex, blood, sleep, and repeat. Gaining this immortal life has been a gift from Kai, sure, but Boris isn’t half bored now they have so much of Russia under control. And soon the rest of the world. Thinking of, Boris might go give Kai a visit. Been a while since he last saw that bastard. He might have some fun things for Boris to do.

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*Kai’s smirk doesn’t change a bit as he feels Garland’s cock twitch in his hand once, twice before spilling ropes of white down over his fist. He could be crueler, and simply take his hand away. But he slowly pumps Garland through the aftershocks.* “Now that, sounded like pure desperation.”

‘I won’t forgive you for this. But, I may let you make it up to me.’ *A few moments pass, and then another text.* 'And it may let you keep your pet.’

Garland twists his head away, shame hitting hard with Kai’s words. Very desperate and pathetic. Maybe he has far more in common with the porn stars than he wants to admit. “You started this.” Garland says, knowing it’s pointless to lay blame on Kai. Garland still enjoyed himself. The moans and the way he moved were clear enough.

Boris lets out a long sigh, eyes going to Mariam as she sleeps. That seems too good to be true. 'Aren’t you feeling kind.’ Boris doesn’t trust Yuriy. The man can be incredibly spiteful at times. And if he thinks they can go against Kai, that’s just a death sentence.

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"I did. But you finished." *Kai gets out of bed to go and clean himself up, leaving Garland damp and exposed. Such will be the new normal now, void of bedsheets. He can't have the human freezing to death.* "Now get some sleep. You need it."

'No. I want Garland. And Sergei told me he was sent to kill your human. You know where Kai is holding Garland. I can send your human somewhere safe if you bring him to me.'

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Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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“Sure ya don’t.” *Mariam reaches into one of her desk drawers and empties a few pain meds into her palm.* “Here. Take some of these. Helped when you slammed my fucking head into the ground.” *Then she can work on ordering the pizza, because she’s fucking starving.*

Boris eyes the pills before dry swallowing them down. He won’t lie, he had liked the itch of the pain under the bandages, but no point being stupid. “Better a headache than anything else from me.” Boris had once wondered what his life would be like had Mariam not ran. She’d be dead, obviously, and he’d have kept chasing the high with other girls. Over and over until he got too sloppy.

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*Mariam rolls her eyes. Boris is always so full of little empty threats, constantly reminding her of what he's capable of. Yet, he's wanting to have pizza with her and if she's eating pizza she's definitely having a beer. Almost normal-like.* "Yeah well I'd prefer the pizza from you." *And what he can do in bed. His roughness and all... But she's not gonna tell him that.* "So what toppings?" *Mari wanders over to her small fridge and pulls out a beer. The second one she offers to Boris.*

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She'd tried so hard. Mariam had done everything in her power to keep herself hidden. Herself and the small group of ragtag survivors who fled the city. Only a few of them spoke English, but that's neither here nor there.. They all had the same goal. Live. And to live as they are... Not as one of them. Mariam had gone into town to get access to a convenience store. Steal some food, bring back to the camp. It hadn't gone well. She and her small party were found... And found by Kai, of all people.

With a content groan, Boris pulls himself out of his body filled bed. Paying no attention to the two female vampires feasting on a half dead human at the foot of the bed. It smells like sex and blood. Just how Boris likes it, but the night had barely started, and he’s already bored. Sex, blood, sleep, and repeat. Gaining this immortal life has been a gift from Kai, sure, but Boris isn’t half bored now they have so much of Russia under control. And soon the rest of the world. Thinking of, Boris might go give Kai a visit. Been a while since he last saw that bastard. He might have some fun things for Boris to do.

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*So only moans; no words for Kai this time. Just as well. A fine sheen of sweat is starting to collect on Garland’s brow and Kai can hear the upbeat pace of Garland’s heart - an organ he really shouldn’t work any harder than it already has in the last 48 hours. Kai tightens his grip just so, enough to make his stroking more intense.* “Cum. Don’t hold it back.”

‘You would deserve it. You knew Kai had Garland didn’t you.’

Garland lets out a strangled noise. Half moan, half annoyed at Kai. Deep down, he’s frustrated that once again Kai is toying with him. Using him in this way, but also… Garland really doesn’t want Kai to stop. “Fuuuck…” Garland squeezes his eyes shut. No point in delaying or thinking of stupid things. Instead, he lets himself fall apart. Just like Kai told him too.

Boris rolls his eyes. He should have told Yuriy the minute he fixed his phone. 'I did. I was led to believe he was keeping Garland for you.’ Not a total lie. He knew Kai was messing with Garland too, but stopping Yuriy earlier had been a surprise.

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*Kai's smirk doesn't change a bit as he feels Garland's cock twitch in his hand once, twice before spilling ropes of white down over his fist. He could be crueler, and simply take his hand away. But he slowly pumps Garland through the aftershocks.* "Now that, sounded like pure desperation."

'I won't forgive you for this. But, I may let you make it up to me.' *A few moments pass, and then another text.* 'And it may let you keep your pet.'

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Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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“No I assume you started out like most serial killers do - violent offenses. But eventually those small acts of violence aren’t enough anymore. Violent porn isn’t real enough, a bar fight doesn’t get you off, punching walls doesn’t make your problems go away.” *She smirks at him with a flash of her green eyes; the hands look better now. Cleaner, less rough.* “You might not have DNA in the system but I bet you have a small record.”

Boris is silent for a long moment, eyes narrowing as Mariam talks. “… I don’t like you.” He says childishly. He considers yanking his hand away from her, too, but he doesn’t. Just eyes the cleaner wounds and huffs in annoyance.

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"Sure ya don't." *Mariam reaches into one of her desk drawers and empties a few pain meds into her palm.* "Here. Take some of these. Helped when you slammed my fucking head into the ground." *Then she can work on ordering the pizza, because she's fucking starving.*

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She'd tried so hard. Mariam had done everything in her power to keep herself hidden. Herself and the small group of ragtag survivors who fled the city. Only a few of them spoke English, but that's neither here nor there.. They all had the same goal. Live. And to live as they are... Not as one of them. Mariam had gone into town to get access to a convenience store. Steal some food, bring back to the camp. It hadn't gone well. She and her small party were found... And found by Kai, of all people.

With a content groan, Boris pulls himself out of his body filled bed. Paying no attention to the two female vampires feasting on a half dead human at the foot of the bed. It smells like sex and blood. Just how Boris likes it, but the night had barely started, and he’s already bored. Sex, blood, sleep, and repeat. Gaining this immortal life has been a gift from Kai, sure, but Boris isn’t half bored now they have so much of Russia under control. And soon the rest of the world. Thinking of, Boris might go give Kai a visit. Been a while since he last saw that bastard. He might have some fun things for Boris to do.

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*Kai’s seen the venom in action - too much and a human will die in agony. Too little, barely a sting and won’t heal worth a damn. But just right won’t turn them, it’ll just..* “You’ll learn to love it.” *Garland’s hips are starting to rise to meet Kai’s stroking, hungry for more, yet his body has to be confused in a thousand ways - watching the mass of sensation overtake Garland slowly but surely is intoxicating.*

*The recovery eventually claims Mariam for sleep, and she dozes off again. Eventually Boris’ cell phone chimes with a notification. Enough time has passed for Yuriy to calm down; at least, somewhat.* ‘You never told me you were keeping a pet. There’s a lot you and Kai haven’t told me.’

Garland shakes his head, wanting to disagree, but he can feel it now. Seeping into his blood. Making his heart hammer against his chest and cock leak pre with each stroke of Kai’s hand. Kai stroked him like this just the other day, fucked him right after, but this feels ten times more intense. Garland moans, head ducking in shame over loving this.

By the time Mariam falls asleep, Boris is standing in the doorway, watching her. When Kai finally kills her, he plans to leave. Fuck off somewhere for a while and just… Kill. The chime of his phone pulls him from those thoughts. Pressing his lips together, Boris moves to sit in a chair and type back a reply. ’She’s going to die soon so no more pet for me.’

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*So only moans; no words for Kai this time. Just as well. A fine sheen of sweat is starting to collect on Garland's brow and Kai can hear the upbeat pace of Garland's heart - an organ he really shouldn't work any harder than it already has in the last 48 hours. Kai tightens his grip just so, enough to make his stroking more intense.* "Cum. Don't hold it back."

'You would deserve it. You knew Kai had Garland didn't you.'

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Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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*Mariam raises her eyes from her work and looks at Boris pointedly.* “What? You think you’re unique?” *He’s not. Someone else has done and is doing exactly what Boris does a million times over, and when Boris is eventually put away, someone else will start again. The world keeps turning. Only thing is, now, it’s harder to get away with - social media is capturing serial killers when they’ve only claimed a single life.*

Boris scoffs. “You think I’ve only ever stabbed people?” Boris is getting into dangerous territory here. He’s been in trouble with the police for fighting in the past. Back before he picked up a knife and followed a pretty little thing down the street. He half wonders what would happen if a cop he once dealt with saw him with Mariam. Would they suspect Dunga’s death was his doing?

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"No I assume you started out like most serial killers do - violent offenses. But eventually those small acts of violence aren't enough anymore. Violent porn isn't real enough, a bar fight doesn't get you off, punching walls doesn't make your problems go away." *She smirks at him with a flash of her green eyes; the hands look better now. Cleaner, less rough.* "You might not have DNA in the system but I bet you have a small record."

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Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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“I know you a hell of a lot more than you think I do. It’s me that you don’t know.” *Mariam wraps the warm cloth around Boris’ swollen hand, gently rubbing at the dried blood. God only knows how much rust and dirt and concrete he’s already got caked into this. Fuckin’ idiot.*

Boris rolls his eyes. Know-it-all girls can be so annoying, but lucky for Mariam, she’s fun in other ways. “Yeah, coz your books are all about me in particular.” Boris wonders if it would be petty to burn all her books when he finally, eventually, kills her.

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*Mariam raises her eyes from her work and looks at Boris pointedly.* "What? You think you're unique?" *He's not. Someone else has done and is doing exactly what Boris does a million times over, and when Boris is eventually put away, someone else will start again. The world keeps turning. Only thing is, now, it's harder to get away with - social media is capturing serial killers when they've only claimed a single life.*

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She'd tried so hard. Mariam had done everything in her power to keep herself hidden. Herself and the small group of ragtag survivors who fled the city. Only a few of them spoke English, but that's neither here nor there.. They all had the same goal. Live. And to live as they are... Not as one of them. Mariam had gone into town to get access to a convenience store. Steal some food, bring back to the camp. It hadn't gone well. She and her small party were found... And found by Kai, of all people.

With a content groan, Boris pulls himself out of his body filled bed. Paying no attention to the two female vampires feasting on a half dead human at the foot of the bed. It smells like sex and blood. Just how Boris likes it, but the night had barely started, and he’s already bored. Sex, blood, sleep, and repeat. Gaining this immortal life has been a gift from Kai, sure, but Boris isn’t half bored now they have so much of Russia under control. And soon the rest of the world. Thinking of, Boris might go give Kai a visit. Been a while since he last saw that bastard. He might have some fun things for Boris to do.

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*The shit-eating smirk on Kai’s face knows no bounds. Garland’s been dragged through emotional warfare today with his recovery, his punishment and then finding out his partner in crime is now no more. Kai supposes, if he strains himself, he can forgive Garland for being a bratty little slut.* “That would be the venom in small doses… Puts an edge on things doesn’t it.” *Kai can’t wait to watch Garland fall apart. Sometimes, to be the master, the pleasure can’t entirely be yours.*

*Mariam’s eyes fall for a moment and when she looks back up at Boris whatever light she’d had back in them is fading again. He’s right, she’s exhausted. And after the shit she’s pulled she doesn’t deserve to argue with him. Mari rolls over on her side facing away from Boris. She’s eaten and her strength will come back slowly but surely. Just, for what.. Mariam has no idea. Only time will tell now how she’ll meet her end.*

Garland squirms, face contorting as he’s not sure if he likes it or not. There is certainly an edge. Garland hisses, teeth baring. If he wasn’t half tied down, he’s sure he’d be off the bed and out of Kai’s reach. Instead, he has to bear it. The pain and pleasure run up his cock with each stroke of Kai’s hand.

Boris plants his hands on either side of the sink for a good long moment before he switches the water on. Today has been too much. The fight, almost losing Mariam, only to then learn it’ll happen regardless. And once again, Kai comes out on top. Still gets to keep Garland even though he should go to Yuriy. Boris sighs, reaching for a washcloth and slowly cleans away all the dried blood still stuck to his skin. All his wounds are healed, finally, but Boris knows he needs to feed once more. Right now, that’s the last thing he wants to do.

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*Kai's seen the venom in action - too much and a human will die in agony. Too little, barely a sting and won't heal worth a damn. But just right won't turn them, it'll just..* "You'll learn to love it." *Garland's hips are starting to rise to meet Kai's stroking, hungry for more, yet his body has to be confused in a thousand ways - watching the mass of sensation overtake Garland slowly but surely is intoxicating.*

*The recovery eventually claims Mariam for sleep, and she dozes off again. Eventually Boris' cell phone chimes with a notification. Enough time has passed for Yuriy to calm down; at least, somewhat.* 'You never told me you were keeping a pet. There's a lot you and Kai haven't told me.'

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Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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*Mariam shrugs her shoulders.* “They usually have a lot of focus behind what they do… I don’t have money to be robbed. And this building is kinda shit with hardly any tenants to be worth burning down for an arsonist.” *Moving a few steps toward her sink Mariam turns on the water to let it warm so she can soak off some of the dried blood.* “Yes you would’ve. Punching isn’t your M.O. You would’ve got no satisfaction.”

Boris scoffs, amused at Mariam’s overconfidence. “You really don’t know me.” Violence is good for him no matter what he uses. A knife just makes it hurt less for him. “I get drunk and fight people. I get bored and find people to kill. Violence is the point. You are just lucky I’m not bored of you yet.” Boris does wonder when Mariam will finally call the police. Will it be before or just after he snaps at her? When his mood is wrong, and she’s in the wrong place too.

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"I know you a hell of a lot more than you think I do. It's me that you don't know." *Mariam wraps the warm cloth around Boris' swollen hand, gently rubbing at the dried blood. God only knows how much rust and dirt and concrete he's already got caked into this. Fuckin' idiot.*

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She'd tried so hard. Mariam had done everything in her power to keep herself hidden. Herself and the small group of ragtag survivors who fled the city. Only a few of them spoke English, but that's neither here nor there.. They all had the same goal. Live. And to live as they are... Not as one of them. Mariam had gone into town to get access to a convenience store. Steal some food, bring back to the camp. It hadn't gone well. She and her small party were found... And found by Kai, of all people.

With a content groan, Boris pulls himself out of his body filled bed. Paying no attention to the two female vampires feasting on a half dead human at the foot of the bed. It smells like sex and blood. Just how Boris likes it, but the night had barely started, and he’s already bored. Sex, blood, sleep, and repeat. Gaining this immortal life has been a gift from Kai, sure, but Boris isn’t half bored now they have so much of Russia under control. And soon the rest of the world. Thinking of, Boris might go give Kai a visit. Been a while since he last saw that bastard. He might have some fun things for Boris to do.

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*Kai shakes his head at him as his hand returns to Garland’s cock and starts to jerk him.* “Aren’t you petulant.” *It’s almost cute that he was going to give Kai a piece of his mind for stopping - reminds him that at some point, orgasm denial is going to be on the menu. Just to watch Garland squirm. Kai’s hand moves over the man’s cock easier now; Garland is as hard as he can be.*

*Mariam can feel herself damn near pout when Boris pushes her hand off and moves away from her. And she feels for Falborg most of all. Touching Boris and really focusing like that makes Mariam wonder if the bitbeasts are actually lost… Or just buried. And maybe that’s the saddest fact yet.* “I can’t make you understand what I can do any other way… If it upsets you so much, then, you’re kinda proving my point.”

Garland can’t possibly go redder in the face. Kai caught him being bratty. This is beyond embarrassing. “You stopped… I just…” Like he can give an excuse for his behaviour. Acting like an utter slut for the man who’s keeping him captive. “Ahh…” Garland arches as an odd thrill courses through his body from Kai’s touch.

Boris walks to the bathroom, pausing in the doorway to half-glare at Mariam. He’s not mad at her, at what she was trying to say. “Just… Go to sleep.” Boris just can’t deal with all of this while also knowing Mariam will be taken from him soon. Like Kai didn’t take so much from him already. “I’m still covered in blood..” He says, like it’s an excuse to exit this conversation.

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*The shit-eating smirk on Kai's face knows no bounds. Garland's been dragged through emotional warfare today with his recovery, his punishment and then finding out his partner in crime is now no more. Kai supposes, if he strains himself, he can forgive Garland for being a bratty little slut.* "That would be the venom in small doses... Puts an edge on things doesn't it." *Kai can't wait to watch Garland fall apart. Sometimes, to be the master, the pleasure can't entirely be yours.*

*Mariam's eyes fall for a moment and when she looks back up at Boris whatever light she'd had back in them is fading again. He's right, she's exhausted. And after the shit she's pulled she doesn't deserve to argue with him. Mari rolls over on her side facing away from Boris. She's eaten and her strength will come back slowly but surely. Just, for what.. Mariam has no idea. Only time will tell now how she'll meet her end.*

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Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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“I shouldn’t be anyways. City this size, there should only be one sexually motivated serial killer at work here. And it’s you.” *She drops the dirty bandages into the trash can beside her desk. Boris has really done a number on his knuckles.* “Christ. Should’ve just punched me so I could punch you back. Wouldn’t have done the damage the wall did.”

“And the not sexually motivated killers?” Boris smirks, mind thinking of the fucked up friend he has. He’s not sure what City he is in, but it’s not Boris’. “If I punched you, I wouldn’t have stopped at one.” Cute, she thinks she’d get to land one herself. When Boris is angry enough to fight, he doesn’t hold back. Mariam wouldn’t have had a face anymore if he let his anger take control.

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*Mariam shrugs her shoulders.* "They usually have a lot of focus behind what they do... I don't have money to be robbed. And this building is kinda shit with hardly any tenants to be worth burning down for an arsonist." *Moving a few steps toward her sink Mariam turns on the water to let it warm so she can soak off some of the dried blood.* "Yes you would've. Punching isn't your M.O. You would've got no satisfaction."

[stro-blitz]

She'd tried so hard. Mariam had done everything in her power to keep herself hidden. Herself and the small group of ragtag survivors who fled the city. Only a few of them spoke English, but that's neither here nor there.. They all had the same goal. Live. And to live as they are... Not as one of them. Mariam had gone into town to get access to a convenience store. Steal some food, bring back to the camp. It hadn't gone well. She and her small party were found... And found by Kai, of all people.

With a content groan, Boris pulls himself out of his body filled bed. Paying no attention to the two female vampires feasting on a half dead human at the foot of the bed. It smells like sex and blood. Just how Boris likes it, but the night had barely started, and he’s already bored. Sex, blood, sleep, and repeat. Gaining this immortal life has been a gift from Kai, sure, but Boris isn’t half bored now they have so much of Russia under control. And soon the rest of the world. Thinking of, Boris might go give Kai a visit. Been a while since he last saw that bastard. He might have some fun things for Boris to do.

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*Kai isn’t sure how to explain the sensation he gets from Garland’s touch, the way he clasps at him. Wanton… Pleasure… It feels different, yet the same as those.* “As you wish.” *Kai starts to pump his hand in earnest before pulling it away and spitting vampiric saliva into his palm. The venom will add to Garland’s pleasure… And perhaps just a tinge of pain.*

“I feel Falborg… But he’s different. He’s… One with you. And he’s been corrupted by what Kai’s done to you.. He’s cold.” *But unable to be apart from Boris’ flesh. Forever fused together… Boris’ strength is Falborg’s. But so is Boris’ darkness.*

Garland groans without meaning, eyes slipping shut as Kai moves his hand faster. His fingers clench Kai’s trousers tighter. Until Kai stops. “What are you…” Garland catches himself. He almost sounded like a needy brat for a moment. A whore needing Kai’s touch and acting mad that he took it away. He watches the man spit on his hand. He wouldn’t have needed that, but Garland isn’t going to complain.

Boris is silent as Mariam talks, his eyes tracing up her arm to where it presses. “We never met before, so how could you know Falborg is different?” Boris can’t help but be defensive. Since being changed, he’s purposefully tried to not think about what Kai did to him. How much it had hurt, the crazed bloodlust he had after. The amount of people he killed before it calmed. “You should get some rest.” Boris tugs her hand off his chest and awkwardly moves off the bed.

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*Kai shakes his head at him as his hand returns to Garland's cock and starts to jerk him.* "Aren't you petulant." *It's almost cute that he was going to give Kai a piece of his mind for stopping - reminds him that at some point, orgasm denial is going to be on the menu. Just to watch Garland squirm. Kai's hand moves over the man's cock easier now; Garland is as hard as he can be.*

*Mariam can feel herself damn near pout when Boris pushes her hand off and moves away from her. And she feels for Falborg most of all. Touching Boris and really focusing like that makes Mariam wonder if the bitbeasts are actually lost... Or just buried. And maybe that's the saddest fact yet.* "I can't make you understand what I can do any other way... If it upsets you so much, then, you're kinda proving my point."

[stro-blitz]

Garland pauses. Not the reaction he was expecting. “Hm? Does he often get in trouble?” Beside him, he can hear Rick mutter something into his radio before walking away. “Run with dangerous people?” From the look of this Mariam, she’s just some girl. Books behind her on a desk. A student perhaps? No messed up clothes he can spot, and Mariam isn’t twitchy. Hiding something from him. She looks simply annoyed over a friend’s antics, interrupting her night. “I’m sad to report your friend has been killed. He was found in the park not far from here, and witnesses say you are the last person he was seen talking to. Or more, arguing with.”

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“I’m Canadian by nationality. My brother’s back there.” *With the tendency to drop in unannounced whenever he feels like packing up for the weekend and coming to the States - as long as there’s a budget flight he can get a last-minute ticket sale on. As Boris continues on Mariam reaches out and grabs one of his bandaged hands. Hard.* “Like I said - might not happen again.” *She pulls it toward herself so she can start getting the old wrapping off.*

“Hm, didn’t even notice you weren’t American.” Boris was never good at telling the accents apart. Probably because Mariam is the first Canadian he’s been around for an extended period of time. He wonders if she’s figured out Boris’ accent. He has one, but barely. Been living here too long to keep it. “Not like you will be hunted again.” Boris scowls but doesn’t complain. He pulls up the sleeve of his jacket so Mariam can have fun picking this apart.

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"I shouldn't be anyways. City this size, there should only be one sexually motivated serial killer at work here. And it's you." *She drops the dirty bandages into the trash can beside her desk. Boris has really done a number on his knuckles.* "Christ. Should've just punched me so I could punch you back. Wouldn't have done the damage the wall did."