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Tweak says, "r u scientist?"

Sebastian (bloodyturnips) wrote in somerealityrpg,
@ 2019-12-21 18:50:00

Entry tags:

active: hope mikaelson, inactive: sebastian

WHO sebastian and hope
WHAT hope is gonna meet sebastian
WHEN this evening
WHERE outside the apartments
WARNINGS/SPOILERS probs Legacies and tbd
STATUS on going

This city felt cold and not just in the actual sense. There was something discomforting about the tall structures that boasted metal and stone. Some of the buildings had fascinating design and character, but some of them were beyond impersonal. The vibrant life in New Orleans did not seem to be nearly as present in this place. Sebastian missed Mystic Falls, what with its woods and the Salvatore School. He was not pleased with how he kept getting thrust into places he did not know or understand. He took some delight in learning about modern things, but he was starting to feel overwhelmed.

Why was this city so large and loud?

Sebastian pushed away from his spot leaning against the outside of the apartment complex as he saw Hope exit the building. "Ah, Hope," he said with a slow smile. "It is, as always, lovely to see you." Elizabeth was friends with Hope and he was not going to alienate those she seemed to like. "How far is this park you spoke of; if you would be so kind as to tell me."

He honestly did wish to go someplace less surrounded by the chaos of this city, but he was also hoping to ask Hope where he could acquire himself blood. The hunger was always threatening to make him lose control. How easy it would be to shred throats. Sebastian distracted himself from that thought by running his thumb over his Daylight ring. A misstep like that would most likely mean Elizabeth would get revenge by stealing the sun from him.

"The air here is a new experience," he remarked in an amused tone as he wrinkled his nose in disgust. "Hardly fresh."

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bloodyturnips
2019-12-22 11:19 pm UTC (link)

Sebastian snorted faintly at her question before biting the edge of his thumb slightly as he nodded. "I was planning on asking Mister Saltzman if there is a supply of those strange little bags full of blood here for me to drink. Elizabeth also suggested animals once." Though it had been more a ruse to get him out of the car, but he didn't need to tell Hope that.

"I will admit I was hoping you might know of a way for me to get substance here. Falling back into my old ways would most likely lower me in the eyes of Elizabeth." His tone took an affectionate inflection as he spoke of the blonde Saltzman twin. "She may not know me yet, but I do not wish to become a person she does not wish to know. The last thing I need is for her to siphon the ring she gave me."

Sebastian glanced at the Daylight ring before letting out a long sigh. "I could always just feed from rats if I had to do so, as vile as that sounds."

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baculum
2019-12-22 11:29 pm UTC (link)

"When was the last time you ate?" She'd heal and that would give them time to figure something out. "We don't have many vampires here, so I'm not sure we've got the blood bags to go with them. We can probably source them, but I don't know how long that will take."

The daylight ring had come from Lizzie. Now that was interesting. Hope couldn't help but look at it again, though she managed to stop a smirk. "Lizzie would definitely not be into someone like that." Hey, if it kept him in line, it kept him in line.

Animals were definitely another option, though inferior. She grinned at the idea of him subsisting on rats. "There are definitely enough of them, but I think we could find you something better."

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bloodyturnips
2019-12-23 12:13 am UTC (link)

"Before I arrived here, actually before I went on my little road trip with Elizabeth to get dear Landon back, so not recently enough." Sebastian knew the black veins under his eyes were starting to grow as he thought about the fact he was hungry. He reached into the pocket of his coat and pulled out a flask. Alcohol helped mask the hunger for a bit and that was his main way of coping at the moment. He uncapped the flask and took a long swig before offering it to Hope.

"It would be appreciated if I did not have to resort to the rats or make Elizabeth displeased with me. She is still processing it appears."

He stretched his legs out and crossed his ankles as he flashed Hope a smile. "You know there is something calming about being in an area with far fewer buildings or people. I can still hear the abhorrent noises, but they are just a tad less appalling."

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baculum
2019-12-23 12:26 am UTC (link)

Waving off the flask, she watched the alcohol start to work on him. But just barely. Not enough for her to trust something wouldn't happen. "Lizzie's had a bit of a time since she got here. Just let her do this at her own pace." Just because she was thinking about what she was going to offer him, didn't mean that she approved of Sebastian getting between Michael and Lizzie. Or that they were friends. It wasn't too much for her to give compared to other people.

Her mind made up, Hope sighed, rolled her left sleeve up, and offered her wrist to Sebastian. "You'd better stop when I tell you to." She could always magically inflict pain to get him to stop, but that was hopefully a last-ditch effort.

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bloodyturnips
2019-12-23 01:15 am UTC (link)

"As I told Elizabeth, I shall do whatever she asks of me," Sebastian assured her as he recapped the flask. He slid it back into his coat pocket as he felt a bitter taste in his mouth. Elizabeth didn't know him yet in this place and he was trying not to invade her space after being overly blunt with her. "She is so enchanting and if the most I can be is friends with her here than I will gladly accept that."

Sebastian had no plans of losing Elizabeth without a fight, but he would eventually accept being just friends.

He blinked for a moment in pure confusion for a moment as he glanced down at her wrist and then up at her face. That was most unexpected. He was not sure how to react at first before he reached out and grabbed her wrist gently. "You have my word." He leaned over her arm before he let his fangs appear just before he sank them into her wrist. The sweet nectar of life exploded into his mouth and he did his best to show some control.

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baculum
2019-12-23 01:32 am UTC (link)

"Yea, Lizzie's great." Was this how other people saw her when she talked about Landon? Gross. But at least the guy seemed to really like her. Lizzie could do worse, but Michael was still the best choice for her in Hope's opinion. Which didn't really matter! It was all up to Lizzie.

She winced as his teeth cut through her, letting out an involuntary whimper. Her skin tried to heal only to find his fangs in the way, the flesh ripping open again. The cycle repeated a few times before she felt the dull edges of the blood loss. She didn't cut him off yet, knowing she had more time before it would be too much for her to handle. She had to buy them enough time to figure out another solution, and that meant a good feeding.

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bloodyturnips
2019-12-24 02:30 pm UTC (link)

It would be a great lie if he said he didn't want to drain her dry. Sebastian tightened his grip on her arm as he drank deeply. He grappled with the urge as he drank. It would be so easy to just take every last drop. The second he felt his hunger dull he yanked back from her arm as if she was on fire. "It would be wise," he said slowly. "If you moved away from me at this moment, Hope."

He brought his thumb up to clean away the blood on his chin. As he watched her he sucked the blood free of his thumb. He looked less pale now, a sign of how long he had actually gone without food. There had been a reason he had spent most of his time away from everyone else. Losing control had been just a moment away. "I will not be able to stop if we continue," the words pained him to say, but he needed Hope to trust him. He needed someone on his side in this place that would get him a source of food. Alienating her would mean he alienated everyone from their world. Sebastian wasn't stupid, he knew how things worked.

"My thanks, by the by."

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baculum
2019-12-24 02:57 pm UTC (link)

It would be easy to trigger the hunter/prey instinct in Sebastian at that moment, so when he released her and told her to move, she scooted away from him slowly. Not very far, but with her blood in him now, she had no hope of outrunning him if he changed his mind anyway, that was what magic was for. It was just enough that maybe he wouldn't be tempted, but they could still talk. Luckily, there was also a tree there, and she let it support her.

Wiping the blood off of her wrist, the skin underneath was smooth already. If only her body would replenish as quickly as it healed her. Hope could feel how weakened she was, and she hated it. "Hey. At least you know when to stop yourself," she couldn't help but point out gently. And acted on it, but she wasn't going to give him too much credit. Rolling her coat sleeve back down to try and keep herself warm, she watched him for any sign of disingenuousness.

"You owe me now."

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bloodyturnips
2019-12-24 03:11 pm UTC (link)

A laugh escaped him at her remarks. He could see why people seemed to rally around Hope. She was cunning and just a tad manipulative, but appeared to have a heart far too big. Sebastian closed his eyes for a moment as he let his hands rest in his lap. "So shrewd for one so young," he finally said as his laughter died off.

"What do I owe you?" He opened his eyes slowly and gave her a look of apprehension. "I am a man of my word when it comes to debts." He loathed being in debt to anyone, but this was one he knew was a necessity. His gaze flickered to her neck before he forced his gaze towards the branches above them.

"There was a time where I would not have stopped," he said softly. "I was a monster. Perhaps I still am, but I would rather not have to watch people die for my mistakes again."

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baculum
2019-12-24 03:44 pm UTC (link)

His judgment of her earned him a smirk in return. "Yea, well, I might be young in years but I've managed to experience a lot of things." Most of those were bad things, of course, but she didn't know how much he knew about her past and she didn't want to reveal anything to him just yet.

"I don't know yet." She was a little busy at the moment focusing on not shivering. The ground over here hadn't been warmed. But judging by the way he was looking at her, her magic might need to be better spent elsewhere. It wouldn't even necessarily be his fault, not when he'd been as hungry as he was.

Still watching him, she slowly drew her legs underneath her body to get more comfortable. There was concern in her expression, but it wasn't for herself. "People can change. Just because you were a monster then, doesn't mean you're one now. Not if you don't want to be."

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bloodyturnips
2019-12-24 03:58 pm UTC (link)

The shivering didn't go unnoticed and Sebastian finally removed his jacket without a word. It wasn't like he needed it to stay warm or anything, so he tossed it at Hope without a second thought. She was distracting. "So you shall hold a debt over me? Lovely," he drawled out in a mixture of annoyance and defeat. There was no telling what she would ask for from him.

"You say that," he pulled at some of the grass next to him and made a face. "But I am rather certain that those that know me are quite certain I am a monster. Any attempt I make at doing good will be met with apprehension and distrust. That being said, I suppose I shant let it stop me. I do not desire to be a monster here, not when there is so much I have yet to experience in this new world."

His fingers stilled against the grass as he gave Hope a look. "I know you help me so I do not start ripping heads off of people, but my thanks all the same. Tis nice to have someone to talk to openly."

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baculum
2019-12-24 04:11 pm UTC (link)

Using the jacket more like a blanket, she muttered a quiet thanks. "Just the one. I think you'll survive." She'd discharge any other debts he may end up owing her immediately, but having one on hand for any future needs seemed prudent.

"I'm pretty sure you just proved my point. So you lost some trust—rightfully so. Doesn't mean you can't earn it back. That's how it works. You fuck up, then you work to prove you learned your lesson." Ugh, who was she right now? Dr. Saltzman?

She drew her knees to her chest underneath his jacket and hugged them tightly. "It's partially that, yes. But I also know how ... terrible it can be when you're isolated. No one should have to live like that if it can be helped."

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