Pumpkiny Illusion: A vampire, lots of questions and a terrible lack of Vitamin D [Video/Action/OTA]

[fairysoul]

A. Video [OTA]
[Mavis looks pale... Really pale, much paler than usual. It could be because because she didn't get much sun for the past 5 days... There could be another reason. She fidgets a bit before bracing herself and smiling at the camera, a small careful smile.]

So this is a fun event, eh? ...Well, mostly. [She clears her throat.] It's instuctive, at least. And as long as it doesn't get in my way of doing my city guardian's duty, it's fine, right? [Well, mostly.].

I stil wonder what kind of magic is responsible of all this? And I'm surprised that we never get any information or warning about that... I mean, I've been investigating but so far... Nothing. [She tilts her head and her tongue passes over a particularly long canine.] It doesn't seem to be any kind of test. But then, what? A game? And who is it supposed to entertain?

[Her head straightens again and she lifts a notebook.] Anyway, I think I've recorded all the types of transformations people underwent during this event: like ghosts, fairies, vampires,... But just in case I forgot any, feel free to contact me to tell me what you were turned into. Or just send me an anonymous message, that works too.

Oh, and I wanted to say that Fairy Tail will attend the Masquerade Ball on November 9th and to formally thank the organizers for inviting everyone! It's going to be so much fun! Hopefully they won't serve anything with garlic in it... [At least, it's supposed to start after sunset.]

I'll see you all there. [She winks and ends the feed.]


B. Action [In Fairy Haven's main hall/Daytime/OTA]
Anyone who enters the main hall of Fairy Haven and pays attention will soon discover a trail of blood starting behind the kitchen counter and leading to... a wardrobe. The content of the wardrobe is all other the floor and the door is slightly ajar. As you come closer to the wardrobe, the sound of plastic rustling can be heard. Then a sigh. There's someone or something itside.

Will you dare open the door in full and find out?


C. Action [In Fayren's forest/Nighttime/OTA]
Mavis is walking barefoot in the grass - some things never change - under the moonlight, humming a soft tune under her breath. She looks so fragile and helpless. But suddenly she stops, raising her face, listening carefully, and looking around. Then, she smirks, long white canines glistening in the pale moonlight. Her look turns predatory and, uh-oh... she's looking right at you.

You blink and suddenly she's standing right in front of you, still grinning. How did she get there so fast? How did she even spot you?

"Hi~ Pleasant night, isn't it? I was starting to feel a bit lonely, though. Mind if I walk with you?"


D. Private text messages to Soma and Rip
Any tip for a new vampire?

Comments

C. [Action]

[crimsongirl]

[Homura hadn't meant to be stalking the girl from Fairy Haven, but something was clearly off with her. Figured she might as well find out what, fulfill that favor she owed Mirajaine for the free pork. That and it wasn't as if she had much else to do beyond training. Could think of it like that, just be real quiet, sneak around the trees without making a peep.

Until she stepped on a stray branch buried in the grass. Damn it! She mentally scolded herself. Well, it's not like Mavis would notice--

And then there she was, forcing Homura dash back to make some distance. How did that girl close the gap so fast!? And that look...Homura saw that once before already. Students of Hebijo held that hunger in their eyes too.

A hand already reaches to her chest. Had to get the scroll ASAP.]

How the hell did you know I was here?

C. [Action]

[fairysoul]

Mavis seems to ponder the question. "I think I sensed a presence... And then, I heard you." Her expression is still focused, like a hunter chasing a prey but there's something playful, and slightly smug to her eyes, too. "I'm still not used to my new abilities. Though, I have to say... some of them I wish I could keep. Have you seen how fast I can move now?"

She turned around, momentarily distracted by another sound only she could hear, before her attention returned to Homura. "Were you looking for me?"

Re: C. [Action]

[crimsongirl]

Homura was still on guard, her other hand twitching every now and then. She still wasn't used to the idea of there being monstrous beings with good hearts. She was trying to learn, but that look...all it did was make her more uneasy, ready to throw down if necessary.

"So many people are acting odd," she explained. "I owe your guild mate or whatever a favor, and figured you were going a bit batty."

Not an intended vampire joke. In fact, Homura had not even been aware of such creatures beyond some manga other girls gossiped about.

[fairysoul]

"My guild mate?" She paused, big green eyes staring are Homura as if she was trying to mesmerize her. "Which one? I have quite a lot, you know."

Then she frowned as if thinking about something and... she burst out laughing. "Batty, huh? I don't know how you guessed but you're spot on. What's your name by the way?"

[video]

[bloodandwhiskey]

What makes y'think it's magic makin' all this happen? I mean, not sure what else'd be responsible for turnin' me human again, but I'm not exactly complainin', am I?

Spent nearly a century as a vampire. If y'need any tips, I can help. You can have this one for free: Umbrellas are your best friend. And sunscreen. Actually somewhat useful. Just don't get cavalier about all that now.

[video]

[fairysoul]

What else could it be? Science? I have to admit I know more about magic than I know about science... [She presses a thoughtful finger against her chin.] But I guess you're right, I probably shouldn't jump to conclusions.

[She pauses. Tilting her head to the side.] So you're normally a vampire and the event turned you into a mortal humain being? ...You didn't even get fox ears or anything? [That seems rather anticlimactic.]

Umbrella and sunscreen. Got it. [Another pause.] Mmm... I've been mostly staying inside during the day since it happened. You must be happy to be able to enjoy some sunlight again. ...I think the lack of it is making me moody at times.

[video]

[bloodandwhiskey]

Whether it's magic or science or some other shite we haven't figured out yet, or government experiments, things like that don't just happen, right? I-I-I mean, look at it, yeah? Vampires suddenly humans, humans suddenly vampires, no explanation, mermaids n' fairies n' robots n'shite too?

[ He pauses to think.]

They ever figure out what happened with them creepy dollies? Same sort of thing, probably?

[ Cassidy nods at the increased moodiness ]

Aye, it'll do that. I suggest drinking. Or drugs. Both, maybe. If y'can have them.. otherwise get some blood off'a someone who can, is my suggestion. Takes the edge off.

[video]

[fairysoul]

I agree. Which is why I try to figure it out.

...I don't think it's the same thing, no. [But she's reluctant about saying anything more out in the open.]


[Mavis makes a face. You've just suggested to a girl who looks like she could be fifteen years old at most to start drinking and taking drugs? Seriously, Cassidy?] Usually I go for sweets and chocolate. Wouldn't it work just as well?

Private text

[notquitedracula]

Depends what type you happen to be. If you're thirsty, probably the blood drinking kind - you already know about the blood banks, I'm sure. If you're unable to go out in sunlight, they sell a drone in Nova that can protect you from its light, like an autonomous parasol. There are spells that can defend you as well - it'll take me a day, but I can probably find something in the castle library that will help.

Oh. And if you see a guy with a whip and a really bad attitude, stay away. Trevor Belmont is dangerous.

Private text

[fairysoul]

Hey, Soma! Are you still a vampire this week? [She doesn't think she saw any video of you since the event began.]

A spell would be nice, if you can. For now, I'm just... trying to avoid going out during the day. It's slightly depressing. Although night life is more fascinating than I would have guessed.

Trevor Belmont? Is he from your world?

[notquitedracula]

No changes here. And yes, Trevor is from my world. He's a vampire hunter, from a clan that's been doing the job for close to five hundred years, by his time. That whip he carries is extremely dangerous to all creatures of the night, but vampires most of all. He isn't likely to attack on sight, but... it wouldn't be a stretch to say he has a hair trigger.

I'll see what I can do about that spell. I know Vlad uses something similar to what I'm thinking of.

[fairysoul]

A vampire hunter? I see. And he doesn't care if the vampires he hunt are good or evil?

That'd be useful.

You were talking about type earlier. Did you mean to say there are different kinds of vampires?

B

[deathsought]

{ The world felt different to Zeref, now, for the past three days. He could perceive the world in ways he'd never imagined; colors were brighter, the air had an odd, tangible feeling to it, sounds were clearer. It had taken a while to get used to the idea that his feet didn't touch the ground, anymore, and these wings on his back had him hovering nearly a foot off the ground. He looked at himself in the mirror, and even his hair looked different; indeed, it strongly resembled a form he'd never seen himself take, but had been told he'd taken back in his own world. He'd tried to refrain from speaking; when he did, his voice had this strange echo to it that the acoustics of Fairy Haven simply shouldn't be causing.

When he saw the blood - even the smell of it was clearer to him - he immediately knew where it had come from. Mavis' guildmates might have freaked out and thought somebody was wounded, but Zeref knew better. He hovered over the pooling blood, and wordlessly opened the door to the wardrobe. }

[fairysoul]

[As Zeref opens the door, he'll find Mavis curled up in the darkest corner of the wardrobe munching on an empty plastic pouch who obviously contained one liter of blood not so long ago.

She tries to look up at him and then, she reflexively and protectively covers her eyes with her arm. She hisses.] ...Too bright. Hurts.

Please close the door.

[deathsought]

{ Zeref looks down at Mavis for a few seconds, before the door closes. There's a whoosh of a hovering body moving about the room, and then the rustle of curtains being drawn and blinds being lowered. Mere seconds later, the door to the wardrobe opens once more, Zeref leaning down, contorting at an odd ankle given his current, gravity-defying body.

When he speaks, his voice sounds clear as a bell, yet has an otherworldly 'echo' to it. }

Is that better?

C

[westernwinds]

[What he thought would just be a startled step back almost turned into him floating off. He still hadn't gotten the hang of the whole ghost thing. Even so, the mention of the word "lonely" took precedence over all of that.]

Sure. [He glanced around.] Did you get separated from someone?

C

[fairysoul]

[Mavis was about to apologize for startling the boy when she noticed he was floating. Come to think of it, he was a bit transparent, too.]

No. I was just taking a walk by myself... Enjoying the lack of sun, so to speak. [She was actually missing the sunlight already. She just couldn't be in the sun right now.]

I'm Mavis, by the way.

[westernwinds]

[He tilted his head in confusion, but while he was wondering about the reasons why she might not like the sun, he kind of missed his opportunity to ask about it. That was how he felt, at least.]

Ah, I'm Rudy. Nice to meet you.

[A small but still worried frown formed on his face right on cue. He was sure she had a reason for being in the forest outside of what he knew, but still...] It seems like it'd be easy to get lost in this forest at night.

A [Video]

[watcheddog]

Demons, if you don't have that listed.

[And this particular cop now has reddish hair and sunglasses to hide the freaky eyes.]

A [Video]

[fairysoul]

Oh, demon. Yes, that would make sense, wouldn't it? If there are angels, there need to be demons. Especially since I've seen more angels than demons back in my world.

Any particular new abilities or weaknesses? We can switch this conversation to private if you'd like.

A [Video]

[watcheddog]

Nothing I've noticed yet. [Takes off his sunglasses and reveals said freaky eyes.] My eyes are a bit... much. [Quiet snort of amusement before putting the sunglasses back on.] But I don't know if I eat energy like other demons, and I haven't tried much, other than a brief short failure to fly any.

Oh, and my girlfriend tasted my hair, since I said it looks like it got dunked in a fireball candy solution. She says it's not any different. [MIGHT BE AMUSED. It's hard to tell if you don't know he's usually mopey and emo-ish.]

b.

[sleepingbagsensei]

[Oh, that's one of the first thing he notices. Odd, but just to be on the safe side, investigate. Which leads him to the wardrobe, evidence of the contents on the floor. His eyes is twitching cause already this is so obvious.

Yeah.

Slowly, he begins to open the wardrobe deadpan eyes staring. He might be holding his scarf with his other hand just in case.]

Sorry I am so late with this >>

[fairysoul]

[Mavis is curled up in one corner of the wardrobe, munching on an almost empty blood bag.

She closes her eyes tightly shut and hisses softly.] No light!

...Please close the door.

me toooooooooooo ;o;

[sleepingbagsensei]

[Instinctively he shuts the door when Mavis shouts. He did see his boss, inside a wardrobe, munching on something plastic. He is slowly putting the pieces together.]

You as well.

[This event again. And the dolls just wasn't enough.]

What did they turn you into?

B

[redhairedknight]

[Spotting the blood stain, Erza slowly pulls the door open - she might have thrown it open at full force under normal circumstances, but she's carrying quite a bit of blood bags.

Thankfully, hospitals and other medical facilities were willing to donate in light of what's happened to some of the citizens of Genessia, so Erza's been back and forth getting food, for the lack of a better term, for Mavis.]

First? Are you all right?