[RP] The Inn of Peace - IoP (Open to all)

[Astra_Senpai]

Tamriel paused in mid slice, that's right- she'd only told Bure. She shook her head, setting the knife in the sink and picking up a spatula, her tone was soft, still a little guilty, "I took more than I needed when I fed- it was the night you shared the soulfruit with me." She turned the heat up nice and high, adding a pinch of salt and dash of cinnamon sugar, expertly flipping the apples with a small flair.  

[Gren_Eckener]

He tilted his head, baffled. "You did?"  

[Gareus Fletcher]

"Er... I dunno. I'm just not used to calling someone as tall as you by his first name I guess."

Rhett wasn't sure why he'd said it either...

"Um... Sorry. I guess I could call you Gren..."  

[Gren_Eckener]

He blinked, then smiled, amused. "Well, I may be an adult, but that doesn't mean we can't be friends." he chuckled. "Whatever you're comfortable with, I suppose...surname's Eckener, if that's better."  

[Gareus Fletcher]

"Hmm. I like Gren better, Not as... Ecky."

He snickered at his horrible joke, shaking his head and making a silly face.

"Sorry, bad joke. I'll just call you Gren."

Rhett smiled widely.

"I like you. You're cool."  

[Gren_Eckener]

Gren rolled his eyes at the pun. "If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that one...but thanks. You're pretty cool yourself." he laughed.  

[Gareus Fletcher]

"D'aww I'm just normal ol' me..."

He waved at him as he started back into his room.

"See ya tomorrow...!"  

[Gren_Eckener]

"Later!" he grinned, waving as he walked away.  

[Gareus Fletcher]

Rhett closed the door to his room, looking to his suitcase and digging through it. Okay, he at least had a good set of black clothes... long sleeve black shirt and pants, and a black handkerchief he'd wear on his head. Gloves... naw, you didn't want to go completely in black, people bumped into you, and he was going to be an extra face tonight. The clothes ready to go, he set up some of his own clothes for when the show was over. All of it ready, he stilled for a moment, cringing.

"Hope he's not mad at me."  

[Astra_Senpai]

Tamriel gave a small nod, turning the now crisping apples over, "He was a young man just looking for a pretty face to listen to him. He seemed fine..." Her gaze grew distant for a moment, shaking her head she carefully places the crispy apples on a small plate, serving them to him, Tamriel was hopeful Malachai would like them, "I am sorry- this is sour talk before sweet food."  

[Gren_Eckener]

Malachai blinked slowly, clearly lost. Was this the perfect night for everyone to ramble on about people they weren't going to talk about, being mysterious and sad all at once? He snapped back in for the apples, eating one happily. "Yum! Apple!"  

[Astra_Senpai]

"I'm glad you like them. My handmaid used to make them for me." She nodded and went to open the oven, grabbing some potholders and pulling the tray out a bit. Adding a few spices, she pushed it back into the oven and closed the door, "Almost done."

She sighed, her hair turning a brilliant honey wheat blonde, "Malachai, forgive me, but I have to ask someone who'd understand. Why, after all this time, do I feel so guilty for making a single mistake? One death after years of successful feeding... and I can't get him out of my head."

She bowed her head, leaning against the counter and crossing her arms under her bust, "Sampling was so much easier when I was younger, it was easy and carefree and if something bad happened who cared? They were nothings, no ones. ...And now- now all I feel is guilt."  

[Gren_Eckener]

He blinked, nibbling his apple slice. "I don't know. Until recently, I've never fed without killing people." he said honestly. "What made him any different?"  

[Astra_Senpai]

She sighed, "His story was simple and sweet. He's not the kind that usually comes when the charm calls to them. He didn't take on that blissful look the other do- he just wanted someone who'd listen and I did." She played with her rings and shrugged, "He was just an average young man. An orphan who was out in the world to seek his fortune and one day find a nice girl to settle down with and start a family. All he wanted was company and to be in my company."