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[Makes a startled sound when his cross is knocked away and braces himself for an attack... huh? Looks from his hand and back to the vampire.]

It was meant for self defense... I don’t wish to kill you if I don’t have to…

[Closes his hand around the arrow.]

Nor I. You knew what I was yet still you approached without intent to destroy me. Most would attempt to kill on sight.

[ Withdraws his own hand and steps back, giving a half bow. ]

My thanks.

...You don't? Even with your obvious hunger?

[Tucks the arrow away. Answers before he's asked.]

Your hands. My Asch is a vampire as well... When he's that cold it usually means he's hungry...

...I see. No, my allies are few. You have more value alive than dead.

[ A smirk plays at his lips. Honest at least? ]

The cold is in part due to being asleep for so long. A bit of blood and I should be well in no time.

Hn, as long as I don't have to get you out of trouble often, then that's fine by me. [Slightly teasing grin.]

A bit? ...Very well... Do you prefer wrist or neck?

The you I know is more inclined to trouble than I ever was.

[ There's silence as he pauses to study the boy. Was he serious? ]

Do you understand the implications of that offer? Should I feed from you, the vampire that's claimed you for his won't take kindly to my trespassing.

Hn... sounds about right. [Slightly sheepish look.] Is your Luke human to?

Is that how it works? [Asch never did explain how it all worked. he'd just feed until Luke was near passing out. The go out for the rest of his meals.] He feeds off other humans. I didn't think there was some form of etiquette behind it.

[ Smirks at having been right. ] Not quite. He is a half-breed, an outcast.

It depends. Many of us who reside in large cities have territories to ensure our food supply. The resources here are worse. More importantly... [ Flashes his fangs at his mirror. ] I can smell his presence all over you. You are his food. His partner in bed. It should be clear what his reaction would be.

Half-breed?

[Listens in mild-fascination as he explains some more about Asch's kind before turning bright red at the blunt and personal statements.] S-shut up! I didn't know feeding was equivalent to intimacy for your kind... He's the only one of his kind that I've ...formally met.

Half human.

[ Tilts his head back and to the side, watching with obvious amusement. Oh humans. How easy to torment they were. ] Oh, feeding in and of itself is not. As I said, I can smell him -- his sex -- all over you. You're like a beacon.

[Red as Asch's hair now. DX] I-I said shut it! Forget I even offered already! [Huffs!]

Have no fear. Only others of our kind should be able to detect it. [ Floats closer to him~ ] If you insist.

...Wonderful. [Mutters, crosses his arms over his chest and looks away from him. He paid no mind as he floated closer... like he said, he wished him no harm.]

[ Upon drawing close he took to hovering behind Luke to sniff his neck area, attracted by the lingering traces of blood. The desire to bite was strong, but as he explained to the human, it wouldn't do to encroach on another's territory. ]

[The boy feels the faint brush of breath on his neck and gives a small shiver.] You're very hungry... You shouldn't waste energy floating...

[Slightly concerned tone. He couldn't help it, he looked and felt so much like his Asch.]

[ The worry both amused and baffled him; was this one a fool to so readily believe all he was told? With a little work it would be easy to make him into a willing source of food. ] True that may be, my body is weaker still than my spirit.

[ That was to say, if he were to land, he might just collapse from not having used his body in so long. So he kept drifting in orbit around him, all but allowing his teeth to touch skin. ]

[Small amused snort. Funny choice in words from a creature with no soul.] Perhaps you should get yourself some food then...

[Small jolts and shivers ran down his spine whenever he felt the brush of fangs. His chuckles shoulders shrugging for some cover when it started to tickle.] That tickles, you prat.

[ He laughed quietly as well. ] And risk losing my newfound entertainment?

[ Before drifting around to face the human, he grazed said shoulder with his teeth. ] Be glad that is all you feel...

[Swallows and parts his lips, letting out a soft sigh. He hadn't even noticed his eyes were closed until he opened them again and was face to face with this new Asch. His heart beating a little faster and face tinted pink from the teasing.] Is that a threat?

[ It was obvious this little human was more than used to his kind's presence and more. He reached a hand up to trail a claw over the kind of his mirror's neck. ] Not at all. Merely a fact.

[Very used to it. He felt more safe and at home with his Asch than he'd ever felt with his family... once he got over the initial fear of him. Said mirror flinches away when the claw lightly knicks the skin.] Creature… You are testing my patients.

[Turns his head and gives him a look of warning. Just what was he playing at? He was hungry yet had no intent to bite or to hunt for food?]

[ The look only causes the vampire to grin as he continues examining his prey's attire. Perhaps his hunger was clouding his judgment, but toying with him was much too fun at present. ]

Even so, what could you -- a human -- hope to do against me? Catching me off-guard is not the same as taking me on in a head to head fight.

[ Serious his words may be, the tone being used is light, teasing. ]

[Honestly... probably nothing. There was only hope that he could catch him by surprise with some holy water or a wooden arrow if he tried to attack. even his defeat of Van had been sheer luck and a lot of outside help.]

You underestimate me, creature... [Takes a step back to get a little distance. suddenly desiring a little personal space once the Vampire pointed out the obvious threat. Yes, he looked and felt like Asch... but he still wasn't his Asch.]

[ Still, he wasn't keen on adding more injuries to the one he'd already sustained. It was an embarrassment that would have gotten him demoted back at the palace. ]

Do I?

[ He was all too willing to let the human retreat, as it also gave him room to maneuver should it come to blows. Not that he would have much luck in the state he was in; already he felt himself drifting closer to the ground, unable to keep afloat. ]

[Come to blows? hardly. This one was all about defending himself. So long as the creature didn't try to harm he'd keep his weapons holstered.]

You do...

[Takes notice of the Vampire's powers starting to slip.] Seems you over estimate yourself as well... come down already. [Lightly grips his wrist and tries to bring him down already.]