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i won't cry for you, see

WHO: krul tepes and maybe you??
WHERE: :re cafe, hotel castile, blood bank
WHEN: throughout july
WHAT: catch-all for the month of july! couple open prompts and one closed one, find this tiny pink-haired vampire queen doing what she does best... avoiding humans.
WARNINGS: none but tbd??

:re cafe
[ This is one of the few places in which Krul frequents almost daily, if not every couple of days. It's not for the coffee or the pastries or to make idle chit chat with any of the inhabitants of the coffee shop stopping by to get their caffeine fix. It's for that little area secluded deep in the back that is marked for special customers and not exactly known to be public knowledge. Yes, the back where blood and flesh and everything else considered unholy is served to those who have a more... special diet as opposed to everything that humans feed on. For Krul? It's blood and it's been a day or two now since she's had any for herself and she is not one to indulge in synthetic or artificial blood. She absolutely refuses.

So, it's with a glass of freshly poured blood in hand and a small dish that has a few of those blood sugar cubes set on them that she sits there at one of the tables, feet just barely touching the ground as she pops a cube into her mouth and slowly crunches on it while she stirs her blood with a straw. Just because she's a vampire doesn't mean she's messy with her drinking habits. ]

the hotel castile
[ Now here is some place that she's been meaning to visit ever since she spoke to March and learned of the hotel that he owned and operated. The fact that he had such drinks available to those who were seen as a little on the pale side of the population, well, how could she not come and take a look at such a fine place? It's a shame the lady of the hotel was no longer here, Krul always one to be rather curious if even a little wary over other vampires but, still, how fun it would have been to meet another vampire who wasn't a teenage boy that she was responsible for and she swears must be going through vampire puberty.

So, Krul can be found wandering the hotel grounds. Perhaps taking a look at the various decor that is strung about the hotel lobby or even wandering along one of the many hallways with fingers gently stroking along the walls as she goes. Maybe if she's lucky she might find a snack here, it's been so very long since she's drank from a warm body after all. ]

the blood bank
[ At first she had found this to be absolutely ridiculous to be given to her in terms of "employment" within this place. Really... a vampire of all things to be working at a blood bank? Either someone had a twisted sense of humor or was willing to give her a bit of a break in terms of feeding herself whenever she felt the thirst to be a little too much for her to ignore. As it stands, she has not stolen any blood from the blood bank and is still employed there out of her own will. There's not really much to it in terms of how it all goes anyway and with not much else to do here in this place, she might as well find something to occupy her time for one who hardly ever sleeps.

If you've come to donate some of your blood, you'll find Krul sitting there at the receptionist desk wearing a long, white lab coat which... may have a few stains of red on it here and there. Or maybe you're not here to donate your blood and rather... need something to drink? Krul can help you with that, too. Here to pick up some blood for whatever sort of seedy thing you got going on? Well, right this way to the freezers, please. Just don't touch anything. ]

stargazing ( closed to kaneki )
[ After her little conversation with Kaneki regarding stargazing with a telescope, Krul sent a follow-up message to the ghoul in regards to when to meet during a night when the sky was mostly clear. She's looked to the stars before, back home especially, but never through something like a telescope, though she's quite aware of what they are and what they do. She finds the random invite to do such a thing... strange but not unwelcoming. It's simply that, well, she's not exactly asked to do such things, let alone invited anywhere and so for Kaneki to ask her to do such a thing is... well, it's something. In fact, the last time she recalls even bothering to look up to the stars was probably some time long ago with her brother in a field of tall grass and daisies and the sky nothing more than a navy soup with twinkling lights strung throughout it...

But that was a long time ago and something she's not about to dwell on as she makes her way to the park during the later hours of the night. This seemed to be one of the better spots for this stargazing to take place, being away from tall buildings and wires overhead that could obstruct ones view from the shining stars high in the sky.

Fingers brushing along the chainlink ropes of one of the nearby swings, she wanders her way towards the middle of the park and stops there once she spots Kaneki, coming to stand near him and his telescope with a water bottle held in one hand. Which, that's right, is filled with blood and not water. ]

Is this spot alright for this?

WILDCARD?
( want to run into krul somewhere else? you can probably find her at her residence with yuu and mika [if you have reason to be there], around heropa especially at night, or a particular clothing shop that's often stocked with vintage and gothic clothing. )

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It was the middle of the night in Heropa. Jonathan had been having trouble sleeping, bothered by the fact that something seemed off, even if he didn't quite understand what it was. It was an occasional thing. Here and there people seeming annoyed with him when he hadn't done anything to irritate people at that locale, or those individuals. But then, with his occasional tendency to do things to irritate others for his own amusement, it wasn't impossible that word got around.

Still, with the talk of clones lately, he had to wonder...

Then, hearing footsteps behind him, Jonathan turned, peering into the darkness. It probably wasn't the best idea to be out this late at night, he considered, especially since his powers weren't as big and flashy as some of the other imports, but he figured he could handle himself well enough, if it was needed. First he'd have to determine if it was.

What does one do when they're a vampire (and has been one for a couple thousand years) who doesn't require next to any sleep and it's the middle of the night? Why, wander the city of course. It's funny, given how small she is in size and how young she must look to the naked eye. It doesn't help that she has long flowing hair in a pretty shade of pink and is often dressed in what some might call cute clothing. But thankfully, as it has been for quite some time now, she's more than capable of taking care of herself and fears next to nothing... especially the dark.

It's the slow click and clack of her heels against the sidewalk that gives warning to anyone of her presence. Though, with not being in a particularly hungry mood for the moment, humans especially are rather safe for the time being. Mind you, it's not as though she ever goes on a rampage for blood, she's not an animal after all.

But when she happens upon this particular person, she can't help but glance to him with those crimson red eyes of her, wondering just why he seems to be so... cautious? Is that what he's being with her coming down the sidewalk like this? Well, she can't blame him, it is rather later after all.

"My, not even going to call out and see who's there?"

When he sees how young and tiny the person behind him is, any trace of concern suddenly fades. The red eyes are of no concern to him, of course, since all they indicated was that she was either wearing contacts or she was an import. His own natural eyes, if he were to stop using his disguise, hardly looked human, either. Of course, while she couldn't see his lack of humanity, it was possible she might smell something a bit off. A reptilian scent tinged with something acidic.

He looked a little confused by her question, though. "Why would I do that? I can see who's there."

And that seemed like a more reliable method of determining who was there than asking. It wasn't as if anyone would feel obligated to give a full and complete answer if their intentions were in any way nefarious.

Edited 2017-07-08 11:17 (UTC)

There is something a little off about him... something that she can't quite place her finger on. However, if it means that he isn't exactly human, well, she can't find much reason to consider it a bad thing. Humans were only ever good for serving as livestock- a personal blood bank for her kind. Why on earth any would waste their time with them is sometimes beyond her and she more or less puts up with those around her.

But this one... this one doesn't seem to be a... problem. At least, not yet.

"My, so direct, aren't we?" There's a laugh that slips from her lips as she gently brushes a few strands of pink hair over her shoulder. "It's rather late, isn't it? You might run into something or someone that could be more threatening than me."

Of course, she's far more threatening than she leads on since, well, isn't it simply better to come off as a harmless, cute little girl rather than a couple thousand years old vampire? How else would anyone ever really talk to her?

"I could," he agreed, before a brief smile flickered across his face. "Although I do have a few surprises up my sleeve."

His eyes seemed to shift then, suddenly, the pupil becoming slit and the iris, now gold, expanding to fill the rest of his eyes, before his eyes went back to normal. The truth was, though, he wasn't lying. He could hold his own in a fight, and the fact that he had acidic blood could prove dangerous to any would be attackers.

"I have the feeling I'll be able to handle myself just fine."

Edited 2017-07-08 19:15 (UTC)

Krul couldn't help but to tilt her head at the sudden change within him. Ah, so there it is, that thing that she felt was just a little bit different about him. Rather than take off running in the other direction, she slowly smiles at the sight, seeming more amused than anything else.

"Well that's good to hear," she hums a little and steps a bit closer to him, though by no means with the intention to lunge at or attack him. "I would hate to have to go out of my way to help you after all."

Not that she actually would in all honesty. Krul is simply the type who... unless it benefits her somehow? She has no interest in getting involved in others and their matters and that includes playing hero.

He barely noticed her moving toward him. Of course, it wasn't like he saw any reason to be concerned with her coming closer.

"And why would you think you needed to help me?"

Not only was he not in any real danger, the idea that a tiny woman would need to rush in and save a six foot tall man, lizard person or not, seemed bizarre.

There's a lot about this world that seems bizarre and Krul can't help but continue to smile as she stares to the man, approaching him just a little closer but not in a threatening manner, of course. She's not hungry and he doesn't appear to be completely human, so.

"It's rather late, isn't it? Things that go bump in the night could snatch away even the tallest of men without so much as a shoe left behind to show they were there."

There's a shrug she gives before she stops in front of him, staring to him rather curiously then.

"But you're not exactly a man, are you? Just as I'm not exactly what you see before you."

"Those things that go bump in the night...are you talking about UFOs?"

Because that was a valid question. And that description was apt, considering how easily a UFO could snatch someone, and height certainly would not be a determining factor in the functionality of a tractor beam.

"I'm not, no. I'm a lizard person...did the porter gave you a disguise, too?"

There seemed to be a running theme with the non-humans he ran into being given the ability to turn into humans, after all. Although, he did notice her canines were a little sharper, and her eyes could be natural, now that he thought of it. The ears, too, didn't look like human ears. It was likely her species simply resembled humans. It wouldn't be the first time a species was cosmetically similar.

"Or is this your natural appearance?"

Edited 2017-07-27 22:18 (UTC)

[The walls are walls. Naturally, they feel like walls beneath her finger tips. Until she moves down a particular hallway, that is. To the right sort, those with a spirit toward ill will in certain batches, the walls may feel a little...flexible. Odd, stepping into new territory.

Or is it merely pulsating with the music coming from a nearby room with an ornate 64 on the outside? How mysterious!

She won't have much time to ponder. That door swings open and March steps into the hall, all three piece suit and smile, music drifting out behind him.]

I'd hoped that was you. [He knocks on the floor twice with his cane.] Gave me a call you were about in the bar, you see. Were the drinks to your liking?

[they could get her a snack because HOSPITALITY IS IMPORTANT]

[ The swinging door does cause the pink-haired vampire to pause, eyes of red staring ahead rather blankly for a moment before she catches sight of a familiar face and, slowly, she smiles a little. Well, just the ghost she was wondering if she would run into here. ]

They were. You've no idea how much I appreciate the lack of artificial blood in such a place.

[ Why anyone or anything would even consider such a thing to ingest (never mind willingly at that) is beyond her and it's places such as this and a certain ghoul's cafe that she feels thankful for in a place where others just don't seem to understand the natural way of life for some... creatures.

By the way, a snack is always more than appreciated with her.

It's with a tilt of her head and a slow blink of crimson eyes that she stares past March into the room for a moment before her attention falls back onto him. ]

Do you keep livestock around? Pets?

[ And she's not talking about the furry kind. ]

[He follows her gaze; can she smell old blood, that which has not been alive in quite some time? Out of sight, behind a hidden door, there are some trophies. Nothing that can be seen but the right nose may be able to sniff out decay and rot.]

I have in the past. [You know how film noir dames have legs for days? March has a smile for miles.] I do know that the couple down the hall are on the run. Their last two payments bounced. I've let them stay and did a little research.

[March jerks his head, walks along with every invitation sent her way to walk aside him, his door mysteriously shutting by itself.]

They owe several people several pretty pennies.

[Tsk tsk, for shame if anything happened to them.]

[ Not being anywhere close to being a newborn vampire, she's been around the block a few times and so it's of little surprise that she happens to pick up on there being something in that room. Not that she really cares, of course, March being someone (something?) that she has no reason to feel threatened by lest he secretly take pleasure in experimenting on vampires and then, well, they might need to have a little chat concerning that.

Still, he's not human and is free to do whatever he wants here in this hotel of his and she follows alongside him when he silently invites her to, listening to his tale of the unlucky couple on the run. My, humans certainly did find themselves in hot water more often than not, didn't they? Such a pity. ]

My, such a gentleman to allow them to stay without paying their dues. [ She smiles to herself, eyes fixed forward. ] I wonder what it is they should do to show their thanks for such hospitality you've shown them.

[It was just two vampires and it was personal, okay, he's not out to start ruining vampires for funsies. All is good now, it's in the past.]

Quite generous. [His voice is quiet and agreeing, rather conspiratorial to anyone who might see them and pick up the hush hush tone. Of course he wouldn't be bothered by anyone who did. This is his castle and Krul, now, chosen to walk alongside and about it with the same sense of freedom. There isn't much he demands anyone to keep in check.] What would you consider a good price? I'm a bit at a loss. They've been calling for food on the hotel's dime, too.

[He cringes, tsking.]

Perhaps they think I'm an idiot.

[Snack material.]

[ She hums at his little dilemma he seems to be stricken with. My, even here there are those who simply think they can take such generosity and abuse it without consequence to be had. How unfortunate... for them. ]

Haven't they heard the saying to never bite the hand that feeds you? [ A smile. ] Perhaps an eye for an eye is something they'll understand a little better.

[ Literally speaking, of course. ]

I agree. It's astounding how many people simply have no manners! Never fails to...disappoint.

[He stops in front of one door, head tilted. Normal noises come from inside it. Someone is clearly in the shower, and the radio plays at an acceptable volume. At least they have that bit of decency in them, though arguably it's to draw no attention to themselves.]

Do you prefer the male or the female?

[Going in for the kill, anyway; she's the only one here who can benefit from snacktime in a literal sense.]

[ Oh, decisions decisions when it comes to having a snack. Even without being in the same room as said snacks, she can smell them and that alone causes her to chew on her lower lip, allowing a fang to pierce the skin and a drop of blood to trickle down her chin; she's simply just so famished for warm, blood slipping down her throat. ]

I enjoy the way the females scream even when the pleasure of being fed on kicks in. [ Somehow so innocently she smiles to March then. ] So I'll take her. Though it doesn't matter much in the end so long as they're drained to the point of death when the taste of their blood is the sweetest.

[ She sighs through that smile at the thought. It's been too, too long since she's fed directly from the source. ]

Shall we have some fun then?

[March smiles at her honesty, perhaps a bit more sexual in nature. A bit more attracted, more enamored as she speaks. There is That Look in his eye, like she's said the magic words to get straight to his heart and everywhere else.]

We shall. She's all yours, my dear.

[His cane bounces up close to his chest while his other hand withdraws a skeletal key, clicking open the lock without hesitation and without looking away from Krul at all. Not until he turns it anyway, because then he's slamming it open and pulling the blade from inside his cane. Confused vulgarity from the man on the bed is met with a pleased laugh and, abruptly, that sharp bit of metal going straight through his neck.]

[ kaneki brought blood. Not for him, mostly for Krul, since he figured she'd enjoy it. At least he isn't carrying it in his hand, and instead he has it in a backpack he brought along - but he came prepared in case the girl was in the mood for a drink.

Under his arm he also has the telescope, kept inside a proper box to carry it. it has been a while he used it, but Kaneki knows it's in perfect condition and hopes Krul will enjoy the night.

when she approaches, he smiles at her and nods ] I think it is. I'll set the telescope.

[ as Kaneki prepares everything, he looks back at her ] I brought some astronomy books along, though I don't know if it matters so much. [ since he remember what most of these books say ]

[ The more blood the better as far as she's concerned.

She stands there and watches as Kaneki goes about setting up the telescope, having never really had much experience with these... devices herself though even with her five senses being greatly enhanced with being a vampire and all, the stars are still so very far away from her and so she's a little curious to see how they might look through the lens of the telescope.

The park is quiet, for the most part, the rustling of leaves in the trees when a gentle breeze slips by or crickets playing their little songs off in the grass surrounding them really the only sort of sound within their immediate surroundings. It's peaceful and quiet and it has Krul staring off around them for a moment before she looks back to the telescope that Kaneki sets up, a curious tilt of her head at the mention of astronomy books. ]

Because there will be no constellations to identify?

[ starts through a telescope look pretty much like dots, but the difference is that much more can be seen; colors, size, even asteroids sometimes. The Milky Way, the Moon, and planets can too, but the constellations are usually the fun part.

Along with the telescope, Kaneki also sets a towel for both of them to sit. This way it won't be tiring and they can enjoy the night too, without the sounds of the city bothering them too much (or the people). ]

There are, many. In fact, you can see them even without a telescope even- [ kaneki looks up, searching for a star. When he does, kaneki points up ] That one, the brightest star. It's called the Pole star, and it's part of a constellation called "Ursa Minor".

[ Krul watches in silence and mild curiosity as Kaneki sets the towel down for them, fingers gently tapping against the bottle of blood she holds next to her thigh.

It's only after she glances up to the sky that she decides to move a little closer to the ghoul and, carefully, drops her bottle down to the towel, shining red eyes looking up once more to the sky. ]

Ursa Minor. [ She repeats the word, eyes slowly blinking before she looks back to Kaneki. He seems... to know much about this, more than even she does and she's been around for so much longer than this ghoul here. ] Do you name any constellations you find yourself? Even if it's not documented somewhere officially?

[ She means... for fun, clearly. ]

[ kaneki smiles and shakes his head ] The skies are already mapped. There is no new star to find, at least not one you can see with such a small telescope.

All stars we see here already have names, all constellations. [ to find new ones they«'d need a bigger telescope. much bigger

Kaneki sits down, looking up at the sky ] Humans always looked up at the stars, as if hoping to find something that would tell them the meaning of everything.

[ When Kaneki sits, Krul slowly joins him, sitting with her legs tucked off to the side, strands of pink hair spilling around her as a cape almost. The ghoul's words cause her to glance up to the sky once more and, perhaps not meaning to, she laughs softly under her breath at his words. ]

And when they found little to nothing, they decided to look to everything around them and turn it inside out.

[ Experiments to other creatures, animals, even other humans. Brushing her hair aside some, she looks to Kaneki, her skin so soft and pale in the darkness around them. ]

Is this why you look to the stars? In hopes to find some sort of meaning for yourself?

They'd do that while still questioning. Just like many other species do. [ ghouls, and surely vampires too. Let's not be hypocrites, it's not always about race. ]

I don't care to find that. I already know my meaning. [ kaneki smiles, because he certainly does. he knows his role and knows the things he has to do and for whom ] I just like it. It's vast and it shows us how small we really are. Just a tiny spec in the middle of the universe.

It's humbling.

[ Kaneki could be considered sweet for thinking such a thing. Krul, on the other hand, is a rather difficult one to sell the well-being and good intentions of humans to and so she gives the ghoul a look regarding that before her attention returns to the stars. ]

And what is your meaning that you've found for yourself?

[ Is such a thing too personal to ask? Perhaps. Though Krul is never one to simply shy away from asking things, let alone twisting the knife in nice and deep in all the right ways she knows how to make a person squirm.

But... that's not something she's doing with Kaneki or has ever really done to him maliciously. ]

I exist to protect my people, to keep them safe, to fight for them and to make sure the world can be shaped so they'll be able to live in it fairly. [ What else can he do? What good is he for besides doing that? Why else did he become King if not for that? Kaneki is a rather simple guy, in the end, with rather simple objectives, and a rather simple vision of what he must do ]

And that's good enough. [ it is. Sure, he has no reason to stay alive, he hasn't found out that just yet, but he has no reason to die while doing it either. And for now that balance is plentiful ]

[ A simple guy who would more than likely be eaten alive (how ironic) within her own world... and by the humans no less.

She pauses to look towards the sky then, wondering how someone like Kaneki can still hold humans in such high regards despite everything they've done to each other and those different from them. Perhaps she'll be forever jaded by their taking her brother from her... along with every other foolish thing they've done in which they've tried to lay the blame on something else. ]

You almost sound too good for any world. [ She mutters before she looks back to the ghoul. ] Too good to be around the likes of me.

That's not true. [ kaneki smiles softly. It's not. kaneki isn't "a good guy", he is no hero. He is simple and an hypocrite. He kills ghouls without a second thought, he even earned medals for it, and doesn't feel remorseful; and yet, he doesn't dare to ever do the same to humans.

Honestly, it's not because Kaneki holds humans in higher regard. Maybe at first, when he still saw himself a human, but it eventually became just "something Kaneki is expected to do". Kaneki doesn't really care about people, if he is being honest, even with his constant "positive vision of humans" - he cares about HIS people, but not others.

Everything he does is because others expect him to do that. There is expectation that he is violent towards ghouls and peaceful towards humans; to save someone in need is based on what people expect of him rather than something that he /has/ to do. Even his role as King, a lot of times he does things because that's what a king does rather than something he feels like he must do. Kaneki doesn't have higher reason full of morale and kindness, his reason is a bit selfish and a bit hypocrite too: he does things because he wants to be loved, and does things under the ideal "if i do this, I will be loved". Even if it's a bad thing, sometimes. ]

and you aren't worse than me. No matter how you look at yourself, I like you. And I'm very glad I've met you, Krul.

[ Krul and emotions... what could those possibly feel like? To say that one simply loses all humanity- the emotions that make humans what they are is something she's been fed and has believed for a few thousand years now... never mind that she's lived it. And yet there's one who seems to stir some sort of emotional storm within her, one she's searched for and done countless questionable and even immoral things in order to find them, to have them back in her life... her brother, who she is still without despite everything she has done.

So it's the notion that Kaneki likes her... that he likes to be around her and is glad to have met her that causes the pink-haired vampire to glance away from him for a moment, unable to meet his gaze.

When was the last time anyone ever said anything like that aside from her brother? ]

Aren't you going to show me the stars?

[ She finally says then, strands of pink hair falling in front of her face as if to hide in a manner of speaking before she reaches for her bottle and slowly undoes the cap, feeling that she needs a drink (of blood). ]

Hm! [ Kaneki reaches for his book and then the telescope - he opens the page at the Ursa Minor so Krul has a better idea what she will be looking at, while Kaneki locates the stars through the telescope. ]

That's the Ursa Minor - you'll see four bright stars forming sort of like a square, and then three that make sort of a tail - at the end of the tail you have a very bright star, the North Star. [ he mentioned that one before ]

There are more stars to help shape the bear, but these seven ones are the most important. [ kaneki will offer Krul the telescope and the book after, so she can identify the constellation ]

The North Star is actually made of three different stars orbiting each other - but it's hard to tell with simple telescopes.

[ Lips wrapped around the bottle of blood, she slowly takes a rather long sip from it while she listens to Kaneki explain the stars to her, even going so far as to putting the book out for her to see... and, she does look down to the open page, red eyes lifting back up to the sky with lips still wrapped around the bottle and strands of pink in front of her face.

To hear Kaneki speak so... fondly of the stars and the various constellations... it's strange and something she's never really come across before; she's not all that sure what to make of it but it's a little endearing. Maybe. ]

Three different stars?

[ There's a gentle pop that comes from pulling the bottle away from her lips, a bit of blood covering her lower one before she glances up to the sky to try and locate said North Star. ]

Do you have one of those things that some humans have in their rooms?

[ She looks to Kaneki knowingly before she lifts a hand and, finger pointed upwards, spins it around a little to try and describe a mobile of sorts. ]

With the planets and sun?

[ kaneki nods ] Yes. It's actually called Polaris because of that. [ not "North Star" since it's not just one star.

At the question, kaneki smiles and shakes his head ] A solar system model. No, I don't. Never even made one.

- you can actually see the planets with a telescope. And Mars is very easy to spot too. [ kaneki looks up, trying to find that bright orange spot and when he does, he points at it ] Mars, the red planet.

[ Well at least he knows what she was referring to, thankfully.

However, her gaze follows his own when he looks to the sky in search of Mars and, when located, fingers gently wrap themselves around the telescope provided and pull it towards her face with the intention of peeking through the lens to spot the planet that's been pointed out. ]

Would you ever go there were it possible to travel to?

[ She asks this rather casually, still looking through the telescope before she pulls back and offers it to Kaneki to use if he wants, even if she's sure that he's probably seen it enough times on his own. ]

To Mars?

[ kaneki thinks for a second ] Ah- normal people want to go there because it's unknown. Which is ironic because they are afraid of what they don't know, and yet they are still attracted to it. To see something that no one else dreamed of seeing.

Maybe I was once like that, but- there is still too much to do on Earth now and in the future. [ so mars doesn't matter ] I can't escape that by going to another world.

And you? Are you interested on seeing the stars from up close?

[Count Dooku has likewise taken a passing interest in the business of the Hotel Castile, although for much different reasons than Krul. It is quite apparent to him that the proprietors have a most welcoming attitude towards those of, one might say, alternative moralities, and Dooku has made valuable connections in the past by attending Castile events. Today, he encounters Krul while they are both admiring a new painting in the lobby- one that features fire, tragedy, and copious amounts of red.]

A fine piece, don't you agree? I must say, this establishment's taste in decor continues to be simply impeccable.

[ Krul has seen quite a fair amount of art over her years of simply being and just when she thinks she's seen them all, she finds this piece... and this man also admiring the same piece of art.

There's a smile that softly tugs at the corners of her lips at his compliments regarding the hotel. ]

I find it's not just the decor that is rather impressive about this place but also the hospitality it gives to those of like minds.

[ After all, where else can she find someone... living to snack on around here? ]

[The Count turns from the painting, and gives Krul his full attention. He can tell she is not human, with her red eyes and pointed ears, and can sense from her bearing that she has more maturity and wisdom than her apparent physical age would suggest.]

I quite agree. I have been visiting this hotel since it opened, and I have often found it a fine place for meeting those with... interesting perspectives. However, I cannot say I have seen you here before, m'lady. Permit me to introduce myself.

[He gives her a little bow, hand across his waist.]

I am Count Dooku.

[ Well, at least someone here seems to speak with such poise, let alone address her in such a manner that suggests a sort of respect, at least on the surface that is; she's accustomed to being around those who would just as quickly try and stab her in the back if it meant obtaining her power. So, it's why that while she smiles a little to the polite display of greetings, she doesn't take those red eyes of hers off him and, instead, tilts her head, fingers brushing a few strands of pink hair away from her face. ]

A Count. [ It's not a question but more an observation, a title she hasn't personally encountered much. ] There are only Kings and Queens where I am from. [ A pause, that smile growing a little to show a fang. ] And I can assure you I am no King.

[ But a Queen? Yes. ]

Krul Tepes. [ She says then. ] Third progenitor of the vampire race and Queen of Japan.

A Queen? Then I am honoured to be in your presence, your Majesty.

[The Count lowers his head deeply, a sign of further respect than he actually feels. Creatures like vampires and ghouls- leeches that feed upon the blood of humans like him- are potentially useful to him, but are also inherently distasteful to the Count's eyes.]

I understand Japan is quite an important nation on this planet. You were its ruler, in your own world?

[ My, such flattery to be had and from someone she barely seems to know. She can't exactly say that she's not accustomed to such a thing back within her own world. But here? Well, ones status from their own world seems to be of little merit here from what she's gathered. However, that's not to say she won't indulge in it when little bits and pieces are scattered for one to take... even if wary under the surface; this is not her world after all where she is at the very top of the food chain for power. ]

Yes, I was. The humans simply couldn't seem to take care of themselves, let alone the planet.

[ She doesn't even sound surprised by such a thing and never fails to be unimpressed with anyone who tries to make excused for their tomfoolery and selfish ways. ]

And yourself?

A common story regardless of species, unfortunately.

[A strong hand was needed to create order and prevent the fools from destroying themselves. Dooku can relate.]

I have the honour to be ruler of the planet Serenno through my ancestral title, as well as the elected Head of State for the Confederacy of Independent Systems.

[As well as being a Lord of the Sith, but that's a position he doesn't really advertise.]

[ Krul stares to him as he explains what it is that he rules over, a slow blink of crimson red eyes before lips gently quirk into a bit of a smile. She can't exactly say that she's all too familiar with any of that, though the same could more than likely be said for her world and their politics. ]

My, such a title to have. With one like that, I'm sure you've had your fair share of treachery and attempts to de-throne you from your place.

[ Brushing a few strands of pink hair over a shoulder, she blinks slowly. ]

Quite annoying, isn't it?

[The Count gives a sly, confident little half-smile. She understands, then. The constant risk of having power is to be confronted by those seeking to take it from you.]

I'm afraid I have. There are many enemies who have sought to destroy me, or to take away what is rightfully mine. A few of them are even still alive.

[Not for lack of trying on the Count's part, though. One day the Jedi will be wiped out for good...]

It is a continuing nuisance. But those who would wield power must always be prepared to defend it, as I'm sure you know all too well.

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