“...I wanna battle someone.” Oh? How surprisingly unlike him. If nobody was around to hear that, maybe he'll ask around, or sub in at the gym this week...

“O- oh, shoot, I'm sorry if that was a surprise, I didn't exactly... expect it either, heheh.” His hand had, however unconsciously drifted to grab Lu's hand again. It was definitely thanks to Lu he wasn't so shaky right now. “...y'know, I always dreamed of havin' friends all over the world.” 》

「𝟏𝟑𝟗」‒ 𝓛𝓾𝓵𝓾 | ルシン@galarianisms.bsky.social · last yr.

︎︎︎ + hastily being taken away to Johto by an Aerodactyl instead — a much quicker ride. “So /that’s/ what our pilot meant..! That’s so cool..!” Perhaps, with Lu’s presence, Jasper feels at ease..? But what does she know? ︎︎︎

jamcat Jammy missed some words. Like, the crook of her neck. It's still shoulder region. Boy has respect, I have brain fog. 🙏

He would raise a finger in protest, but opt against saying anything again. Seems as though this was the norm, now. He'd best get used to it... At the very least, he knows how to be quiet. And his body felt lighter. So, slipping up behind someone shouldn't be too hard. “Okay. Okay, I'll try...” 》

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ@shadequeen.bsky.social · last yr.

Lillium leaned against the doorway, waving a hand towards the kitchen. "If you aren't sure, you are welcome to ask the cook yourself. I am pretty certain she will say the same thing I have."

“...uh-” He stammers a moment, face heating up at the mere suggestion. “I- I mean, I can. I know I can. It's just a matter of whether or not I'm gonna be able to uh... to bring myself to.” Tugging at his collar once again, he would gulp, before looking at Lillium. “You sure this is... okay?”

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ@shadequeen.bsky.social · last yr.

"You see that woman there? She is a vampire as well and the cook for the castle here. I want you to try to sneak up behind her. Wrap an arm around her waist bite her shoulder. Think you can do that?"

He would gulp, tugging at his shirt collar. Would that have been him if he hadn't gotten curious? ...now that he thinks about it, it doesn't sound that bad. “I mean, that ain't all that surprisin'. It is gonna take some gettin' used to, though, not bein' human anymore...”

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ@shadequeen.bsky.social · last yr.

She hummed softly, "All waiting staff here signed a waver saying that they give permission to be bit at any given time so long as they live here."

“I resent that as a Gym Leader, sir. I'll be facin' you once my team's in tip-top condition. And me. I also gotta be in tip-top shape...”

“When it doesn't hurt to look outside, absolutely..!”

“Uh... no. Not really. But I prefer knowin' how to fend for myself. Mean, fishin's easy. Can't be much different, right?” Oh, sweet summer child...

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ@shadequeen.bsky.social · last yr.

She steals a quick kiss from him,"You're very welcome. Now then, are you sure about wanting to learn how to hunt?"

He would squint, looking up slowly before taking the glasses, with a muffled ‘thank you.’ After slipping them on, and blinking a few times, the world was back to tolerable levels of crystal-clear. Thank goodness... “Thank ya, darlin'...”

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ@shadequeen.bsky.social · last yr.

Though he couldn't see it, a toothy grin was given. "Of course it is. Before we do though, let's do something about that vision of yours." She gently placed a pair of correction glasses with purple shading in his free hand. "That should straighten your vision."

He squeezes his eyes shut, covering his face with a sleeve. “...that offer for huntin' lessons still on the table..?” Muffled, but loud enough to hear beneath his little cocoon.

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ@shadequeen.bsky.social · last yr.

"Well, yes. That's part of the natural abilities as a vampire. It takes some adjusting to after a week or two."

jamcat That feel when Jasper used to wear contacts. He doesn't need them anymore.

“I can see very, very far...” Disoriented by his keen senses.

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ@shadequeen.bsky.social · last yr.

"Oh Jasper dear, what's wrong?"

“Naw, naw. It's annoyin', sorta? But it's more like... an allergy. I don't got that. It's actually not that much different. Just feels like my senses were open, or never really workin' at full steam.”

🧁ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕤𝕦𝕜𝕚🧁@pinkytsun.bsky.social · last yr.

That for once got the female pinkette having her eyelids widen. Not in horror but in surprise. "Wait you are? Oh jeez wouldn't that be a pain to be out in the sunlight? I thought I was just guessing wrong stuff!"

“...head hurts.” Jasper doesn't drink...

jamcat Ohhhh? That would help him immensely, I think. He is a soft boy. The thought of drinking from people even if they're willing is an iffy prospect for him. ;v;

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮 ¤ Vαɱριɾҽ Qυҽҽɳ@shadequeen.bsky.social · last yr.

(All in an evening's work. He is the first human she's turned, and she looks forward to teaching him all there is to be a vampire. May even share her family secret for the wine they make as a blood substitute.

Twitch. “Ehh... well, I'm not an obligate blood feeder. But I'd be lyin' if it ain't a tantalizin' thought.”

🧁ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕤𝕦𝕜𝕚🧁@pinkytsun.bsky.social · last yr.

"...Is that why you feel uneasy to talk about it?" She doesn't really understand liking the taste of blood or iron in this matter, but at least she's not shying away from him admitting it like that. "Well people's preference really differ. You're not some sort of vampire are ya?"

jamcat Ogey. Pretty boy is a vampire now. Tada!

It takes all of a second, leaving the two feeling lighter than air as the cab hangs suspended by... well, nothing, for a brief moment. But as soon as it was let go, allowing the pair to see the Corviknight and its pilot fly off back to Galar, it became apparent what their original pilot meant. 》

「𝟏𝟑𝟗」‒ 𝓛𝓾𝓵𝓾 | ルシン@galarianisms.bsky.social · last yr.

︎︎︎ “Um… yeah, I think you mentioned something like that to me.” To their memory, at least. It was definitely tough to hear your own pilot making announcements like this… “To be honest, I’m not quite sure what he meant by that…” ︎︎︎

“Bingo.” Not much else to say on the matter. But he's still not saying it outright, at least until he has those urges more under control. “I like it. The taste of iron stuck with me, I guess.”

🧁ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕤𝕦𝕜𝕚🧁@pinkytsun.bsky.social · last yr.

"...Is it more of the taste of blood?" It seems to be leading more into that, though she doesn't seem to be showing signs of backing off, her curiosity just growing even further.

“...hey, didn't the pilot say somethin' about a layover?” It was a genuine question. He hadn't exactly been able to hear from the pilot, given the fact they were in the air... one small issue about flying shuttles. Though, as Jasper turns his head back, what looks to be an Aerodactyl appears on 》

「𝟏𝟑𝟗」‒ 𝓛𝓾𝓵𝓾 | ルシン@galarianisms.bsky.social · last yr.

︎︎︎ Hearing that compliment, a soft laugh fell from the former Champion’s lips. “Hehe… thank you. Even if it’s just your opinion, it’s very kind.” No matter how much anyone breaks her, Lu will always remain true to her nature. Kind and humble. ︎︎︎

“Y-yeah. Recently, I got a taste of somethin' real bloody. At a restaurant.” Tacked that last part on there, just in case... “Don't get me wrong, it tasted great! But... now I can't think about anything else.”

🧁ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕤𝕦𝕜𝕚🧁@pinkytsun.bsky.social · last yr.

"Oh. OH." It took her a few seconds to register what he meant by that, causing her to turn her head at him. "You really like them almost raw? Cooked ain't no good for you?" She was more intrigued than weirded out by his confession.

“Well, uh... it's red meat. Guess I could phrase it like that.” Not like that would be shameful to admit. That's probably the best way he could phrase it without being obvious. “Always like my meat on the rare side, but it's been gettin' so raw, might as well be huntin' it myself.”

🧁ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕤𝕦𝕜𝕚🧁@pinkytsun.bsky.social · last yr.

"...What kind of bad craving are we talking about exactly?" It would be quite a change of expression if she did freak out, right now she looks completely calm and blank.

I mean, if I remember art class right, Blue is a cool COLOR... Soooo...

“Well, if you ask me..? You grew into a pretty fine person. But that's just my opinion.” Jasper smiled, leaning his head on the window before looking back. “I can always appreciate someone who's genuine. Themselves.”

「𝟏𝟑𝟗」‒ 𝓛𝓾𝓵𝓾 | ルシン@galarianisms.bsky.social · last yr.

︎︎︎ + to be who they are today. …that view is so gorgeous; she’s been catching glimpses of it, though still listening in to the conversation. ︎︎︎

“Guess you could say that..?” It was a little hard to explain, without possibly freaking her out. Then again, given her current state, who's to say she would freak out? “No, no! Not starvin'. Just been dealin' with some bad cravin's recently, honest...”

🧁ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕤𝕦𝕜𝕚🧁@pinkytsun.bsky.social · last yr.

"So it's more of a hobby then?" Natsuki gazes towards the body of water, where his hook was thrown towards, a little ball floating unto the surface of water. "...Do you want to eat a particular food or something? It's not like you're starving yourself, right?"

jamcat Naptime... 💤

“Not really. Not that that's really the issue, anyway, but I don't eat everythin' I catch regardless. More of a mind-clearin' activity than anythin'.” Smiling. Though, it did seem a little forced... unlike him. “I just have these cravings recently. Like, real recently...”

🧁ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕤𝕦𝕜𝕚🧁@pinkytsun.bsky.social · last yr.

She floats near him before landing down on her feet. "Hungry? You can't get any luck with fishing around here?" An odd and off-putting look of concern would show up within the pinkette's face.

jamcat Just as a little aside, I have a private server that has a channel specifically for keeping up with threads I haven't responded to yet. I also still have an unfortunate toothache, so I'm still a little distracted by the discomfort. Oomfs, ships and storylines are getting priority. ;;