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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 14, 2017 18:59:57 GMT -5
All she saw when she turned around was a small patch of trees shake the slightest bit, and then everything was still.
After a few seconds the silence engraved itself in Mari's mind and stretched on for seemingly forever, from far away a blood curdling scream pierced the night air.
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 14, 2017 23:16:16 GMT -5
Mari heard the scream and ran toward the road to her bike. Grabbing her helmet and throwing it on, she started her bike up with a roar and began to drive toward town. 'I should go find that person... but I don't even have a knife or anything... should I go get help instead?' Her mind was racing as she stopped in the road debating on her next action.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 14, 2017 23:20:31 GMT -5
Meanwhile, the night went back to its eerie silence, completely undisturbed by the outburst
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 14, 2017 23:22:30 GMT -5
(Btw it was just outside the town on the far side)
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 14, 2017 23:36:04 GMT -5
Mari made up her mind and went back to town. She drove straight home and calmed down once she was in her room. Breathing heavily she looked over at the clock 12:57am
'How long was I asleep...' she thought. She shook her head remembering everything that just happened.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 14, 2017 23:38:39 GMT -5
(I don't really have anything left for this night really so is it cool if I skip ahead or do you wanna do more?)
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 14, 2017 23:44:39 GMT -5
(Time skip is fine with me. )
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 14, 2017 23:49:05 GMT -5
(Alright)
A couple days pass without any disturbance, and there was never any news in regards to the scream Mari had heard to give her an idea as to what it was.
When Mari gets home in the afternoon, she has an envelope waiting for her by the door. The envelope itself is a thick, fancy type in a beautiful deep red color with her name written in bold black cursive on it.
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 15, 2017 0:04:51 GMT -5
Mari curiously grabs the envelop sitting on her door when she got home from classes. "What's this...? She muttered as she walked in and shut the door behind her. Her house was empty as usual, her mom was a nurse and worked long hours, and her dad was a CEO of some big company and often left for days on business. She grabbed an apple off the counter and bit into it as she opens the envelope.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 15, 2017 0:13:29 GMT -5
Inside was a single black elegant note that read as follows:
"Mari (insert last name here cuz I forgot has been invited for dinner with young master Luca Paradiso on the night of (the current day) at his house; (the creepy mansions address)."
(I'm gonna go to bed now)
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 15, 2017 0:25:06 GMT -5
(Same, I have a river trip to go on tomorrow and possibly some electric forest type party that night so if I don't reply much tomorrow, I'm sorry. )
"A dinner huh?... I wonder why he invited me..." she said softly as she ate her apple. "I don't even know what to wear.... should I go?.." she asked herself as she pondered
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 15, 2017 9:19:14 GMT -5
(Oh sounds fun, have a good time!)
The card stared back at her while she thought, and she noticed then the round piece of wax on the envelope that she hadn't seen before. It had a very intricate design, and reminded Mari of the family seals she had learned about in history class...
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 15, 2017 10:02:56 GMT -5
Mari looked at the seal and grew more and more curious. By the fanciness of the card she assumed it would be formal so she went to scower her room for a dress. She searched and searched until she found the perfect one. She spent the next few hours getting ready and by the time she was ready, she had to head out the door to go to the mansion. Since she was in a dress she decided to take her moms red mustang to the event. Upon arriving, Mari found herself looking aeon d in awe at the beauty of the place but paused when she got to the door, hesitant to knock.  |
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 15, 2017 12:49:07 GMT -5
The winding driveway through the gate and up to the mansion was eerily beautiful, but truly only a preview for the mansion itself. Standing in front of the door caused one to feel as though they had gone back in time, with its old style architecture design and gothic feel, and the door itself stretched up to around 7 feet high with a black metal large knocker in the center.
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 16, 2017 6:57:18 GMT -5
Mari firmly grabbed the knocker on the door and clicked it three times letting the sound ring out. Patiently she waited for an answer.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 16, 2017 8:35:55 GMT -5
Almost immediately, the heavy door opens to her knock and Matteo, the butler, appears. His eyes are bright like Lucas, but instead of red they are yellow in color "Miss Mari, so nice of you to come," he says with a smile, "come in, please" as he waves her in, he holds out his hands to take her coat
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 16, 2017 12:12:03 GMT -5
"Oh uh thank you." She said a little bashfully as she walked in and handed him her coat. Mari began to glance around the inside. It looked like something out of an old movie. "This place is amazing." She said softly while she took it all in, still confused as to why she was invited here in the first place.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 16, 2017 12:44:33 GMT -5
"Master Luca is still getting ready, if you do not mind I'll have you wait in the parlor for him while I finish preparing your meals" he leads her to a side room that had two large red couches with black intricate designs. On the walls there were many old paintings, the center piece a very large portrait of Luca standing among 9 others, standing in positions like a royal family set up for a famous picture. All of their heads held high and eyes set to look intimidating and immediately draw the conclusion that they were important to some degree.
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 16, 2017 12:53:36 GMT -5
Mari took a seat on the red couch to the left and began to examine the room. It was eerie in a sense and could easily be the set up for some old Victorian movie or some vampire movie. She giggled a little to herself at the thought of a movie being cashed here. She thought how the family in the portrait could easily be the cast too. Suddenly a cold chill went down her spine as she let her mind wander. She shook it off and reminded herself how ridiculous it was. "The town already has some irrationally nap fear of this place and family, I don't need my mind running wild and feeding into that." She muttered to herself.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 16, 2017 12:58:23 GMT -5
"Is something bothersome to you?" A voice came from the doorway. When she looked over she saw him, his royal red eyes, pale face and hair as dark as the night sky with no stars. He wore an expensive black suit and dress shoes with a red poker square.
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 16, 2017 13:02:53 GMT -5
Startled, Mari jumped slightly at the sound of his voice. "N-no... I was just admiring your home, it's very vintage and beautiful looking." She said giving him a soft smile and standing up to greet him properly.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 16, 2017 13:04:36 GMT -5
(Vintage? You freaking hipster 😂 it's gothic and scary d*mmit!)
He gave a slight mischievous smile and brought out a black rose from behind his back "I thought maybe you'd prefer red but it's just not really my style, hopefully you don't mind. Welcome to my temporary home."
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 16, 2017 13:34:33 GMT -5
(I'm not a hipster, I just wanted to say it was old in a nice way. Lol. IDK why I couldn't think of the word Gothic. Especially since back in high school I was considered "emo" or "Goth" now I get called a mermaid. LMAO)
"Thank you, it's wonderful all the same." She said as she took the rose. Her fingers lightly brushed across his and she could feel how cold they were. "Are you planning on moving soon or something?" She asked regarding his temporary remark.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 16, 2017 13:37:25 GMT -5
(He's not warm but not ice cold either just so ya know, I ain't doing no twilight crap lol)
"My real home is in Italy, I'm simply residing here for a breather from politics really." He sat lightly on the couch, "Matteo will call us when dinner is ready."
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 16, 2017 13:42:45 GMT -5
(No twilight. I just figured vampire were cold in most stories. Which my fingers feel really cold all the time too because I'm anemic. It's just a blood thing. Lol)
"Oh wow Italy huh? That must be interesting." She said trying to imagine what living somewhere else would be like. "So you're into politics? What position do you hold in them if you don't mind me asking." She said making conversation.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 16, 2017 13:46:33 GMT -5
He smirked at that, as if amused at her little knowledge, "my family is royal where I'm from, it's a small part of Italy we rule but quite powerful, only one family is higher up than ours, the queen herself and her daughter." He looked up at the painting "as for politics I don't enjoy them"
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 16, 2017 13:49:32 GMT -5
(Yeah they're colder than usual but twilight had like ice and he's more human than that)
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 16, 2017 14:13:18 GMT -5
"I don't understand them, people are simply fighting for a seat for power only to become a puppet for the king pin. They're supposed to be for the people but they're always only for themselves." Mari said looking over at Luca as he gazes at the painting. Mari couldn't help but notice how attractive he was. Her cheeks turned a soft pink at her thoughts.
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Post by tsuchimi246 on Jul 16, 2017 16:56:25 GMT -5
He continued with his amused smile again "I wouldn't say our politics have ever claimed to be for the people..." Then he turned to look back into her eyes with his fiery ones, "in fact most come to us in silent, fearful awe..."
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Post by dreamcaster1224 on Jul 16, 2017 17:45:27 GMT -5
"They're afraid because speaking out against those in charge usually leads to trouble though. The higher up, the higher the risk. People are aware that they're just lab rats and have chosen to ignore it, other are cornered by the cat and the rest lay low." She said. Mari realized she was rambling and shook her head. "I'm sure politics aren't a good small talk conversation, I'm sorry." She said switching into a less serious and bashful demeanor as to drop the politic topic.
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