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.))

Comments

[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.

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!

[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?

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.

[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.

[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]

[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?

[whitescalesbigmouth]

[Okay, so a vampire.... considering what the bats and junk earlier she should have actually realized that from the get go. But hey, no one's perfect.

She'll remain friendly however because he's not actually done anything wrong.]

I can't say I know your name...

But as long as we're being civil, My name is Nivalis Goldenscale, but to my friends they know me simply as 'Saft' use that information however you want. And seeing as you're also of a slightly different nature to regular humans then it's okay to let you know I happen to be half dragon.

[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.

[thecrimsonf_er]

[He can be perfectly polite. He is, after all, a very obedient dog, and he's presently waiting for his master's command, whenever she should choose to issue it.]

I see. Your version of a dragon... differs somewhat from that which I'm familiar with.

I was human once, but that was a very long time ago.

[whitescalesbigmouth]

So I've been told.

The dragons in my world have had to take on human form to prevent them from being hunted, though it hasn't really solved the problem.

[She offers a little bit of a smile and then tilts her head a little.] So, if you don't mind me asking, Mr. Alucard. What exactly makes you so famous?

[thecrimsonf_er]

[This fascinates him more and more.]

Oh, really. What sort of ailments does such a doctor encounter?

[inabluemoon]

The kind that corrupts the very nature of what makes a person who they are; malnomens that erode ones' name and soul! They can be extremely fast-acting and brutal so time is of the essence when treating them. But that is what I am here for.

[thecrimsonf_er]

A number of things, most of which would mean little to nothing to you. I am the most powerful vampire my world has ever seen. Arguably the most powerful being that has ever walked that earth. To the enemies of my Queen, country, and master, I am death.

[He smiles, falling somewhat short of innocence, but almost landing somewhere in the realm of pleasant.]

To the innocent, I am mostly harmless.

[Collateral damage is a thing that happens.]

[whitescalesbigmouth]

Wow, sounds like I'm in the presence of a real celebrity, What an honor![She smiles again.] I'll try and make sure not to get on your bad side.

Too bad I can't say the same about me. I don't exactly have the bad reputation amongst many other dragons in y world but that's all thanks to my father.

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Huh. That sounds like something he probably wouldn't want. He was hoping for something more along the lines of a mad doctor, but, ah well, such is the unlife. This is still interesting.]

Mm, I see. Is what you're doing a popular endeavor, then?

[inabluemoon]

[Considering how Vanitas acts sometimes and the things he does, Alucard shouldn't rule out the possibility of him being "mad".]

Hardly. It's something I've taken upon myself and in fact, I'm generally quite unpopular with your kind.

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Knowing what he's done in the past might cast a very different light on perceptions, but he's not inclined to delve into that too much here and now.]

Oh? Popular, was he?

[whitescalesbigmouth]

...Not in a good way.

[thecrimsonf_er]

[Oh, he rarely gives up on anything that's piqued his interest. Especially if his old 'friends' aren't around to keep him preoccupied.]

And why is that? Unless this process of yours relieves them, shall we say, of their power and supposed immortality as well as these "malnomens" you speak of.

[inabluemoon]

Non, of course not! I'm not a barbarian.

It's just that most vampires write me off as a quack or some sort of impostor. Apparently my claims are too outlandish for superstitious idiots to comprehend.

[thecrimsonf_er]

[That sounds promising. Fighting a dragon sounds like fun.]

Death, destruction, and murder, then?