[The vampire sighs, rolling over onto his back and resting for a second, clumsily wiping at his forehead with his sleeve. His nose is bleeding from being knocked when he restrained the guy, but he otherwise seems unharmed. He got off lighter this time than some of their prior outings, at least.]
The victim. Are they....?
[Still alive, at least? Noé was too busy trying to restrain the curse bearer to really check.]
[ If Noé weren't so tough, Vanitas would feel a little concerned at that nosebleed, but he's not even remotely fazed. Instead, he runs over to the victim, who's wearing a hood. There's a strand of blonde hair that's peeking out from under it. Vanitas examines the body, and there is a slow rise and fall of their chest.
He lifts the person up and the hood falls off. His eyes go wide, and then they narrow. ]
...It's her.
[ The journalist. And despite everything, he can't just leave her here. He turns towards Noé. ]
She needs medical attention desperately. I don't know if she's long for this world otherwise.
[Noé shifts, rolling over and slightly sitting up at that. Not what he was expecting. Still, the sooner they get help, the better, from the looks of it. He swallows, blinking for a moment before he tries to focus on the matter at hand. His shifting meant that he smeared some of the blood across his cheek and on his sleeve, but Noé doesn't seem to care or notice.]
Want me to carry her? We can get a ride, ask them to take her to a doctor?
Carry her and look for a ride. I believe there may be a clinic within walking distance.
[ He'll keep her lifted up until Noé comes to retrieve her. Once he does, Vanitas heads to the streets to search for a medical facility. He's gone for several minutes, but after several quiet moments, he returns. He flags Noé over. ]
Found one. This way.
[ He's already figured out an explanation for the doctors, and he is already feeling so exhausted. Once Noé catches up to him, he begins to walk briskly to their destination. When he has a moment, though, he'll pull out a handkerchief and reach up to wipe some of that blood off of Noé's face. ]
[Noé easily picks her up, carrying her in his arms carefully. It is a good thing he has Vanitas with him, else he probably would get lost trying to find where to take her. He doesn't pull back or anything as Vanitas wipes at his cheek, but he does close one eye for a moment. All in all, this is hardly worth mentioning given how minor this is in the scale of prior injuries Noé had. So he doesn't really mind too much. He just hopes that she will be okay.]
You think she'll be alright? What about him? Should we go back and bring him, too?
[ Hmm. That would change his narrative a bit, but he's certain he can spin something convincing enough. A make believe incident between a "drunkard" and a journalist. Something along those lines.
When they get to the clinic, a medic takes in the journalist, freeing Noé of his obligatory body-carrying duties for now. ]
We'll go back for him. It'll be a while before he comes to.
[For all that she had irritated Vanitas with her following him around and all, that did not mean that she should be neglected when they had found her like that. So Noé is glad when they can take her to the doctor, and nods in agreement to go back to check on the curse bearer. Noé had only punched him once and restrained him, so he doesn't think the guy should be too badly hurt from their encounter, but he isn't sure what might have happened prior.]
[ He huffs at that - ] I do hope she's learned her lesson, assuming she survives this. She shouldn't be butting her nose into these sorts of affairs if she's not prepared for them.
[ Especially given how dangerous their line of work is. Vampires are naturally far stronger than humans are, and people like her don't stand a chance. Her injuries looked pretty dire, so whether or not she lives is anyone's guess. There's a solemn look on his face. For all the trouble she caused him and Noé, it's strange to see her without much life in her.
The world really is cruel.
Now, when they go to the curse bearer, lo and behold he is still there, sitting up with his head in his hand. Noé hadn't done much in the way of damage, sure, but the effects of Vanitas' treatment and the malady can be a lot to bear. At least the guy is conscious. Hm... ]
I suppose this could have been far worse for everyone involved.
I hope she's alright. I know she....frustrated you. But still.
[The vampire knows that Vanitas agrees. Neither of them actually wants harm to come to anyone. He sighs, following Vanitas to the alley again. He is relieved that the guy seems to be alright. Really, this could definitely have been a lot worse. It's one of their better jobs. A reminder that sometimes things can work out.]
Yeah. Yeah. So, should we take him to the doctor to get checked? You think he's alright, Vanitas?
[ He doesn't have to say more, because he trusts that Noé knows he agrees. Vanitas looks over at the other vampire who seems to be exhausted, gives him a once over - then he looks back at his partner. ]
He should be. I thought he'd be in worse shape, but this was nowhere near as complicated as I thought it would be. [ He puts his hands on his hips. Amelia was in much worse shape when they helped her, and she was close to being persecuted, too, until Hotel Chouchou pulled through for her. This should be fine. ] He'll be alright. We've done our job.
[ Vanitas lingers for a moment longer, and then he steps forward towards Noé, wanting to be closer. ]
We should head back.
[ Admittedly, he'd like nothing more than to be with Noé tonight. ]
Alright. Let's get going then. Shall we get a ride back?
[He just wants to be sure that they get back quicker. Without Vanitas, out in this weather for too long. Even he is feeling the chill, though not as sensitive to it in comparison. Vanitas seems to feel it more, the way he gets closer to the vampire for warmth. He wraps an arm around Vanitas's shoulder, trying to cover the other a little with his coat. Being warm back in the hotel and crashing on the bed sounds pretty good about now. Though he suspects that Vanitas will probably want to get a better look at his nose and he should probably clean himself up before falling asleep.]
[ He says, but he cuts himself off when Noé wraps his arm around his shoulders. That makes him feel warm and his heart skips a beat or two. He covers his face a little with his hand, because he feels exceptionally flustered, but he manages to clear his throat. He leans into Noé and nods. ]
[Noé might not necessarily notice quite how flustered the other is. He's just trying to keep Vanitas warm in this chillier weather. He focuses on getting them a ride, thankfully not needing to wait too long. Nor is the ride one that is too far. It's just a bit much to walk in this weather. He's quick to get them back inside after thanking the driver, walking briskly to their room. Once they're inside the hotel, he removes his coat and lets Vanitas wear it, at least until they get to their room and can warm up more.]
[ The ride is quick, and they're at the hotel before he knows it. There's a sudden warmth that falls on his shoulders - ah. Noé's coat. He doesn't thank him yet, but he'll follow him back to their room. It does make quite a difference to have it on, because Noé's warmth lingers on it, but also, the vampire is larger than he is, so it sits on him easily.
When they get upstairs, Vanitas doesn't sit down just yet. He'll wait to catch Noé in a quiet moment, and when he does, he leans in to inspect the nosebleed. He's sure it's fine, just...you know. He dotes sometimes. ]
[He focuses on following Vanitas and letting the other unlock and open the door. He removes his boots and crouches to pet Murr, who approaches them in greeting when they return. He straightens and shuts the door behind him, heading to the kitchen to get a drink when Vanitas comes to check on him.]
Ah, I'm sure it's fine. This isn't anything near as serious as I've dealt with before. Why? Does it look that bad?
[It's just his nose? But then. More often than not, any injury involving the head usually looks worse than it might actually be.]
[ He's huffy, even as Murr approaches Vanitas separately and meows up at him. He sighs, leans down to pet the cat. ]
I just wanted to make sure.
[ Because he was concerned, overly so. He's just too embarrassed to admit that part. He'll move to take off his cape and start getting prepared for bed, though. ]
Good. That's okay then. I can go wash my face before heading to bed to make sure it's cleaned up.
[The vampire says, knowing there might still be a little smudge even if Vanitas had wiped it earlier. He hadn't had a chance to check in a mirror or anything, and had been quick to reassure the staff at the doctors that he was fine. He doesn't figure that there's anything more to Vanitas wanting to check on him. He was the same way if the other was injured, probably more smothering in comparison, given how he was aware of the other being mortal and all.
He heads to the bathroom to wash his face, removing his waistcoat and socks and bringing them to the laundry hamper as he starts to get ready for bed, intending to change into something looser and more comfortable to sleep in.]
[ Vanitas dumps his laundry in the hamper, too, including the handkerchief. Yep, that's gonna need to get washed. He changes into his sleepwear, and he's in it right as Noé finishes. He's on his own bed, lying down, pensive as always, but he'd like to ask Noé to...well, do the thing they did during nap time earlier. But he's too shy.
He'll settle for being in his bed alone again...maybe. ]
I'm tired, so I'll be calling it a night earlier than usual.
Ah? Okay. I'll turn out the light in a bit. I just need to change.
[He says, quickly grabbing his pyjamas and getting changed into them in the bathroom, putting his dirty clothes in the laundry, and ensuring that Murr had access to some water if needed during the night. He pets Murr before heading towards his bed and turning off the light, pulling back the blankets and climbing into his bed.]
[ He leaves it at that, not having the courage to ask Noé for his presence again. This is so new to him that he doesn't quite know how to handle this - or handle himself, really. Still, he's so tired that he ends up falling asleep anyway, despite his wishes.
The windchill gets to him during the night, even with the covers over him, and it wakes him up in the middle of the night. He can't sleep after it does, no matter how hard he tries.
Vanits grunts, and he sits up, wraps the outer blanket around him. Then, he goes to Noé and tries to shake him awake. ]
[Noé was oblivious to the chill, sprawled with the blanket half off of him at his waist and one foot hanging out of it in his sleep. He hadn't been sure if suggesting or asking if Vanitas wanted to share the bed again would be welcome. They're both still figuring this out. Maybe this time, Vanitas had wanted his space for a decent rest. The vampire doesn't mind. He figures they could take their time working this out together.
When Vanitas wakes and shakes him, Noé pouts, blinking up at him sleepily in groggy concern.]
[ Vanitas looks down at him, and he softly nudges Noé's shoulder - ]
Move over. I'm cold.
[ He is, yes. The old Vanitas would've just put up with it, though, would've either kept himself busy or found another way to fall back asleep. This time, though, he's taking his chances. He just hopes Noé won't make him spell it out, though, because in reality, he just wants to be close. ]
Ah? Oh. Okay. Did you want to bring more blankets from your bed?
[He's still groggy, still in that just barely awake state, conscious enough to understand that Vanitas apparently wants to join him. He shifts, his back to the wall next to the bed, as he moves over, pulling at the blanket to let Vanitas join him when he is ready. If he needs to get anything else. He fails to stifle a yawn as Murr stirs from his sleep to glance over.]
[ He lets out one of those frustrated grumbles again before he crawls into Noé's bed, and before the vampire can say anything else, Vanitas hides his face. He tucks it under Noé's chin and buries it halfway into the other's chest, mostly because he's flustered and doesn't want to be seen, but also. Warm. ]
[Noé says in return as the other seems to shift and get comfortable next to him. He sighs, instinctively wrapping one arm around the other's waist as he closes his eyes and tries to get back to sleep. To drift off again. Murr's tail twitches as they seem to lie back down again, quashing any hope of playing again or getting more food or treats. Noé tries to remain still, not to toss and turn. There isn't as much room to, but he also doesn't want to disturb Vanitas.]
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[The vampire sighs, rolling over onto his back and resting for a second, clumsily wiping at his forehead with his sleeve. His nose is bleeding from being knocked when he restrained the guy, but he otherwise seems unharmed. He got off lighter this time than some of their prior outings, at least.]
The victim. Are they....?
[Still alive, at least? Noé was too busy trying to restrain the curse bearer to really check.]
plot twist...
He lifts the person up and the hood falls off. His eyes go wide, and then they narrow. ]
...It's her.
[ The journalist. And despite everything, he can't just leave her here. He turns towards Noé. ]
She needs medical attention desperately. I don't know if she's long for this world otherwise.
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[Noé shifts, rolling over and slightly sitting up at that. Not what he was expecting. Still, the sooner they get help, the better, from the looks of it. He swallows, blinking for a moment before he tries to focus on the matter at hand. His shifting meant that he smeared some of the blood across his cheek and on his sleeve, but Noé doesn't seem to care or notice.]
Want me to carry her? We can get a ride, ask them to take her to a doctor?
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[ He'll keep her lifted up until Noé comes to retrieve her. Once he does, Vanitas heads to the streets to search for a medical facility. He's gone for several minutes, but after several quiet moments, he returns. He flags Noé over. ]
Found one. This way.
[ He's already figured out an explanation for the doctors, and he is already feeling so exhausted. Once Noé catches up to him, he begins to walk briskly to their destination. When he has a moment, though, he'll pull out a handkerchief and reach up to wipe some of that blood off of Noé's face. ]
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You think she'll be alright? What about him? Should we go back and bring him, too?
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[ Hmm. That would change his narrative a bit, but he's certain he can spin something convincing enough. A make believe incident between a "drunkard" and a journalist. Something along those lines.
When they get to the clinic, a medic takes in the journalist, freeing Noé of his obligatory body-carrying duties for now. ]
We'll go back for him. It'll be a while before he comes to.
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[For all that she had irritated Vanitas with her following him around and all, that did not mean that she should be neglected when they had found her like that. So Noé is glad when they can take her to the doctor, and nods in agreement to go back to check on the curse bearer. Noé had only punched him once and restrained him, so he doesn't think the guy should be too badly hurt from their encounter, but he isn't sure what might have happened prior.]
Right.
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[ Especially given how dangerous their line of work is. Vampires are naturally far stronger than humans are, and people like her don't stand a chance. Her injuries looked pretty dire, so whether or not she lives is anyone's guess. There's a solemn look on his face. For all the trouble she caused him and Noé, it's strange to see her without much life in her.
The world really is cruel.
Now, when they go to the curse bearer, lo and behold he is still there, sitting up with his head in his hand. Noé hadn't done much in the way of damage, sure, but the effects of Vanitas' treatment and the malady can be a lot to bear. At least the guy is conscious. Hm... ]
I suppose this could have been far worse for everyone involved.
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[The vampire knows that Vanitas agrees. Neither of them actually wants harm to come to anyone. He sighs, following Vanitas to the alley again. He is relieved that the guy seems to be alright. Really, this could definitely have been a lot worse. It's one of their better jobs. A reminder that sometimes things can work out.]
Yeah. Yeah. So, should we take him to the doctor to get checked? You think he's alright, Vanitas?
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[ He doesn't have to say more, because he trusts that Noé knows he agrees. Vanitas looks over at the other vampire who seems to be exhausted, gives him a once over - then he looks back at his partner. ]
He should be. I thought he'd be in worse shape, but this was nowhere near as complicated as I thought it would be. [ He puts his hands on his hips. Amelia was in much worse shape when they helped her, and she was close to being persecuted, too, until Hotel Chouchou pulled through for her. This should be fine. ] He'll be alright. We've done our job.
[ Vanitas lingers for a moment longer, and then he steps forward towards Noé, wanting to be closer. ]
We should head back.
[ Admittedly, he'd like nothing more than to be with Noé tonight. ]
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[He just wants to be sure that they get back quicker. Without Vanitas, out in this weather for too long. Even he is feeling the chill, though not as sensitive to it in comparison. Vanitas seems to feel it more, the way he gets closer to the vampire for warmth. He wraps an arm around Vanitas's shoulder, trying to cover the other a little with his coat. Being warm back in the hotel and crashing on the bed sounds pretty good about now. Though he suspects that Vanitas will probably want to get a better look at his nose and he should probably clean himself up before falling asleep.]
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[ He says, but he cuts himself off when Noé wraps his arm around his shoulders. That makes him feel warm and his heart skips a beat or two. He covers his face a little with his hand, because he feels exceptionally flustered, but he manages to clear his throat. He leans into Noé and nods. ]
Y-yes. That would be ideal.
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When they get upstairs, Vanitas doesn't sit down just yet. He'll wait to catch Noé in a quiet moment, and when he does, he leans in to inspect the nosebleed. He's sure it's fine, just...you know. He dotes sometimes. ]
Does it hurt at all?
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Ah, I'm sure it's fine. This isn't anything near as serious as I've dealt with before. Why? Does it look that bad?
[It's just his nose? But then. More often than not, any injury involving the head usually looks worse than it might actually be.]
for real...
[ He's huffy, even as Murr approaches Vanitas separately and meows up at him. He sighs, leans down to pet the cat. ]
I just wanted to make sure.
[ Because he was concerned, overly so. He's just too embarrassed to admit that part. He'll move to take off his cape and start getting prepared for bed, though. ]
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[The vampire says, knowing there might still be a little smudge even if Vanitas had wiped it earlier. He hadn't had a chance to check in a mirror or anything, and had been quick to reassure the staff at the doctors that he was fine. He doesn't figure that there's anything more to Vanitas wanting to check on him. He was the same way if the other was injured, probably more smothering in comparison, given how he was aware of the other being mortal and all.
He heads to the bathroom to wash his face, removing his waistcoat and socks and bringing them to the laundry hamper as he starts to get ready for bed, intending to change into something looser and more comfortable to sleep in.]
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He'll settle for being in his bed alone again...maybe. ]
I'm tired, so I'll be calling it a night earlier than usual.
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[He says, quickly grabbing his pyjamas and getting changed into them in the bathroom, putting his dirty clothes in the laundry, and ensuring that Murr had access to some water if needed during the night. He pets Murr before heading towards his bed and turning off the light, pulling back the blankets and climbing into his bed.]
'Night, Vanitas.
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[ He leaves it at that, not having the courage to ask Noé for his presence again. This is so new to him that he doesn't quite know how to handle this - or handle himself, really. Still, he's so tired that he ends up falling asleep anyway, despite his wishes.
The windchill gets to him during the night, even with the covers over him, and it wakes him up in the middle of the night. He can't sleep after it does, no matter how hard he tries.
Vanits grunts, and he sits up, wraps the outer blanket around him. Then, he goes to Noé and tries to shake him awake. ]
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When Vanitas wakes and shakes him, Noé pouts, blinking up at him sleepily in groggy concern.]
Vanitas? What's wrong? Is everything okay?
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Move over. I'm cold.
[ He is, yes. The old Vanitas would've just put up with it, though, would've either kept himself busy or found another way to fall back asleep. This time, though, he's taking his chances. He just hopes Noé won't make him spell it out, though, because in reality, he just wants to be close. ]
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[He's still groggy, still in that just barely awake state, conscious enough to understand that Vanitas apparently wants to join him. He shifts, his back to the wall next to the bed, as he moves over, pulling at the blanket to let Vanitas join him when he is ready. If he needs to get anything else. He fails to stifle a yawn as Murr stirs from his sleep to glance over.]
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[ He lets out one of those frustrated grumbles again before he crawls into Noé's bed, and before the vampire can say anything else, Vanitas hides his face. He tucks it under Noé's chin and buries it halfway into the other's chest, mostly because he's flustered and doesn't want to be seen, but also. Warm. ]
Good night.
[ Huffy. ]
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[Noé says in return as the other seems to shift and get comfortable next to him. He sighs, instinctively wrapping one arm around the other's waist as he closes his eyes and tries to get back to sleep. To drift off again. Murr's tail twitches as they seem to lie back down again, quashing any hope of playing again or getting more food or treats. Noé tries to remain still, not to toss and turn. There isn't as much room to, but he also doesn't want to disturb Vanitas.]
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omg i replied to an old tag i forgot to delete OOPS
Derp happens to the best of us. It's fine lol.
<3 !
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