That tone? That whole “what could you possibly offer me” energy? That’s hunger, babe. Dressed up in denial. Heh, cute.
He thinks that was a warning. Like he doesn’t reek of old grief and hotter desperation.
“Guess it’s not sitting well, then. Who would've thunk, huh?”
( a slow nod of his head was given. )
mmh — yes. there are others. five of them. four of us sired by the same man.
we were once together. but no longer. we have gone separate ways.
ah , i’m sorry about that . . . but i understand .
( it was a sad thing to imagine . being bored with existence , though still preferring it to death . it was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place . )
what about . . . i don’t know +
( and at long last, the elder took a step backward — creating some space between the two of them. a hum left his lips, dull and void of emotion. )
seduction. and tell me, katherine. how often does your seduction work, hm?
( his head shook once, he was not —
[There's nothing I could do to fight the urge to mirror your smile. I'm shrugging a shoulder when my fingers reach yours.]
The kind that go to battle and die for me.
[Right on cue, my gaze catches your tongue when it teases your sharp fang.] What about 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴? »
( the corner of his lips lifted slightly, an amused little lopsided smirk played on his face. )
I wonder. ( he started, inhaling softly. ) on what kind of small men, do these little. . . tricks of yours work. your silver tongue spews venom —
Don't mistake an act of targeted kindness for stupidity. Your hunger was useful to me.. Ever heard the "one stone, two birds" saying? You're old enough for that, I'm sure you have..
Well. [Doing the fingers walk along your arm.] A plus B. A hungry beast, someone I want out... »