You'll forgive me once more for being behind the times. I know this place offers us much easier ways to converse with each other, but I've always enjoyed the act of composition, whether that be music or a handwritten letter. You would probably find it funny that I once had to dictate letters to another in the absence of a proper education. I thought, too, that in the interest of your desire for you and I to simply be civil, a letter and distance felt the most appropriate course of action.
I hope you've been able to recover without incident. It hurt to see the evidence of how you suffered, and I still regret having not been able to find you. I shouldn't be so contrite, I know. You found safety and that's truly all that matters. At the very least, I was able to leave some Acolytes laying dead in the mountains for what they did. I realized upon being so near you again that it will take time for me to put distance between us. You have had the benefit of decades upon your resentment towards me to forget our life together in New Orleans. I've had only two months to achieve the same, and I still recall so vividly the way you looked at me as we danced at our last party. Perhaps it was the delirium of hunger. For a moment things felt the way the used to feel when we shared such gazes, and maybe it was the delirium of relief in seeing you safe that had me feeling the same way so recently. I confess, I wish the marks from your fangs were still there.
Will you tell me of Solvunn? I'm not dissatisfied to be placed in Thorne. There's a degree of luxury about this place. I despise being kept to the castle, of course. I'm far too used to having the ability to go where I please, though I cannot fault their hospitality. After some confused looks, I was finally able to secure myself a coffin. It isn't much, but I rest much easier as everyone goes about their day. The nights don't offer much stimulation. There are people about. In an effort to maintain some sanity I'm trying to make some acquaintances, it may help the time pass a little better. One man I've met plays music at a tavern in the city and suggested I do the same. It's been far too long since I performed for a pittance, but if I desire more freedom, then perhaps it's a burden worth bearing. I would like some day to try and see Hayle. It appears to be the height of the arts in Thorne, and, from what I've read, has a reasonable population of vampires. The climate leaves something to be desired. Nothing can ever be exactly perfect, though, can it?
I won't bore you any longer. I hope, at least, you will let me know if you're feeling yourself again. I won't expect a letter in return so you may free yourself from any self-imposed obligation.
Lestat, Do you remember that faithful night six years after I told you to let go of me and you did so in a fashion still carved into me? I was incapable of moving on when you gave me hurt I didn't deserve, and when you asked of me and only me, to be the one to tell you to leave me alone forever, I wonder if you truly would have if I had said it. She knew. My sweet Claudia was there for me, and she deserved better than I could ever offer. I have regrets over how I handled myself with her. I know you won't care to hear of her. Just know she is part of me and she will always remain of my own. While you had your singer throughout our time together, I had a dear daughter I wouldn't ever dare replace. You should have let her go.
I still think about our last night together. The gala reminded me. It seems we are back to it just being you and I. I'm sure you'll find your way around Thorne and you'll charm people. I don't fault you if you seek distance, but don't assume what my needs might be. Or should I say desires?
I don't know what I want, Lestat. I killed you, and I thought you were dead. Should I be asking you to forget me? It is now me asking you like you did that faithful night. I did have another immortal companion after you. You must know that, if we intend to truly start from the first night we met in Storyville. We already started the same, if you recall me wanting to take my cane to you upon our first meeting with Miss Lily. You seized me. You had the freedom to read my mind back then. It has to be different now.
From this sentence forward, we can move from civil to a state of something more. That is my part. It's your turn. Solvunn is peaceful. I've always liked nature. It reminds me of the bayou. I miss it. I miss how unpredictable it was, how wild at heart, the passion to the beauty it had to offer to a vibrant city. I loved how it kept me alive when I wasn't. I think my heart will always belong to the bayou on some level. I feel it. I also got a coffin, but I didn't get odd looks in the settlement. It's only been welcoming for a vampire here.
Tell me more of Thorne when you can. Did you enjoy your gala experience?
LDPDL
P.S. If you think you're capable of a boring me, am I to think you've lost your touch? Surely not you.
Some sort of stone dais in the wilderness, surrounded by three stone pillars with holes in them, rounded on top -- are you familiar with it? Are you there?
I had a dream. A vision.
You were in it. You were there. And you were in danger.
It could be the shrines near the woods? I was just there. I donโt go to the ritual sites often, but they have pillars there as well. The sun is out. Iโm keeping to my room for the next hours.
I'm sorry, Louis. I'm afraid I don't know much -- or anything, really -- about Solvunn's geography. There was a forest, and those pillars. It did look like a shrine.
In the dream, it was nighttime. I saw through the eyes of a
A creature. I could see its limbs as if they were my own, bulky and reptilian. A monster of some kind, but... dressed. It had red tassels dangling beneath its chin like a bizarre beard, and it was wearing golden armor, of all things.
I'd compliment the ensemble on a better day, but
[ Even over the mental network, the appearance of his 'handwriting' is a little shaky. Unnerved, scrawled fast and frightened. ]
I don't know what it is, but I could feel it came from somewhere else. And it was watching you.
Forgive me. I meant to check-in earlier, but it's been terrible out here. I omitted it prior during our meeting, since I don't often disclose the Gifts I was given. I'm telepathic. If I let down my shields, I can sense everyone's apprehension. I've been having to, to find locals. It's a lot.
The beasts might as well be a biblical apocalypse. Then again, we've already encountered many threats. I'm starting to think we might not be as welcomed as some seem to think.
{ perhaps talking it out with someone helps, the private line, to be able to drop in and give a check-in. he's missed the connection of it, and when someone reaches out via network in this manner, it reminds him of what he had. despite his complicated relationship, he didn't mind armand in his head occasionally. he got used to it, and it's not the same via network, but it's close enough. }
I'm rambling. How's everything over there? I hope you're safe. I know I shouldn't, but I find myself in the mountains tonight. There's something important to me that I must protect. I meant to ask. Do you often get visions?
There's no end to the monsters coming out of the rifts here, either. Several locations have been found, and Thornean officials made portals to get assistance more easily where it's needed.
I'm glad you're all right. (You are all right, aren't you?)
Whatever your Gifts are, it seems you've been using them to help people. I'm sorry it's been so difficult.
Are you alone in the mountains?
Sorry, almost missed your question. A lot to focus on here, too.
No. The visions are new. It was only the one, of you. Nothing since.
So the whole world is burning. Been through two World Wars back home to understand that.
I'm glad you're still kickin'. Next time we meet, I'll tell you more about my Gifts. (We will meet again.)
For now I am. Alright, I mean. I have been making sure sacred areas are not destroyed. The shrines out here are tombstones for some locals. It wouldn't be right for them to be gone.
The ritual site you told me about? I think I found it. I am being extra careful around here.
Please, take care of yourself. And be especially wary of the monsters whose Arcana match yours. I'm not certain, but there have been a few incidents where the correlation seemed to cause a bad reaction.
{ there's a silence on his end for a moment. louis thinks rhy is the good man from presence alone. louis has had his share of reading men plenty to know what self-interest and the ugly are. rhy is not that. but, he reserves thoughts for another time when it allows them to take a breather. instead, he hopes the gratefulness is seen in his response before his connection gets redirected towards the dismay of beasts running about. }
And you, take care. I hope to see you on the other side afterwards. I'd like to have more chats if our paths continue to allow it.
What if I told you even if they were, Iโd say offend them all? We had cinema. And we made plenty fun of what they thought vampires were. Are you considering fangs?
Didnโt think all the way out here theyโd be a Halloween party or something like that.
{ for some reason it makes him slightly (and pleasantly) surprised she would care for his opinion. }
I wonder if weโll be able to hear it all over the Horizon, the music, the joy? Might be good to celebrate. Honor the dead. Thatโs what I would have liked.
Go as a creature of the night.
{ he might even think itโs cute. better a costume. }
Make sure to bite someone. Canโt be a vampire without.
Probably not the whole Horizon, but there's a lot of music and almost everybody shows up. It's a lot of fun. Nobody can manipulate the Horizon like Julie can, she's one of the most creative people I know.
Thanks. That's actually half the point of the costume...
[The problem with this sort of communication is it's not as easy to edit what one initially writes. It's just out there.]
I have had some questions about the Horizon and its connection. If youโre amendable, would you introduce me to your friend? Or point me to her? Might have to consider a costume if itโs required.
{ tell him itโs required. this might be an admission that he is willing to attend a halloween party. imagine, the simplicities of what had been an earth custom. louis is curious enough to want to see nadineโs vision of a vampire as well. }
Whatโs the full point?
{ a tease that wonโt come across, but he hopes she knows heโs in good jest. }
Also. Red eyes, if you can. Something tells me youโd have them vampire eyes ruby.
Sure I can introduce you, but I'm not sure if you'll find any real answers. She's just really creative and can think of ways to utilize the Horizon I never would. Costumes ARE required though. If you show up without one, she WILL just give you one.
Look full disclosure...I want to surprise my boyfriend. He's really into the idea of vampires.
Wouldnโt want to disappoint. I just might be boring. What would a vampire dress as when theyโre already โspookyโ? Sparkly? I did read the books. Maybe Iโll be a Twilight vampire under the sun.
Theyโre lucky to have you if youโre making the effort. Youโll have to point me out to your man. Respectfully, of course.
Hereโs a tip. Sometimes when the bite is truly good, youโll levitate.
That may have been too shameless on my part. I canโt levitate myself, but it feels like it being on the receiving end. Being bitten.
Iโll see what traditional standby I choose.
They ainโt so bad. The books. I vaguely have heard of Jaskier. I donโt venture out much. A musician? Funny. Itโs always them and their pretty words. I had a song dedicated to me once. Iโm sure you have one dedicated to you? Iโd like to hear it one day.
No, no, that's good. It's all good. I want to offer as authentic and memorable an experience as possible.
He's made quite a name for himself. He does a lot of public works projects, too. Ha, yea, I think I maybe kind of have a thing for musicians. It wasn't on purpose but Jaskier isn't the first rock star I've dated. And yes, he's written quite a few songs for me. It's great for business, actually.
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a letter arrives;
Date: 2023-04-12 02:54 am (UTC)after the gala;
Date: 2023-04-26 07:53 am (UTC)early morning, day of the first anomalous beast sighting.
Date: 2023-08-20 07:32 am (UTC)Please tell me you're awake. I need to speak with you, urgently.
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Date: 2023-08-20 08:11 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-08-20 08:24 am (UTC)I had a dream. A vision.
You were in it. You were there. And you were in danger.
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Date: 2023-08-20 08:38 am (UTC)Did you see how I was in danger?
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Date: 2023-08-24 06:36 am (UTC)In the dream, it was nighttime. I saw through the eyes of a
A creature. I could see its limbs as if they were my own, bulky and reptilian. A monster of some kind, but... dressed. It had red tassels dangling beneath its chin like a bizarre beard, and it was wearing golden armor, of all things.
I'd compliment the ensemble on a better day, but
[ Even over the mental network, the appearance of his 'handwriting' is a little shaky. Unnerved, scrawled fast and frightened. ]
I don't know what it is, but I could feel it came from somewhere else. And it was watching you.
a few days later;
Date: 2023-08-29 06:22 am (UTC)The beasts might as well be a biblical apocalypse. Then again, we've already encountered many threats. I'm starting to think we might not be as welcomed as some seem to think.
{ perhaps talking it out with someone helps, the private line, to be able to drop in and give a check-in. he's missed the connection of it, and when someone reaches out via network in this manner, it reminds him of what he had. despite his complicated relationship, he didn't mind armand in his head occasionally. he got used to it, and it's not the same via network, but it's close enough. }
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Date: 2023-08-29 07:08 am (UTC)There's no end to the monsters coming out of the rifts here, either. Several locations have been found, and Thornean officials made portals to get assistance more easily where it's needed.
I'm glad you're all right. (You are all right, aren't you?)
Whatever your Gifts are, it seems you've been using them to help people. I'm sorry it's been so difficult.
Are you alone in the mountains?
Sorry, almost missed your question. A lot to focus on here, too.
No. The visions are new. It was only the one, of you. Nothing since.
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Date: 2023-08-29 07:38 am (UTC)I'm glad you're still kickin'. Next time we meet, I'll tell you more about my Gifts. (We will meet again.)
For now I am. Alright, I mean. I have been making sure sacred areas are not destroyed. The shrines out here are tombstones for some locals. It wouldn't be right for them to be gone.
The ritual site you told me about? I think I found it. I am being extra careful around here.
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Date: 2023-09-02 05:59 am (UTC)Please, take care of yourself. And be especially wary of the monsters whose Arcana match yours. I'm not certain, but there have been a few incidents where the correlation seemed to cause a bad reaction.
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Date: 2023-09-18 10:32 pm (UTC)Mind Text
Date: 2023-10-04 09:52 pm (UTC)I have a weird and possibly really silly question.
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Date: 2023-10-06 10:41 pm (UTC){ assuming theyโre in the same time zone. }
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Date: 2023-10-06 10:48 pm (UTC)So. Are vampire Halloween costumes offensive to you?
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Date: 2023-10-06 11:00 pm (UTC)Didnโt think all the way out here theyโd be a Halloween party or something like that.
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Date: 2023-10-06 11:04 pm (UTC)But yeah, my friend Julie always throws a big party in the Horizon. And I was thinking of going as a vampire.
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Date: 2023-10-07 12:45 am (UTC)Go as a creature of the night.
{ he might even think itโs cute. better a costume. }
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Date: 2023-10-07 01:19 am (UTC)Thanks. That's actually half the point of the costume...
[The problem with this sort of communication is it's not as easy to edit what one initially writes. It's just out there.]
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Date: 2023-10-31 03:34 am (UTC){
tell him itโs required. this might be an admission that he is willing to attend a halloween party. imagine, the simplicities of what had been an earth custom. louis is curious enough to want to see nadineโs vision of a vampire as well. }{ a tease that wonโt come across, but he hopes she knows heโs in good jest. }
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Date: 2023-10-31 01:20 pm (UTC)Look full disclosure...I want to surprise my boyfriend. He's really into the idea of vampires.
Red eyes would be easy.
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Date: 2023-10-31 04:49 pm (UTC)Theyโre lucky to have you if youโre making the effort. Youโll have to point me out to your man. Respectfully, of course.
Hereโs a tip. Sometimes when the bite is truly good, youโll levitate.
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Date: 2023-10-31 05:11 pm (UTC)You may have heard of him. Jaskier, the musician? He'd love to meet you, I'm sure.
...really?
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Date: 2023-10-31 07:09 pm (UTC)Iโll see what traditional standby I choose.
They ainโt so bad. The books. I vaguely have heard of Jaskier. I donโt venture out much. A musician? Funny. Itโs always them and their pretty words. I had a song dedicated to me once. Iโm sure you have one dedicated to you? Iโd like to hear it one day.
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Date: 2023-11-04 01:08 am (UTC)He's made quite a name for himself. He does a lot of public works projects, too. Ha, yea, I think I maybe kind of have a thing for musicians. It wasn't on purpose but Jaskier isn't the first rock star I've dated. And yes, he's written quite a few songs for me. It's great for business, actually.