❦ the first rose

[queenofscarlet]

Action: 1648 Albright Lane

[Man, you know what really sucks after getting to sleep in all nice and comfy like the vampire princess she is? Waking up in a completely different house. Or world for that matter. Really, it didn't take a genius to notice that she was suddenly human or that the situation was quite severe. Limiting powers was one thing,

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[Phone]

[sturmbahnfurher]

I'm sorry to perhaps intrude but a question, if you don't mind.

The Alucard family. The name reminds me of someone. Would you mind explaining who your family is?

[queenofscarlet]

Given that it seems we have all been pulled from different worlds, I am unsure how relevant it would be to you, but very well--the Alucard family is one which has been tasked with overseeing the world. Perhaps you could say they are guardians of a sort.

[sturmbahnfurher]

Not all of us. The chance of meeting those from our own exist. Perhaps even from different times, which is why I asked.

To guard it against all things, or one specific thing?

[queenofscarlet]

Different times... yes, I suppose that is certainly a possibility. It wouldn't be terribly surprising at least.

A variety of things, though I suppose they could be best summed up as "evils".

[sturmbahnfurher]

Mmmm. Noble.

And you do so under your own accord, and not at the behest of a second party?

[queenofscarlet]

Don't you believe such a question to be rather personal? Family affairs are family affairs.

[sturmbahnfurher]

Ah, you're quite right. Forgive my intrusion.

And I've yet to introduce myself! How careless of me. I am known as the Major.

[queenofscarlet]

Apology accepted. It is quite alright, Major; you've shown far more manners and civility than some of the others I have had the displeasure of speaking with.

[sturmbahnfurher]

Mmmm. I'm quite afraid many of them don't have a sense of propriety that is necessary at times, especially when addressing a person of station.

[queenofscarlet]

I suppose it can't be helped when one is unaware of exactly whom they are speaking with, but is it such a crime to expect at least some form of civility?

[sturmbahnfurher]

I should think not.

Unfortunately, most here easily break down to their most basic instincts, when pressure is placed upon them. I don't think you should come to expect much of them.

[queenofscarlet]

Pressure applied from the town and its so-called events, correct? Still, humans do have a tendency to fail in an utterly miserable fashion, so I can't say I'm surprised.

[sturmbahnfurher]

That's very much what I would suppose one of your kind would think?

Isn't it, vampire?

[queenofscarlet]

Indeed it is. Might I assume that the possibility of being a vampire was what caused your initial interest in my name?

[sturmbahnfurher]

Quite correct.

I knew one who went by the moniker that you claim to be your family name.

[queenofscarlet]

Is that so? And what was this vampire like, if you don't mind me asking?