On the never ending prowl for castmates.

[swapswithjonathan]

You know, you really are predictable, mun. I knew it wouldn't be long until you started to plot with the other muns about reviving the castle. Have you even brought it up with the mods yet? Well? Have you?

[ ... ]

Is that a no? That's what I thought. Also, for the record, I don't need anyone else in the city, thank you. Jonathan and Soma are quite enough, not that I need help with Dracula or anything anyways, but I'm just saying... too many cooks spoil the broth and what not. There are three of us and only one of him. We're fine, so stop trying to beg people to bring their characters into the city.

[ A pause. ]

Anyways, you're not fooling anyone. You're just trying to make things harder on me, well, guess what? It's not going to work. You may have attempted to embarrass me on Halloween, but we're all past that little event in time now. So really, you can stop now. Got it?

Good.

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[nightmareofsin]

The mods know.

UUUUUUUUU

[swapswithjonathan]

Yes, well, they don't know nearly enough.

[ Go away. ]

[nightmareofsin]

I'd rather keep it that way.

And, I'd hope, so would you.

[You started this.]

[swapswithjonathan]

I'm not sure you have a grasp of the situation our muns intend to place us in; specifically you. Then again, maybe you're right. Maybe the less they know is a good thing.

[ Sir, I do not know of what you speak. ]

[nightmareofsin]

I understand enough.

If they don't know, it can't happen.

[Of course you don't.]

[genuine_human]

Perhaps you would like a hint, fraulein, as a fellow Dracula slayer to another. Either way, that information likely won't leave this room. It's just the way things are.

[swapswithjonathan]

...I should let you know right now that the Sir Integra in my mun's head lectured me for days after we spoke on that test drive. Days. But I'm inclined to agree with you on this. [ ...They're screwed. ]

[genuine_human]

Sir Integra must understand that when it comes to a monster like Nosferatu Dracula, there is only "total war" as an option. It has been of my opinion that the greatest lessons are often learned from your enemies, not friends.

With that said, let me ask you this: how do you depose a tyrant from his castle?

[swapswithjonathan]

Yes, well, you try explaining that to her, because she wasn't hearing it from me. Something about God and laws -- I stopped listening.

Easily: find him and kill him, and get ready to do it all over again when he inevitably revives and pulls the same stunt again. That is, assuming we allow him to revive that quickly.

1/2

[genuine_human]

In other words, you "search and destroy", yes? Search and destroy, search and destroy.

[He snickers to himself. He stretches out both his arms to his side and opens his hands.]

With sword in one hand, [He clenches his right hand.] a gun in the other, [He clenches his left.] and a golden cross hanging around your neck, the slayer marches into the castle, mowing down and slicing through the tyrant's soldiers. [He raises his fist, motioning the actions of the slayer in his words.] One after the other, everyone marches to their deaths, until the slayer's search comes to an end in, where else, the throne room. [He raises his arms.]

And as a proper conclusion should unfold, the fell king's reign comes to an end. [And lowers his hands, giving imagery to the king's fall.]

That is how it has been and that is how it ought to be, yes...?

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[genuine_human]

NEIN!

[He raises his fist in one, swift motion and unclenches his fingers in the air. His hand shakes as he puts pressure into his arm.]

Such a battle has been an exercise in futility for countless generations. The way you are treating your enemy... it is like you are treating him as a criminal! A supervillain from a child's comic book that is captured, only to be fought yet another week later!

Fraulein, you must not treat your enemy as human. He is not a human. He is not even a vampire. Dracula is Castlevania and Castlevania is Dracula. In order for the fortress to come toppling down, you must make sure it can never be rebuilt. Burn it down and poison the monarch. His being will wither away from the inside and never again will he plague the world!

[He turns to his side, letting the light shine down on his face. Light reflects from his glasses, covering the sight of his golden eyes. His hands are crossed behind his back.]

Such... is victory.

[swapswithjonathan]

Oh yes, he's there. And yes, yes, she does -- not just mine, though. No, that would be far too simple. She's gotten about six or seven people now who wish to revive his stupid castle.

[ YEAH. How do you think she feels, man? ]

Naturally, the Count is thrilled.

[swapswithjonathan]

They are. I'd dare say they're even darker, if that's possible... to top things off, your father will be more powerful than he has been in a very, very long time. This isn't going to end well at all...

[ Sure, she's got Soma and Jonathan to back her up, and that's fine and dandy, but she just knows others are going to want to jump to the 'rescue', which only means their job will be about twenty times more difficult than it has to be. ]

[killsvampires]

Beg pardon? Your Mundane wants to do what?!

[Richter's not happy, clearly. Let the begging begin.]

She realizes just what manner of madness she is unleashing unto that poor, poor city, yes?

[swapswithjonathan]

[ OH HEY, LOOK WHO IT IS. THE WHIP'S MEMORY ]

Yes, she along with several others are plotting to allow the Count to revive his stupid castle in the middle of the city. Not only that, but they are already planning on picking out hostages. Can you imagine?

[ On second thought, don't answer that, Richter. ]

Yes, she does. I should mention you just made her laugh...

[killsvampires]

I am relieved that my concern is amusing to her.

[Sarcasm doesn't fit you, Richter, just saying.]

She is quite fortunate, then, that I am not there to bring an end to such lunacy before it can start.

[Though let's be honest, he'd probably end up Brainwashed and Crazy just to add to the plot.]

[swapswithjonathan]

...And now she's laughing harder.

[ Charlotte has to fight putting a hand to her forehead. Honestly...

...Yeah. For a moment she just kind of stares at Richter, because sir you can't be serious right now. It's your fault her partner has to carry the burden that was originally YOUR FAMILY'S BURDEN....... ]

Yeah, quite fortunate alright...

[ He would. It would only add to Charlotte's anger and frustration at the world and the city and at Dracula, and she'd probably end up throttling him after everything is said and done.

Or at least beating him upside the head with the Book of Binding. ]

[killsvampires]

[OKAY LISTEN IT'S NOT RICHTER'S FAULT THAT SOMEONE FARTHER DOWN HIS FAMILY'S LINE DONE GOOFED...]

... I honestly do not see what amusement this is bringing to her. Or my own mundane.

[Ahahahaha Richter. You overly serious man, you.]

... Perhaps 'tis better if I did not know. I presume it would end with me wanting to douse them both in holy water.

[what_is_a_man]

I would think that this was further evidence of the validity of my cause. The hearts of all humans are black, selfish, and bent on their own destruction.

I simply give them what they desire.

[swapswithjonathan]

You would think that. Regardless, we're going to put an end to your reign of terror before it even begins.

[what_is_a_man]

Even if that Hellsing woman does manage to pull something off within the next two days as is planned for now, I won't stay gone for long, you realize. I'll only rise from the grave with a more intimate knowledge of how to counter this unknown.

[swapswithjonathan]

She'll definitely get rid of you, even if it's temporary. And while you're gone, she and I will figure out how to take care of you permanently.