Butler 1: Action!

[butler_wolf]

Characters:   Valkenhayn Hellsing
Location:  Plaza
Style:  Anything
Status:  Open

[A distinguished looking elderly gentleman stands at attention... even though he is quite confused as to what has befallen him. He is far from unaccustomed to strange occurrences, but even he is at a loss this time. He runs a hand through his hair, before beginning to

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[girlpowertouka]

[New person! Touka walks over to him.]

Hi, did you just get here?

[butler_wolf]

Indeed... I seem to have just arrived, miss. While I hate to impose, perhaps you could enlighten me as to... where exactly "here" is?

[girlpowertouka]

[More polite people!]

Of course! This is an underwater city called Vatheon, that kind of pulls in people from other dimensions.

[butler_wolf]

My word... I have experienced a great deal of things over my long years, but this is a first. But what purpose does this "Vatheon" have for drawing in residents of other dimensions?

[protagonized]

[There is a fail protagonist walking along a similar path, simply in the other direction. His arms, however, are full of art supplies for a certain Mr. H, and as such, he's not particularly watching where he's going.

Three more steps and he'll be running right into you, mister distinguished gentleman, and he doesn't seem to be stopping.]

[butler_wolf]

[At the last second, Valkenhayn steps to the side, deftly avoiding a collision while also kicking a small rock out of the fail protagonist's path.]

You seem quite encumbered, young man. Perhaps I could humbly lend you a hand?

[protagonized]

[He pauses, looking startled, but the collision is avoided just in time.]

Oh, uh--

Sorry.

[Then he shrugs.]

I think I've got it, thanks.

[A pause, and...]

...I don't think I've seen you before, though. Are you new here?

[butler_wolf]

Indeed. Only moments ago, in fact.

Are you a local, or...?

[scarletonlooker]

[With the telltale scent of roses and an unnatural breeze, dark hole of nothing opens up on the wall of a nearby building, and Rachel daintly hops out of it. She lands with a soft click of her shoe against cement, and tosses a pigtail idly as the dimensional rift closed up. She glances at the old butler, masking her great joy with a face of indifference.]

... It has been far too long, Valkenhayn. I suppose your timing is... passable, as Nago and Gii have yet to show their useless selves to me.

[butler_wolf]

[A wry grin manages to grace Valkenhayn's face, thought only for a moment.]

I apologize for my long absence, Madam Rachel. Even with the circumstances being what they are, my failure is inexcusable. Are you in good health, Madam? Have you been getting adequate rest?

[scarletonlooker]

[Rachel gives an annoyed sigh, opened up her replacement goldfish parasol and rested it on her shoulder.]

At least you are here, and that is all that matters at the moment. I've found rather suitable entertainment during my stay here, however I am forlorn to say that...

[She frowns, becoming more serious than usual.]

... He's here as well.

[butler_wolf]

I am pleased to hear that you have been well, Madam.

[His smile shifts considerably, however, as his thoughts move to him.]

...I see. Somehow, that fails to surprise me, though it is most unfortunate. He has always been a creature with no sense of propriety, intruding where he is not wanted. I trust he has not done anything uncouth in your presence?

... ffffuuu I fail at being on hiatus. also Rachel likes invading his personal life :|

[first_scorned]

[ ksdgkdfh IRRITATION PING'D. This slightly tired, slightly worried, slightly irritated other 6,000 year old man will just be... staring at you like you're the worst disease ever. Well. SLIGHTLY less, since you're not RACHEL, but you know. Naoya really is a Marshmallow, so he'll probably help. Maybe. Red eyes glance Valkenhayn over. ]

... I presume you're searching for one Rachel Alucard?

[ Irritated sigh. Naoya puts his coffee down with a clink... the last thing he wanted to do was attract Rachel, but bah. It's her butler, not her, right? He'll... distract her. HE HOPES. Right? I mean, if she has her butler, maybe she'll stop like... teleporting into his HOUSE. ... Naoya's 'sixth' sense is, of course, wholly from age, but he can tell just by this man's looks something about him (much like Rachel herself) is quite... different. A demon? ... No, something else... ah, not like it mattered, he seemed fairly placid, though those were always the ones to look out for... ]Luckily for you, you haven't far to search, with this city being as

Re: ... ffffuuu I fail at being on hiatus. also Rachel likes invading his personal life :|

[butler_wolf]

[Valkenhayn will take a few moments to simply stare at you, trying to get whatever information he can from just observing. While the young man seems to be a human, perhaps in his late teens, his demeanor suggests he is far more than that. Perhaps he can simply sense another being tired out by longevity. But one thing is clear: there is something about this young man Valkenhayn finds distasteful.]

Do you know the whereabouts of Madam Rachel? If so, I must humbly request that you tell me where she might be found... but I would also ask that you not act so familiar with my Master. I do not know the nature of your relationship to Madam Rachel, but you are unworthy of being in her presence, much less stating her name with such familiarity.

[first_scorned]

[ He laughs, not at all taken aback. No hostility here, but just the subtle flicker from his red eyes. Something strange. Oh, he's human, one hundred percent. His soul is just very old. Believe me, it can be rather confusing, when this particular body is only 24. Naoya, either way, is not in the least worried. ]

... My, my. Am I supposed to be afraid, or, perhaps, you think I care what your opinion on lineages is, or myself?

[ Hah. No, no, he isn't going to be told what to do, sorry. ] Last I checked, she was bothering Noel Vermillion, another from your world--quite a few of them here, actually, including her little pet dog, Ragna the Bloodedge.

Though, knowing her tastes, I'm sure she's taken up residence in the Vita apartments. I wouldn't surprise me in the least.

[butler_wolf]

What you think of me is not my concern... however, your interactions with my Mistress are.

[He lets out a sigh, and decides not to pursue the topic any further. There's really not point... for now.]

So Miss Vermillion and that unsavory kid are here too... how distasteful. I doubt this was Madam's intention when she distorted causality to break the loop of time... but perhaps an unintended consequence.

[hungryvigilante]

Madam Rachel...meow, are you talking about rabbit person?! You know the rabbit person, mister?

[butler_wolf]

A member of the Kaka clan...? So even you've been brought here, young lady. And yes, I believe Madam Rachel is the "rabbit person" you refer too... d you know where I might find her?

[hungryvigilante]

That's right, meow! Tao's been here for a while now, but bunny lady was here before I go here! And I don't know where she is, she kind of just shows up places, meow. There's no telling where she might be right neow!

[butler_wolf]

I see... well, I thank you for your help, young warrior of the Kaka clan. How have you fared thus far during your stay here?