Virgil Achyls

[heyhenz]

"Good luck! My metabolism has always been this way since I was a kid... That and I'm always working out... I'm constantly eating something, and yet..." Henry admitted, moving to rub at the back of his neck with a soft little laugh.

"You positive? ... I mean, everything has a catch, one way or another... How do I know you're not lying to me?" His brow cocked up, making him tilt his head to the side. However, that smile never seemed to fully go away, actually feeling calm and not his usual strung up self around the fae.

Now it was Henry's turn to feel a little more protective over the smaller man. Something had upset him, and he was going to figure out what it was, one way or another. Luckily for him, it didn't take too long for Virgil to admit just what it was. "A lake? ...huh... Interesting... Don't see a lot of people just walking out of lakes..." He rambled for a moment before tilting his head to the other side, much like a confused little puppy. "Does... It feel good? Or does it feel bad? Like I'm someone that invokes happy memories, or you wanna kill me?" He teased playfully.

[virgil--achyls]

"I'll see if I can put some meat on those bones. I can try to fill up your tummy, at least." Virgil said.

"I can't lie. I'm fae. I can take your name or bind you to a promise, if you want. But you can trust that I'm telling you the truth." Virgil told him. He was joking about binding him and taking his name, but also telling the truth. He wanted Henry to know that he told the truth, but that didn't always mean being up front about everything.

"No, you don't. I wish I could remember more, but I'm fairly well adjusted now." Virgil said, smiling gently at the inquisitive tilt to his head. He still couldn't look at the sky without feeling like he was going to fall into it. The dizzy spells were less bad now. He couldn't be sure without his memory, but he rather liked the life he had now, even if he was lonely.

When Henry asked if Virgil felt happy memories or memories of killing, he wanted to say no right away, even if it'd been a joke. He didn't know for sure. He couldn't lie. If he had someone he loved enough to miss even in his dreams, where were they? Why hadn't they come through the lake with him? Did that mean they were separated, or were they dead?

"I don't want to kill you. You're invoking happy memories." He said after a long pause.

[ignislupinotuumdaemonium]

It was a mostly slow day at the bakery. No big orders, nothing to cater to, & the lines were more than manageable. In fact, there wasn't a single person who minded waiting in line to get their treats. It was a lucky gift that there wasn't anyone rushing the demon to make transactions & hand out treats to patrons. By the time the scattered gentleman approached her, he was the last one & most patrons were either sitting at a table or booth, or had left to go on their merry way. "No worries," she mused. "What do you like?" Zita turned to the cases, filled with every treat she could make for the day having started around 6am. "I have brownies, cupcakes, cookies, cake slices, cheesecake slices, bear claws, chocolates, pastries, & much, much more."

[virgil--achyls]

"I like just about everything. All that sounds incredible. Maybe a bear claw and a cup of black tea?"

He gave her somewhat of a relieved smile, glad that he hadn't offended her somehow. He felt bad trying to talk to her when there were customers behind him. But he felt almost a compulsion to ask anyway.

"Do you ever sleepwalk?"

[heyhenz]

"You can absolutely try, but honestly, between you and me, I eat a lot as it is, and still.." He raised his shirt up to show his torso, ribs sticking out against a flat, yet muscular stomach region. "I would absolutely love that, honestly! I do work around this time every day except Sunday. We're closed because it's the religious day, and my boss demands it, so..." He snorted. "But um... Is.... Is there a catch? Normally I know there's always a catch...." Something to harm him, but he had a different feeling about Virgil... That he'd never harm him... Not like his mother did so long ago, that he never fully let go off or pushed away...

Henry's face fell when he got a glimpse of how the other reacted, immediately moving to try to comfort him. "Hey... Hey, you okay? Did I say something?" His voice was now way softer as he bent down a little to get a bit closer to him (which was hard considering the gun cabinet between them. "I apologize if I did..." He whispered.

Though, when Virgil looked back up to him, he was a little surprised when he was told he reminded him of someone. "Really? I mean, is... Is that a good thing? I hope it's a good thing and I didn't just invoke a trauma response... I know how those can be..." Henry breathed, moving to place one hand on the other's cheek, thumbing away a tear.

[virgil--achyls]

"Well, I'm going to have to cook you even more. Your body needs food so it can function properly." He said. The man's ribs just confirmed it. But Virgil was nothing if not dedicated to cooking good meals.

"No catch." Virgil said. He might've asked for a favor to be paid later, since he was fae, but he didn't plan to trap Henry in some kind of bargain. He wanted this relationship to be built on honesty, not trickery.

Virgil shook his head at Henry's question. "No, it's nothing you said. You just bring up some emotions that I'm not used to feeling."

He peered up at the man, wiping tears from his eyes. The longing didn't go away. The desire to take Henry in his arms and protect him from the world was overwhelming. "I wish I knew. I can't remember my life before I came to Greywood. I've been here for six years. I wandered out of a lake. That's all I know about myself. Sometimes I get feelings, though. And right now, I feel like I found someone who's been missing from my life."

Virgil hadn't realized up until now just how much he missed what Henry might represent. Someone who might need him. Who might care whether he lived or died. Who needed hugs and attention and love. Virgil wanted to take care of Henry. Whatever that meant, he was going to do it. He hadn't realized exactly how much he'd been repressing his desire to take care of someone until Henry came and helped him see it.

[marsdenlee]

Mars usually shared the same work schedule as Ryden, at least when it came to shifts at The Den, but every so often the siren would work nights there on his own so that Ryden could get some much deserved and needed family time with their daughter. This was one such night and Mars was swirling the keyring for the pub on the long of his tattooed finger as he shut the door behind him, being the last one out as the pub had officially just closed. He slid the key into the lock as the pajama clad individual approached him.

It was a slow look that followed, as ice blue eyes drifted to the other, taking in the lost look and vacant expression, the bed clothes. "Hm," the siren turned the key and locked the door, fingers shifting to give the handle a firm tug to ensure it was locked securely, especially important now that the odd ones were apparently on the loose. "Dis The Den but we closed," he gestured with his thumb before shoving the keys safely into the pocket of his well worn leather jacket, studded out and decorated with some red paint splotches to mimic blood splatter. Smudged black eyeliner settled into the crease beneath his eyes and glitter bespeckled the tops of his lids, catching the streetlight as he blinked, shoulder length black hair tucked neatly behind his ear.

"Yer looking like ya ready fer a nap tho, not a pint," the deep of his voice hinting strongly at a Chicagoan accent, if the other was able to place the location, "So whadd'erya want?" He planted the flat of his palm, silver rings clacking against the front of the door.

[virgil--achyls]

"The den?" Virgil repeated, breathing out a sigh of relief. "I know where that is. Thank you."

He'd been to the Den enough times. He didn't drink, but he'd dropped off plenty of drugs there. He could most likely find his way home from here. He'd done it before. And yet, the thought of wandering back into the inky darkness of the night made him hesitate. He felt like maybe reality would dissolve away under his feet if he left the light.

"I was in bed. I can remember having a strange dream. And then, I woke up here." He tried not to let on how unsettled he was. This man was clearly closing up his shop, and Virgil didn't want to intrude on him when he was going home. But he couldn't quite make himself leave. "I was sleepwalking. That must be it. Do you ever sleepwalk?"

[tony-baxter]

Per usual, Tony was out and about in the late hours of the night.  The Baxter had a part-time gig allowing vampires to feast on them.  Although that was not the reason for their roaming tonight, no he was a bit high and allowing the fresh mountain air sober them up before they headed home.

As they strolled down the pavement, their eyes glazed over and their body feeling light they were interrupted by a person.  “Uh, like Earth man? Or Greywood.”  They commented unsure what the other was asking.

“What’s up?  You okay?”  Tony asked, now a bit curious about the other.

[virgil--achyls]

Virgil was so extremely grateful to have woken up someplace where he wasn't alone. He hated to feel so disoriented. Out of pace. He did mushrooms and weed, yes, but strictly for pain management. He didn't like the out-of-control feeling he got from drinking or taking more drugs than he could handle.

"In Greywood. I was sleeping in my bed. But I woke up here, and I don't know where this is." He tried to take a breath to calm down and center himself, but it wasn't working.

Virgil was always very careful about the time. He never wanted to be stuck in a place where he couldn't remember anymore. He knew that ever since he'd walked out of the lake six years ago, he had no memory. All he had was the feeling that he was missing something. He'd built a life here and tried to move on. But he was always afraid in the back of his mind that it'd happen again. That he'd just forget his life here and wander off to some other town to start again. And now, even though he was still in Greywood, even though his memory was intact (or, he thought it was), he'd woken up having- what? Sleepwalked? He didn't know. He could only hope that was what was happening to him.

Virgil couldn't lie to the stranger, no matter how much he might want to. "I've been better. It has to be that I'm sleepwalking, right? I'm probably just sleepwalking."

[heyhenz]

"Oh please, I know you won't do anything bad with that information, let's be real. If anything, I'm sure I'll just get chubby within the end of the year." He teased, though knowing his metabolism from his childhood, even that wouldn't be enough to even put an ounce of fat on his body.

His eyes seemed to widen with pure joy and amazement when Virgil actually agreed. "Well shit, didn't think I'd get this far!" He teased with a playful little snort. "Well, uhhhh, I'm free today in..." He glanced up to the clock next to him, counting down the minutes. "About twenty minutes? I mean, if you want to hang out in here for that long, I promise I can make it worth your while!" After the words slipped from his lips, his face flushed a bright pink. "N-Not like that! I mean, I'll happily pay for your coffee and whatever you want since you brought me these absolutely fuckin' amazing treats! Which, thank you again, I cannot thank you enough for them!"

[virgil--achyls]

"I can certainly try." Virgil could see that the man looked rather skinny, not that he could see much from his uniform. He didn't want to comment on it, but he noticed it all the same. He shot Henry a considering look. "I can come by and drop you some food. I love to cook, so it's no trouble. Do you always work at this time?"

Virgil couldn't hold back a grin as Henry tripped over his words. The way he stuttered was rather adorable. He reminded Virgil once again and with rather painful rawness that he was missing someone.

His grin faltered, and his eyes suddenly welled with tears. He pressed a hand over his face, not wanting Henry to see and think he was reacting that way to his question. He wanted to hold onto someone. He missed having someone to look after. He didn't know who he was missing so desperately. He couldn't remember their name, or how he knew them. But he did know that Henry was, for some reason, stirring up his emotions.

"Sorry. I'm sorry. I'd love to wait around with you." He sniffled. "You remind me of someone. I can't remember who. But I think I used to take care of them."

[virgil--achyls]

Location: Black Magic Bakery

For: @ignislupinotuumdaemonium

Virgil stood in line at the bakery, looking over the menu but not truly reading it. The sense of wrongness from the night before hadn't gone away. He couldn't focus. All he could do was stare at the burns on his hands and wonder how they'd gotten there. He wondered again where he'd come from, and why he could only remember the past six years. Why he felt like he was missing someone.

He hadn't lost any more time since that night he came out of the woods that night. He knew that much, at least. It was something he kept in his mind. Paying attention to the time, to when he woke up, and whether he was still in bed or not when morning came. But last night, he'd woken up in the middle of some random street. He'd been dreaming about fire. It'd felt like home to him.

It made him feel sick with worry now. He hadn't slept. He was afraid that he was going to wake up doing something worse than wandering down the street.

"Hi," he said to the woman at the counter. He lacked any of his usual charm. He didn't try to smile at her. Gave up trying to read the menu. "Sorry, I'm feeling a bit scattered. Do you have any recommendations?"

[virgil--achyls]

Location: Somewhere in town

For: Anyone

Virgil was dreaming about fire. He was on fire, but not being burned. The smell of burning flesh and wood accosted him. He could hear someone screaming, but he didn't care. He could feel flames like the embrace of an old friend. But he couldn't see anything. His world was black.

Virgil woke up with a start. He wasn't in his bed. He swayed on his feet, disoriented, looking around. He was outside somewhere- he didn't know where. It was the middle of the night. The healed burns on his body felt strange. He felt strange, too. Out of place and upside down. Like he was missing something, or someone.

He sucked in a breath. Peered around to try and get his bearings, but he didn't know where he was. The feeling of alienation was too great for him to ignore. But there were people around. He could go and ask them.

Virgil tried not to let on how odd he felt being in his pajamas in the middle of the night. He walked up to someone. "Excuse me. Where is this place?"

[heyhenz]

"You really know the way to a man's heart, don't you? ....I shouldn't be eating these, but fuck me~... they're absolutely fuckin' delicious!" The werewolf couldn't help but moan out in pure delight as he took another bite.

As Virgil's smile bloomed, it awoke something in Henry. Was.... This his first major crush? Someone he could actually have? It sure felt like it! It had all the signs; a quickening heart beat, a slight flush on his face, just wanting to be around this new guy. Sure he'd had a crush on Roman when they first met, not realizing fully (or having hopeful thoughts) that that was absolutely unobtainable, but this? This was different.

"Wait, really? .....Didn't think I'd get this far..." He admitted, seeming actually surprised the other agreed to it. "Um.... Well, how about that new place? 'Bout a block away or so? That one sound okay? I haven't been there yet, but... It always smells really nice, eh?" He grinned toothily.

[virgil--achyls]

"I know the way to your heart now, certainly. Maybe you should start to get worried. There's no telling what I'll do with that information." Virgil said, the joke clear in his voice.

He could clearly read the pleasure and surprise on Henry's face. He was certain that his own face was a mirror. He was just glad to find someone to focus his attention on.

Virgil had no memory, and no way to back up his feeling. But he missed someone who he used to take care of. He didn't know who, or what their name could be, nor their relation to him. All he knew was that he felt used to taking care of someone. He missed having someone depend on him.

Of course, he didn't know this Henry. They might break up, or decide to be just friends. But he got the feeling from this Henry that his feelings weren't misplaced, and he was a pretty good judge of character.

"The place down the street sounds wonderful to me. When are you free?"

[heyhenz]

Henry gently took the basket from him, being careful to not accidentally drop it as he placed it onto the counter next to him. However, he was just a little surprised when Virgil said he could have all the rest of them. "Are... Are you sure? I mean... Do you not want at least one?" He asked softly, his eyes softening significantly as he reached in and took one, holding it out to him.

"Well of course I have a good nose! I am a wolf after all! Kinda partially reliant on that, now aren't I?" He teased with a chuckle, sniffing one more time. "It smells absolutely amazing, man! ....Y'know, speaking of smell, I can smell some coffee as well, but I don't think that's you.... And on that topic, would um..." He paused, his face flushing just a little at the thought. "Would you like to get some coffee sometime? I mean.... If you're free later today? If that's okay of course?"

[virgil--achyls]

"No, they're all yours. I have plenty at home. So if you run out of those, just let me know, and I'll bring you more."

Virgil was somewhat surprised to hear the other ask him for coffee, but the idea wasn't unwelcome. He was lonely, and he thought Henry might be too. Henry's energy and attitude were both rather lovely. He didn't know if the other wanted what Virgil did, but he was more than willing to find out.

"Of course I'll go for coffee with you. Do you have somewhere in mind?" He said, warmth clear in his voice, his normal smile blooming into something more natural and genuine.

[natsuki-inokata]

Natsuki perked up when the other didn't seem to mind her suggestions. "Nice to meet you," she said to him after he gave his name, "I'm Natsuki," introducing herself as well to be polite. She was generally quite shy at times, typically preferring to keep to herself but she was capable enough of being social when necessary, not hindered by her shyness as she had once been when she was younger. Somehow being a restauranteur gave her more practice and she felt a kinship to others who showed a similar appreciation for food. "Do you..." she started to ask, her eyes glancing down at her table with the spare seat opposite her, "Do you want to sit down?"

[virgil--achyls]

"Natsuki. It's a pleasure to meet you." He said with a genuine smile. "I'd love to sit down with you."

Virgil sat opposite to her, glad to be off his feet. He was glad to come across someone who seemed so genuinely sweet. She seemed a bit shy, but he never minded that. He didn't know why, but he liked to get shy people out of their shell and talking. "Have you lived in town for long? I don't think I've ever met you before."

[touchofmxgic]

location: Greywood Historic Library

" You would think that I would have figured myself around this place already and yet I get lost." Noelle frowns slightly." I have a theory that the library shifts every so often, there is no other explanation for it." Of course the vampire knew that it was them, they even carried a small note of the layout of the place but still Noelle lost sight of where they were constantly. " Any how, what brings you here?"

[virgil--achyls]

"A shifting library wouldn't surprise me." Virgil chuckled. "I get lost here all the time."

"Oh, I was just wondering if you had any books on memory restoration." Virgil knew it was a long shot to read a book that might tell him some sort of spell, or tonic he could make, that'd restore his memory. But he'd been in town for six years with not even a shred of information about who he was. All he knew was that he missed someone dear to him, and that he hated to look at the sky. His desire to know himself came and went as he got distracted by other things. Now, with little to do with his days, he found himself wondering again.

[prettyboy-glowinggold]

Charlie frowned as he watched the other male, a little crease between his eyebrows forming. He shifted back on his feet again, making himself keep some distance between them. "Uh okay, well I guess it's nice to meet you Virgil." Charlie said, sounding confused. He ran his eyes over than man for a moment before he shook his head. "Uh I'm fine. Why?" Charlie tensed a little, unsure what to make of the other. His wolf felt restless, but lately that didn't mean much to Charlie. "Do I have reason not to be alright?"

[virgil--achyls]

"I hope I'm not being rude. But when I want to run like that, I'm working through something. Just wondered if you were going through something."

Virgil noticed that the man shifted ever so slightly to put distance between them, and he wished he could mind his own business. But something about the man's demeanor made him want to pry. It reminded him of something, though he couldn't remember what. He wished he knew why he wanted to wrap this man up in a hug and ask him why he was so sad. But that was not the way to go with strangers. He didn't even know if he liked hugs.

[heyhenz]

"Oh, no no it's alright! I probably shouldn't have taken that look eating, so.... Just spooked me is all." He admitted softly, a slight chuckle leaving his throat as he rubbed at the back of his neck for a moment.

However, when Virgil mentioned brownies, his expression changed immediately to almost childlike wonder. "Oh shit, yes please!!! I haven't had brownies since I was a kid, man! I'd fucking love some!" He grinned widely as he reached his hands out to take some. "I knew I smelled something really good when you came in here! I mean, besides the smell of..." He paused, moving to sniff the air once more. "Is that cinnamon and apples I smell?

[virgil--achyls]

Virgil found the way Henry's eyes lit up to be rather cute. He found himself beaming in return, pleased and taken slightly by surprise by the joy he found in such a simple gift. Nobody Virgil had visited today had been quite this excited by the brownies. Henry's enthusiasm was like a breath of fresh air.

He came closer so the man could hand over the wicker basket. Something about his enthusiasm for a simple thing was bolstering Virgil's mood. Not that he was feeling bad, but he made him feel seen and less alone. "You're welcome to the rest of them. I think they taste pretty good, but then again, I'm biased."

"Good nose!" Virgil said, again taken by surprise. "It's my cologne. I'm surprised you can smell it. All I can smell is chocolate."

[jacob-coates]

The man responded with a hint of exhaustion in his voice, "You could say that." he thought about his garden, which had clearly seen better days. There were no flowers, all but burnt leaves, and ash scattered all around. "There's still some damage control I need to do in the garden. But, at least the fire i accidentally created is out and I can start regrowing my plants."

He then turned to his companion, noticing that she seemed on edge. "What about you? You seem agitated. Is everything okay, or are you feeling unwell?" he asked, with a hint of concern in his voice.

[virgil--achyls]

Virgil hummed in concern. "I don't mean to be rude, but I hope you don't mind me asking: what happened to your garden? How did a fire get it? I hope nothing vital was damaged."

He knew that he'd be devastated by such a serious loss of his plants. He could easily grow back mushrooms and weed and the various herbs he used to cook. But the loss of all of them at once was just very sad. He talked to his plants like they were his children. Just the idea of this man losing his entire garden made his heart sink. "I'm truly sorry for your loss. Do you want help regrowing? I have a bit of a green thumb."

Virgil shrugged as the man asked whether or not he was alright. It was slightly refreshing to have living company notice that he was feeling off. "I'm just old is all. My back is keeping me from sleeping, and it's giving me a migraine. Excuse me if I seem a bit off, I'm just waiting for the medicine to kick in."

[heyhenz]

It had been rather slow at The Range during his shift, so Henry decided to sit in the back just a little longer with his lunch. If he didn't have to go out there and deal with people, why not just take his time and eat while on the clock, right? However, just as he was putting his feet up on the table, he heard the bell ring above the door, which made him fall backwards out of the chair, sandwich in his hand as he scrambled to the front of the store. "Hey! Welcome to The Range, I uhhh.... It was a slow day, if you heard anything in the back, no you didn't..." He snorted out, moving to practically shove the rest of his food into his mouth, trying to chew and swallow as quick as he could. He already knew his boss would be laughing at him the second he looked back at the tapes. "Is there anything specific you're looking for? Anything I can help with?"

[virgil--achyls]

Virgil stifled a laugh when he saw the other tip over in his chair, but he quickly swallowed it, not wanting to hurt a stranger's feelings. He'd gone slightly overboard with his (non-weed) brownies, and he had far too many to eat on his own. He didn't really know anyone who he could dump said brownies onto, but he didn't want to waste them. So he decided to take them to various shops around town, offering a few to the staff he found in each place.

"There's no need to finish your food so quickly. I wouldn't want you to choke. I just had some brownies leftover from baking, and I was going around town to ask if anyone wanted any. Are you still hungry?"

[prettyboy-glowinggold]

Charlie let out a breath, as he felt his right foot hit the dirt. His music blearing in his ears as he ran along the track. The clouds over head, turned grey and loomed big and imposing. But Charlie didn't care, the rain didn't matter. He just needed to get out of his head, he need to try and find something to hold onto. He rounded the bend, glance up a little to make he didn't crash into anyone, before he shifted his eyes back towards the tree line.

Charlie took another breath as he slowed his steps a little. He wasn't too sure where he was, but it didn't matter. He opened his bottle and took a drink as he came to full stop. Charlie glanced up when he noticed movement. Frowning Charlie face the person, pulling her earbud out of his right ear. "I'm sorry, I caught none of that." Charlie said as he shifted his footing. "What were you saying?"

[virgil--achyls]

Virgil watched the man run like he was being chased by something and winced. He liked to hike, but going anywhere at speeds like that just made him dizzy. He didn't know what was making him push himself. Something like concern mixed with curiosity pulled at his heart. But this man was a stranger to Virgil, so he couldn't exactly lead with 'what's going on with you.'

"I just wanted to say hello. I'm Virgil." He hesitated, smoothing his face into a trustworthy smile. "Are you alright?"