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SilmeriaElemred

''I can share some of myself.'' Anise assured. ''Also no need to apolagise. It is not often caged birds laugh. Being locked up, it suffocates ones mind. Ideas come in less easy. Laugh all you wish no matter the subject.'' Anise twirled the wine in the glass. She wondered if Flavia realised it was actually bloodwine. Blood Anise had selected herself.

''I had magic already from a young age. Nightmareish magic. Born from seeds of darkness that were deep inside my very soul due to how I was treated. The first time I used magic, I was four years old. I saw a group of children beat an animal almost to death. I reversed the effect, making the animal healthy and the children completely beaten up. And no. They did not survive. Massive internal bleeding. Magic back then for humans was quite rare. But magic such as mine had to be concealed. So practised in secret. Hoping to become strong enough to oppose my parents. But it was easier said then done. Until I made a friend.'' she took a sip of the wine.

''She joined me on the swing giving me an offer. Ownership of soul, and I would've received magic and perfect control over it. Or anything else I desired would be mine. The girl was a demon and I laughed straight in it's face before I made an offer in return. Two already tormented souls and I would keep mine. I did not want magic. I already had it. Instead I wished for certain knowledge. One I could use against the two who were supposed to love me unconditionally. This, believe it or not. Was many centuries ago.''

Wild

Flavia was glad Lady Anise was not offended by her laughter. She already loved her new friend and her sense of humor. She came like a gush of fresh air into Flavia's suffocated world, offering hope and joy where Flavia previously had only seen many years of imprisonment - bound to a man she did not love.

"I do feel like a caged bird sometimes," she admitted to Lady Anise. "Especially after my marriage... But also in my father's home, when I came to visit from the boarding school. My mother never laughs. I fear her loveless marriage has drawn all joy away from her. My father keeps himself busy with his mistresses, now that my mother's beauty has faded."

She enjoyed the taste of the wine in the glass, unaware of what type of wine it was. The taste was wonderful, and in a few more sips she had emptied her glass. With sparkling eyes she listened with interest as Lady Anise started telling about her own life. It was a story that made a deep impression on her and moved her deeply.

She was shocked to hear how the group of children had ganged up on the poor animal, and she was glad Lady Anise had been there to intervene, even if the children did not survive. After all, they only felt the impact of what they themselves had done to the animal. She was not frightened or shocked by what Lady Anise had done. She was glad the animal was saved.

She perked her ears when Lady Anisa started speaking of the demon. She had been lucky to meet a demon of her own. Her lips curled into a dreamy smile when she thought of Licon - the handsome male djinn who had stolen her heart with just a kiss upon their first meeting. If only she could see him again...

She was glad to hear how Lady Anise had been smart enough to choose knowledge as her wish when the demon offered. When Lady Anise spoke of the price she had to pay for the knowledge, she slowly started realizing what had happened to the Lady's parents. This did not shock her or scare her away. The parents had deserved it for the way they had treated their daughter, she thought. The only thing that surprised her was when Lady Anise revealed that this had happened many centuries ago.

"Really?" she asked in childlike wonder. "But you don't look many centuries old. You look fantastic - I mean, you look like you are my age. It is not long since I saw my 18th birthday...."

The very day I was turned into a vampire....

SilmeriaElemred

''I do not even remember how old I exactly am but I certainly have lived for several centuries already. The demon immortalised me and in theory I'm her student. But I've done so many things both in Hell and outside of it, that I'm basicly even demon myself. No need to worry though. No harm will befall on you through me. I like you. And you and I are also not that different.''

She looked at Flavia and was about to ask something but there was a knock on the door.

''Good evening mother, may I come in?''  the voice was male and there was a strange allure in it. Not nessesarily kindness but something mysterious.

''The door is open.'' Anise replied.

A man entered the room. His, slightly curly black hair neatly in a tail. Grey eyes like a stormy ocean. He was tall though. Just over 1.80 meters. His features just like his mother were rather sharp but softened when he smiled.

His clothing were dark grey boots with small thin belts and golden buckles as accesory, red pants, grey blouse with over it a dark grey vest which was long at the back. The vest had a few elegant golden chains connecting both sides.

His face was shaven and he looked around his mid twenties.

''Flavia, meet my son. Gradius. Gradius, this is lady Flavia Bathory-Syron.'' Anise said.

Gradius closed the door and knelt down beside Flavia. ''Pleasure is mine, mi-lady'' he spoke and took a gentle soft hold of Flavia's right hand and placed a polite kiss on it.

Wild

Flavia was in awe that this woman could stay so beautiful as she was even after living for so many centuries. Her own mother was only in her 40's, but she already looked like an old lady. Perhaps it was because of all the strains of her marriage. For the first time Flavia felt gratitude towards the vampire who had turned her at the age of 18. She was spared for the burdens of old age.

She smiled when Lady Anise said she was the student of a demon, and that she had done so many things both in Hell and outside of it that she could be seen as a demon herself. Flavia was not worried or scared. She was thrilled to meet this lady, honored that the lady liked her and perhaps even might teaching her some of her magic.

"I like you too, Lady Anisa," she said with a smile. "Already after our introductions I felt as if I had known you forever.  I hope you and I can become great friends - I feel we have so much in common!"

Looking at Lady Anisa, Flavia saw the question in her eyes, and was prepared to answer when she heard a knock on the door. A male voice with a strange allure in it, something mysterious, spoke, asking to come in. Flavia realized this was Lady Anisa's son, and she looked forward to meet him.

As he entered the room, Flavia had to admit she understood why the young girls looking for adventures would flock around him. He was rather handsome. Flavia was a young married woman, but even she was captured by his charms. He was exactly what Lady Anisa had said he would be - and as she had guessed he was just as beautiful as his mother, only more masculine.

She blushed when this overwhelming specimen of masculinity knelt by her side to kiss her hand, and she looked up at him. Her cheeks flushed, and her brown orbs sparked when she looked into his eyes.

"I am honored to meet you, Lord Gradius," she stuttered when she finally was able to speak again. "Please, call me Flavia."

Still flustered she turned towards Lady Anise and whispered to her, unaware that her whisper was loud enough for also Gradius to hear.

"Your son is gorgeous!"


SilmeriaElemred

''Well thank you.'' Gradius spoke calmly. ''You Lady Flavia are a lovely sight yourself.'' he spoke.

Anise chuckled.''I still wonder who he looks like most. He has some features of his father and some of mine.''

''I see you have packed your belongings mother. Not staying after all?'' Gradius asked.

''Oh we are still staying but not in this inn. Flavia offered us to stay at the mansion she lives in. We are going to play a little game. You see, Flavia's husband is not that much different then your late father. For our duration of our time, we are going to teach Flavia all sorts of things. Most without of her husbands knowledge. The lie basicly right now, is that Flavia and I are childhood friends who boarded the same school for nobility and that I wrote a letter with a request wether it was possible to stay a little while after my husband's... untimely death. Also you being the Master of the House now, I am sure you can trade a couple of things with him.'' Anise replied.

Gradius chuckled. ''A facade I see. Very well I will play along. Give me a few minutes to pack my belongings.'' he went straight at doing so. Neatly folded his unpacked clothing and placed them in his suitcase.

''Should I notify our servants?'' Gradius asked.

''That will not be nessesary. They have two weeks off after all. We are not that spoiled that we forgot how to carry our own bags now right? Servants deserve off time as well.'' Anise replied and looked at Flavia. ''We are ready to leave. Oh... of course you snuck out. If we arrive all together it may be noticed and you will be in trouble.''

''I could teleport Flavia to her room. Then return to you mother and make us appear in front of the mansion with our horses despite the hour.'' Gradius suggested.

Wild

Flavia blushed deeply when Gradius complimented her on her looks.

"Thank you, Lord Gradius," she smiled, unable to hide the twinkle in her eyes. She had to be careful, or her husband might misunderstand and get jealous. Still she could not deny that she would have allowed Lord Gradius a night with her if he had asked.

Still smiling she tilted her head to study Gradius when Lady Anise wondered who her son resembled the most. "I think he takes most after you, Lady Anise," she said. "He has good looks and gentle manners... And he also seem to be quite intelligent. Good taste in women..."

The last was a joke, playing on the compliment he had given her.

She paid attention when Lady Anise explained her plan to her son, smiling when she heard of the games they were going to play. She looked forward to learn the things she could from both Lady Anise and Gradius, and also to the mischief they could do to her husband. If Rasul had been a bit more gentle to her, she might have felt sorry for him. But now... Well, he had it coming.

She smiled when Lady Anise spoke of her husband and Gradius trading a couple things with him. "My husband is a very greedy man," she informed them. "He is very fond of gold, and also of... eh... beautiful ladies... I am sure you will be able to find something to catch his interest."

She smiled when also Lord Gradius agreed to play along, excited to have them both as her guests for the next few weeks. She could hardly wait for their plan to get started.

She chewed on her lower lip when Lady Anise pointed out that Flavia had snuck out of the house. It was true, and she knew that she would indeed be in trouble if it was noticed. She was grateful when Lord Gratius offered to teleport her to her room.

"Yes please, if you would be so kind," she replied with a warm smile. "The porter's name is John, and he is a light sleeper. You will be let in as soon as you arrive when you say you are my  friends. I will make sure to have two comfortable rooms ready for you upon your arrival."


SilmeriaElemred

''Thank you.'' Anise said and offered a warm smile. ''Will see you soon. Make sure to get a bit of rest though.'' she winked. Gradius moved with his hand and on the floor a strange magic circle appeared of a thick material which almost seemed like tar. But the moving markings left no stains.

''Well then Lady Flavia. Would you be so kind to hold onto me tight, and think of your room. Just your room, or anything that is inside of it.''

Wild

Flavia smiled and gave Anise a warm hug as she said her goodbyes. She knew she soon would meet these two lovely people again, and she looked forward to have them as her guests.

"I will make sure to rest as soon as your rooms are ready," she smiled. "My chamber maid suffers from insomnia, so she will be grateful for something to do in her wake hours."

Turning towards Gradius she listened to his request to hold onto him tight. She smiled as she placed her hands gently on his arms, holding onto him. She wondered what Rasul would think if he could see this....

"My pleasure, Lord Gradius," she replied with a giggle. "Is this tight enough? Please let me know if I hold you too tight... I don't want to hurt you."

It was not hard to come up with a thing inside her room to think of, especially not when she had been requested to hold on tight to a handsome man like Lord Gradius. After a moment of intense thoughts from her sight, the image of Flavia's giant and comfortable bedshowed up in the circle.

SilmeriaElemred

''Tighter is not an issue either.'' Gradius replied as he wrapped his arm around her and held her close to him. After making sure nobody alive was in the room, the dark goo swirled around them and when gone, so were Flavia and Gradius.

''There we go.'' Gradius replied once both the black stuff and markings were gone. Both were sitting on the bed. ''You feeling alright? It sometimes happens a 'passenger' gets noxious. If so it will pass within a minute.'' he assured. Not letting her go until he was certain she was not wobbly on her feet. But it was not to forcefull either. She could easily get away from him if she wanted.

Wild

Flavia purred inwardly as she felt Gradius wrapping his strong arm around her, and she stepped willingly closer to him. Locked in his embrace she allowed him to lead her into the dark goo. It felt exciting to travel like this, so close to a handsome man. It was something she could definitely get used to.

Yet she knew that she was bound to Rasul for the rest of her life. She was his wife, and she was not supposed to fall in love with other men. She knew that the fun she would have with Lady Anisa was for fun, to spite her husband. Though... she had to admit that she would willingly allow Lord Gradius to sleep with her too, if he should desire her. But he had to make the first step. After all, she was raised to be a Lady - the prey, not the hunter.

When the dark goo disappeared they were both sitting on the bed, Flavia resting her head against Lord Gradius's chest. She nodded when he asked if she felt alright, the feel of noxious slowly disappearing.

"I feel better now," she smiled reassuringly, not making any attempt to move away from him. "Thank you so much for transporting me home safely..."

She knew she could easily break away from his grip if she wanted to get away from him. The only problem was that she didn't want to...

SilmeriaElemred

''Good to hear you are alright. And of course did I bring you home safe. What kind of gentleman would I be if I didn't.'' Gradius replied and gently cherished Flavia's face. Moving some hair behind her ear and lifted up her chin before he leaned in closer to whisper in her ear.

''You know... if you want freedom? It is very easy to take it. It is getting yourself far enough to take it which is hard. Your road to knowledge of many things will start now. And I am sure that you will become a force to be reckoned with. All you need... is to be shown how things can be.''

He placed a soft, slow, passionate kiss on Flavia's lips before he finally let her go. It was not a kiss of lust. Despite not feeling these emotions to her though, it was a lovers kiss.

''I will see you again soon, mi-lady.'' he said with a wink and started to form a new teleportation circle.

Wild

Flavia's smile broadened, and she blushed softly when Lord Gradius caressed her face so gently. She did not protest, rather she leaned closer to him when he whispered in her ear. From his gentle manners she could see why so many girls would want an adventure with him. She started feeling like one of them, and she knew she would grant him as many adventures as he wanted.

She listened to him when he spoke of how she could win freedom, her eyes sparkling with joy by having someone to talk to. She felt she could trust him, just like she could with Lady Anisa.

"Then show me, please..." she whispered back quietly, not wanting the servants to know she had company in her bedroom.

She closed her eyes when he placed the slow, soft, passionate kiss on her lips, enjoying every moment it lasted. She returned the kiss, allowing him to know how much she enjoyed his touch.

Her eyes sparkled with joy, and her cheeks flushed when he started to form a new teleportation circle. "I will see you again soon, Mylord," she replied with a smile - the first genuine smile on her face for a very long time.


SilmeriaElemred

''I can let you know a slice of it when the rooms are prepared.'' Gradius assured her softly before the teleportation took him back to the inn.

His mother was ready to go as well. ''She's ours.'' Gradius said to his mother once all remains of the circle was gone.

''Not completely but that is alright.''

''I surely hope she is worth it. I'd rather chain her up and play with her until she begs for relief.''

''All in good time. Treat her nicely. Wether she will be good enough to join our ranks or not needs to be judged with the passage of time. But she and I are not to different. We give her the options and lessons. Wether she bites or not is up to her. Now. Lets get to the horses and have some holiday.''

''Was Demonia right about her having been turned into a vampire though? She did not strike me as the type.''

''She liked the bloodwine. Maybe we should tempt her a bit further.'' Anise replied.

---

The two arrived at the mansion's grounds rather quickly but made sure the horses actually walked a little as well. Not just for the noise but also the tracks. Only Flavia for now would know they could use magic.

It was Gradius though who went to the door and knocked using the handle

Wild

Flavia smiled when Gradius reminded her of the rooms and nodded.

"They will be prepared and ready for you when you arrive," she promised. "My chamber maid will make sure you have everything you need..."

As soon as he was gone, Flavia rushed into the room of her chambermaid. Luckily the young maid was already awake.

"What is wrong, Milady?" she asked as she made a deep curtsy.

"I just received a letter from a dear school friend of mine," Flavia replied, according to the plan Lady Anisa had planned for them. "She writes that she is in town and will come to stay with us for a while. Quickly, go to prepare two of our best guest rooms for her arrival?"

The chambermaid nodded, then paused. "Two bedrooms? But Milady..."

Flavia knew what she thought, and brushed her off. "You don't think a Lady of her standing would travel without an escort?" she replied. "Her son is traveling with her. Now without further delay - go and prepare their rooms!"

The chambermaid left the room in a hurry, and Flavia smiled as she heard her starting her work preparing the two best guest rooms of the main house. The rooms were both in the same corridor as her room...

Laying on the bed, she closed her eyes and allowed herself a little nap while waiting for the guests to arrive. She already looked forward to the fun they had promised to bring, as well as their charming company.

---

Only moments later there was a knock on the front door of the mansion. The door was opened by the butler, who in spite of being awakened this early in the morning had a friendly face expression.

"Good morning, My Lordship," he greeted and bowed politely. "Welcome to the home of Lord and Lady Bathory-Syron. What can I do for you?"

SilmeriaElemred

''Our apolagies for arriving at this hour. My name is Lord Gradius Elanesse. The lady with my, my mother. Anise Elanesse. A letter had been sent prior although we are not certain if it had arrived. My mother is an old friend of the Lady of this house and we came to visit. My mother for meeting with her old friend, and me, would his lordhip be interested, doing some business with him.'' Gradius replied.

Anise bowed politely. ''I apolagise for the inconvenience.'' she spoke

Wild

The butler bowed again when he was introduced to Lord and Lady Elanesse. It was true that his Mistress had sent her chambermaid to inform him of the expected guests before she and a couple other maids rushed to prepare two of the best guest rooms of the house.

"Ah, naturally my Lordship," he replied, stepping aside and allowing them to enter the house. "Your rooms have been prepared for you. Please allow me to take your luggage to your rooms. Would you care for something to eat or drink while we go to announce your arrival to Mylord and Milady?"

He smiled friendly when Lord Gradius asked to meet Lord Rasul and nodded. "I will inform you that you are here, Mylord," he promised. "I am quite certain that My Lordship will be interested in doing business... If you wish, you can wait for them in the salon, unless you want to freshen up in your rooms first?"

He bowed again when Lady Anise apologized for the inconvenience. "Dear Lady, it is no inconvenience," he replied gallantly. "My Lady's friends are always welcome to this house..."


SilmeriaElemred

''It is still early. Not even dawn yet. Would not want to interupt the Lord and Lady's sleep. And our journey has been long. Our horses would welcome a warm stable too. I would gladly meet with his Lordship after he has been rested well. In the meantime my mother and I can rest a little from our journey and refresh ourselves to make us more presentable.''

Another reason he did not want to meet up with Rasul right away though was because he had a promise to fullfill with Flavia.

Both Gradius and Anise were actually rather impressed by the house and it's decorations but usually. The fancier the house, the worse the man ruling it. Anise knew very well her son could and would not resist selling a cursed artifact or two to this Rasul.

Wild

The butler nodded politely when the guests told him to let the Lord and Lady sleep. He had no idea that his Lady was still wide awake, and had been so the entire night. What he did know was that she was a rather late sleeper and liked to sit in the shadows rather than out in the sun.

"Milady is, if I must be so free to say so, a late sleeper, but His Lordship can rise quite early when he has business to attend to. I will send the stable boy to care for your horses immediately, and leave a note to Mylord that he has a visitor when I serve him his morning cup of tea."

The servants started showing up while the butler spoke. The stable boy came through the kitchen door and lead the newly arrived horses and the wagon to the stable, where both horses and wagon were tended to with great care and hospitality.

Another servant took the luggage belonging to both guests. He was a tall, strong-looking man, rather handsome, and he was fully capable of carrying all the luggage at once without help. His muscles flexed through his bronzed skin as he moved towards the guest rooms, where the young pretty maids had just finished their work. After placing the luggage on the floor he bowed politely and left the room.

The butler nodded when Lord Gradius requested to be showed to their rooms. "At once, My Lordship," he said and led the way to the guest rooms. "You will be staying in the room to the left, Milady, and My Lord will be staying in the room to the right. Lady Flavia has the room right behind yours, Lady Anisa. I hope you both will feel at home during your stay. If you need anything, you only need to ask. We are at your disposal."



SilmeriaElemred

''We appreciate the generosity. Thank you.'' Anise replied. She had noticed the strong man but for the time being had to be discreet. Laying around with to many men was not exactly permitted for women due to their ability of becoming pregnant. Hence women were a perfect alternative.

''We shall retreat ourselves for the time being and rest a bit.'' Anise said and bad the butler a good night before she retreated into the room. It did not look to different from her own back at Adela regarding the space and present facilities. But the style was different. Not that she minded though.

Gradius at the other hand, after having waited a little and was certain the butler and maids were anywhere but on this floor, he made a few illusions. Would a servant come in it would appear as if he was there.

After the magic had been cast, he used teleportation magic once more to transport himself to Flavia's room. ''So far so good right? Mi-lady Flavia.'' he whispered.

Wild

The butler smiled and bowed again. "You are most welcome, Mylady," he replied, giving a sign to the servants to retreat to the lower floors as soon as they had done their jobs here on the upper floors. The staff was well trained and did their job discretely and effective before they removed their persons to where they belonged or were needed for work.

The butler himself left too, after bidding Lady Anise and her son a friendly good night. He left to return to the kitchen, where the rest of the staff waited with the breakfast for the servants. The Lordship had their own meals served for them in their rooms, and this was also usual for the guests.

Flavia was napping in her room after her little escape from the house. She woke up when Lord Gradius transported himself to her room, a warm smile lighting up her face, her cheeks flushing and her eyes sparkling with joy of seeing him again.

"Ah, dear Lord Gradius, you have arrived," she whispered. "I am glad to see you and your mother are here and that everything went well. I hope my servants gave you a proper welcome?"

Something in her tone revealed that the staff would be punished if her guests had felt the least bit insulted upon their arrival.


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