@heredis-sanguinis started ♡ The nights were never quiet in Noxus, especially in Prime. It was known for the hours after the sun had set, to be more dangerous to wander the streets and alleys of Noxus alone. Not just for muggers and thugs causing violence and worse. No, there was talk that monsters prowled the streets as well. From the top of a roof, Vladimir kept his eyes on a familiar face. Or rather, a familiar pulse, as only he would. "Good evening, Stoneweaver." he called out. (For Noxian!Taliyah, from Vampire!Vlad)
Noxus . It always interested Taliyah , and even after six years of living in this hell , it seems that there's still so much more to learn . Nevertheless , the soldier kept at it .
It was yet another night . The stone weaver was on her way home after a disappointingly slow day , when she felt something . A warning , deep in her gut . Taliyah wasn't alone . . . Really , it was a mistake on the other's part . Never sneak up on a stone weaver .
Her hazel eyes glanced around the dark street , hand reaching to the pocket of her uniform shorts . In there was a clean blade . The weapon wasn't needed in the end , when a familiar voice called out .
" Sire ? " The freckled soldier questioned , turning to the direction of the voice . Up , on a roof , a silhouette of a man came into view . " Good evening , Sire . You know , a gentleman doesn't stand on a roof while speaking to a lady . "
Taliyah's teasing tone hide her confusion rather nicely . What was a man like Sir Vladimir doing on top of a roof on a night like this ? Was he lost ? Hurt ? These questions shot through her mind quickly , though were shut down just as soon as they were thought up . Vladimir is strong , she knew . He's here for a different reason .
Whatever the reason , Taliyah was to help . Even if she isn't very fond of it .
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Sire... Now that was a term seldom used to address him, or anyone in this day and age of the Empire. How pleasantly polite.
“I’m afraid the juice is more of a ‘healthy’ choice. From your previous question regarding to ‘what I am’, I would at least assume you to know even remotely about me, child. As a hemomancer, healthy blood is of the utmost importance. My entire dietary tendencies and preferences are in relation to that.”
He made some motions with his hands and arms, as he explained. Obviously in a proud tone of voice, both towards his craft and decision to take nutrition in consideration and act accordingly.
“Now allow me a question, child. Care to tell me more about yourself? You obviously have some notion of knowledge of me, but I have none of you.” For a moment, his pale eyes flashed a glint of crimson, before soon being almost completely absent of colour again.
Hemomancy . . . Yeah , okay , that makes more sense than a vampire . Vladimire was also a bit scary , in her opinion . What ? His eyes literally just changed color ! Don’t tell her that isn’t just a bit creepy . Taliyah had tensed slightly while noticing this , the stone under her heels cracking .
Don’t scare a stone mage .
“ Oh ! U-Uhm , well , I’m just using my free time for something that would be worth while . My name’s Taliyah- ! I’m also a mage , but . . . unpredictable . Is that the right way to put it . . ? “
Taliyah rambled off near the end , awkwardly rubbing her wrists . She isn’t exactly the best at speaking to people that could easily kill her . Should she fix that ? After all , now she’s a citizen of Noxus .
The young adult chewed the inside of her cheek in thought . There is no way to save this , is there ? “ U-Uhm . . . Basically , rocks really like me . “ Way to go . She smiled gently , a soft blush dusting her freckled cheeks . That . . . Was embarrassing .
Gosh , even his words were elegant . It's fine to feel intimidated , right ? Doesn't matter . Either way , Taliyah is staring at him with amazement . The gaze was short lived , though , glancing away for courtesy(and whatever image she had left) .
" The only thing I've tried was Ionian green tea . What makes fine Noxian wine different from fine Ionian wine ? "
If Taliyah was a cat , curiosity would have killed her years ago .
Acidic taste . . . And aesthetics . Was that all it took to win him over ? It made the young woman smile a bit at how ridiculous it was . Was that the same reason he likes pomegranate juice ?
" Really ? It sounds interesting . . . Is that the same reason you like pomegranate juice , sire ? "
Of course , she asked . It was a good thing to learn about those above you , correct ? At least he was kind enough to not suck her blood . Wait , no , he's not a vampire —
Gosh , even his words were elegant . It's fine to feel intimidated , right ? Doesn't matter . Either way , Taliyah is staring at him with amazement . The gaze was short lived , though , glancing away for courtesy(and whatever image she had left) .
" The only thing I've tried was Ionian green tea . What makes fine Noxian wine different from fine Ionian wine ? "
If Taliyah was a cat , curiosity would have killed her years ago .
Gosh , even his words were elegant . It's fine to feel intimidated , right ? Doesn't matter . Either way , Taliyah is staring at him with amazement . The gaze was short lived , though , glancing away for courtesy(and whatever image she had left) .
" The only thing I've tried was Ionian green tea . What makes fine Noxian wine different from fine Ionian wine ? "
If Taliyah was a cat , curiosity would have killed her years ago .