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August Catch-All

Genessia City - Midday [ Open ]

[ Besides the faint tapping of his heels against the pavement, no one would know he was there. Augustine mastered the art of invisibility years ago but even so, his brand of sorcery has its limits. While he could remain invisible from the naked eye easily enough, cloaking his approach is rather difficult. Even so, his invisibility spell helps him sneak past the paparazzi lingering at the park across the street.

Augustine gives them a glance before quickly dashing off but he barely rounds the corner before accidentally slamming into someone. Just like that, his invisibility spell is shattered and the nearly 6'2 dhampir is exposed for all to see. Thankfully, Augustine always been a snazzy dresser but no one ever caught him in just black leather before. ]

Oh, I'm sorry! [He apologies with a sheepish chuckle.] Didn't quite see you there--

Genessia City - Evening [ Open ]

[ Every good apology begins with flowers, right?

That's what Augustine thought when he brought this lovely purple bouquet of hyacinths. In the language of flowers, purple hyacinths signify both sorrow and forgiveness. A fitting bouquet for those that Augustine has wronged in his long self-imposed hiatus. While he didn't mean to go this long without visiting family and friends, Augustine honestly needed some time away.

He made sure to have the florist add a couple of bright blue "Forget-Me-Not" within this lovely bouquet but he almost wishes he had a bouquet of roses instead. ]

...I doubt she's going to like these. [ He mutters to himself as he comes to a slow halt by some random street lamp. ] Pretty flowers aren't enough.

[ A tense sigh escapes Augustine. As much as he dreads the conversation, he's almost looking forward to it. After all, it's been awhile since he last seen Rip.]

Maybe I should get roses.

[ He's a little too preoccupied to notice anyone near. His thoughts are running a mile a minute.]

Everglade - Late Evening [ Open ]

[ Ever seen a drunk vampire? No? Neither has Augustine but he's determined to find out if he can get wasted.

That's why he's nursing his fifth glass of red while listening to the awfully loud bass. Even though he's not terribly fond of Everglade or this tavern in general, Augustine knows the drinks are decent here at Speak Easily. He would've ventured into Holy Diver if he was in the mood for flirting and loud ass music. The Speak Easily suits his gloomy mood better, especially since he doesn't have to worry too much about anyone causing him trouble.

Most of the folks here don't want to tangle with a vampire, even a half-breed like him.]

Mind filling my glass again?

[ He asks politely with a fanged grin. Despite his mood, he's been chumming it up with the bartender. ]

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[When Augustine finally gets around to finding Rip, she's not.. exactly easy to find. It might take him half the night to finally track down his blue jay in Fayren near the beach.

Tonight, Rip's stargazing over the ocean waters with her Swoobat in her arms as she relaxes. There's a lot for her to think about lately. As her thoughts wander, she does wonder what happened to Augustine. If he left, she would mourn him.. if he's been staying away from her, well.. Her wrath won't be pretty.]

[ It actually does take him awhile to find her, long enough for him to discard the bouquet he brought. He almost given up on his search, quietly wondering if she was still even around. The thought certainly passes his mind a few times but Augustine refuses to believe it. He could just call her or send a text but that would be rather pusillanimous of him.

He's a Țepeș after all, a member of House Dracul. Augustine fears nothing, not even Rip's wrath.

That's why when catches a whiff of her scent in Fayren, Augustine dares to approach. He doesn't doubt that she'll be cross with him but he's actually eager to see her again. ]

Rip?

[He quietly calls out to her once he arrives at the beach. ]

Edited 2019-08-12 04:17 (UTC)

[Her thoughts wander to a halt when she catches a familiar scent on the wind just before hearing her name coming from someone she hasn't seen in months. Rip doesn't know what to think.. both relief and rage slice through her as she remains still and silent for several moments before finally turning her head to glance at him.]

Hallo Augustine.

[Polite..and slightly cold. She turns her gaze back to the stars. Her robin has a LOT of explaining to do.]

[ 'So this is where I'll die?' Augustine thinks to himself when Rip finally meets his gaze. He can almost feel the iciness of her stare as he approaches. It's a look he never seen before, one that almost terrifies him.

The silence between them is almost soothing, a nice prelude to the chaos to come. Augustine waits for Rip to acknowledge him before daring to say anything. ]

Why here of all places? [He asks suddenly as he glances towards the sea. ] Fayren is lovely enough but I always assumed you preferred Everglade.

[ Augustine glances at Rip again, his gaze unwavering. ]

[What Rip's wrath might lead to was a mystery to both of them in this moment. It entirely depended on how this conversation started..]

Usually, yes. But, zhings are changing und Fayren iz peaceful zhis time of night. I'm able to think clearer out here.

[She doesn't gaze back at him and just keeps her eyes on the stars. Silence reigns for a few more moments before she poses her own question.]

Vhere haf you been. You've been absent so long I thought you might haf gone home.

[ The faint hint of a smile graces his lips. ]

Well there's no disputing that truth. [He comments in an oddly wistful tone. ] Fayren is like an oasis in the middle of a desert. It's rather soothing here.

[ Despite the obvious tension in the air, Augustine allows himself a moment to catch his breath. He needs it. The conversation is bound to turn dark at any second, especially now that Rip mentions his absence. For a moment, Augustine doesn't reply. He clings to his silence as he stares at the crashing tide before them. ]

Away.

[ He answers abruptly once the silence becomes too much. ]

Far away, both physically and mentally.

Edited 2019-08-12 05:18 (UTC)

[Ace doesn't love flowers like some people do. they're beautiful but he grew up a rough child and the loveliness of them was lost on him for a decent amount of time. But they're bright and sunny looking, and his household has dwindled recently, it's just him and Smoker now. And no matter how much he might have felt like he would have been fine with their roommates moving out in the past, the suddenly disappearances have been jarring. And the once bustling household feels a bit emptier. So he was there to pick up an arrangement, hibiscus and sunflowers in a large bouquet, to cheer up the house a little.

He wasn't expecting to see Augustine go in soon after he walked out. Or to see him so distracted as he left. Ace waited, mainly out of curiosity, and he peers at the flowers chosen after he approaches Augustine, wondering what the occasion is. And his curiosity only becomes stronger, instead of being sated.

He knows that Augstine has connections to his family here, specifically to Rip. So while he knows that Namur and Rip enjoy an open relationship, he doesn't want to assume that those are for her, since he doesn't know much about the dynamics that Rip and Augustine share.] Roses are okay I guess. But everyone gets them. So unless the person you're gettin' them for really likes them, you're probably better off with something more unique.

Edited 2019-08-12 05:24 (UTC)

Away.

[Her repetition of his answer held an icy chill to it as she finally turns her gaze back towards him. Very slowly, she starts to get up and takes her time brushing the sand off her pants before turning fully towards him.

It's not hard to see that the huntress is tense and there's a real possibility she might strike out at him like she did the last time he worried her. If he's lucky, a few broken bone will be all he suffers tonight.]

Far away, both physically and mentally. How nice of you do leave me wondering whether you even still cared. Or worse, left for home without even the barest hint of a 'good bye'.

[ The fact that Ace, out of all people, managed to startle him speaks volumes. Augustine turns around sharply with alarm. No one, almost no one has ever seen him this startled. The dhampir is usually very calm and collected but now, it's almost as if he's a mere shadow of his former self. ]

Ah? [ He blinks his eyes slowly once he recognizes the pirate.] Oh, well...

[ Augustine spares the bouquet another glance. ]

Maybe but honestly, I'm not even certain if I should dare give her roses after all this time.

[ So the recipient of this lovely bouquet is a woman? That narrows down the list by more than half. There's only one woman he would ever offer roses to and that's Rip van Winkle. ]

[ This is the second time he seen her this livid, isn't it? The last being with that nasty incident with Astaroth and his pet demons. Augustine remembers that whole ordeal vividly but it almost feels like it was another life all together. ]

Of course I still care. [ He states evenly as she approaches him now. ] That...will never change.

[ His smile dims. ]

Even if everything else does.

Really? You have a strange way of showing it.

[She has to hold back the snarl that threatens to show the true depths of her displeasure at his disappearance and it takes every once of strength she has to stop herself from trying to damage him just to alleviate her anger.

Rip moves towards him, only coming to a stop a few feet before him and tilts her head a little.]

So again, where were you. You miss my birthdays, I was shipwrecked for a little bit and I could keep listing all the things you missed.

[...He probably should have kept the flowers to bring her....]

So short of you going back to your world, There better be a very good explanation, Augustine.

[ Honestly, Augustine is a little surprised she hasn't gutted him yet. The last time they spoke like this, Rip almost tore his arms off. If he didn't possess his regenerative abilities, he probably would've died from the blood loss alone. Thankfully, he's still capable of all that despite the minor...changes. Without Astaroth's strength and the combine powers of the demons he once possessed, Augustine finds himself in a rather worrisome situation. ]

There's no apology that could suffice. [ He admits with a despondent frown. ] There's no words I can offer that can make my absence right.

All I can do is solemnly vow not stray from you again.

[ He gives her a tense smile but there's no joy in his gaze. Only sorrow. ]

[This time she wasn't bothering to suppress the growl that dared to spill forth. If she hadn't been so pissed off, she might have noticed the slight changes to his aura and how he pinged her senses. But, that may just have to come later as she finally closes the distance between them and roughly grabs his shirt to pull him in close as she snarls.

The iciness finally broke and all that was left was seething anger as her practically glowing sapphire eyes seared his sanguine eyes.]

Is that right? How can I trust that vow when you disappear for so long without even a word to me?

HOW!?

[If a woman could roar, Rip was doing it as she glared at him. There's plenty of anger within her gaze and perhaps a bit more.. a bit of sorrow of her own potentially. She's missed her Robin terribly and wanted to know why he'd been gone...even if she was relieved he was back. Rip just had a strange way of showing it.]

You're right though. There are no words that can make your absence right.

[She shoves him away and turns her back on him, crossing her arms.]

Actions speak louder than words. Especially if you're refusing to tell me where you went.

[ He doesn't flinch when she grabs him by the shirt. While he should be fearful of Rip's wrath, he's not. If anything, Augustine seems oddly despondent despite knowing the woman before him could break every bone in his body.]

I'm not refusing. [ Augustine answers as he cups her cheeks within his hands. ] I'm hesitant.

[ He brushes his thumbs over her freckled cheeks before releasing her. ]

I'm hesitating because I fear you'll love me less now.

[ Augustine lowers his gaze as he continue, clearly ashamed. ]

As I said earlier, I was away. At first, I left out of my own volition in hopes of taking a breather from the fame and fortune but eventually---I left here all together. I spirited away, snatched right out of consciousness and forced to relive a life unfamiliar to me.

[ He eventually meets her gaze again. Those mournful red eyes begging for understanding. ]

Everything had begun anew from start to finish. The life I lived was similar to the last but different now. My former self was devoured by this new consciousness, this...newer form of myself.

[ While he's uncertain if Rip will understand, he certainly hopes she'll try. ]

For a time, I couldn't understand what was happening. I was reliving a new life within a different world but couldn't make sense what was happening. Everything happened so quickly but when I awoke here, I found myself at the docks again and that cramp damp cave.

It was a month later...my memory that new world was still intact but the memory of this other self was gone.

[It's instinct that has her relaxing under his touch as he cups her cheeks. Once he releases her, she's back to studying him as he speaks. If he was lying, Rip was sure she would know but, instead what she heard was a story she was more than a little familiar with.

As he continued, it was as if a storm broke as her anger dissipated. Of all the people he could have told, Rip was the one most likely to understand. How many times had something similar to that happened to her in the ten years she's been world hopping? To live a life in a new world, survive and gain so much only to be whisked away to a different world, no memory of the last and to start over again?

It was only in recent years she started to remember the past worlds and every triumph and torture she suffered. So yes, she definitely understood to a degree.]

Zhen vhen you got here, you remembered everyzhing zhat happened here previously. Including loving me.

[She let go of his shirt and took a step back to really look at him, just to see if there was any real differences between him now and the Auggie she remembers.]

After all of zhat, are you sure you still love me? I vasn't replaced by zomeone else in zhat new life of yours, vas I?

[ The relief he felt only lasts a second before a sense of unspeakable dread washes over him.

Does he still love her?

It's a rather simple question, one that his other self would answer quickly but after losing Asuka so suddenly, Augustine isn't too certain. That is until he looks into Rip's eyes. He stands there for a moment, his expression utterly unreadable before the barest hint of a smile returns to his lips. ]

I do. [ He says proudly as if accepting an unspoken vow between them. ] I love you, Rip van Winkle.

That will never change regardless who I become.

[ He feels a tad sheepish admitting this but the sincerity is genuine. ]

I apologize for hurting you. I was a complete...fool.

[ His tone is shockingly gentle and sweet. He sounds like his old self but there's a few differences lurking here and there. Augustine might seem a tad younger in appearance, at least by a few years. He still possesses quite a presence but for some oddity, it's more subdued than before. ]

I know what I've done placed you in great distress but I hope to earn your trust and love again. That is...if you'll have me.

[ The decision is ultimately hers. ]

[ It's a relief to her to hear he still loves her. For a few moments, she dreaded that he might have gently eased them into parting ways. But, seeing that isn't the case, Rip's left with another decision in her life.

She takes a long moment to study him, taking in the younger appearance and more subdued presence of his. He even felt a little different against her senses but, not unappealingly so.

After a moment, she starts to smile slightly. Despite his changes, she had to admit he still had quite the pull on her. With him, she was drawn to his presence like a moth to a flame...one that knew she'd get burnt on occasion.]

I do.

Zhough, you're still going to haf to make it up to me. Loving you iz something I doubt I vill ever stop doing, but, my trust iz anozher matter. You're going to haf to earn zhat back Auggie.

[ For a brief second, Augustine's heart stopped. He half expected Rip to laugh at him or worse, attack him. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned and Augustine knew he wronged her. Ready to accept blame without any chance of forgiveness, Augustine didn't quite mentally prepare for the off chance that she would actually forgive him. That why he stands there for a moment in muted shock. He really thought this would end on a somber note. ]

Mersi, mersei. [ Before he realizes, Augustine is peppering Rip with kisses and hugging her as close as possible. ] Thank you so much. I don't know what I would've done---

[ He forces himself to regain his composure but he's hesitant to let her go. After all, he literally lived two decades without her for in the span of just mere months. That's merely a blimp in time for a vampire like him but still, that's bad enough. ]

I'll do whatever necessary to earn that trust again. [ He whispers as he nuzzles her cheek. ] I don't care how long it takes.

[Before she's able to react, she's swept up into his arms and felt kisses rain down on her. She can't help but giggle slightly before pushing him back a little as he regains his composure.

She's not trying to push him away, just give herself a little breathing room.]

Good.

[Rip nuzzles him back and sighs softly.]

You can start by sitting down vith my und just talking. I've had a lot on my mind lately und from zhe sounds of it, so haf you since you got back.

Do I dare ask what's been on your mind?

[ Augustine questions while idly toying that one errant strand of hair that won't stay. He keeps trying to smooth is back but every time it does, that annoying little curl pops right up again. Eventually he gives up. ]

After being shipwrecked on some godforsaken island, I can imagine you have much to talk about.

[ He jokes. It seems that his sense of humor hasn't changed. ]

Nevertheless, I'm all for discussion if you don't mind.

[ If his memory is correct, the two of them weren't always too vocal with each other. Their relationship started passionate enough but there were many kinks along the way they should've worked out beforehand. ]

A lot und you're right.. zhe shipwreck got me thinking about a few zhings.

[She starts toying with his shirt for a few moments as she contemplates where to start. Usually, their times together were passionate, sensual and didn't give much to talking and working past that.. Now? Rip wanted to change that a little. If this was going to work, they needed to start working out the kinks...like she and Namur did.]

Sit vith me und vatch zhe stars? Ve can talk vhile vhe are enjoying zhe tranquility out here.

An evening under the stars sounds simply divine.

[ He says while reaching for her hand. ]

The perfect backdrop for a midnight rendezvous but lets just enjoy the night.

[ This is the first time he's been to Fayren since returning and honestly, he can't fathom why he ever disliked it here. Yes, the faint telltale drumming of mana unnerves him a bit but he can stomach it. Since being returned to this peculiar world, Augustine notices just how abnormal it truly seems. Maybe he lacked the perception before to notice it but now his eyes are wide open. ]

I have to ask---[ He leads her further along the shore hand in hand. ] Just...how did you manage to survive the shipwreck? My memory is hazy but I could've sworn you couldn't walk in daylight.

[ Most of the blue-blooded nobles in Illyria couldn't walk in daylight, his mother included. Queen Ramica used to press her luck to see the faint slithers of dawn but daylight was deadly towards their kind. Illyria was a highly advanced kingdom, an engineered wonderland of magic and technology. The blue-bloods cast a magical paling that plunged the entire kingdom into an eternal night. The magic they used to uphold the paling was lost to history but its effects still linger into the modern age. ]

Unless magic was used, you would've...died out there.

[ He scrunches up his face in distaste. ]

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[She takes his hand and laces her fingers with his as they start to walk down the shore. For Rip, Fayren has become part of her wanderings as of late. Mostly because of the beach and the fact that the night sky is so clear out here compared to the other cities.

She did still spend a fair amount of time in Everglade but, things are changing.]

Zhe same vay I survived in some of zhe ozher vorlds I've been in. I stayed in deep shade und hid indoors vith vindows heavily curtained during zhe day und vent out at night und hunted. I vas limited during zhe day but, zhe night vas mine.

[She shrugged a little. It was a routine she rarely had to practice here but, had been fairly common for her in previous worlds. What could she say? She was resourceful.]

If it had been a desert island instead of one vith a jungle, I vouldn't haf survived. I'm just lucky I haf experience vith jungles.

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[ He gives her hand a gentle squeeze as they walk. ]

You have your training to thank for that. You told me once before that members of your platoon were stranded in the middle of the jungle for the sake of training.

[ It's a hazy memory but Augustine does remember certain tidbits about that conversation quite vividly. ]

You're still a soldier even now without a battlefield. [ He gives her a slight glance. ] Still, just what made you want to venture out to sea?

[ Why does he have a funny feeling that Namur has something do with it? ]

You remembered~.

[She gently squeezes back.]

Ve spent fifty years in zhat Jungle und it's surprising just how often my time as a soldier tends to come in handy in keeping me alive. Though, it's probably a good zhing I don't haf a battlefield anymore.

[She glances up at him and squeezes his hand again.]

I'm razher sure zhat if I did, you vouldn't like vat kind of monster I would be.

[As for his 'funny feeling'...]

Namur vas doing a rescue mission to save zome people zhat vere shipwrecked. It.. didn't go quite az planned. But, ve did eventually get out of it. So, I've been keeping a low profile since ve got back.

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