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Survive the Night [Action|Castlevania/Touhou crew]

[It's been a week since Soma arrived in Genessia, with all the odd meetings that day entailed. He's found a potential job or two, learned that he is most definitely not the biggest fish in the pond (not that he ever believed himself to be to start with - Yoko and Julius were both high on his list of People Not to Mess With, and they were 'just' human), and been threatened with death by his own past self. Talk about a strange week.]

[Now, however, he's finally made up his mind - he's going to seek out Dracula once more. If there is to be a confrontation, better that it be on his terms than the Count's. Thus it is that he stands at the gate to the castle, the very essence of which he can feel turning its deadly attention to him - and not in a friendly, welcoming way. Castlevania knows its master - and that master isn't some punk with pretensions to power he didn't earn.]

[It is, of course, midnight. A blood-red moon hangs full over the castle, framing it perfectly regardless of the angle it's viewed from - the magic of the Forest of Eternal Night proving once more its tendency to the dramatic. All this scene needed now was a chase through the woods on horseback, with a pack of wargs on his heels. Fortunately, the Castle knew at least this much - such cheap tricks would not work on this challenger. Besides - he didn't own a horse. Though, he supposed, he could probably summon a Nightmare...]

[The gate opens smoothly as he approaches, centuries of blood having oiled the hinges more efficiently than ever mere grease could have.]

((OOC: Feel free to skip ahead to whatever part of the castle your character haunts, I just dunno where to start looking. ^^;;;))

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Sakuya was preparing a meal when she sensed it. The castle was shifting, and someone was moving though the halls, displacing the space she was monitoring. In fact, the castle was lining her current location up with the intruder... She sighed heavily, quickly pushing the meal she was preparing aside as a roast chicken fell from the ceiling and onto the counter in front of her.

"... Thanks." She found these things far too often for her liking. Still, she stuck her knife in the bird, carving off several pieces, carefully eating them as she turned to exit the kitchen, closing the door behind her. She would rather not fight in there and have the current meal destroyed.

She was thankful the kitchen had moved when she peeked through the door again, instead, stepping into the chapel. She tapped her chin, walking toward the end to await the intruder. The location would do nicely.

The monsters there smartly got out of her way as she picked a spot, sitting down on one of the pews and looking at the stained glass around her. It wasn't a room she went into often. It was quite pretty.

For his part, Soma could have done without the castle's shenanigans. Just because he still had all the abilities he'd acquired the last time he'd been through didn't mean he necessarily wanted to use every single one of them just to get past the first area he was led through - and was it his imagination, or were a lot of these enemies quite a lot stronger than the ones he remembered? He'd already acquired a few new souls and a couple of old favorites, but even those had been in locations completely different from before.

It's almost a relief when he finally enters the chapel - a familiar location and one of the few parts of the castle that the aura of chaos does not seem so pervasive. The lack of monsters here isn't quite so shocking - it's never been the most heavily populated area. Something about the presence of God, he guessed, made the kind of creature that generally bent a knee to Dracula nervous.

When he saw who was waiting for him in the pews... he wasn't really sure what to think. She didn't look like any of the monsters he had encountered before - well, no, scratch that, she kind of reminded him of Persephone. Maybe she was that rarest of creatures - a fellow human trapped in the castle's halls.

Poor bastard. He doesn't have a clue what's in store.

Though he pays the religious symbols on display due respect, he doesn't offer a prayer to any of them. He's not a Christian, after all - why would he pray to their God, even if he knows beyond the shadow of doubt that He exists?

Sakuya had crossed one leg, leaning back against the pew. She seemed very relaxed but that was no reason to let one's guard down. As Soma approached he could hear it. She was humming to herself, the woman reaching into her pocket to withdraw an ornate watch. She checked the time, closed it just as quickly, and rose to her feet.

Taking several moments to smooth her dress and apron, the maid turned and made her way around the pew, crossing the floor, and standing in his way. She did not take up a fighting stance and... was human? Yes. This woman was undoubtedly human.

"The castle has seen fit to deposit me here in your way. As such I have yet to finish preparations for the up and coming meal." She readjusted the decorative cuffs she was wearing on her wrists. "As such I'm in no mood to actually fight, so I will give you this one chance to turn and leave peacefully. I will even escort you to the exit, should you require it. However, should you decide to ignore my request I will butcher you like anything else foolish enough to oppose me."

Soma sighed, folding his arms. "Why is it that so few people ever want to talk like civilized people? I had a perfectly civilized conversation with a lovely young lady who also happened to be a vampire just a while ago, and frankly, she was much more polite than this. You could learn a thing or two from her. I didn't come here to fight anyone." ...okay, anyone who could think rationally. He's killed a hundred or so monsters to get here. But still, you get the idea.

"Maybe we can start this over on better terms. Hello. My name is Soma Cruz - I came here to speak with Dracula. Probably to argue with him, but that's neither here nor there. I apologize for the castle interrupting your preparations, and would be happy to help, if you don't mind pointing me at things to do. But none of that is going to happen if you're going to spend the next half hour trying to butcher me. That's just not going to be fun for either of us."

Sakuya visibly tensed as Flandre was mentioned before, gradually, becoming much more relaxed. By the time Soma finished speaking her posture was far less threatening. "I see. So long as you have not brought harm to the Young Mistress or Lady Patchouli I have no personal vendetta against you."

She clicked her heels and bowed deeply, not overly bothered by his snark, it seemed. "Greetings, Soma. My name is Sakuya Izayoi, bound servant of Remilia Scarlet and head maid of her household. Those under her roof before coming here are under my protection and care."

She straightened up. "Likewise, I am charged with protecting this castle and its owner. Lord Tepes has graciously let us stay here. But if he has not shown his face, I'm afraid this means he does not wish to speak with you. As the door behind me has sealed itself, I must ask you to leave the way you came or fight me if you wish to proceed."

He bows in return, his expression neutral. "I have harmed no one who did not attack me first. The lady Flandre is quite well, I assure you, and I've not met anyone named Patchouli." The formalities taken care of, he straightens back up. "I'm from a future where Dracula was defeated, and his powers vested in another person, along with control over the castle. He and I disagree on the continuance of his war on humanity, but I bear him no actual grudge. In any case, my main reason in visiting was actually to meet his new guests - he's not likely to change his mind just because of me, after all, though I had hoped to try again."

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[It would take a while before one vampire would be found. She's been keeping out of sight and isn't often one to greet those wandering the halls, more from shyness. But the castle had a better idea with her. It lead her to a room with a window. It caught her attention and she sat there quietly, watching out it.

When the door was opened, there wasn't a noticeable tell that she heard. A small blonde child in scarlet and white, with large metal and jeweled wings was probably not expected. The gems were slightly glowing, keeping the lights down around her. Although the slight aura around her is of destruction, unstable and almost visible.]

[Knowing what he knows of vampires, he's under no illusion that she hasn't noticed his presence, by whatever means. However, he's already encountered one person in this castle who he's now quite certain could kill him without a second thought - he's not about to antagonize another unduly. As he approaches, he brushes against her aura - and suddenly, he's acutely aware of why people tend to avoid him. Extremely unpleasant, that sensation. Still... not everyone who had that kind of aura was like Dracula. He should know.]

[For his part, Soma is wearing his traditional white coat cloak-style, with his arms out of the sleeves. He's even wearing the fur ruff this time - it's getting chilly out, and the halls of the castle have never been what one might call comfortably warm. He's wearing a sword openly, but it's not drawn - he's not that big an idiot.]

[Flandre might notice that despite having the same aura of power as Dracula, what lay at the core of Soma's was very, very different. He's still mortal, under there.]

I don't suppose you'd be willing to point me to the throne room?

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[The aura makes her curious enough to turn, Red eyes bright.]

I...I'm not sure which way it is. I don't go there often unless I'm wanted.

[After a moment thought it occurs to her- Flandre has never met him before and is going to turn towards him, feet hitting the ground. Her voice gets louder, trying to be somewhat concerned. Because who are you and where are you here.]

Who are you anyways? If you don't know where to go, that means you are not one who comes around often.

[...Unless you're wanted? Kiddo, if you really wanted to, you could punt Dracula out on his ear and still have time for morning tea. What kind of environment could produce a person this meek with that much power?]

My name is Soma. I've been here before, but the castle's layout changes every time someone enters from outside; I don't even think I saw this room, last time. It feels... very peaceful. [Which is downright odd, for this place. What's odder, though, is the view out that window - it's not showing the Forest, or any of the other environs normally around the castle. It's not even night out there, which is decidedly odd. For his part, Soma is staying right where he's at, and keeping his voice at a respectful volume. Just because a vampire looks like a child doesn't mean they aren't thousands of years old.]

[There is a lot of unresolved issues from home and many more she gained while on the S.S. Thor but that is something she tries to keep under wraps. Not very well but still. Going to slowly walk towards Soma, hands in view and a curious look on her face.]

Oh, Hello Mr. Soma. It's nice to meet you.

[There is a little curtsy and her wings light up a bit more. She's trying to act lady like but her childlike mind set kills it because there is that curious tilt of her head. She stops withing a reasonable distance still.]

It is...That's why I came here. To hide away and not worry anyone. If I'm inside, they don't have to worry about me breaking things. Why were you here before?

[She's been somewhat kept innocent about a lot of things]

[He bows in turn, then considers both her response and the question that follows.] The pleasure is mine. I was brought here the first time because the castle had lost its master, and wanted me to replace him. That's in the future, though, as far as the castle we're in now is concerned. I'm afraid it doesn't seem to like me very much right now.

[He folds his arms, remembering that ordeal - there was a lot more to it than that, to be sure, but that was the true core of it.] There are better ways to prevent breaking things. Being gentle, for example, in the same kind of way you might treat a teacup to keep it from shattering.

Patchouli was as one might expect of her, in her library not wishing to be disturbed. Which generally means that before long some irritating distraction will blunder their way in and shatter the peace and quiet. Usually, it's a random monster who she then rebukes, or on one occasion, a newspaper.

Either way... someone had tripped her perimeter wards, someone not Sakuya, Flandre or Dracula himself.

"...This isn't a good time. Come back later."

"Sorry to intrude - I'm just looking for the throne room." Whoever this strange witch - and there was no mistaking the nature of Patchouli's power, not at this range - was, she'd... actually wrangled the castle's infamously hostile library into something resembling a tame state. Huh. Nothing had even tried to eat him since he passed through the outer door, and that was downright odd. Was she, then, one of the new allies Dracula had claimed to have?

Prodigious magical affinity, as well as sheer hardheadedness, can get her quite far. But still, she is quite capable of unleashing the library on unwanted visitors if needed.

"What business do you have the the master of the castle?"

"I had hoped to talk him out of declaring war on this world's humans." Because... yeah, that could be bad. Not that there weren't plenty of people here who could handle the castle's denizens... but they weren't the only allies Dracula could call upon. Just the ones who were most easily controlled. The equivalent of magical guard dogs. "This world has done nothing to him he did not bring upon himself. All I want is for him to give peace a chance - but it seems he's not ready for that."

"Hm, I am not aware of any such plans. He appears to be content with the influence he has over Everglade." She kind of helped make that happen. He gave her, Remi, Sakuya and now Flandre shelter, after all.

So, Dracula hasn't shared his plans with his new allies? Soma's not entirely surprised - especially not now that he's met those allies. "Funny. When I spoke with him the other night, he all but told me he cherished his hatred too much to not vent it on the humans of this world." Yeeeeah, he's not buying that, sorry Patchy.

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Survive the Night [Action|Castlevania/Touhou crew]

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Apologies. Sakuya needed a resub.

No worries

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You have me listening to that now XD

My work here is done /o/

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Shh...I've been kinda bluh lately

It's okay, I think we all have

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