On the notion of apping him. Possibly to Paradisa

[rippering]

You'd do well not to test my patience, girl.

These games of your are none of my concern. What's one place but a moment in time before I find myself elsewhere? Yes, yes, you continue to say that I won't be able to escape the confines of this... castle. [There's a low chuckle.] I think you underestimate me.

Truly, the only thing making this entire situation even remotely worthy of my time is your mention of Helen. Oh, it has been too long...

((OOC: Consider John pre-canon! So much crazy times))

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[rippering]

Your warnings, as always, will be taken into consideration with a heavy grain of salt. You'll forgive me for assuming your consideration is painted in the color of your own good fortune.

[vampirize]

How poetic, John. Do you give that treatment to all of your colleagues, or just me? Either way, I'm touched.

But no, I have no ulterior motive this time. No secret plans or plots to take over the world. I just want her to be safe. That's all.

[rippering]

And here I thought the knight-in-shining-armor was James' bit. Have you decided to try it on for a change? How dashing.

[vampirize]

You know me. I'm no knight-in-shining armor. I'm just making sure that you won't subject her to the things you did back home...again. She's had enough of you showing up in her life, I think.

[rippering]

You and I both know that Helen needs no man's protection.

[vampirize]

I never said I would be her bodyguard, John. All I'm asking is that you stay away. Is that too complicated an idea to get through that thick skull of yours?