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[reposing]

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[reposing]

What a pair we make, then.

[A vampire hunter not as human as he used to be and the son of Dracula who may or may not be able to dislodge a collar of enslavement from his person. The man who kidnapped him and took him away to be a prisoner with mixed intent.

But he knows the anger that Trevor has held onto. He knows it well. He knew it when he wanted to slaughter everyone at the cathedral when he watched his mother burn, he just had the luxury of hearing her last begging words. In the end, he finds that Trevor has a good heart, even if the rest of the world has worn him terribly by the edges. He has seen it himself, he thinks.

Adrian hesitantly places his hand into the crook of Trevor's elbow.]

[miraclewhip]

Best not to get ahead of ourselves, mind. Getting drained, sliced into pieces and tossed into that castle's latrines is something of a family tradition.

[ He does have to go and ruin it a little. But he smiles, inclining his body toward Adrian's a little and bringing the other hand over to place it on Adrian's for a moment in approval. This is nice. Everything else aside, this is nice. Having someone here. Having a real purpose. Having so many of the things he's never had before. ]

The running water should slow the hordes, too. Once we're across the bridge we'll be safe to rest again for a little while.

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Not one I'm particularly excited to carry out. It's terrible for the plumbing.

[Fortunately, despite how genuine Adrian's intent is, he is capable of playing along. That and he's content enough with Trevor's smile and his physical contact; that alone is language for him to be satisfied with.]

Agreed. Still going to carry me, then?

guess who missed a notif it was meeeeee

[miraclewhip]

That's the secret. Old family strategy, getting killed and blocking off all the pipes just after Godbrand's eaten pig blood.

[ REST IN FUCKIN PIECES GODBRAND. It's comforting, to know that whatever he becomes at the end of this, he'll have a place to go. He didn't even have that when he was entirely human. ]

Depends entirely what shape you are. I don't think I can carry the wolf right now.

for shame

[reposing]

[Fuck, that actually makes him bark out a laugh. Dead or alive, Godbrand's always a good target for a laugh.]

And I wouldn't let you if I were a wolf.

[Adrian looks up toward the bridge, hearing the running water.]

I won't cause you to exert unnecessary effort. Bat it is.

[miraclewhip]

You have to stop making it sound like a challenge, now I want to fucking try it.

[ He lets go of Adrian to allow him to transform. ]

Wouldn't mind the unnecessary effort one bit, you know. But thanks.

[reposing]

[That earns a roll of Adrian's eyes.]

You sound almost eager to carry me as I am.

Well. Hurry it up, then. Carry me, you idiot.

[miraclewhip]

No bat after all, then?

[ He's more careful when lifting Adrian this time, since he doesn't need the element of surprise to do so to prove a point. There's no missive differences, he's still carrying him in the same way, but his weight is distributed more evenly. It's a little more comfortable, certainly easier for Trevor to maintain without stumbling. ]

Good enough?

[reposing]

[Far less startled this time, he slowly slides his arms around Trevor's neck and settles into his arms.]

Not when you're so damned determined.

[He chuckles softly.]

Yes. I'm fine.

[miraclewhip]

[ It's a stupid waste of energy, but they can rest after they're across the river anyway. It'll slow the night creatures as surely as it would Adrian. And- it's nice, to feel this close to him. To anyone at all, really. But to him especially.

They've both been starved of any comfort at all for too long, haven't they? ]

...how much do you know about how you react to this bullshit?

[ He asks, stepping on to the bridge. ]

I don't know if you've noticed, but I do a lot of shit that hurts vampires. Best that I don't figure out what I should and shouldn't keep away from you by trial and error.

[reposing]

Trial, error. Accidents. You.

[Adrian pauses when they start to cross. He feels already a little drained as they go, but he's glad that Trevor can bear his weight -- more glad that he's here. The few times they'd been able to support each other is probably what got both of them through their stay at Dracula's castle.

And he doesn't know everything that's happened to Trevor. Enough to send him into nightmares.]

My father did basic testing when I was growing up. Silver, holy water, that sort of thing. I can endure better than any vampire, but obviously there are still things that I'm weak to.

[miraclewhip]

So I need to keep all the family tools away from you, but you probably won't die if I fuck up. That about right?

[ He pulls Adrian tighter as they approach the middle of the bridge and the sound of rushing water becomes its loudest, without really thinking about it. He can do this much for him. Protect them both from this one stupid obstacle.

For now, he can at least still cross without problems himself. ]

I'll do my best.

[reposing]

Yes, thereabouts. Not that I'd be eager for you to run any tests on me.

[The change in Trevor's grip is evident, and he's quietly appreciating it. Adrian pauses, then curls his arms a little tighter. It's unnecessary, but-- he wants to.]

I know.