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Alana hesitated. She wasnt used to depending on someone this much -memories flashed through her mind- at least she hadn't depended on someone this much in a very long time. It made her insides squirm in an unpleasant way.

"Actually, the doctor said I have a mana lobe, and its functioning just fine. I just dont know what that means or how to use it." Her fingers brushed her forehead absently.

Alana bristled at his words but immediately shoved the reaction aside. She was quite sure he hadn't meant that the way she thought he did. Surely not. Though her green eyes did give him another once over. No. She finally decided. The heiress was just letting her emotions trigger her own anxiety.

"Well, in my -I mean- I make tea. I grow and blend tea leaves. I run a company." Alana bit her lip. "Besides that I can serve tables, I've done that before. Housekeeping, cooking -jesus I'm basically a maid." The last part she grumbled to herself as she ticked each thing off with her fingers.

"I can fight. Mainly hand to hand, but I can handle a gun as well. Any kind. My father wanted my brother and I to know how to shoot." She finished with a shrug.

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The heiress smiled weakly at his comment. She was trying to keep her emotions in cheek, something she had once been very good at. Alana took a deep breath and settled for a smile of relief. She was healed, that’s what mattered right now.

“I take it jewelry with expensive stones aren’t going to cut it here are they?” Alana asked the mercenary as soon as the nurse walked away.

If that turned out to be the case she would find out how much the bill was and make sure to pay Alvin back. The ring she had given him was very pricey, but it oy covered him helping her, not these extra expenses.

“Speaking of, how does one go about making money here?” She kept her tone soft, but she was already forming a plan. And one thing Alana knew, she wasnt going to make it here without currency.

“Don’t think so. They don’t make change in smaller gemstones,” Alvin grinned. He consulted the paperwork as the nurse returned with it, lifting an eyebrow. “Huh, that could be worse.”

Gald clinked on the counter as he paid for the services, mentally tabulating it with Alana’s ‘special protector’ bill. “Well, if you’ve got a mana lobe, and can figure out how to use it, you should be able to find something. Pretty much every job you can get in Rashugal is linked to how well you can do spirit artes. If you don’t, things can be a little dicier, but there are places where that’ll be less of a problem. What’re you good at?”

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The blonde recovered quickly and laughed off her previous reaction. She was an adult for god's sake, not a child that jumped at everything. Heck, she was the household spider killer! Alana shook herself from her thoughts, realizing the man had introduced himself.

"It's okay, I'm tougher than I look." She replied, her Texas drawl bleeding through. "So, Legault, perch on walls often?" Was she teasing? Absolutely.

[fifthfang] "Mm, who might you be?"

Startled, the blonde turned around with a jolt, emerald eyes wide.

“I’m Alana. Who are you?” Though she couldn’t say it was the strangest greeting in her life, the heiress still had to calm down her heartrate.

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Scold my muse for their most annoying habit.

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Tessa Dare, A Week to be Wicked

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//Hey guys! I know, I'm so flaky, I'm sorry! I recently-

Berry: A month ago *coughs in the background*

Me: *glares* <i>Traitor</i>

//Anyways, I was put on layoff. Not permanent, just for the winter months. And I thought it would be good for me, I had a lot of emotional and mental heth issues I needed to deal with. Which translated to me spending two weeks in bed, mostly drinking-

Berry: Until I knocked some damn sense into you!

//^_^' And she did. I'm finally back on track, much more myself and out of that darkness which I'm very glad for. Writing helps a lot with that, thanks to a close friend doing some one on one RP sessions with me I got everything worked out. Honestly, hindsight is 20/20. I'm just happy to be better and proud that I didnt let-

Berry: *raging fiery glare*

//That my muses love me and didnt let me go too far into my depression. I swear at some point I've gotta carry a "WWBD" (What Would Berry Do) button or something. Anyways, to end this crazy rant, I'M BACK! In more of a mentally sane sense, than physically. I've been stalking my drafts the whole time through the haze and wishing I had the motivation. Well it finally kicked me in the butt!

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The heiress smiled weakly at his comment. She was trying to keep her emotions in cheek, something she had once been very good at. Alana took a deep breath and settled for a smile of relief. She was healed, that's what mattered right now.

"I take it jewelry with expensive stones aren't going to cut it here are they?" Alana asked the mercenary as soon as the nurse walked away.

If that turned out to be the case she would find out how much the bill was and make sure to pay Alvin back. The ring she had given him was very pricey, but it oy covered him helping her, not these extra expenses.

"Speaking of, how does one go about making money here?" She kept her tone soft, but she was already forming a plan. And one thing Alana knew, she wasnt going to make it here without currency.

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Alana blinked at the circle of light that surrounded her then slowly slid over her body from head to toe. Wow. Beautiful couldn’t even begin to describe the sight she was seeing. “O-of course.” The blonde nodded quickly. So what did that mean? She possessed a mana lobe? Nothing was making sense to her. Unconsciously the heiress’s hand came  up to rub at her temple. 

 The doctor’s voice broke through her thoughts and Alana shifted on the bed, swinging her legs down and gently standing. She felt amazing, no pain. Not even a residual soreness. “Yes, I feel amazing. Wow, that’s extraordinary. Like ma-” She let her words die in her throat. No, she couldn’t go around thoughtlessly saying things. Not when there were so many unanswered questions. “Thank you doctor.”

“You’re welcome. Try not to come back soon,” the doctor smiled, patting Alana on the shoulder. “Nancy will settle things up on your way out.” The nurse bowed politely and waited until Alana was ready to move.

Alvin was still in the waiting room when they arrived, sprawled out loosely but not actually asleep. He levered one eye open. “Hey, you look a lot better than you did twenty minutes ago,” he observed, shifting to his feet. “Any extra treatments we need to keep an eye on?” he asked the nurse.

“No, she should be fine. There’s just the matter of settling the bill for the doctor’s examination and healing artes,” the nurse said. “Give me a moment to get the paperwork written up.”

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[fifthfang] "Mm, who might you be?"

Startled, the blonde turned around with a jolt, emerald eyes wide.

"I'm Alana. Who are you?" Though she couldn't say it was the strangest greeting in her life, the heiress still had to calm down her heartrate.

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The blonde caught herself on the counter with one hand and covered her mouth with the other as she laughed. "No. She's completely right Alvin. How could you be so blind?" Alana was grinning ear to ear.

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“Magic.” The blonde replied easily, as if it were such an obvious answer, with a shrug of her shoulders.

“I dont know, am I? Know anyone close to you who sparkles in the sun Alvin?” She wiggled her eyebrows at him.

“Well –”  

“Don’t screw this up now, Alvin. You know that Elize definitely sparkles in the sun, especially when she’s wearing that new dress Driselle bought her.”

“It’s super cute! Don’t you think?”

“Just how did you two get in here?”

“Vampire magic.” Elize has an excellent deadpan.

“OooooOOooOOOoo, spooky.”

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"You're going to love this new blend!" Alana responded excitedly, green eyes that were moments ago dulled by lack of sleep lit up in happiness. His sarcasm was lost on her.

"Well, what if we just watched a movie?" The blonde suggested. "Doesnt take energy and we'll stay on the couch."

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Alana didnt fight him as he eased her back on the pillow and headed for her kitchen. She laughed morosely. “Maybe a little.” She responded. “But I finally finished the new blend.” As if that was supposed to make it better.

“Sorry if I scared you.” The blonde added, peeking sheepishly over the back of her couch to watch him move around her small kitchen. “Can I make it up to you?”

Isaac noticed the question for food went unanswered. Okay, scrambled eggs and toast it was. “I am glad to hear your health was sacrificed for tea.” He called back with a hint of sarcasm as he dug out a toaster and frying pan. Now to not burn anything…

Smiling at his friend he offered, “If you relax and rest up while I put something together we can call it even.”

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Alana looked panicked before shifting her gaze to the guards on either side of her. One nodded to the emperor before stepping forward to remove her shackles.

"So, I can leave?" The blonde asked slowly, rubbing her wrists.

"I have been nothing, if not loyal to the empire." The blonde said defiantly, arms crossed as best they could be with the thick shackles around her wrists. (From Alana)

A cocked eyebrow, and he looks towards the two guards standing either side of the woman.

“You heard her.”

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The blonde bit her lip, fingers curling into fists as he spoke. Agitation built up in her, threatening to spill over.

"Is this a game to you?" Alana demanded. "Poke at me, push me to the edge and watch me tear myself, OR OTHERS, to pieces?" Her chest heaved with the force of her anger.

"Please get out of my head, I'm trying to sleep." The blonde sighed irritably, not moving or opening her eyes. (From newly transitioned vampire Alana)

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The vampire smirked that he had indeed gotten under her skin with his words. Maybe he could have been as kind as George had been when Isaac was turned, but the Isaac that stood here today didn’t get this far by shitting out love and kindness. His ripped away at throat after throat to survive, and he was going to make sure Alana knew as much if she wanted to last.

“Then sweet dreams. Call me when you need a drink.” He taunted with a wave as he turned to leave the room.

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"Magic." The blonde replied easily, as if it were such an obvious answer, with a shrug of her shoulders.

"I dont know, am I? Know anyone close to you who sparkles in the sun Alvin?" She wiggled her eyebrows at him.

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“Keeps me busy.” The blonde replied with a shrug. Which was half the truth.

Back home she made dinner for her family every night. For her brothers and sisters. Here, it was just her. Having Alvin to cook for made up for that loneliness she felt. It was honestly a selfish motive on Alana’s part.

“Right, so you’re a vampire now. Hope you dont sparkle.” She teased.

“Perish the thought. Besides, I can’t be a vampire. Half of my work goes on in the daytime, y’know, and I eat things other than blood.”

“You’re kidding about that sparkling thing, right? Vampires don’t sparkle.”

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Tagging: Anyone wearing green, if you haven't done this yet!!

[ x ] consumed alcohol

[ x ] slept in the same bed with someone of another gender

[ x ] slept in the same bed with someone of the same gender

[ x ] kissed someone of another gender

[ x ] had sex

[ x ] had someone in your room other than family

[ ] seen porn

[ ] bought porn

[ ] tried drugs

[ x ] been drugged

TOTAL: 7

[ x ] taken painkillers

[ ] taken someone else’s prescription medicine

[ x ] lied to your parents (or parental figures)

[ x ] lied to a friend

[ x ] snuck out of the house

[ ] done something illegal

[ x ] felt hurt

[ x ] hurt someone

[ x ] wished someone would die

[ ] seen someone die

TOTAL: 7

[ x ] missed curfew

[ x ] stayed out all night

[ x ] eaten a carton of ice cream by yourself (and regretted it)

[ x ] been to a therapist

[ ] received a ticket

[ ] been to rehab

[ x ] dyed your hair

[ x ] been in an accident

[ x ] been to a club

[ x ] been to a bar

TOTAL: 8

[ x ] been to a wild party

[ x ] been to a Mardi Gras parade

[ ] drank more than three alcoholic beverages in a night (didn’t do much)

[ ] had a spring break in Florida

[ x ] sniffed anything

[ x ] wore black nail polish

[ x ] wore arm bands

[ x ] wore t-shirts with band names

[ ] listened to rap

TOTAL: 6

[ x ] dressed gothic

[ x ] dressed girly

[ x ] dressed punk

[ x ] dressed grunge

[ ] stole something

[ x ] been too drunk to remember anything (only once)

[ ] blacked out

[ x ] fainted

[ ] had a crush on a neighbor

TOTAL: 6

[ x ] had a crush on a friend

[ x ] been to a concert

[ ] dry-humped someone; been dry humped

[ x ] been called a slut

[ ] called someone a slut.

[ ] installed speakers in a car

[ x ] broken a mirror

[ x ] showered at someone of another gender’s house

[ x ] brushed your teeth with someone else’s toothbrush

TOTAL: 6

[ ] considered Ludacris your favorite rapper

[ x ] seen an R-rated movie

[ ] cruised the mall

[ x ] skipped school

[ x ] had surgery

[ x ] had an injury

[ x ] gone to court

[ ] walked out of a restaurant without paying/tipping

[ x ] caught something on fire.

[ ] lied about your age

TOTAL: 6

[ x ] owned/rented an apartment/house

[ ] broke the law in the police’s presence (cough)

[ ] made out with someone who had a GF/BF

[ ] got in trouble with the police

[ x ] talked to a stranger

[ x ] hugged a stranger

[ x ] kissed a stranger

[ x ] rode in the car with a stranger

[ x ] been harassed

[ x ] been verbally harassed

TOTAL: 7

[ ] met face-to-face with someone you met online

[ x ] stayed online for 5+ hours straight

[ x ] talked on the phone for more than 4 hours straight

[ ] watched TV for 5 hours straight

[ x ] been to a fair

[ ] been called a bad influence

[ ] drank and drove

[ x ] prank-called someone

[ x ] laid on a couch with someone of another gender

[ ] cheated on a test

TOTAL: 5

If you have 00-10 … write [I’m a goody-goody]

If you have 11-20 … write [I’m still a goody-goody]

If you have 21-30 … write [I’m average]

If you have 31-40 … write [I’m a bad kid]

If you have 41-50 … write [I’m a very bad influence]

If you have 51-60 … write [I’m a horrible person]

If you have 61-70 … write [I should be in jail]

If you have 71-80 … write [I should be dead]

If you have 81-90 … write [I got a ticket to Hell]

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Hey guys! Thanks for all the wonderful replies! I'm so excited to bury myself in them!! Sadly I worked Black Friday and also have to work today (which will be the fall out of the families that didnt make it in yesterday because of the rain/hail) so I hope to not die and get you LOTS of responses very soon!!

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"Keeps me busy." The blonde replied with a shrug. Which was half the truth.

Back home she made dinner for her family every night. For her brothers and sisters. Here, it was just her. Having Alvin to cook for made up for that loneliness she felt. It was honestly a selfish motive on Alana's part.

"Right, so you're a vampire now. Hope you dont sparkle." She teased.

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“I make you dinner almost every night Alvin.” The blonde replied as if his response had no effect. Which it didnt. Instead she lifted his scarf this way and that before carefully placing it back where is was and smoothing it out.

“Just as I suspected. Gonna have to make some new business cards, I’m not seeing this heart of gold.” The smirk on her lips showed she was absolutely teasing the merc. She knew he truly did have a good heart, the man just hid it well. But it was always fun to mess with him.

“You know I don’t ask you to do that.” But it was appreciated. Alana made the best damn mashed potatoes in Rieze Maxia and Elympios combined.

Alvin folded his arms with a hmph. “As if I keep it there, where anyone could steal it. Nope, better keep looking,” he teased back.