[LV3] Bloodsucker (Inverno/Cassie)

[Ishida Sai]

The day is fairly dim in the setting over at Transylvania. The clouds simulated as curtains, blocking out the sun and decorated the sky with its gray plumes of moisture. Regardless, there are speckled spots of blue laid aimlessly and randomly across. The green fur of the Earth seemed bountiful as it is dotted with human establishments, solid rocks, and a couple of trees popping here and there. It seemed to be your average scenic mountain area in the movies. Just from one look, you could feel as if the air is fresh on account of the lack of urban facilities.

Brașov County.

The land which is the home of mainly Romanians, squeezing in a couple of Hungarians, Gypsies, and Germans. One could hardly think that an evil entity like a vampire would frequent such a place for mere liters of blood. Yet, a couple gallons have been drained from the veins of innocents. Souls too, have been stolen from the corpses.

The bus rumbled through the rocky road. Somewhat established by human hands. Just not exactly in the urban manner. Eventually getting to a stop, the bus driver puffed a plume of smoke before saying his last words laced with ambiguity.

"You kids be careful now... There's a vampire out there or something. Oh and... The mayor would like to see you first."

The driver gave out a slight cackle at the end, before motioning them to exit the vehicle. With both students leaving, the bus drove off leaving them in the exhaust smoke.

The village is visibly quaint with its simplistic cabin-like buildings in front of them, below the ridge of the road. To their left would be a winding path leading down to the ground level of where the village would be...

Village Picture

[Inverno Costa]

The bus rolled along the rocky road towards the small village. Along with the bus driver, two students Shibusen had sent to the village sat in it. Cassie Tandem, the Demon Pistol; and Inverno Costa, her meister. The two of them were sent to the village in order to investigate claims of a vampire. The cloudy sky brought about a grim feeling, as something would go horribly wrong. But then, this was Inverno Costa, a notorious shy boy and stuttering mess.

“Maybe I should just relax. . .”, thought the meister as the bumpy road rocked him in his seat.

Inverno would find himself looking at his weapon, and then towards the outside world of Transylvania. He had watched the scenic landscape of mountain and green reveal itself as they made their way closer to the village. Thoughts of fear raced through his mind, nervousness shown by the sweat forming along his brow. Despite all the preparation beforehand, and the faith he had in his partner, nothing could possibly quell his nervousness over his first hunt with her.

Eventually, the rocking bus stopped nearby their destination. The place looked like any rustic farm town. Thankfully, it didn’t look too populated.

"You kids be careful now... There's a vampire out there or something. Oh and... The mayor would like to see you first.", said the bus driver, a plume of smoke pouring fourth from his mouth, along with a cackle before sending them to their destination. The meister nervously slid out of his seat, and walked what seemed like the narrow road to his fate out of the bus. Once his weapon was out, and the doors closed, the bus left with a plume of exhaust. There was no turning back now.

“W-well, we should p-p-probably look for the m-m-m-mayor. . .”, stuttered Inverno nervously as he headed into the village.

The boy, clad in an intricate white and gray outfit walked into the town. <“Does anyone speak Italian?”>, asked the meister in his native language towards the nearby villagers.

((Sorry this was late, and no cape either))

[alexis]

The bus was a rough ride, but Cass laughed here and there, her shoulders bumping into Inverno here and there. She was so excited about trip, and couldn't wait to put their practice into action. This all ran through her thoughts as her body leaned over his to peer at the window, "Oooh, wow! It's soo scary looking! Looks like we're going to be in a horror film!" She giggled amused at the thought. Would it be a B movie!? Her body squirmed at the thought. It was an eery beauty that shrouded the creepy air that rose the closer they came to the village. The breaks seemed to squeak and her body straightened up and she rose before the bus came to a complete stop. "We're here! We're here!" She exclaimed as the bus came to a final halt and she scurried to the front impatiently waiting for the door to open.

The bus driver was quite droll in her mind and she laughed at his comments, "Yeah! Why do you think someone would travel here? For the atmosphere? Of course, there are people who love the horror movie setting...but that's not provoked this travel.." His cackle didn't amuse her, though, and she merely huffed as she descended the stairs and stepped down to the ground. She stood looking down the winding road to the little village. It was so cute and she grinned wide, eyes illuminated. They quickly shut as the plume of exhaust smoke shrouded her and her meister. She couldn't help but cough and begin to flail in an attempt to quickly clear the exhaust fumes. "Ah! That bus needs serviced!"

She calmed as Inverno spoke and she looked his way, "..I guess so.." She said mildly and began to walk just as he got a little ahead of her. She caught up to his side and walked right next to him, almost pressed to his side as she looked around. Things seemed a little quiet, too quiet for her. She liked excitement and noise. She grabbed onto his arm to make sure she didn't loose him. Cass knew she was good at loosing others when she was distracted, and she really didn't want to loose him here.

Inverno was asking a question she really didn't get, "Why do we need someone who can speak Italian?" She tilted her head a little, one brow lifting.

[Ishida Sai]

As the duo discussed of the need for a translator, one would soon arrive to address their problems. Out of the narrow and winding path came a hunched figure, trudging through the rough terrain and armed with a carved staff in the right gnarled hand.

"Hrm... So you two are from Shibusen?" with one eye closed so as to better observe their appearances better, "Kids, huh...? Well you'd better be good. I'm Albrecht. Your assigned translator."

Giving them time to introduce themselves, the elderly individual merely nodded, affirming his attention towards them.

"Right... Let's get going you two... Time's money, you know?"

Turning around, he waved one hand towards. Gesturing the two to get going to follow him. Now the duo has formed into a trio as they traversed down the path he came from. Again, nature was apparent as trees served as natural walls on either side.

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The village was at best rural in every angle. Yet, the air was considerably fresh than the urban cities. The cottages and cabins dotted their proximities. People were present in the streets, busying themselves in their own lives despite the dangers lying in the night.

"C'mon. Don't dilly-dally," the irritable tone mustered them to continue on.

It didn't take long until the Town Hall loomed in front of them and in the office as the old man grimly opened the door.

"Be respectful. I'll be waiting here. Get in there."

And from there would be a small office laden with a hanging lamp from the ceiling giving a dull lighting to a dull atmosphere as the walls were adorned with plaques of awards and bookshelves.... In the middle with a desk.

And in the end was a rather solitary individual in white... With a growing grin towards the students...

"Welcome. Take a seat."