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[what_is_a_man]

[When Vlad had first awoke, he thought he was once again rising from his coffin, however that quickly that proved to not be the case. As soon as the lid of the capsule opened, he burst forth in a cloud of bats, soaring off into the night. Once he found a nice secluded area to gather himself, he inspected his surroundings, and the materials placed on his person. While annoyed at this latest turn of events, he could not be surprised.]

It seems this place yearns for chaos as well...

[His voice was muted, muttering more to himself than anything as he stepped off the building he had chosen to land on, this time taking the form of a black-furred wolf, stalking the streets, looking for a suitable place to raise his castle, and finding only frustration in the shadowy streets. At least the night was dark enough he could hide from sight with little effort.]

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[lookprofessor]

[Luke is walking home from the library when he spots movement in the shadows. Stopping in his tracks he realizes he's seeing a dog, and smiles.]

Hello there, boy! Are you lost?

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[what_is_a_man]

[It's a darn good thing dogs don't have the facial structure or musculature to smile as humans do, or else Luke would just barely be able to make out a predatory smirk. However, he just eyes the boy, cocking his head slightly to complete the illusion. From his last experience with a multiverse nexus, he had learned the importance of building alliances, and this boy seemed learned enough to provide information. He uses the shadows to his advantage, subtly shifting his form to display the necklace around his neck as if a collar as he steps into the light.]

[soundmind]

[If Maka came from some other world, some other culture, people might have told her that it's not safe to be out at night.

But she didn't, and she sees nothing wrong about being out after dark. It's not as though she could help it, anyway, she was part of the closing crew for her job. A bag full of books (palindromes, poems, and history of Genessia) is slung over her shoulder and her eyes are focusing ahead.

Until she spies a flash of movement out of the corner of her eye. She stops and turns, squinting to see if she can get a better look in the shadows. It looks...furry.

So obviously the nature reaction is to kneel down and hold out her hand, clicking her tongue to get its attention.]

Hey, hey, are you lost? Come here, it's okay.

[what_is_a_man]

[Young, innocent, and blond. Watching Maka make her way down the street was like dangling a 3-course meal in front of a starving man. He was actually rather impressed she had noticed him so quickly. Her senses were more attuned to her surroundings than an ordinary person's would be. Of course that only made him curious. When she knelt down, he approached, crimson eyes taking stock of what her physical capabilities might be, just given her build. Small, wiry... yet undeniably strong. And he could sense an odd aura about her... but that was not the main issue here. As he approached his necklace would become apparent, draped around his neck in lieu of a collar.]

[betel_geuse]

Betelgeuse floated down in front of the wolf and laughed, his head back.

"Gee, a big, black wolf wandering the city streets, on a dark, spooky night? Naw, that's not suspicious at ALL. Ya want a bone, doggy?"

He'd be only mildly embarrassed, if the wolf was just a wolf. They weren't exactly common animals in the middle of a city.

[what_is_a_man]

Sensing the apparition's approach a moment before he spoke, Vlad was curious as to whether he would be able to tell the difference between a normal wolf and a vampire. The taunting remark was enough of a pass that he decided to take on his normal form, shifting rather fluidly as he took a step toward the spirit.

"I would suggest you save your taunts for someone more deserving, ghoul."

[koishi_komeiji]

Though the form of an animal would work to fool most people in the city, Koishi was not most people. She was just finishing a sandwich when she saw the wolf go past, blinking after it. Stuffing the last of her food in her mouth she took to the air, following it. The creature didn't have the mind of a wolf and she was very curious as to what it actually was. She caught up easily and landed in front of it, focusing as best she could, trying to become visible.

"Hello there Mister! Can you see me? Are you a wolf youkai? Or maybe a wolf in the process of becoming a youkai?"

[what_is_a_man]

This place was truly fascinating indeed. This was the second supernatural being he'd encountered in his short time here, and after being seen through rather soundly, he just shakes his head, shifting to his normal more stately form.

"I am neither. I am what most call a vampire." Now to gauge the girl's reaction, and thus the reputation of vampires in this place. Anything he could work with to accomplish his own goals.

[swordprincess]

[Every so often, Karla likes to take a short stroll at night. She was used to the night sky thanks to her travels, and her Sacae heritage lets her appreciate the beauty of the outdoors, and the nighttime sky.]

[Not focusing on her journey allowed her to see things that she hadn't noticed before. As she strolls down the sidewalk, she notices something, a faint movement in the shadows. She presses her hand lightly against her sword sheath as she slowly moves in to take a closer look. Before long, she could make out its form.]

A dog...? No...a wolf. But why is there a wolf out here in the city...?

[what_is_a_man]

[Vlad saw that movement to the weapon at Karla's side as he approached, but gave it little pause. It didn't smell like a holy relic of any sort, and it would be of little use should she decide to attack him. Instead, he just walked up to her as if to simply walk past her, eyes half-lidded.]

[watchesthesea]

[Kairi was use to being up and about some nights. Sometimes it was because she was unsure of what would happen, like when she was on the open seas. The other is simply because she couldn't sleep well sometimes. Memories she would rather forget go round and round in her head and it bothered her more than she would like.

Turning a corner she couldn't help but notice the wolf and so with a small smile she knelt down to it's level.]

Hey there, are you lost?

[what_is_a_man]

[The redhead definitely stood out against the rather drab colors that had cloaked the city at night, and Vlad had to admit... it was a most appetizing color. He had not seen a red-haired maiden since his conquest nearly reached to Scotland. He made a mental note to follow her and perhaps feed on her at a later date. For now, he simply stepped out of the shadows, showing off the necklace denoting him as one of those brought from other worlds.]

[witchofsnakes]

[Selina had rather enjoyed going out at night as it meant others didn't see her and she could move around much easily. No one knew who she was but once she got started...she was certain they would do the same all those types do and try and track her down.

With the book smaller and on her belt, she was on guard, spotting the wolf out of the corner of her eye.]

A wolf, huh. Didn't expect to see one wondering the street. [It kind of reminded her of the one she summoned when she first arrived.]

[what_is_a_man]

[Being one of great magical prowess himself, Dracula could easily sense the aura of other magic users. Without all the witches and warlocks inhabiting his castle, the sense was much sharper, more distinct auras could be found amongst the relative vacuum and away from the static of the castle. As such, he decided to have a bit of fun with the girl.]

I'm not just some simple wolf.

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[redsnowangel]

[Since learning of Nanana's disappearance, Zelos had been in a rather low mood. He'd not returned back to his place that evening, instead just wondering through the city streets with no particular direction in mind. He hadn't realised how late it had got...

After a little while, his sensitive eyes caught sight of a wolf stalking through the streets near him. That was...odd. Zelos couldn't recall seeing a creature like that here before.

If Colette were here, he thought, she'd be rushing over and naming the thing as she gave it a fuss-- quickly, he pushed the thought back. He didn't want to think about anything from back home. And certainly, he wasn't like Colette.]

...Huh. Where'd you come from?

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[what_is_a_man]

[The wolf says nothing, of course. It's a wolf, what did you expect. It will, however, step out of the shadows, showing off the necklace around its neck.]

[Action] IT BEGINS...

[baronetess]

[Pitter patter, pitter patter. Though Integra had only just arrived in this world herself, it hadn't been long before she had taken to the streets in search of answers.

Unable sense her own servant's presence, she roams the dimly lit streets in a haze, feeling almost drawn to a familiar-- yet almost darker aura. It is then she notices the wolf, and steadies herself closer.]

Are you lost too? [She asks him sadly, holding out her hand to him.]

[Action] IT DOES

[what_is_a_man]

[The wolf stares at the girl, both taken aback and curious about the all too familiar scent hanging around the girl. He would know that scent anywhere. It was his, after all. And then it hit him. That hair, that fearless attitude, that skin tone... it had to be...]

[Integra. But this was not the same Integra that claimed dominion over an alternate version of himself, the same woman that had done what only the Belmonts had ever been able to do... no, this was a far more innocent, and vulnerable incarnation. Oh, this would be FUN.]

[The wolf pads out of the shadows, crimson eyes peering straight into Integra's. He moved within arm's reach, utilizing every ounce of restraint to keep from mauling her then and there. No... he would feed on the girl... but not yet. He would do it when her blood was ripe with fear and anguish.]

[tsundere_catgirl]

[Well that was... peculiar, she was assaulted by quite the variety of scents that seemed to appear out of nowhere and change just as quickly. Now what she smelled was the scent of a wolf. Normally Lethe would have simply dismissed it as another newcomer... but a newcomer perhaps that could shapechange? Well... that means that it could be a fellow Laguz. With a sigh she slipped into the night in the form of a great hunting cat to track the scent to the source.

The vampire might soon catch the scent of the feline stalking him from the rooftops if his wolfish nose was as finely tuned as her Laguz sense of smell.]

[what_is_a_man]

[He picked up on the stalker fairly quickly but chose to ignore it for a moment before turning down a narrow alleyway. Once out of the cat's line of sight, he bounded upward, bouncing between the buildings until he emerged on top of the roof from which Lethe was stationed, curious as to how the cat would react.]

[immortaltrickster]

[It wasn't too hard for Gabriel to notice the eerie event, but as always, Gabriel wanted nothing to do with it. He's allowed himself to be too involved with matters pertaining to his older brother. So for now, he feigned innocence.

In fact, Vlad will simply see Gabriel along a dimly lit alley with a broom. Yes, of all professions, he took a janitorial position. Totally inconspicuous.]

Hey there, little fella! [He greeted with his usual high-pitched high energy tone.] You lost?

[what_is_a_man]

[As soon as Vlad noticed Gabriel, he was leary. There was something... decidedly holy about his aura. That was not a good thing. He kept his body low to the ground and ears laid back as he approached, ready to bolt if the angel decided he could tell what he really was...]

[Action] | Ugh, you fabulous bastard

[killsvampires]

[There was no mistaking the dark power that seemed to permeate the night. It was something that Richter knew well, and sent a cold wave through to his very core.]

[He took the Vampire Killer in hand, hurried out of the apartment he once shared with Annette, and took to the streets, searching for the source of his unease. There was something, Richter knew, that had to be at the core of this dread chill, an evil that seemed to fill the very air itself...]

[His body tensed as a large wolf, black as the night and with crimson eyes that glowered with hellfire, crossed his line of sight; once more, that wicked power washed over him, and his hands curled into tight fists.]

[There was only one possibility at this point.]

Accursed fiend. You cannot hide from me.

[Action] Yes. I am fabulous. I mean, just look at those frills!

[what_is_a_man]

[As soon as he approached, Vlad caught the unmistakable scent of a Belmont on the air. The wolf cast a single glance at the hunter before melting into the shadows. Of course a moment later, he would reappear in his normal form, towering over Richter.]

Well well, if it isn't the lord of Castlevania. To what do I owe the honor of this~?

[There was a dark chuckle punctuating the taunting tone of his voice, despite his relative inaction in attacking, ready to dissolve into mist at a moment's notice.]

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[greenmagick]

[Terra is watching the sky as she walks. Her mind on searching her own memories curiously. There was always things to think about and it just left her more confused.

She jumped at a shadow in the dark and scans the streets curiously. Her eyes land on the wolf and she stares, happy for the distraction. She hadn't seen a wolf come into the city so far before, so she assumed it was special some how. She took a nervous step toward the creature.]

Are you lost? or hungry?

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[what_is_a_man]

[When Vlad sees Terra, his eyes are immediately fixated on her hair. Green is not a natural color, not in his world at least, and combined with the near limitless magic swirling about the girl is... fascinating to him. He approaches Terra, ears relaxed, attempting to look non-threatening.]