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25 / male / yes / 7♦️

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My Self-Summary

Back home, I'm a noble, the son of a Margrave, but for most of my life I've been a knight and a soldier. I'm mostly just looking for a good time and people who are open-minded enough to enjoy it with me, maybe try out some new things. There's a lot here I've never gotten to experience and I'm interested in changing that.



Outside of that, I'm a connoisseur of fine food and fine teas. I enjoy cooking, gardening, horseback riding, chess, and discussing a wide variety of topics, whether it's art, fiction, theoretical ideals, or more esoteric topics.

My Future Plans

Enjoying myself to the fullest here. Making conections and meeting new people. Experiencing all this place has to offer and finding those interested in exploring it with me.

My Talents

Varied and many. I had a robust interest in pursuing pleasures of all sorts back home and I hope to keep expanding that knowledge and skillset here.

Favorite Books, Movies, Music, and Food

I enjoy books on a variety of topics, but I've never seen a movie. Plays and operas are far more common in my world and a comparible form of entertainment. I like a wide variety of dishes and have a fondness for trying new dishes from distant places. I have a fondness for spices and rich flavors.

My Ideal Partner

I'm very adaptable and tend to adjust to whoever I'm with, making this a very broad category, since I have a varied taste in companions as well, depending on my mood. I find people interesting and like as many varieties here as I do in my favorite dishes.

Height 6'1 Body Type broad and muscular Smokes only when casting fire spells Drinks yes Drugs only healer prescribed Sign ...Gemini? Apparently?? Education Garreg Mach Officer's Academy Occupation Noble Paladin Income ... Children dear goddess no Pets Felix Horses Hobbies Reading, cooking, chess, tea, horseback riding, hiking. not dying.

art credit: one. two. three. four. five.

01. WINE OR BEER

both, depends on the atmosphere

.02 CLOWNS OR MIMES

neither

.03 SHOWER OR BATH

yes

.04 PIRATES OR NINJAS

what does this even mean??? and what's a nija?

.05 TITS OR ASS

yes

.06 COFFEE OR TEA

tea, although coffee is interesting, i will have to try more of it

.07 SPICY OR SWEET

spicy

.08 SUMMER OR WINTER

both have their fine qualities

.09 LEATHER OR LACE

depends on who's wearing it. some people are just very much one or the other.

10. ROUGH SEX OR GENTLE SEX

yes

Personality Type
Campaigner: ENFP-A

ENERGY

79%

Extraverted

MIND

55%

Intuitive

NATURE

61%

Feeling

TACTICS

61%

Prospecting

IDENTITY

61%

Assertive

personality test. art credit.

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@perfume | text | backdated to 4/4

[eaudevamp]

[ One late evening, a message comes through. ]

Greetings, Sylvain. Let me preface this by saying that I may have something to check off the bucket list.

[ Well, it started as his bucket list, but it has sort of morphed into something that occasionally include Sylvain's. ]

[philancer]

Oh? Consider me intrigued. What are you plotting over there?

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign mentally keysmashes as he practically hears Sylvain's teasing voice even through the Watch. ]

Urm, see... I've gotten myself in a pickle, and I've been feeling a little peckish in recent days.

[philancer]

[ Sylvain actually sits and blinks at that a moment, trying to interpret that without any context. ]

Okay…? Is that a good pickle or a bad one?

[eaudevamp]

I think half and half? Neither, nor...?

[ Reign, that's not really explaining anything. ]

Could we meet? Preferably somewhere private. Actually, my place. Wouldn't want to walk around with this.

[ Also not specifying what "this" is, but he'll send Sylvain his suite location on the eight floor nonetheless. ]

[philancer]

[ He doesn’t miss that Reign’s not telling him what ‘this’ is. Hmm. Interesting. ]

I’ll be right up.

[ And he’s true to his word. It takes him a little to maneuver the upper floors. He hasn’t been up here a lot - only to visit Basch, really - but he finds the right place soon enough and raps his knuckles on the door, only to greet the vampire with a crooked grin when he opens the door. ]

So you missed me, huh?

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign paces around his suite while waiting for Sylvain's arrival, and when he hears the knock on the door, is quick to open it. His cheeks instantly flush pink at the teasing greeting. ] M-maybe a tad.

[ The vampire waves for Sylvain to enter, stepping back to reveal a modest suite with artificial night views on the windows, then closes the door behind them. ]

So... my little pickle is this. [ Sylvain would have noticed by now that Reign is wearing a light green scarf around his neck, which he slowly removes to reveal a spades-studded leather collar in black. ] I've a key, but I'm not able to unlock it.

[ Still hasn't explain the peckish part yet... ]

[ ooc : similar to this but the studs are spades instead. ]

[philancer]

[ He doesn’t think he’ll ever get tired of making Reign blush like that.

He steps into the suite and takes a moment to glance around, sweeping the room with his eyes but his attention quickly comes back to fixate on the man he’s here to see.

When Reign tugs the scarf away, he steps closer, into the man’s personal space, and lifts a hand to trace along it curiously. ]

So you need help getting it off?

[ That’s not so unusual. He’s seen collars that do this here before. It’s how he and Basch had met, after all. ]

[eaudevamp]

[ There's something about the fact the Sylvain's in his suite, his personal space both literally and figuratively, that had Reign feeling oddly comforted. It's not often that he invites anyone back to his place.

Sylvain's question gets a nod from him. ] Apparently it's supposed to be a birthday gift from the House. I'd totally forgotten about it until I opened the box a few days ago, and then it latched onto me.

[ That's pickle #1. He still needs to explain peckish pickle #2. ]

[philancer]

Alright.

[ He can accept that easily enough. he’d seen the collars in the store do the same thing when they’d first arrived. The ropes, as well.

He hasn’t figured out that that’s not, actually, the pickle.

But he wraps his arms around Reign’s waist as he tugs him closer against his chest and grins at him. ]

I can help with that. I’m a little flattered you called me, actually.

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign easily lets himself be tugged closer, hands settling on Sylvain's chest as his cheeks flush darker. He chuckles softly, then tiptoes up slightly to steal a quick kiss from the redhead. ]

You did say to seek you out when I want to check an item off the bucket list. So... Do you remember what I said before about me not biting to drink? [ He rubs the back of his neck, looking sheepish and a tad uncertain. ]

[philancer]

[ He's more than happy to indulge that kiss, although the question that follows it is enough to give him pause. He blinks for a moment, recalling the conversation clearly, but as it had been something Reign hadn't looked comfortable talking about at the time, he hadn't pressed.

Now, though, he just winds his arms comfortably around the other man's waist and studies his face. Not missing that uncertainty. ]

I do.

[ Open-ended. Letting Reign take the time he needed to explain. ]

[eaudevamp]

[ That Sylvain is willing to hear, his expression open and patient, is all that Reign needs. He drops his gaze briefly, slowly gathers his thoughts, then nods and looks back up. ] The vampires from my world usually bites to drink blood, which is what we need. That's the most common method in which we feed. Of course, there's the option of partaking from a glass, like I do.

[ Then he lowers his head, his blue eyes going slightly unfocussed, as if remembering something from his past. ] It's not pretty, and definitely painful for the... humans. [ A deep breath. ] It's terrifying, for me, the thought of biting someone.

[philancer]

[ His arms tighten snugly when he feels Reign shift uneasily and he leans in to rest his forehead against the other man's. ]

You don't like causing someone else pain?

[ He's guessing here. But it sounds like a pretty violent exchange, in Reign's description. Then again, everything he's learned about vampires makes them sound like predators, with humans as their prey. He supposes it's not much different than a cat catching a mouse. It just sucks to be the mouse. ]

[eaudevamp]

[ He nods his head slightly, consequently nuzzling their foreheads together, which feels nice. Really nice. ]

There's always pain involved, regardless of how gentle one may be. But it's the... violence and cruelty in how they are fed on. [ Toyed with like an entertaining amusement before their deaths, though Reign bites back those words. ] And the fear in their gaze— [ Before death claims them. ] —scares me.

[ The vampire closes his eyes briefly, then pulls back to look Sylvain in the eyes. ] But I've this urge within me now, which coincides with what I can also check off my list, so to speak. Merely to bite and drink, nothing more! [ He quietens down, watching the redhead's expression carefully, wondering if he might frighten the man away with his request. ]

[philancer]

[ That makes more sense, and Sylvain lets a hand lift to cup against the side of Reign's face, tipping his head back again so he can meet his gaze. There's not fear on his face - if anything, it's just bemused indulgence. ]

Just because they made it violent and cruel doesn't mean you have to, you know. I wouldn't expect you to, in fact. You don't strike me as the cruel sort. And I'm not afraid of you, Reign. Or of a little pain, although I admit as much as I might like a few lovebites in the heat of the moment, I think what you're talking about might be a little bit more than what I can take normally without flinching.

But, [ he adds that in before Reign thinks he's turning him down. He's definitely not. ] This place has made itself into the perfect opportunity for you to experiment with it, at least. There are more than enough options to help blur the line between pain and pleasure. If you don't think that will negatively effect on your... meal?

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign easily leans into Sylvain's palm, nuzzling against the warmth, feeling himself relaxing and sighing in relief. He listens carefully to what the redhead says, and though he knows most people, including Sylvain, aren't afraid of him, Reign isn't certain that may be the case should the resort decides to mess with him and make the vampire lose control. It had come close to that...

He starts to deflate when he thought Sylvain isn't receptive to being bitten and drank from, then practically perks up at the "but", eyes bright and hopeful. ] Really? Truly?! And no, I don't think it'll affect my meals, or the way I consume it usually. At least I hope not. I know it can feel... pleasurable. [ Even if just drinking from the cut veins of those who volunteered to help him some months back. ]

There are a few places I could bite. [ The vampire's gaze instinctively drops to Sylvain's neck briefly before he could stop himself. ] What kind of options do you have in mind? You seem to have more ideas than I do.

[philancer]

[ He doesn't miss the way Reign's gaze drops, the way his pupils dilate in a hint of hunger, even if Sylvain can't guess which type of hunger that is at the moment. Maybe both?

But, deciding to tease him a little more, he bends his head slightly to the side, exposing his throat as he swallows, offering it to the vampire with a glint in his own amber eyes. ]

I know they've got a potion down in Naked Yolk we could use. I haven't used it myself before, but I've heard what it does. We could try that? Either down there, or send for a bottle for up here? I wonder if the apothecary does delivery, or room service?

[eaudevamp]

[ Definitely both, which is a rarity for Reign, seeing as he's never thought or imagine himself biting another person. But here Sylvain is, tilting his head the slightest bit in an inviting manner, and Reign finds his breath catching, mouth parting, as his gaze drops back down to the other's neck. All he needs to do is lean in and—

Blue eyes flit back up to Sylvain, catching the look he gives Reign, and the vampire swallows heavily as he considers the man's words. Going down to Naked Yolk sounds like a great suggestion, and he still have his vouchers that meant they'll be given certain services that are usually not offered, or at a lower cost. ]

We could try ask them for a bottle to be brought up first, and if it's exclusive only to Naked Yolk, then we can head down there. [ Even then, Reign wonders if he has the patience for it, doing his very best to keep his eyes at Sylvain and not travel down to that delectable neck. So close, yet so far. He suck his lower lip into his mouth, doing his best not to get tempted just yet. ]

[philancer]

[ He can tell by the way Reign's eyes have lit up at the suggestion which one he's really interested. Which just has him laughing softly and tugging him towards the door. ]

Or we could save ourselves the time and effort and just head down there now. We can ask about it for next time, if that helps.

[ Will there be a next time? Who knows, but it's worth knowing, either way. ]

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign really is that obvious, isn't he? Honestly, the vampire thinks that perhaps he needs to learn to be more subtle. But it's not too bad, right? Nonetheless, he easily lets Sylvain tug him towards the door, the destination obvious. ]

Oh, that make sense. Much easier than calling in, waiting, and then finding out that you still have to take that trip. [ He responds with a sheepish smile, closing the door behind them once they step out. Hopefully there will be a next time. Because if the potion prove useful or fun to utilise, then all the more for a future repeat. And if it's allowed to be brought out of the establishment for personal usage, all the better.

Regardless, at least now they're heading there. But even as they make the short distance to the elevator, Reign is already feeling jittery from his inner urge. So, to distract himself, he asks: ] Do you know what the potion does?

[philancer]

[ Stepping into the elevator, Sylvain hits the button for the floor they need before wrapping his arms around Reign once more and smiling down at him. ]

They have several to choose from down there, actually, but the one I was thinking of is one they use in some of the darker rooms of bdsm. Something that helps mix pain and pleasure. Probably pretty useful, for those who dabble in that sort of thing, but I don't see why we can't repurpose it for this. Especially since I don't mind a few lovebites in general.

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign easily press himself against Sylvain when thick arms wrap around him, the vampire doing his very best to keep his eyes on the redhead's face rather than the other's neck. Focus, Reign, focus! ]

Oh, that's a very... handy potion to have. It'll definitely make things easier for those involved. [ He tilts his head at Sylvain, a small smile tugging on his lips even as he gives into his urge and let his gaze wander lower. ] Is there a particular spot you enjoy getting lovebites on?

[philancer]

I can't say I've ever narrowed it down to somewhere specific. Although I guess the neck is at least pretty safely a 'yes'.

[ He lets his fingers skim along Reign's jaw, not missing how his gaze keeps wandering. ]

Is there somewhere you're drawn to try?

[eaudevamp]

[ At the touch of Sylvain's fingers at his jaw, Reign's gaze flits back up to the redhead, before returning to where he'd been staring moments before at the question. He swallows heavily before a sheepish look comes over his face. ]

I would be lying if I say I'm not drawn to this... [ He lifts a hand up, one finger tracing along a vein on Sylvain's neck and feeling the strong pulse right beneath the skin. Then he glances up, watching the other's expression closely. ] There are other places too. Such as the wrist, inner arm, or somewhere more— [ Intimate. ] —discreet.