This was eventual.

[vladtheimpaler]

A mere human attempting to play me?

Ha! You surely jest.

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My day = made.

[sanctuarysoul]

[Lisa can't hide a little grin at that.]

A "mere" human, you say?

I was putting off making this for too long. 83

[vladtheimpaler]

Far from your caliber, my dear.

Haha, well I'm glad you finally did! <33

[sanctuarysoul]

[Nice save! That got him a soft laugh.]

Still, I wouldn't count them all out. Given the chance, humans can be very surprising.

[vladtheimpaler]

Never will I be surprised by the same fools that so readily harmed you.

[Still holding a grudge despite everything? Sorta kinda.]

[sanctuarysoul]

[She frowns at that. More than worried for her kind, she worries for him when she sees how consumed he's become by hatred. Though if she's honest, if the situation were reversed...she can't deny that even her faith in humanity would be lost.

Still, the idea that he's hurting and she's helpless to stop it is more painful to her than her death ever was.]

Darling...judging them all based on the ignorance of one lot does no one any good. Those that harmed me did so because they feared for their safety and the safety of their children. What they did was deplorable, but as a mother...I almost understand it. Especially in a time like ours, when the smallest illness could take the life of a human or their child without mercy. They saw something they didn't understand and acted on impulse. It was wrong and reprehensible, but it doesn't speak for all of us.

Regardless of their reasons, I've forgiven them. I would never expect you to do the same, but at least let them be. Giving into this hatred only poisons you, and I love you too much to see that happen.

[vladtheimpaler]

An impulse. A mere whim. Fear and impulsiveness are all it takes for these kinds of people to commit heinous acts? You say they feared for their own safety and the safety of their children. Feared what? What was there to fear? There were new concepts to be understood and learned, but nothing to be feared!

Yet, you have forgiven them... you wish me to not look upon your murderers with hatred, to not pursue vengeance?! [If he could be any more conflicted right now, he'd be split in two. Torn between his beloved, and his hatred for those that took her away.] What has brought you to forgive them? What retribution do they seek for their wicked deeds? What atonement for their sin do they wish for?

[sanctuarysoul]

Life for humans in our era was very little more than fear. Between scare tactics employed by corrupt priests in the name of God and the fact that sickness was so rampant despite their best efforts, those people had everything to be afraid of. Most of them didn't understand the concept that the medicine I brought was meant to cure them; it was something unknown, and the unknown can be frightening when times are already so trying.

[Though his voice raises and his anger stirs, she remains calm. She's never had any reason to fear him and she doesn't intend to start now. On the contrary, she moves closer, taking one of his hands in both of hers. Thanks to the necklace she wears, she's as warm as she'd ever been in life.]

I forgive them because I know their struggle. There is no excuse for the actions they chose that day, or for the many innocent lives that had been taken before and after my own...but an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. Pursuing vengeance would only continue the cycle of senseless violence and destruction, robbing the world of the few good healers that are truly passionate about helping others. It's those people that can make a difference for everyone, if they're allowed the chance.

I would never ask you to forgive them. In your place, I wouldn't be able to even consider such a notion. You have every right to be angry, but to let it consume you...that's something I wouldn't wish on anyone. Least of all the man I fell in love with.

[cheese_for_everyone]

My mundane just cheered at your arrival.

[vladtheimpaler]

It appears that my mundane holds a positive reaction to your appearance as well.

[Oh, this meeting. This meeting right here. Beautiful.]

[cheese_for_everyone]

Well from what my mundane told me we have similar past times. And of course there is the whole immortality thing.

[Didn't think about it like that but you're completely right.]

[vladtheimpaler]

[Beautiful in a classy and sophisticated way of course.]

My existence shall remain so long as there are those that continue to worship me. My mundane, as it seems, is included in that category.

[cheese_for_everyone]

Hm alright then. Now I have a question for you; Mania or Dementia?

[vladtheimpaler]

Am I to decide which of the two I would prefer?

[cheese_for_everyone]

To an extent. I won't inflict either upon you. Your mental state is entertaining just the way it is.

[vladtheimpaler]

To do so would be a grave error on your part.

[cheese_for_everyone]

Oh certainly. You would likely rip apart the world of the mortals. You still have not made your decision.

[vladtheimpaler]

I am inclined to do so with or without your interference.

[Geez Sheobro, he feels so violated.]

[cheese_for_everyone]

Like I said it is not a choice of what I will inflict upon you. However I will not tell you what it is for until you make your choice.

[firstlegend]

Hmph. You got uglier.

[vladtheimpaler]

[Oh look, a Belmont.

What a surprise...]

What I find truly repulsive is how you wag your tongue so freely.

[firstlegend]

Then please, by all means, allow me to rip the eyes from your head, Devil's own.

[vladtheimpaler]

The eyes of a Belmont would make a fine addition to the Castle...

But, perhaps, I shall take your head instead.

[firstlegend]

You tried. It didn't work out so well for you last time.

[belmont]

[vladtheimpaler]

 

Trying very hard to avoid that infamous intro.

[vampirekiller]

...

it's temptation is so strong.

[vladtheimpaler]

You, again...

<3

[relictusdeus]

[Isaac greets his master by way of dipping into a respectful bow and then proceeds to hand Lord Dracula his Coke.] ...Your mundane shall suffer for his foolishness. [The Forgemaster assumes the mun is male, at least, for a woman attempting to contain Lord Dracula's might? Even more pffft-worthy.]

<33

[vladtheimpaler]

And each muse that resides within his headspace shall soon bow to me.

[relictusdeus]

Of course, my lord. [Patience, Isaac. Lord Dracula will reward your efforts in due time. Right. RIGHT?]

Lisa-mun here...I remembered I had her and couldn't help myself. Sorry! D:

[iubire_nu_moare]

...excuse me, Sir, but I have the strangest feeling that we've met somewhere before.

[immortalrose]

Shall I suggest that you do not look upon these foolish mortals with such contempt, milord? They are quite clever despite how feeble they may seem.

[ He means no disrespect, Lord Dracula. However, it seems that the enigmatic "King of the Night" has constantly been bested by humans for many eons now. ]

[mountain_sage]

Do you have something against humans?

WHAT IS A *bang*

[poweroflegend]

You underestimate mankind, even in so trivial a thing. Ever your folly.