Return to the Manor

The motorcycled roared up the long winding drive to the Manor, the powerful engine growled loudly as it tore up before the main doors and came to a stop. Talon cut the engine and set the brake and kickstand. He thre one massive leg over and dismounted the huge Motorcycle. He looked quite the wildman at the moment, his hair wind blown his leather jacket unfastened revealing the rippling muscles beneath since earlier he'd had to abandon his shirt. The scars of many a battle could be seen from time to time as he moved and the jacket swung open a bit at a time. The cord around his neck swung as he walked, the vampire teeth that hung there a reminder of his sinister prowess. The heavy leather pants that hugged his powerful legs made no noise as he walked, nor did his knee high motorcycle boots, thier soles long broken in to the manner in which he stalked.

Approaching the doors he pushed them open and entered into the foyer again, the second time this night. This time he walked right through it twords the scent of the kitchen which his well trained nose could detect with ease. He softly whistled a tune as he walked down the long and decorative hallway, it comforted him, appearing and feeling so out of place amongst the finery, there had been a time when he lived in similar environ's, once when he thought to live like an English lord, he had given it a good go, but could never quite feel comfortable. Besides he scared most of the elegant fops with his tendancy to growl. Needless to say, his lordship hadn't worked out.

He entered the Kitchen and honed in on the refridgerator. he walked up to it and opened the door. Selecting two beers from the sparse supply he closed the door and again let darkness fill the room. He twisted off the cap and stared out the window while he took his first sip, washing the stale taste of the nights kill from his mouth.

He found his thoughts wandering to Amberelle, perhaps she was why he was here.. Elise had always been a mysterious one, unlike any other Kindred he had ever met, he did not doubt that if she so willed it, she could infulence others even over a great distance, such was her power. Though she never used it overtly, if you never studied her you'd think he mearly a kindred of decent age with little or no power of her own. To be so mistaked had been the death knell of several of her would be enemies.

had she manipulated events to put them both here at the same time? no matter what, he had given his word to elise that he would protect her brood.. so all this musing really only served to frustrate him, what did it matter how it had happened, it simply had. Talon shook his head and tried to clear his mind, Vanni's wisdom crossing his mind.. 'Yours it not to Question, your purpose is to Do' this simple bit of advice had help shaped all that he had become over the years. At the same time Hideki's words burst into his mind '7 breath's my Gaijin friend, any descion can be made in the span of seven breath, to question yourself is the path of the fool'

'seems my age is catching up with me, i'm starting to think too much' he smirked at that thought, he knew several who would not believe he had the capicity for thought, some of which found out the truth the hard way.

Talon smiled out the window while he opened the next bottle, standing in darkness starting out into the night sky.

Talon 18 years ago
Talon watched as Amberelle made her goodbyes, he let out an amused snort when she hugged him and fussed over him.. 'well she sure changed from cold to warm pretty fast' he thought.
No longer able to resist Talon stood and move closer to Thaddeus and then leaned over and set his hand atop Thaddeus's head and rubbed it around throughly mussing his hair.
With an amused Grin he said
"Take it easy T"
Thaddeus Grey 18 years ago
She's -hugging- me.

Thaddeus had been set to leave without so much as a handshake, so finding himself hugged by the rather curvy Amberelle came as something of a surprise to him. His eyes went wide.

Well, are you going to hug her back or are you just going to stand there like a pillar? Idiot.

Not knowing quite what to do with his hands, he settled for giving her a light pat on the shoulders and attempted to school his expression away from shock and into a smile. It must have been halfway effective at least, because the woman decided to finish off her goodbyes with a peck on his cheek and an easy smile as she put his collar back in line.

Thaddeus was vaguely aware that he was now grinning stupidly.


I should be thanking you, sister, for your good company.

Perhaps had he not been so caught off guard by Amberelle's gesture, he might have had something to say about Talon having the nerve to touch his hair. He wasn't exactly sure of -what- he would say, but it would certainly be something other than his current grinning expression.

And what did he just call me?

Instead he simply fixed Talon with an incredulous stare, rendered speechless. People were hugging him and messing up his hair and calling him brother and he was somewhat surprised to realize that this is what having a family is, after all, supposed to be like.

He surprised himself more than anyone when, after a pause, he laughed, shook his head, made some effort to fix his hair, and walked out the door.


Good day to you, then.

/ooc "T"Â? out. *giggles*
Amberelle DeEspionne 18 years ago
Sitting sideways on the barstool, Amberelle swung her feet slowly and watched with amusement the looks that passed over Thaddeus' face when Talon rubbed the shorter man's head affectionatly. It was all she could do not to bust out laughing at the poor fellow. She gave him a little wave with another smile as he left.

Turning and leaning against the chair she took a slow breath and sighed. She was still tingling from the vitae she'd drank, a warm burn in her belly making her mellow and relaxed. She rolled her head to the side and studied Talon again. The man could be pleasant company when he tried.


So, I suppose I should get to bed.. I'm just not tired. She sat up and leaned onto the counter, elbows down with her chin propped in her hands.

Wanna watch a movie?
Talon 18 years ago
Talon watched her move about and took a deep draw on his cigar.
Amberelle Said
Wanna watch a movie?


He took a second to think about it.. "Not much of a movie watcher.. i cant relate to most of them" he said with a shrug..

"If it wasn't so close to dawn i'd say we goto the dojo and spar.. maybe some night soon then?"
Amberelle DeEspionne 18 years ago
Amberelle pouted at his words and gave an exagerated sigh. Shaking her head faintly she tsk'd at him.

So you don't relate to movies, therefore you don't watch them.. spoken like a true ancient one. Soon you'll be really out of touch, like one of those daft old ones who wears clothing hundreds of years out of style and speaks in flowery, verbose phrases.. Perhaps you would like a horse carriage brought around m'lord? Should we light the gas lamps? Her tone was teasting, playful even. But she seemed to mull over her own words for a second and the sparkle in her eyes faded. There was a touch of sadness there and in her voice when she spoke, like she was muttering more to herself than to him.

I suppose it will happen to all of us. I mean... losing touch with the world as it goes by. She bit her bottom lip. It wasn't something she wanted to dwell on, so she shook her head to clear it and stood up.

Well, your loss then! I was going to say let's watch some kung-fu movies but I guess I'm on my own. Too bad you didn't know how horney those make me. She grinned, then winked at him as she turned towards the door.

Bon nuit then, Talon.

She didn't know why, but she walked slowly, lingering at the door. Amberelle really did hope he'd change his mind. She wanted to know more about him, because of his association with Ellise of course. At least that's what she told herself, firmly.
Talon 18 years ago
Talon snorted at her comments..
"Girl... I'm not out of touch with the modern world.. I just don't like most movies.. there all too obsessed with the future, explosions and technology.. there not to my taste"
he tilted the beer bottle back and drained it. then he shrugged and said
"now if you wanna play some cards.. then I could oblige you"
Amberelle DeEspionne 18 years ago
She turned and leaned against the door frame, looking him over for a moment. He'd made an effort so she didn't want to refuse him. It just so happened she was a pretty poor card player. 'Ah well, just have to make sure we don't play for money.'

Sure! Do you have any cards? I may have some in my room, not sure though. She straightened and pressed a hand to the door, swinging it open partially. We can go down to my room and I'll look. If you want, grab a couple more beers. I think all I have is some sodas and wine.
Talon 18 years ago
Talon watched as Amberelle swished out of the Kitchen "ye gods" he muttered to himself..
'I canno go into that room if i'm going to be a gentleman...who am I kidding? I'm not a Gentleman.. but thats Elise's Greatdaughter..ye gods' Talon tried to shake the thoughts out of his head, to no avail.. the images kept poping into his head -Amberelles nude body coiled about him, slick with sweat- 'Ugh! Stop it!' he commanded himself -Amberelle bent over before him, hips rocking with need- 'thats it! I gotta get some fresh air!' he chastised himself. 'fresh air, and some exercise..Yeah!' with that he almost Ran out the back doors of the manor, out onto the back lawn, twords the woods on the property 'FENRIR!" he called out in his mind and brought on the Wolf.

The artic wolf bounded out into the woods, time for a good run.


((OOC- Talon out))
Amberelle DeEspionne 18 years ago
She was out in the hallway, trying to walk slow enough that he could catch up when she heard the back door slam. Turning she listened and didn't hear anyone left in the kitchen. Puzzled, she walked back and looked around. Out the window she saw a flash of something dissapear into the woods across the lawn and growled.

What an ass, he could have said he didn't want to go.. Connard!

She stomped over to the fridge, grabbed out another beer. Popping it open she chugged it down and tossed the empty container into the trashcan with a loud clatter. Still fuming, she slammed the fridge shut with more force than necessary. Then she slammed every door on the way back to her room, muttering under her breath the whole way about anti-social vampires.

((OOC Amberelle out, lock please!))