(NSFW) VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"Different people have different ways of dealing with stress. Some people drown their anxiety in alcohol. Others break down into tears. And we make jokes."

 

[Wolfen]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Caleb spoke first to Flynn.

"Do I look like I am laughing? This is no laughing matter. It is the complete opposite. Despite your crude attempts I have not gotten a 'free laugh' as you say as there is nothing here to laugh at."

He then turned to Bastion.

"Your behavior, and that of your 'comic' compatriot over there does not seem like a stress management technique. It makes me believe that you do not take our situation seriously. And in a place where life hangs on a popular vote we would all do well do mark the gravity of our circumstances. And before anyone takes my words out of context again, no that is not a threat."

 

[Malochai]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Antonio walked through the main hall again, head cocked as he listened to the snippets of conversation he could hear, before shaking his head and wandering off down the hall to where the bedrooms lay.

He could be seen poking his head into doors and then carrying on until he met one which met his standards, and a loud, "Aha!" could be heard from the main hall.

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"So what does seem like a stress management technique to you? Do you have a list in your pocket with every stress management technique possible?
And do not think I am taking this situation lightly. If you remembered my early statements you would know that."

 

[The Archivist]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Gregor shrugged.
"Humour, however inappropriate, is infinitely better than panic. I am glad that we have all remained relatively calm."
He took an amulet from his jacket pocket, rubbed it a little and put it back.
"It reminds me of the time one of the control matrices got misplaced. By the time we found it it had been inlaid into one of the cannons intended for test firing, and when activated it started blowing holes in walls. The gunner was joking throughout about how if he was going out, it would be with a bang... his leg got crushed by recoil, but he survived to see retirement pay the next day."

 

[Johnny-Crass]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Karl looked around the room with a smile that could only be described as filthy "If any of ye ladies feel scared tonight ole Karl will gladdly offer ye refuge in my lodgins if ye know what I mean"

Making a slight pelvic thrust motion he moved over to the table and began devouring a leg of meat and washing it down with a alarming number of beers.

 

[Seiuchi]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Flynn squinted at Caleb. "Hmmmmm. No, you're right. You genuinely don't look like you're laughing. I'm actually not sure if you ever have laughed judging by the lines on your face."

Flynn turned to Rosa. "An interesting idea but I would have thought that vampires would be the only ones who wouldn't find it in some way amusing." Flynn shrugged "I mean, some of the jokes back there were actually pretty racist."

Flynn suddenly paled.

"Oh gods what if I've antagonized them and now I'm going to be their next victim!?"

 

[Wolfen]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"The difference between your earlier statements and your bout of attempted humour is what causes me the most concern," Caleb said to Bastion. "Its as if you were merely putting on a show of concern for those around you, slipping up when your compatriot began jesting."

 

[Get of W'soran]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"Racist?" Sigmund repeated drily.

With a sigh he set down his practically untouched wine.

The knight then glanced at Karl "And your sir please keep it civil." he added sounding annoyed at the man's dishonourable conduct.

 

[Shareya]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Serethia yet again found herself staring at Karl in absolute disgust.

"At least I can be sure you are no blood sucker as I can not imagine even a monster being as vile as you..."

 

[Malochai]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Antonio strode back into the hall looking every inch the nobleman he was, although tired. He had changed his party garb for black, slashed breeches with white lining, a white undershirt which was visible as he strode back in, carrying his cane underneath his right arm and looking down as he attempted to fasten the doublet he had chosen, also black with white slashes, although with intricate silver detailing and a half-cloak of cloth-of-silver edged with black ermine.

"I have to say, for someone who seems to have little idea of what is socially acceptable and not, Anita has very good taste in men's fashion.I wonder whether she has some man she's hiding ... Anyway; I've chosen the third bedroom on the left. I shall be in there alone tonight - the door shall be barred." The nobleman looked up, and caught sight of the faces. "I wasn't gone too long, was I? What's happened? Not another person thinking I'm a base, undead creature, I should hope." He looked around questioningly.

 

[Johnny-Crass]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Karl looked at Serethia with his filthy grin, a piece of chicken skin clearly stuck between two of his few teeth "Yer just jealous cuz ye aint my type and ye cant 'ave ole Karl" At first it looked like he was rubbing his chest in a provocative way but it became clear seconds later he was just cleaning his hands on his stained shirt.

Turning to Sigmund he put out his now free hand "Dear sir if you aint gunna drink that ole Karl would gladly relieve you of that fine vintage..." He was about to add something else but a loud belch overcame the words sending bits of meat spraying a few feet infront of him.

 

[Get of W'soran]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Sigmund lifted his glass between two fingers and held it out at arm's length towards the drunkard.

"Take it and leave." he told Karl

 

[Wolfen]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"You did not miss much Antonio, except for raised suspicions. No further accusations have been made."

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Bastion raised his eyebrows. "A show? So which do you think is more likely to be a show - the serious comments I have made; or a short, humorous exchange? I suppose you would also claim that a court jester's day job is eating and sleeping.
"Additionally, consider the following: You will remember that I advised that the best way of getting to know someone is through conversation. What if that exchange was, in fact, an experiment? What if we wanted to see what reactions it would draw?
"Yours, it seems, was puritanical belligerence. Now what, I wonder, would draw such an extreme reaction? Perhaps your nerves are failing you. Perhaps you are innately humourless. Or, perhaps, you are slightly phased at being taken lightly."

 

[Malochai]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"Oh ... Well, that's good, I suppose. As it currently stands, I am unsure as to whether I wish to carry through with my accusation of Mihael, but I feel it would be stupid to take the risk. After all, we have the power to save ourselves. Why shouldn't we try to?" He nodded thankfully at Caleb, before turning to Karl. "I am sure I saw some washing basins with clean water and ... Cleaning utensils in the bedrooms, along with fresh clothes ... If you so wish."

He couldn't help a look of faint repulsion flitting across his face, but it had disappeared within a second, to be replaced by one of puzzlement as Bastion began speaking. "Good sir! Are we still on the case of the bad puns? Puts me in mind of a Detlef Sierk play, I'm sure ... Regardless, is it really worthy of such in depth analysis?"

 

[Shareya]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"I would rather be put down then-...krhm."

Serethia took a deep, calming breath before speaking again.

" I do believe it is soon time to rest."

 

[Malochai]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"That may be a good idea, my Lady; we have been awake for a good while now and no doubt we are all tired, our wits and sense of decorum fraying."

 

[Mello]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Mihael had retreated into himself, hunched over as he crouched on the ground, one hand methodically breaking chocolate and feeding it, while the other traced vague patterns. It seemed he was now totally oblivious to the world.

"Sh.....shinigami... could be.... but then if..."

 

[Wolfen]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Caleb sighed. "My reaction is simply that of a man who finds it distasteful to make a mockery of death. Humour has its place in life but amidst such conditions it has none. I take the serious seriously. And how convenient of you to claim that it was all an experiment. Say anything which places my suspicion upon you and just shrug it off with 'Oh that was just an experiment...' An excuse any of us can lay claim to. You yourself said that 'what is said is what is important. When something suspiscious arises, then let the questioning begin.' Well my suspicions have been risen and the questioning has begun."

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"Now you are twisting words to suit your argument. A mockery of death? That was never even suggested. Furthermore, I never claimed that it actually was an experiment. The reasons for it are immaterial to its results." Bastion paused to pour himself a glass of champagne. "Results which you have conveniently ignored."

 

[Wolfen]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"I am twisting nothing. You and your associate saw fit to make fun of a situation in which one man has died and who knows how many more will. That is making a mockery. I do not know what imagined results you see but once more you are using the same reasoning to wiggle your way out of the situation. 'Oh I never said it was an experiment, just that it could be, but it isnt really as that could place me in more trouble...' If you have a point to make then do so, stop wasting my time with your skirting the issue."

 

[Johnny-Crass]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Pulling out a different knife Karl began stabbing the table repeatedly while digging in another pocket with a frown on his face. Dropping a heavy pipe, a wad of halfling herb and a taper on the table he smiled and began packing the pipe.

 

[Seiuchi]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"So I'm an 'associate' now?" said Flynn "And have you really never heard of black humor? Laughing in the face of death? There's a philosopher who once put it rather well."

Flynn cleared his throat.

"The ego refuses to be distressed by the provocations of reality, to let itself be compelled to suffer. It insists that it cannot be affected by the traumas of the external world; it shows, in fact, that such traumas are no more than occasions for it to gain pleasure." he intoned.

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Bastion took another swig of wine. "You are twisting my words, and you continue to do so. We were not making a mockery of the situation; we were making some jokes at the expense of our vampire.
Now, concerning this 'experiment' business. I mentioned the possibility of it being so in order to segue into my next point - a point you continue to ignore. I have responded to every one of your points, and yet you accuse me of skirting the issue?
"Your persistent avoidance of my suggestion that you are a vampire is suspicious, to say the least. You haven't even attempted to justify yourself, simply continuing your attack. Were you unsure of how to proceed? Perhaps afraid of making a slip? Now you claim that you don't know what I am talking about. This, I feel, is rather telling. You are in denial, and completely avoiding the matter.
"I reserve the right to change this decision, but for now I have heard enough."


VOTE: WOLFEN/CALEB