forum A special kind of red wine //0X0// //CLOSED//

Started October 18, 2022 by @Obsidian-Fae health_and_safety ac_unit

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She popped her head up and she turned around "oh- um yeah… Sorry I didn't want to wake you.. "

Sebastian laughed. He was quite pale compared to Scarlett. It was somewhat odd. "You would not have woken me. Je dors soundly." The room was huge. There were small pieces of furniture scattered about. The only huge thing in this room was his bed. The windows were blacked out and the only illumination was a dim light. "But now, I am awake. I will give you some advice: Do not be afraid of me."

She stood before him looking at his eyes they intimidated her, all of him was intimidating "I just didn't want to take a chance… And i-im not scared of you. " she didn't exactly sound confident when stating she wasn't scared but she didn't say anything else

Sebastian tilted his head. His black hair followed along, falling into his eyes. “Did not want to take a chance? Oh please, there are no chances to take. They have all been pounced on.” He moved closer to her seeing if she would flinch. “You do not sound so sure, mademoiselle. Are you sure you are not afraid?”

Scarlett watched him confused by his words and stiffened when he moved closer in an attempt to not show she was scared shitless of this 'man' and she had every right to be "yes I'm sure… "

"Right, right." Sebastian drew in a deep breath before exhaling it. "I will not be drinking your blood often if that is what you worry about. I had previously starved myself for three days. That is why I fed on you so much." He got out of bed, moving closer to Scarlett. He ran his fingers over the two little bite marks. "One will heal, but the other won't." He murmured. "I also will not give you the fate I have. Vampirism is not kind, born or bitten." Sebastian stood, moving to open the door of the room. "My dear servant may have made breakfast for you, want to follow? I will not need breakfast yet. Not until you have enough strength."

Scarlett looked confused "why would you starve yourself if you need blood to survive that's all you can eat correct?" She took a deep breath when he stood and held it when he touched her neck she still wasn't very comfortable here I this place, with this….. monster. "What do you mean it won't heal what will my family say I can't let them see it. " she began to worry a little and wondered if she would ever see them again, she paused and looked to the floor "I am… Not hungry. "

Sebastian stood there, the door halfway open. He bit his tongue. "I could not feed off anything. They fled before I had the chance to eat. I do not like to indulge in animal blood, either. It is gross. You are the first one that has stayed still." He closed the door, locking it tight. "It will not heal because it is a mark. I have made you unholy. Once another a human sees, they will shame you. You have been bitten by the "son of Dracul". The son of the devil." He hissed, getting closer. "They will burn you alive." He was nose-to-nose with Scarlett. "Then we are not leaving. I am a bit famished myself." Sebastian grabbed her by the wrists, brushing his lip against her neck. "You will learn to like me." He bit her, leaning her head in his palm. He pulled away, watching blood drip from the two new holes.

Scarlett watched him as she spoke she was very uncomfortable standing there in-is this the dress from the night before? Where the hell were her clothes at they weren't in the room anymore. She flinched when the door was closed and the sudden click of a lock, she began to tremble at his words the thought of anyone seeing her- the mark and her life being taken because of it she wasn't sure what to do anymore was she even save here with him? she was stepping back by the time he grabbed her wrists she whimper when he bit her neck her body when into shock and she couldn't move

Sebastian coughed. He choked on her blood slightly. "Now, this is the time to ask all questions before I reward you with a task." He sat on his bed, noticing she was still wearing the dress from the other night. "My other servant must have put your clothes in my wardrobe. We can get you more in the coming nights if you so desire."

Scarlett looked at him while her legs wobbled a bit, she took one step back leaning against something that had kept her steady she couldn't tell what it was maybe a wardrobe she didn't want to turn around and cause a dizzy spell "more clothes…. I would appreciate that but… What of my family, my brother is still missing I'm supposed to look for him.. "

Sebastian put his head in his palm, staring at Scarlett with his curious amber eyes. He stood up and brought her over to the bed. “Are you that dizzy?” He brushed the hair out of her face. “It cannot be that bad. It is just a few cups.” Sebastian kept her stable while she asked her questions. He thought he had answered them all. “Your family? I will send them a letter telling them of your whereabouts. Telling that you are safe, but cannot return… and your brother? I fear he is of nothing. Your brother will turn up in his own right, trust me.” He gritted his teeth. Now that he thought about it, that little tramp who tried to murder him had looked similar to Scarlett. Could that have been her brother? Or maybe her father?

Well I'm not exactly used to blood being taken out of my body.. By the gods" she sat down and looked up at him " and you think if you tell them where I am people won't come here to harm us? And how do you know my brother isn't dead in the woods somewhere or some vampires Thrall? " she spat out that last part as if you draw attention to her situation

Sebastian tapped his fingers on his thigh. “Yes, I must remember that you are a pure one.. one who has not been bitten before.” He looked at her neck, glazing over the marks dotted all over it. “You will get used to it once you get used to the daily routine. There will be one for you and me.” He stood up and walked over to his wardrobe. He opened it up and got out Scarlett’s clothes. “Here you are, dear. I will need you to do something for me.” He paused. “I will lie to them. You thought I would tell them directly?” He giggled. “You have bees for brains.” Sebastian unlocked the door so Scarlett could leave the room if pleased. “He might have been a snack.. or he might have tried to kill me. I am not sure which is the fact, but we will figure it out soon enough. But for now, I need you to fetch a letter for me, dear… what is your name?”

Scarlett let her face fall and she looked at him "a routine? What kind of routine?, " she paused and looked at him angered now "oh excuse me 'master' forgive me for not knowing what's going through your fucking mind, you didn't think twice before making me so I thought maybe you'd be stupid enough to tell them where I am. "

Sebastian scoffed. "Don't get an attitude with me. I did not have to think twice about you. I was protecting you from other vampires that would have done much worse. I do not think I am bad one to live with, considering how the others treat their thralls." He took in a deep breath. "There is a routine. I am most lively during the night. You will have to get used to being up all hours of the evening, too. I require blood to live. You will have to give that too. I only require three meals per day unless I fall ill." He stood by the door, tapping his foot. "I have your first task awaiting you. As I said, you are picking up a letter."

Scarlett rolled her eyes and looked to the floor holding her arms before walking over to her clothes and stepping behind a paper divider an d getting dressed her clothes weren't exactly fancy just a long skirt and a nice blouse with a corset she walked from behind the divider and dropped her dress across it "okay and where am I going to collect said letter? "

Sebastian diverted his eyes, not wanting to see the silhouette of Scarlett. Once her heard her voice, his amber eyes landed on her. He turned slightly red as her clothes showed her figure more than the dress. He cleared his throat. "You will be going outside. There shall be a man standing at the gate of my property ready to hand you the letter. Do not dare think about leaving. You will be murdered on sight."

Scarlett rolled her eyes and she walks over to the door she nodds at the order and begins to walk out before turning to Sebastien "it is not my wish to be killed by a dead man's servants do not worry.. " she makes her way out of the room and moves to the stairs calling back without looking as she started to descend " my name is Scarlett be sure you don't forget but this is the only time I will say it. "

Sebastian shook his head. “I did not mean my servant. I meant humans. Humans will kill you if you leave my territory. You have the mark of ‘Dracul’ on you..” He called down to her. “Scarlett.” He whispered his name before going over to his bed. He curled up in it, closing his eyes. The morning hours for him and Scarlett had just started as it was 11 at night, but he wanted to sleep some more. His blood made him sleepy sometimes and other times.. well, he managed to hide it well. Sebastian’s black hair fell in his face. He had long eyelashes, but his skin was quite pale. He never liked how pale it was. He looked pretty thin, almost too thin. He hadn’t eaten well before Scarlett. He fell asleep, looking very vulnerable and innocent compared to when he was awake.

She rolled her eyes and called back once more before disappearing "I know you've made that very clear. " she made her way outside looking at the dark path ahead of her and she took a deep breath before starting down it to see this man she was told had Sebastian's letter

The man stepped forward, walking along the dark path toward Scarlett. He bowed to her with the letter in hand. Handing Scarlett the letter, he mumbled a few words. “For thy Lord Ashmore form Mr. Mearow.” The man tipped his hat and made his way back down the path, leaving the letter from Mr. Mearow with Scarlett.

She took the letter carefully giving it a glance before saying a quick thank you and turning to head back to the house she turned to look at the woods they were illuminated by the moon she could escape.. But where would she got Sebastian was right she'd be killed in a heartbeat, she sighed and looked at the house before heading back inside and up the stairs she opened the door to his room and made her way inside with the letter in hand she looked at Sebastian curled up on the bed and she was slightly annoyed she set the letter down before sitting in a chair in the corner of the room 'this is it I'm bound to be in this dreadfully boring house for eternity. '

Sebastian stretched, rubbing his tired eyes. He wondered how long he’d slept. He saw Scarlett sitting in the corner of the room watching him, and he grew red. “You are back earlier than I thought.” He picked up the letter and used a nail to tear it open. He read its contents and giggled to himself. “Mr. Mearow thinks I would give you up to live with him? Oh please, he is a fool. I would let a person like you, Scarlett, go to his household. It is a like a reincarnation of hell. It is pure torture.” His gaze fell upon her. It was soft, but also intimidating. “Why must you sit by yourself? Come here.” Sebastian sat up himself so he did not make things awkward. “Why not have a chat? We need to have one.”

Scarlett was brought out of thought and turned her attention to him "i was sent to fetch a letter how long did you expect me to be gone for?" She asked curiously, she raised a brow at his next words were people really asking for her to be their Thrall? Why her Jesus Christ why was this so weird, she looked eyes with him for a moment and she looked away "why would I have to sit on the bed just to have a conversation? " she did so but it didn't hurt to ask a question now did it? She made her way over to the bed and sat down on the corner "what is it? "

Sebastian let out a breath. “Well, yes, but time distorts all. So does sleep. I could not tell if you had been away for 13 seconds or 5 minutes. It all was the same to me.” He smiled at her. It was a warm smile compared to the past hours. He was starting to warm up to her presence. He was trying to be a nice master compared to the other vampires. “Because my bed is more comfy than that chair. It is cushioned and has soft blankets.” He watched her move about and sit near him. At least it was an improvement. “Where would you like to sleep? You have a few choices. I will not object to any. I can try to find a suitable room, you can sleep on the floor, or take over my bed. I can sleep about anywhere.” Sebastian stared into Scarlett’s eyes. “And I might know what your next order may be.” He looked at her lips, his face getting red. He shook his head. “Dear, I do not know what has gotten into me, but please choose an option.”

She shakes her head and leans on one of the bed posts "your bed is… Okay I suppose, but it is nothing to praise, it's only a bed- and I didn't think vampires sleep in beds… That's what my grandmother told me when I was young.
She took a minute to process the question before answering " you said that you needed me by your side so that way when you need blood it's there, but now you ask if I wish to have aroom? "

Sebastian thinks about it. “Well, yes, it is only a bed, but it is my bed. It is of comfort to me and maybe to you. Who knows? You might like it.” He put his hands in his lap, smiling. “Your grandmother was, indeed, wrong. We are not archaic. We do sleep like normal humans. It is still part of our lifestyle.” He looked away from her, his face slightly red from his thoughts. He listened to her attentively. “I suppose, but I can also get up and move. All my muscles work. If you wished not to be by my side then you can choose another place to sleep.” He wanted to kiss Scarlett. Blood links were scary.

She rolled her eyes and looked at him "a-are you tried g to flirt with me? She asked with a slight smirk and she straightens up a little bit and her stare looked as if she was mocking him " I suppose my grandmother isn't always right… And if the case is that you can walk then I'd like a different room or to sleep on the floor. "

Sebastian looked at her, growing red. “N-no! I’m not trying to flirt at all!” He moved closer to her. “I was mistaken, dear Scarlett. I do need you by my side just in case. You can sleep in my bed. It is warm and comfortable. It is better for you than the floor or anything else. I can go lay somewhere else.” He looked into her eyes. “I can sleep anywhere, remember?”