#*imperia

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Chapter 15: 𝕬 𝕾𝖊𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖉 𝕺𝖕𝖎𝖓𝖎𝖔𝖓 (5/9)

Mother learns more about the mortals.

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IMPERIA: Be easy, child. We are bound to keep you alive as long as you are under the care of the Winthorpe bloodline. Do you trust this vow? COLLIN: Yes.  IMPERIA: Good. 

IMPERIA: Now please, just focus on me. 

COLLIN: I feel…weird. CAMILLA: Woah… WREN: This is…

IMPERIA: Relax. Speak your truth, child. What is your innermost desire? What do you wish to gain from serving this bloodline? COLLIN: Purpose. I feel lost in the world. Like I don’t belong. I want to belong here. CAMILLA: Value. I want them to need me.  WREN: Change. I could be…part of something bigger than my reputation. 

IMPERIA: And you believe you deserve this? Without a doubt? COLLIN: I don’t…I don’t know. I could.  CAMILLA: No. WREN: No. But I don’t need to.

IMPERIA: Why? COLLIN: I don’t think I’ve proved it yet.  CAMILLA: It’s never worked out before…I blame myself. WREN: Nobody ever deserves to win, they just do. 

IMPERIA: What would you sacrifice to earn it? COLLIN: My virtue.  CAMILLA: My freedom.  WREN: Nothing. 

IMPERIA: This is what your masters would be worth to you? Why? COLLIN: They see things in me I don’t see in myself. I could learn from them. CAMILLA: They can protect me from myself.  WREN: No, it’s just that they wouldn’t ask me to. They think I’m their equal. 

IMPERIA: This has been very enlightening. 

IMPERIA: I see you and what you could become. But you would have to break yourself open and discard your brittle exoskeleton. IMPERIA: You have been deeply scarred. You would be loyal to your own detriment for the promise of healing that wound. This pleases me. IMPERIA: You’re quite unique. I’ve not met a mortal that bends to no will but their own. 

IMPERIA: We are done here. What would you like to do now? CAMILLA: Do you mind if I… COLLIN: —Lie down somewhere? I feel light-headed. IMPERIA: Of course, though I have no use for the bedchambers as I prefer the coffins in the master cellar, so I have not a clue where they are in this labyrinthian home. You’ll have to wander the halls upstairs and stumble upon one. 

WREN: —Hear more about you? You’re so iconic.  IMPERIA: (laughs) You flatter me. Yes, I’ll let my Charm wear off and then we can speak as acquaintances.

CAMILLA: —Unpack this with Atticus and Ryan? I wonder what they’d think. IMPERIA: I don’t advise you be too candid, but do as wish. They should be speaking amongst themselves in the sitting room. Farewell for now.

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Chapter 15: 𝕬 𝕾𝖊𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖉 𝕺𝖕𝖎𝖓𝖎𝖔𝖓 (4/9)

The familiars meet Mother.

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IMPERIA: Oh wonderful! Darling, it seems our son and son by proxy have arrived with our mortal guests. OLEANDER: Yes, I sensed their arrival. IMPERIA: Do try and be sociable would you? OLEANDER: I have no interest in conversing with mortals. I will observe from the shadows and Atticus will seek me out if he wishes to do so.  IMPERIA: A familiar is no ordinary mortal. But suit yourself.

IMPERIA: My sweet child! Moj mal’chik! And dear Ryan, you are looking delightfully dark and mysterious as always. ATTICUS: Mother! I’ve missed you! RYAN: Good to see you, Imperia.  IMPERIA: And hello you to as well, ducklings. Aren’t you all precious! I could just eat you up.  IMPERIA: I jest, I jest. Come in! 

IMPERIA: Welcome to our humble home. We have inhabited this estate for, oh it must be a half millennia now – after fleeing from those dreadful vampire hunters. IMPERIA: We tragically had to leave our beloved familiar behind. I believe my husband is still wounded by the whole ordeal, so please excuse his misanthropy.  IMPERIA: I assume you’re all aware how serious an undertaking this is. To be bonded in servitude to a pair of master vampires would break any delicate soul. But to those who are strong of will and character, it will allow you to flourish unlike any opportunity you could hope for among mortals.  I MPERIA: But enough of my blathering away. Atticus, Ryan, would you allow me to speak with your candidates individually? My methods require a peaceful, private environment.  ATTICUS: Of course.

IMPERIA: You. What is your name? COLLIN: Um, Collin, ma’am.  IMPERIA: Your timorous countenance intrigues me. Come along.

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2, 8, 9 e 14, choose the couple <3

Let's talk about a different vampire supercouple: Atticus's parents, Imperia and Oleander Winthorpe

2. Was it love at first sight?

For Oleander, yes. Oleander was captivated and enthralled by Imperia, even before she mastered her ability to literally Enthrall. He knew, immediately, that he needed to have her. Imperia was definitely intrigued by Oleander, but she wasn't sure whether she should trust him. He is, after all, demon spawn, and demons are known for being deceitful. The danger...worked for her, though. She couldn't deny being drawn to him, it just took her more time to call it love.

8. Where did they have their first date?

Well, it was the first time Oleander appeared before Imperia and she didn't banish him after a brief exchange of words. She was washing herself in a forest pond after having just killed a handful of townspeople that were trying to slay her. Oleander appeared, and this time she let him stay. They went nightswimming.

9. When and where did they have their first kiss?

During the above mentioned first date 🙈

14. Do other people approve or disapprove of the relationship?

Nobody who wouldn't approve is still alive, so.