The party don't start 'til I walk in.

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Bats. Suddenly there seems to be hundreds, then thousands of them flickering through the air, chittering as they stream in from apparently random directions. Each one glows with a dark red, unholy aura - one easily recognized as overpoweringly vampiric to anyone who can sense such things. They're slowly, but steadily, consolidating into a hunched humanoid form. As it coalesces from the bats, it straightens, and a low, throaty chuckle emanates from within.]

Well. This is new.

[A wide-brimmed, crimson-colored hat casts a deep shadow over his face, but the bright red glow of his eyes and the white shine of a very sharp set of teeth are clearly visible in the darkness.]

It could be... interesting.


((Muse can be persuaded to take threads seriously, especially for canon-mates, otherwise, he's having fun. F-bombs could happen, consider yourself warned.))

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[persistent_humanity]

It's about time you showed up.

[Have an Integra in her early 40s, wearing an eyepatch and seeming distantly bemused. She is, as usual, entirely unfazed by his theatrics.]

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Such a killjoy, and straight out of the gate. Right. He certainly wouldn't expect her to be impressed by his usual song and dance - and let's be honest, he can do so much better as far as dramatic entrances go. There are strange restrictions here, reflections upon a seemingly endless void, and that aspect does not sit well with him. At least hell wouldn't be empty.]

My master.

[He regards her intently, his gaze lingering on the eyepatch in particular. His mad grin doesn't falter, but beyond it several things flicker through those glowing eyes.]

My apologies. It seems that I was... delayed.

[persistent_humanity]

You always did have a habit of being fashionably late. Especially at the most inconvenient times.

[She says with the faintest hint of a grin. Alright, maybe she's not as horribly angry at you as she seemed. Sure, it's been inconvenient (and even outright dangerous) without you, but she's survived.

She always seems to.]

I trust that you're well?

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Alucard can't deny having a taste for some flair. What he doesn't approve of, though, is being stuck with this mundane thing that apparently has the final say on where he goes, and when, but at this particular moment, he's distracted from that. Integra, his master, is here, and while that puts his power squarely in her hands, it is so tantalizingly close at hand.]

Yes. I am now.

[She would recognize the maniacal, bloodthirsty gleam in his eyes better than anyone. He's not even trying to contain the laughter. Oh yes, this is perfect. If this were a younger Integra, be would go gleefully overboard, caught up in the rush, fully expecting to crash up against the absolute wall of her authority. To anyone else, it might have looked like a test of her mettle, but that wouldn't be quite accurate. It's a dance of a different kind.]

[But his mood changes - quickly, to human observation, but to him it could have been years - as he watches her, seemingly contemplating the lines on her face as certain memories come filtering back to him. Or forward to him. He's not entirely sure. He steps forward until he's close - closer than is really appropriate - almost as if he intends to reach out to touch her but he doesn't. When he finally does speak, the words are the same ones he's spoken countless times, and yet...]

I await your orders, master.

I am so sorry for this idiot in advance

[inabluemoon]

[Unlike how most normal "humans" would react to Alucard's appearance, Vanitas seems... Excited.]

Fascinating! I've never seen a vampire do things like that before!

Haha, he's fine~

[thecrimsonf_er]

I am rather unique, even among my own kind.

[Personal space is terribly over rated, isn't it? Alucard wants to get a good look at this one.]

Still, if that is new to you, then you must have known some rather pathetic previous examples.

[inabluemoon]

I've seen all sorts of examples before, it comes with my line of work. You just happen to be an exceptionally rare find.

[If he is bothered by the closeness it doesn't show and he just smiles broadly. His teeth seem a bit pointed, but it could be natural.]

I am Vanitas. And you...?

[thecrimsonf_er]

[If anything, his grin broadens even more. Normal humans would find it disturbing, but that's not what he has here, is it?]

My master calls me Alucard.

What line of work might that be?

[inabluemoon]

Alucard then, splendid!

[He claps his hands, blue eyes glinting.]

I am a doctor. To be specific, a doctor who specializes in the treatment of vampires.

[whitescalesbigmouth]

[Okay what exactly did she see there, because normal people don't make entrances like that. Then again, since when was Dear Mun ever filled with just 'normal people'?]

Okay, I'm guessing....wizard maybe?

[thecrimsonf_er]

[This one smells interesting. There's human there, but also... something else. He would really like to get a taste of that.]

Do your wizards turn into bats and drink blood?

[whitescalesbigmouth]

[Hey, if you're gonna pick on a dragon, might as well go for the one that isn't quite up to kicking your ass over it. Alucard.]

Not generally, but hey! Who knows I might come across one of those one day.

Okay, so if you're not a wizard, I'm just going to assume you're something else, Probably something I've never met before. Or you're just a regular human with some really neat abilities.

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Most vampires would be insulted at such a suggestion. Alucard finds that immensely amusing, judging by his cackling laughter.]

Imagine a creature of the night, walking the line between life and death, drinking the blood and very essence of humans to empower itself. In my world, such beings have been called by many names, but, most commonly, vampire.

[He tips his hat, his grin still firmly in place.]

I am not a vampire. I am the vampire, Alucard.

Your turn. What might you be?

[ I'm so sorry ]

[lotusfalling]

[ Completely unflinching and perhaps a little flat faced, Kanda tilts his head and speaks in the most emotionless tone he could possibly muster; ]

Are you a demon?

[ Demon's... didn't usually dress like this. In fact, they basically didn't wear clothes at all. But.
A pause, a sharp and sudden hiss. The next sentence seems entirely random, but perhaps the large hat the other wore was what attracted him in the first place. You couldn't tell. His eyes are glued to it, though, as if its existence pissed him off greatly for literally no reason at all. ]

Your hat is stupid.

[ ... Maybe he knew the other wasn't a demon. Maybe he just wanted to make a comment about the hat. ]

Oh, the sass is on~

[thecrimsonf_er]

Bitch, please. This is a fantastic hat.

[The outfit just doesn't work without it.]

And I'm not a demon, I'm a vampire. Not that there's a whole lot of difference to you.

[ ... Sushi....?! ]

[lotusfalling]

[ He had a friend they oft called a 'vampire', but vampires were things of fancy. Made up. This ... thing standing in front of him definitely had some power to him, but to what amount the exorcist could only guess.

Looking a little pissed off now, ]

Same thing, just dressed worse. [ He looks like he wants to unsheath his sword--!! ]

I'll shave the hair from your head old man, and turn your hat into sushi while I'm at it!!

Uh-oh, is somebody grumpy?

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Thing is a rather accurate term to describe Alucard, really.]

Oh, you are just adorable. Are you always this friendly, or am I just special?

[He's totally intimidated. Yep. Practically shaking in his boots. Except not. This is easily the most amusing thing he's seen all day.]

[alwaysimpaled]

[Dante is just gonna smirk for a while.]

Not every day you find someone with a good sense of style. Really digging the hat.

To serious, or not too serious? Decisions, decisions.

[thecrimsonf_er]

Thank you, I'm glad someone around here appreciates the classics.

[He was forced to tone down his original intentions for an entrance. Of course, he has taken the "no" to mean "try again later."]

What is this "serious" you speak of?

[alwaysimpaled]

How could I not? I'd never be able to pull off the tie like that but long red coats are always in style, and that hat just oozes cool.

[Dante can sympathize. His own mun stifles his own showboating as well.]

He can totes do serious! Sometimes. Really. (Mun has been busy x.x)

[thecrimsonf_er]

It's the hair, y'see, yours just wouldn't go with this whole "shadowy" look. That modern badass half-demon thing you have going is great, though - I bet all the kids love it.

[It's unfair, ain't it? Rivers of blood and corpses, he said, damned souls rising out of the ground in a wave that blocks out the sun, screams and groans of the undead masses that he's left in his wake over the last five centuries...But nooo, 'this place is just for muses talking to muns, you're supposed to talk to me, not show off to other muses.' PFFFFT.]

[gasterblasterdisaster]

[At first, the Gaster Blaster is completely taken in by the swarming bats, but it stays hovering where it is, its jaws making a faint chattering noise.

[It chatters even more as it senses a... human? No. Oh no, this one... this one may be more powerful than the human.... It's hard for it to gauge that kind of power.

[It's almost frightening, but then, the floating, dog-like skull (which is actually big enough for someone of average height to sit on) isn't exactly afraid, since its Master is nowhere in sight here. So there's no reason to, ah, it would think "be all up in arms" but it kind of lacks arms.

[So, it continues to chitter and gently snap its large, sharp teeth at Alucard, hoping to communicate in some way. The rings of light in its eye sockets sometimes look this way and that, but, ultimately, stay on the stranger with such a dapper hat!]

PUPPY (sort of...)

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Alucard observes his newest visitor with genuine curiosity. While not entirely new, it certainly is different. Most humans would doubtless be terrified of it, most vampires would probably find it interesting but ultimately incomprehensible. Alucard finds it delightful. And he thinks he has a good feel for what it's trying to say.]

You like the hat, eh? It is a bitchin' hat.

[What can he say, he has an affinity for creatures of the canine persuasion. In some ways, he is very much a loyal dog, himself.]

You are fantastic. I bet Integra would just love it if I brought you home with me.

[The look on her face would be priceless.]

PRETTY MUCH :D (also I seriously couldn't help but tag, because I think Alucard's a riot <3)

[gasterblasterdisaster]

[The skull snaps its jaws more excitedly in reply, the white glow of its eyes dilating in absolute delight.

[Ah, but alas, "bringing it home" permanently would not be a good idea. It already has a wonderful Master, you see? And it has a duty to protect him. No, more than a duty - it's its life and passion! It runs in the bone marrow. Even though there are more than one blaster that his Master can call upon, even missing one, in a certain case... it's not a good thing.

[But visiting is a-okay. Its mun doesn't mind threadjacking if it's permitted so Alucard can introduce it!

[It drifts closer to Alucard anyway, sniffing him, and then very gently nosing at his hat. It's much too small for its huge head, but... what's that hat feel like?? Is it just as comfy as it is cool???

[Is it okay to wear it briefly? The blaster is a good dog blaster! It won't drool on it or chew on it, promise! (That's reserved for Master's cool brother's scarf...)]

OH GAWD IT'S CUTE (hahaha thanks~)

[thecrimsonf_er]

[He so needs one of these, but alas, he wouldn't pry it away from its' Master. At least not in a permanent fashion. Long enough to wreck havoc in the Hellsing mansion, drive Integra mad, and freak out any innocent bystanders unfortunate enough to encounter it? Bwahahaha!]

[Oh yes, he would be happy to introduce his new friend to Integra.]

Usually I wouldn't, but... oh, I just can't say no to that lack of a face.

[Here ya go, Fido. Have a really stylish hat dropped squarely on the middle of your head... skull... whatever you wanna call it.]