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Hector ([personal profile] petcromancer) wrote2019-08-07 09:36 pm

Musebox

A home for PSLs.
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-19 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you.

[And so Alucard does retreat. He sleeps as a man for once, content with having something mattress-like under him and aware that in his sleeping form he well, sleeps like the dead. It's unnerving, and another reason he has mostly rested as a wolf. Sure, Hector is probably used to other vampires resting like this, but that doesn't mean Alucard can't extend a basic politeness.

His rest is peaceful, in that it ever can be. Alucard lets the deepest part of him that can sleep take over, and that means no dreams. No tossing and turning about. Nothing of the sort, and in that is a relief.

It is the internal clock that knows sunset that causes the dhampir to stir. That realization comes with a soft groan as he forces himself upright, shuffling towards the door of the cabin and opening it.]


I presume I am on dinner duty?
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-19 11:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Alucard starts out with a thin, small frown on his face. As Hector talks, explains what it is that happened, the frown deepens. Takes over his face, and by the end, it looks like his entire face has soured.]

That was a clever use of forged creatures.

[He murmurs it, alarmed and unhappy but capable of knowing that Hector's choices were incredibly smart.]

But no. I'd rather you sleep and have to be awakened if something happens. Now is not the time to contemplate a sleepless night.
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-20 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Vampires have a skewed sense of time and mortality. It's...not a defense of their actions, believe me, but that is the reason they are so cheerfully cavelier about it.

[It is such an advantage though. Alucard knows that much as he takes the evening's charm.]

I shall do so. Try and sleep. I won't say to rest easy - it is not possible in these times.

[Alucard looks to Cesar, hoping the pup will follow after Hector for the night. If anyone needs comfort at the moment, it's the forge master.

Night settles. Night remains, a half moon lighting the waves. But there's--

--to the south west of them. Alucard catches sight of the flag first, a deep blood red with no embellishments. It's an ally of his father's, but they've made no notice of the other ship. Yet.

He has one of Hector's forged creatures wake him instead. Alucard remains rooted to the spot, spyglass in hand.]
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-22 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
There.

[Alucard hands the spyglass to Hector, and a single long, pale finger points out the offending ship.]

They fly vampire colors. I can't determine their intent, but I do not wish to take a chance if they're hostile.

[He breathes out, slow.]

If we take a detour to throw them off, heading south east, we will loose half a day. But that comes with safety.
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-23 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
Destruction is our last option.

[Alucard holds his hand out for the glass again. He caught movement, the identity part is still possible. Just with a few more moments to stare.]

I don't know if they'll wait. It feels likely, but I don't want to risk it. I also worry that they may look here, see our crew, and know who they serve.

[Hector is probably just as wanted as Alucard is now.]

My gut says to see if the same trick will work twice.
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-23 12:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Alucard doesn't jump at the mercreature. Not externally anyway - he's a little concerned when he sees it on the inside, and there's a quiet thank you to some power that Hector is on his side. The thing's a right terror, and no wonder Hector has the reputation he has. It's easy to forget, what with Cesar and the fact they've been getting along perfectly well, but Hector's command of life and death, leg and limb, that's a power even vampires ought to fear.

He watches it go.]


I understand. If we're followed, can you take command of the ship if I have to hide my face?
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-23 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I understand. [Alucard inclines his head, just for a moment.]

It'll draw attention to us, but only after a few days of the vessel being understood as missing. It's hardly ideal, but it's so much safer than them returning word to my father that we live.

[Alucard shudders a little. This is scary. He can't lie about that simple fact. Nor can he be happy about taking lives.]

I'd offer to navigate as a wolf, but I'm still too obvious in that form. Perhaps if my fur was darker, it'd be plausible but--

[What, they're gonna put a coat on him?]
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-26 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
It was only a passing thought. North, south, east, and west, could have specific noises but--

[It's not going to work, that's the point. Alucard shakes his head, and he takes Hector's request as a command. There are a few orders given to the nearest crew in order to relay it to the others. It's a way to avoid shouting, and soon there's wind in the sails and the course is all but set.]

We're good to go, barring chaos. I'll be right at the stairs, listening.

[Alucard does as he says he will, disappearing down the steps below deck and then staying there. Every part of him is tense, like a finely tuned string. Silence wears on. None of it makes him feel more comfortable.]
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-26 12:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm amazed you haven't asked to pet me yet.

[He says it as a snide comment, but Alucard is genuinely surprised. He's a fluffy dog, and Hector is Hector. To not even ask is...well. Weird and wrong.

Cesar's company is appreciated, and the emotional support pug gets pet for all his troubles. He's a good boy. Best, even, worthy of all the attention he recieves. It also allows Alucard to do something besides just standing and waiting, which is the real mercy all things considered.

He's not sure how much time has passed when Hector calls for him. Alucard's careful to crouch once he gets up the stairs. His stomach may as well be to the ground when he gets to the side of the ship, and he places his forearm over his head to obscure his hair when his eyes peak over the railing.]


Just barely, and it looks like they may be changing direction. Hang on.
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-27 01:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I didn't say it was fixed. Hold on.

[Alucard keeps his eyes focused. The ship is moving, flags sailing and....]

It's turning around. Slowly and--

[And that is the moment that there is movement over the sail. Alucard swears softly.]

They have something in the sky. I can't tell if it's circling their ship or it is awaiting instruction to come here.
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-27 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
As I said. Hold.

[Alucard has heard everything Hector's said. But his eyes have been on the creature the entire time, watching it and---

it returns to the ship.

Alucard's eyes narrow, and he gestures at Hector. He's looking for the spyglass, because there's an awful thought that has just occurred to him.]


I think I see someone who's in charge. Please, I need to see.

[It's said with quiet urgency.]

It'll define all our plans from here on out.
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[personal profile] cryptsleeper 2019-09-28 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Alucard swears within seconds of peering through the spyglass. It's soft, but there's a horrible panic to it, and the dhampir backs up slowly.]

It's Isaac.

[There's only a soft hiss, and then Alucard's eyes go to Hector.]

We need a plan that will force him to search and buy us enough time to do this work.

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