*Demetri hasnt been back to the room he was supposed to share with John since john was injured. After a day or so, a guide came and helped john and Levi hike up the mountain to a Gothic castle higher in the mountains away from the town below. He showed them their own rooms but told john he could wait in Demetri's room for his return should he wish to, he had permission to be there alone, Levi has to be with John to go anywhere*
*Levi is in his own room for today, needed to make some phone calls to check on Bedrich and his children*
@oncecursednowcured
*he wakes as the sun sets and has been awake now for an hour or so, sitting and considering messaging Richard but decides against it*
*texts Malik instead*
I hate asking, but I need to ask for a professional favor.
(Probably after Malik is changed)
*texted back* Im in some pain so it may hinder help i can give but I will try.
I just want to ask that if you speak to him, tell him im not ignoring his calls and ill check in as soon as i am able to.
*vague on purpose but is talking about Cyrus *
I have not spoken to him in some time. But I will.
*the door busts open and Demetri backs into the room and shuts the door, pinning someone to the door and kissing them*
*he startles and turns off the phone, noticing Demetri isn't alone*
*puts his phone away quickly but continues to watch, not sure if Demetri is wanting a theeesome or if he will be told to leave the room*
*he kisses them a few times and pulls back, brushing their hair back* Youre still not fully healed. Think you need to wait?
*as he pulls back John is able to see the other man is Mathew, but he does look sick*
*his eyes widen, not sure if he believes what he sees*
*he steps back and turns, smiling to john*
Lover. This is Matteo. He was in town. Been scratched by werewolf teeth but he survived the venom.
M..Matteo? *staring at Mathew, already knowing this would have to be some sort of game*
*Mathew grins breathlessly and gently moves past Demetri*
Ah, this is john you told me about. *when he is in front of John his arm lashes out and grabs john by the throat, gripping under his jaw so that he cant even try to protest as he cant move his mouth*
He told me all about you. Excited for us to meet. *pulls him into a kiss, Demetri cant see where he is being held, thinks his face is being held but not forcefully*
*he tries to resist but cant, instead screwing his eyes shut*
*he pulls back and whispers* He wont believe anything you say.
*hisses with a whisper* Fuck you.
*lets go of him and smacks his cheek as Demetri grips Mathew's shoulder and pulls him back, not aggressive just not sure whats happening*
*he doesnt hide his disdain as hes pulled back*
My love... I need to speak with you in private.
*Demetri pats Mats shoulder and pushes him toward the bed*
Alright. Come along.
*Mathew gives John a wink as Demetri leads him out*
*he scowls and hurries out with Demetri*
*Demetri closes the door and puts a hand on his lower back*
How do you not know who he is?
*frowns and tilts his head* Not sure what you mean.
Alexander's childer? Mathew? My original sire?
Mathew... the one I brought here for you?
Yes! Thats him in there! Whatever you see and whatever he told you, its not true. Hes lying to you!
Hes blonde and young, sure. Same dimple but thats not someone of my venomline. Smell him. Its Bedrich's venomline. He doesnt even have the same eye color. And I marked Mathew before I released him, so he would lead us back to Alexander. On his lower back.
*shakes his head* You have to listen to me, love. All of what you said is what he has tricked you to experience. Mathew is up to something and you're going to get hurt. Please, please dont dismiss my words. I beg you.
*cups his face in his hands so gently* I dont... i dont want to dismiss you. I want to believe you. I just... i dont see how he could change his scent, his taste, everything. Spells for that dont work on the conclave. None of us.
I can see him, smell him... its him. And he must have found out a way to trick you. Just... please... please... tell him to leave at least. If you love me, you'll believe what im telling you. We can't have him around.
I.. I can send him to the castle in Prague with the other vampires. If it ditresses you that much. Uh... get Levi, meet me in my room. We can settle it.
Thank you, Demetri. Thank you. *he goes to kiss him, thankful for the consideration*
*does kiss him, not meaning for any of this to upset him this much*
*rubs his back lightly a moment before heading back to his room*
*he goes to get Levi now, still worried about what Mathew will try next*
*knocks lightly on Levi's door*
*he peeks out but has a phone to his ear* Yeah?
Demetri requires your presence in his room.
Hey, uh... Victor, have Violet call me back, right? *smacks his lips in frustration as he tucks his phone away* Alright. *steps out and closes the door*
Sorry for the interruption. *begins to lead* Theres a problem.
*touches his arm and stops walking* Explain it before we get there.
*he pauses and turns to him*
A long story, but a quicker one: my maker is here. Hes not only abusive, but he's done something to himself to look like someone else to Demetri, even going by another name. Its him, there's no mistake. Demetri knows my maker but cant detect him. Demetri agreed to send him away for now, but hes sending him to the castle. I suppose hes going to ask you what you see or sense.
*he tilts his head* I know its hard when we arent of the same venom line or sire line... but im a tracker. If you can mentally send me what he smelled like, felt like, anything you can conjure up... ill open up to recieving it.
Give me moment to try... *he focuses, not using his telepathy on many others outside Richard*
*the scent, sound of his voice, scent, taste of his blood, and even flashes of memories pass*
*he opens his eyes once he thinks its successful*
*he tries to be open and take this in, having used this before, a d definitely still struggling but getting the flashes* *he nods and keeps his eyes closed*
*he doesnt want to disrupt him, stays quiet*
Okay. Okay we can go. I have it. *meets his eyes* ive got you.
*he gives a nod and says quietly* Ill explain more when I have the chance. *turns to lead again*
*he nods*okay. *he follows, breathing shallow to keep the scent*
*they get to the door and he opens the door slowly to lead Levi in*
*Mathew is sitting on Demetri's bed with Demetri's cloak over his shoulders as Demetri stands over him*
Ah, good. Come in come in. Stand on each side of me.
*he obediently does as he is asked, but he side eyes Mathew as he comes up*
