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"Well, I'm not really allowed to speak with you or anyone other than other Time Lords about our technology," Koschei admitted. "Perhaps, though, I can help you make sense of your abilities, without reference to technology. You shouldn't let technology concern you, with me, at least. Very few worlds can match Gallifrey in that area."

The maid frowned a little when he mentioned he's not allowed to talk about it... though, to be fair, there were a great many things that she herself was not allowed to talk about without first getting permission.

"Even if you did it is not something I would likely understand. As such it would be best for you to handle the technology end should it come to that."

She paused glancing back, appearing to flicker several times, the phone shifting a little. She turned back to the camera. "I am sending you my contact information should you wish to arrange a meeting. An in person demonstration would likely be far more effective than one over this device."

"Demonstration? What would you like me to demonstrate? I can't show you my connection to time and I would need a lab to show off my science skills. Though, if you know of a lab, I'd love to have access," Koschei reasoned.

Koschei looked over the contact information, nodding as he memorized it.

"I think, for now, I should see about finding shelter."

"I was referring to a demonstration on my part. If you are to determine the nature of my ability in finer detail I would assume one is necessary. I am already aware of where this power comes from. I have been informed I have a near perfect affinity for time hence my ease of manipulation despite having little to know magical talent."

"As for a lab..." Her brow furrowed in thought. "I cannot think of one. You might want to go to Nova City. The technology there is quite advanced, or so I've been told. You may find what you seek there."

"Also, shelter has been provided for you. There should be an apartment key and address with the objects you received. It's not much but it is livable until you find something better."

Koschei actually blushed. He should have understood her meaning, but, he consoled himself, he was a student. He was used to having his own abilities tested, not the opposite.

"In that case, yes, a demonstration would be useful. Of course your affinity, as you put it, isn't perfect. What is? I wouldn't trust anything that seemed perfect...or anything claiming to be magic," Koschei told her.

He had the heart and mind of a purely rational thinker, believing everything fit into the patterns and laws of science. The information about the apartment made him sigh, hissing breath through his teeth.

"Very well. I had better go there, for now. Would you be interested in meeting me in Nova City?"

Sakuya actually smiled a little, bowing her head. Despite one of her titles being 'The Perfect and Elegant Maid' she knew she was far from it. "Indeed. So few understand what perfection is. An unattainable goal to strive for. I believe we will get along quite well."

"And I understand your hesitation." She paused to listen for a moment, a faint sound in the background. "As I was saying... It's expected that you are not trustful of things claiming to be magic. As I understand it, in my world, certain creatures split from the main world because their 'magic' did not work well with the technology the humans were producing. Mayhaps there is a more concrete way to explain the innate abilities some posses. Mayhaps not. I am not well enough versed in either area to give you a definitive answer."

"From what I understand though is that the laws of the universe differ from person to person here. People seem to retain and operate under the laws of the universe they hailed from. So do try to keep an open mind."

"As for Nova city..." She paused, thinking. "Yes I believe that would be acceptable. Send me a message with your location when you are ready I will come within the minute. I would prefer this meeting happen during the day. My Lady is a vampire and is active after the sun sets. I must be nearby to tend to her."

"Your world sounds very interesting. The idea of parallel universes isn't new to me. My world helps hold the passages between them open. I haven't studied them very much however, not yet, at least. There are worlds in my own universe that have abilities or technologies so unusual that they seem like magic. I've always been taught, however, that these abilities are merely science that hasn't been discovered yet," Koschei explained, then shrugged. "I suppose it is at least possible that magic, true magic, can exist in some realities. I'm not sure I like the idea, but I'll concede the possibility."

Koschei thought for a minute, then shook his head, feeling more puzzled than ever.

"Doesn't that strike you as odd? Whoever brought us here has kidnapped us, yet they are very accommodating. It would make more sense to take away our abilities or to make us obey the natural laws of this universe. That, after all, would keep us off balance and, for some I'm sure, make us more controllable."

Koschei started, his eyes going wide.

"A vampire? That's...the vampires of my reality are all gone. They died millions of years ago."

"My world..." A pause, the maid letting out a small sigh, smiling. "A chaque oiseaux son nid est beau. Though it depends on where you go. Gensokyo is a paradise, so I would suggest starting there. The Japanese aesthetic is quite lovely. Especially the cherry blossoms. I was born in CielLune, however, and it has far fewer things of value. Though that doesn't stop it from being my home."

"It's good to keep an open mind. From what I understand some magic can resemble science, though much can be done with little to no aid or tools. Maybe you will discover a new form of science. Or perhaps something science cannot explain. Who knows? You may find yourself throwing fire and lightning at your enemies with little explanation as to why." Her tone had lightened quite a bit, teasing him a little. She wasn't trying to hurt his feelings, rather, just poke a bit of fun.

The maid actually paused as he pointed out his observation, her lips tightening a little. "That... Thought did cross my mind, yes. But there are worse things than being controlled. I feel this place is more of a stage, to be honest. And we are here for the entertainment of someone. There is little we can do in any case. At least for now."

"And yes. She is known as The Scarlet Devil for good reason. And I am honored to be called her maid and thrall." A small pause. "Milioins of years?" Her eyebrows raised subtly. "Well, My Lady will at least be pleased that there will not be any competition for blood coming from your world."

"I wouldn't mind discovering a new science," Koschei agreed, but he frowned at her next comment. "Are there worse things than being controlled? I'm not so sure about that. I don't want to be controlled or someone's entertainment. I am a Time Lord! I'm a genius by our standards, much less those of...well, younger races."

Koschei shivered at her description of her "lady."

"Not just my world. They've ceased to exist in my entire universe," Koschei corrected, a bit grimly. "Perhaps in your world it's different. In my world, they were terrible, thirsty beings, bringing death and destruction. THey were destroyed."

Koschei doesn't want to offend his new acquaintance, but he's been taught about his people's war with the Great Vampires and has been trained to view them as a great enemy.

"There are plenty of worse things than being controlled. But, again, I do not think its control that our captors want. I believe its entertainment. Perhaps its amused by the fact we all struggle to survive despite coming from worlds with very different rules."

A small nod. "Then all the better. Less competition for My Lady means she has more blood to freely drink. Already we are sharing the fine young humans of this world with Lord Tepes, however, as My Lady and My Lord get along and there has been no shortage of humans from which to feed there have been no issues thus far. I hope it remains so."

The maid paused momentarily, a far more genuine smile spreading across her features. "Terrible, thirsty beings? That sounds about right. My Lady's wrath can fell armies if she so chose. Though she would rather remain at home drinking tea if possible. Powerful as vampires are not all of them desire destruction or conquest. They merely wish to exist as any other creature. Perhaps you will meet My Lady sometime and see for yourself.

"Death, perhaps, but I can't think of anything else. Some people might say torture, but I think being controlled is torture. Being unwilling entertainment is almost as bad."

Koschei shook his head, amazed that she spoke so openly of her mistress drinking blood.

"I...perhaps," he conceded, striving for politeness, rather than revulsion. "But, how does she get away with drinking blood? I'm told their are very powerful people here. Surely, some of them must object to your Lady killing other people in order to feed?"

"Death is not easily tested, nor do I have any desire to tempt something like that... And our position is all about perspective. I am a servant and have found myself in a world where the overlord has not shown themselves to be especially cruel as of yet. However, I have likewise not dropped my guard as I am unaware of their final intention."

She seemed to pause, looking a little puzzled. "Get away with? You speak as if she is breaking some form of law. Last I checked humans and like beings can survive a little bloodletting. In fact, a human could recover even if they lost half of their total blood. It would be difficult and unpleasant, but not fatal. And besides, My Lady has always had a light appetite. Her 'victims' recover within several days time. At most."

"I don't want to test death, either. You can say perspective is everything and you're right, to an extent. Our perspective here, though, is largely speculation. Only our captors have the facts of why we're trapped here. I'm not a servant and I don't intend to yield."

Koschei relaxed visibly at her description.

"I'm not sure there are laws here, but I've heard of Guardians. Surely, it's their place to protect people from such fates? It seems, however, your vampires are very different from the ones in my universe. The ones in my universe almost invariably killed, their victims drained, even when the bodies were more or less intact."

"That is wise."

The scenery changed to a lounge, the maid looking down and likely pulling something from a pocket and began working on something in front of her. "Guardians cannot protect everyone. That is for the local authorities. The job of the Guardians it seems is to deal with larger events. In addition there have been some guardian imitators running around and causing trouble. I would suggest avoiding all contact with any Guardian until this ends as telling the false from the real would not likely be easy."

She moved on to a new area. Considering she was a maid it was likely she was dusting or polishing. "And My Lady is capable of killing. Just because she has a gentle touch does not mean she is any less of a vampire. If she is attacked she will not hesitate to defend herself and kill if need be. In the case of victims it occurs when they struggle to much and cause additional damage to major arteries."

"I see your point. How does everyone function with so much chaos? There's no government, no law and order. It's not a rational way to run things, in my opinion."

Koschei considered her description of the female vampire and shook his head.

"She should render them unconscious or only take blood from those willing to provide it. The vampires of my universe were said to be rather sexually compelling. I would never blame someone for defending themselves. That's a natural instinct in any living being."

"It may not seem rational to you, but it functions well enough. It is my belief that whatever brought us here would step in if something truly catastrophic happened." A pause. "I've noticed a strangeness about the people here. They repeat their lives. Not in a routine, but like..." She paused. "It feels artificial in a way. Like actors in a play. As such I'm wary to take full action for or against anything."

"As for those willing to provide blood." Sakuya made a dismissive gesture. "She would if there was anyone willing. It is not an easy thing to find. And you are correct. Defending oneself is indeed very basic. It's just a shame that something so vital for survival ends up being the undoing of some people. Even monsters will agree that there is no value in wasting a life."

"Does it? It seems uncivilized to me," Koschei sniffed. "I don't believe you should trust them. I certainly don't! Why should a catastrophe bother them? Would an individual catastrophe be enough? I doubt it."

"Has she asked? You never know, if you don't try."

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Sorry my Sakuya muse has been uncooperative @.@

S'okay I've been slow lately :D