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.]

[swapswithjonathan]

Or it could become potentially worse.

[ Point taken, though, sir. ]

[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.

[nightmareofsin]

That means nothing.

[Things can always be worse somehow.]

Inactivity is the surest course of action now.

[swapswithjonathan]

It means everything!

[ She huffs, hands flying to her hips. Really, Vincent? REALLY? ]

Inactivity doesn't solve anything!

[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. ]

[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. ]

[swapswithjonathan]

[ For as big as she talks, Charlotte certainly wouldn't complain. As a matter of fact... Alucard would probably be more help than anyone. Period. ]

No, I'm afraid not. There is a Morris, though, and he does have the Vampire Killer with him. Jonathan Morris... my partner. However, for reasons that I'm certain you're already aware of, I'd rather not have him use the whip if at all possible. While the city does revive the dead... I would rather avoid taking such a risk.

[nightmareofsin]

If the planning is approved, then I am helpless to stop it.

[Yes, really.

And no one hates Vincent more for that than Vincent.]

[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]

...At the very least, we're fortunate that they still have much to plan. I suppose I should apologize in advance, what you'll go through probably will not be the most... pleasant experience.

[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.

[nightmareofsin]

.... worry about yourself first.

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...?

[swapswithjonathan]

[ Charlotte's expression visibly lights up -- finally, perhaps someone who will be of use! Not that Soma isn't useful, but to have someone with so much skill; with so much history? This is just too good to be true.

Plus, the bonus: intelligent conversation. ]

I would be extremely appreciative... because you're right. As much as I hate to admit it, I have a bad feeling about this plan of theirs. Unfortunately, your father has already taken it upon himself to begin preparations to bring the castle into the city. He's already done something, I can feel it's demonic aura... and I'm not the only one who can tell.

[ Halloween was not a good thing this year, let her tell you sir. ]

[swapswithjonathan]

You make it sound like it's just that simple. It's not my job to worry about myself, it's my job to worry about innocent people, including you.