Eirik stiffened. "Are you trying to get yourself killed, Kyros..? I lost my temper once with you tonight, and if you don't leave now, I fear they may never find your body..."

It looked like Eirik was trying with all his might to keep from ripping the boy to bits.

The wolf looked at Kyros and then tilted her head then back at Eirick. She didnt want them to fight but she was already tired of trying to defuse the situation. She didnt want Eirick to leave and she didnt mind talking with Kyros.

Why are men so psycho she thought and shook her head. She wanted to just push them both in the snow...and by golly did they deserve it.

Kyros knew he was threading on thin ice now, but the sensation of his accelerated heart with fear and enjoyment only made him feel alive. He sure liked to play like that, he could see. As amusing as it was to pester Eirik, though, he indeed did not want to die. At least not until he was 250 and the most powerful wizard in Great Britain.

"Are you always so eager to get violent? I'm not a threat, especially not when you take into account the vampiric question ." Mysterious red potions. Fangs. Fast reflexes and super strength. And the fact that you're basically a shadow to my ability. You're definitely not human, Mr. Eirik. "If you paid more attention instead of being mad at me you could've noticed the fact that I'm not interested in Fable like that, or that she had a crush on you. " He gasped dramatically, looking at the wolf whose head he held between his hands. "Should I say that? Sorry if I wasn't supposed to, I can't speak to wolves and ask your permission like this."

(OOC: Typing on mobile suuuuuucks. I touched a link by mistake and to rewrite everything! Fable, I promise I'll reply to your comment when I get home :0)

Eirik stared at the boy, his fangs slowly dropping once more. He took a breath, and tried to calm himself before he spoke.

"At least you know your place in the grand scheme of things, but you need to learn to think more. If someone is more powerful than you, and they threaten to destroy you, why, unless you have a death wish, would you push them..?" he stopped and ran a shaking hand through his hair.

"Yes, I have a temper...and it's hard to control. I can be violent, and you have no idea how hard it is right now not to....end...you. " He took another breath. "So, I ....kindly...ask you to leave, for both our sakes."

He stared at the boy, his face hardening until the turmoil was only visible in his eyes. "Please, " he said quietly.

That comment made Kyros pause. Did he have a death wish? He wasn't so sure. There was plenty he wanted to accomplish in life. But he was carelessly pestering a vampire who could easily break his neck or suck him dry. He was afraid, but more excited he had been in years. Maybe he was just an adrenaline junkie.

"Why? It's fun. That's really the point. Annoying you is fun. Playing with my life is fun. There are going to be important people very disappointed if I die, and that's fun as well." The boy shrugged. "But at least I care about one of them. So I guess I'll take my leave." Sister doesn't want me dead... And I don't want to make her sad.

Looking back at Fable, he gave her a small, much warmer smile. "I'll warn Elizabeth that you're busy, right? I'm looking forward to seeing you again. I'd like to be friends." Giving a last pet to her wolfy head, he stood up and followed the road again, hands in his pockets like nothing had happened at all.

"Take care, Eirik. Thanks for the advice... Enjoy the evening~"

[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/LzN83EF.png[/img] Meanwhile, Poppy had grown tired of dancing and bored of sitting. She decided to take her new lantern for warmth and light for some air outside. "I guess I picked practical prizes," she said to herself, shivering. Poppy threw on her cowl and scarf, glad for the extra layers since she had forgotten her things in the coat check.

"Now what did the band say about these items?" She couldn't remember for the life of her as she set off down a well-lit block. "Magical properties hmm..."

Fable watched the boys curiously, it was a habit of hers to observe. Maybe she wasnt the only one dealing with finding her place in the world. Had she found some attraction to Eirick. Perhaps. She was young...shed been so consumed by other things that friends or even the possibility of a boyfriend was foreign to her. She didnt seem to think like normal people.

OMG. she continued to think...what am I doing. We are all standing here acting like prim and proper adults instead of kids. This was the first night in a long time she had felt happy and it was because she was being herself while having people accept her, sure the night started out restrained but she genuinely liked talking to people.

She shifted up back to her humanoid form, ears and tail still present.

She had never done that before in front of people. "Kyros wait. I would like to be your friend, even though I think you like looking for trouble. Thank you, I will be back inside momentarily after I talk with Eirick."

She looked at Eirick and blushed, as she spoke she did NOT make eye contact because she wasnt sure if she did that she could get the words out.

"I dont know what it is I feel for you, I know its friendship at the very least and I would like for you to stay at the party so I can get to know you more." She took a steadying breath

"This is...my first time trying to socialize with people. I don't understand your world or why you would treat me as a possession, I felt it threated my freedom and that you viewed me as an object rather then a peer. I dont know...I havent had much opportunity to observe vampires. But I can see, it seems, you are still trying to come to terms with everything just like I am." She risked a glance up, nervous of his response.

Then she remembered his comment about the newly weds and before she realized what she was doing she bopped him on the chest.

"and I am not newlywedding it up with anyone! I cant believe youd say that!!"

her eyes went wide and her hand went to her mouth out of surprise of herself. "sorry...I'm sorry.." she muttered

"Why you say I like trouble? I'm such a sweetheart." Kyros' face was the picture of genuine indignation for a brief moment, before giving way to a mischievous grim, much like a playful cat. He breathed deeply, getting serious before finishing his trail of thought. "Thank you, Fable. I'm glad you're my first friend."

Inside the building the warmth was inviting, but the sudden mess of thoughts was enough to make him dizzy. Kyros quickly stopped his Legilimency, happy to have only his own thoughts again and to be away from Eirik's dark presence. He had been reading minds for so long that to find someone impervious to it and with such dark emotions was disturbing. Still, it's better to find this out now. I'm sure it will be useful in the future. It was both the first time in a good while he had been in danger and the first time he made what he thought he could call a 'friend'. He quite liked those feelings.

He went back to the table they occupied early, sitting down with a small sigh. He began to feel slightly tired.

(ooc sorry catching up)

Eirik stared at Kyros, shocked. 'because its fun, fun to annoy me, fun to play with his life..?' he thought. 'what an idiot...but I suppose he never died, so he has no idea just how precious being alive is.' Eirik cleared his thoughts, and relaxed a bit when the boy decided he was going to leave. Hopefully this was the end of it then.

His dead heart, however, 'leaped in his chest' when the wolf transformed up into Fable, and she called out after him. He grew angry and jealous again at her words of friendship to both of them.

"This isn't the Vampire Diaries, Fable, and I am not going to be part of a triangle. I don't care for Kyros, and I do not think that if he associates with you I wish to be a part of that. Every time I see him and think of the two of you..even speaking, it makes me wish to tear him apart."

His eyes softened. "In my world, we claim people for protection..protection of them from others of my kind and those who would cause them harm. Yes, it can be viewed as being a possession, but we have an obligation to care for them and protect them. It it something we choose to do, because we have strong feelings for them."

He sighed. "I know we have just met, and its been mostly a wonderful couple of hours, with the exception of that she vamp, and Kyros. I would love to get to know you better, but I cannot as long as he is in your life. I am sorry, it's just too dangerous for him, and I have no wish to be imprisoned for losing control. Besides, he doesn't seem to have much regard for living, and people like that will do stupid things until their death wish is fulfilled...and they don't care who they drag down with them."

After she pounded on his chest, he chuckled, and gently touched the side of her face, his eyes warm with love. "I would never harm you, Fable, " he said with a smile. Then his eyes hardened, and he turned away. "I am heading back to the castle,' he said, distantly,"do enjoy the rest of the evening with your friends, Miss Leidolf." With that, he began walking away along the path.

Fable gracefully grabbed snow and threw it in Kyros face. "Stop being such a shit. I know your a damned trickster but remember what happened to Loki." she shakes her head.

She stared and him her eyes getting angry at him saying she was playing Vampire Diaries. "Well I guess your going to have a hard time in school then arent you. You know...people go to class together...interact."

Her eyes softened with his. She listened to his reasoning for the claiming. It made sense in his world...was he worried that Ariette wanted her for something? Her brows furrowed.

"I dont understand why you feel you need to protect me and if its a vampire thing, I dont think Miss Ariette desired me in anyway, but I understand what your saying and if you want to protect me then you have to consider that I will talk to others. Male and Female. Everyone I talk to isnt going to "desire" (finger quotes) me and I them." she huffed a little.

She didnt know how to react at him saying he would never harm her. Why the hell was she so special? Her head was spinning with confusion. Is this what shes read about, gifted relationships. both romantic and platonic, didnt come up much in her horror/fantasy novels but when they did, well the girl was often left confused and she definitely felt that way.

She watched him leave feeling more confused then ever. One thing was for sure this term was going to be a tumultuous one and they havent even gotten around the other houses yet.

She went back in and over to the table. She looked at Elizabeth first () "Heres my telephone number, so we can get together like we planned. Just in case..."

and then she looked at Kyros.

"Sense you choose to worry about me, Im fine. I just...need to go clear my mind. You seem to understand being hyper-sensitive and empathic and I just need a bit of quiet. If you would be so kind that if my name is called for the last raffle before I get back that you will let them know I will collect my price before the end of the evening please."

She gave him a smile, but she was exhausted and still feeling confused from all the interaction and heightened emotions. She turned and went back out acting as if nothing was bothering her.

Once outside, she walked into the forest a bit before turning into her wolf form. She trotted along to a quiet, dry area and sat looking up at the moon. Hoping for answers to her racing thoughts.

Humans...are crazy.

((ooc your new HA with the items looks awesome :D))

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Eirik continued to walk, Fable's words still stinging in his ears. Yes, it was going to be a rough term, but he would deal with it without trying to hide what he was. Pretending to be 'normal' was part of the problem.

He drew his wand and with a quick wave he dropped the cosmetic changes he had worn since arriving at school. His hair lengthened and fell onto his shoulders, his skin grew pale and his eyes sunk into reddened sockets. He pulled off his beanie and stuffed it into his pocket.

Feeling more at ease with himself, he continued walking along the path, his stride becoming more casual. He looked around at the wooded area, and then up at the moon. Beauty, even in darkness...and he smiled.

He whispered some spell under his breath, heating and drying some damp dark curls from when Fable threw snow at him. The boy smiled when he saw his new friend approaching, only to notice she seemed a bit upset and confused. He frowned; he was sure things worked out between her and Eirik? What the hell happened now? "Did he say something stupid again? I thought he would be more open once he knew there was nothing to worry about. Or is it some damn vampire pride?."

She didn't seem very talkative, so he didn't press the matter further. "Sure, take your time. I'll warn you if anything happens." He tried to smile back, noticing how sad she seemed beneath that weak smile. Damn. Did Eirik got mad at them being friends? Or did Kyros annoy him too much? If so, maybe he did cross some lines. Troublesome. Kyros pondered over his actions. Maybe he had been too playful? Too tricky? But he was even honest at some points? Frustrated, the boy sighed again, leaning his chin on his hand, elbow on the table, while the fingers of his other hand danced over the dark wood.

What am I supposed to do? He didn't want to talk to Eirik again, and he respected Fable enough not to bother her. Maybe he should just wash his hands from the whole thing. He didn't own Eirik anything, after all. If the guy had something against him or Fable, that was his problem, not Kyros'.

"Elizabeth... Why people get mad at such silly things?" He questioned aloud, effectively more to himself than her.

(())

Fable looked at Kyros, "I think hes just trying to find his place amongst people now. Though yes...hes being stupid, only because he seems to think I'm trying to be like Elena from Vampire Diaries," she sighs. "I just need a break, I will be ok...really. Sometimes I think humans don't understand how confusing they can be. Anyway...I'm going to take a break."

She sensed his concern and shook her head. "Maybe ease up on Eirick for right now. Hes right that is a bit stupid to provoke a vampire, but I also get its in your nature to test limits. Keep this in mind because we do have werewolves at school. If you screw with them...you might wish you had Eirick as an ally in the future." she smiled and motherly mussed up his curls.

She then walked out. She noticed Poppys() lovely outfit change, It goes perfectly with the dress she was wearing and then walking into the woods.

(current time now)

The cool air was refreshing. As she breathed it seemed to clear her mind. The moon beans shimmered off her white fur, seemingly cleansing her of all her negativity. Here she felt serene.

Kyros frowned, a tinge of childish confusion to his expression. "Who's Elena...? What's Vampire Diaries? Is it... What, he thinks you want us to fight over you?" He had to give a good laugh at that. It was just so surreal. Were vampires that different from humans for Eirik to understand the situation like that? Smiling broadly, he gave Fable a flirty wink and added in a flirty voice, index finger pressed against the beauty mark near his mouth: "Oh hun, there's no competition. Would you choose anything other than this?" His charming pose dissolved into another slight giggle as he continued, again in his normal voice. "I'm joking, of course. Sorry, you're really cute, but I don't date. I'd like if he understood that."

He puffed out as Fable kindly reminded that annoying a dangerous vampire was not his wisest decision. Damn, I should have taken into account the politics of the situation. I got carried away... Well, he isn't the only vampire in the House, if I'm not mistaken. I can work my way around that. "A fine point... Though I'm not sure I'd like to have such an unstable ally. If he can't stand me at my normal, not even my worse, he doesn't deserve my better, right?" Sighing again, he tried to be more gentle when telling her: "But well, I'll leave him be. Don't worry."

"I think we all need to calm down after this whole mess. Take care, okay?"

Fable smiled as he got it, "I think you picked up exactly what I meant, regarding vampire diaries..I didnt think I was coming off like that, at least I hope I didnt. I was just trying to be polite. But you know...you cant blame him for thinking like that. I think the Twilight series damaged the vampire rep a bit and gave teen girls this...notion that its a good idea to mess with the emotions of vampires. It was romanticized. Ive never dated. Would I go for a supernatural who is more then just a wizard, yes, but thats because at this moment I feel they might understand me better. But, as Im starting to talk with people, Im finding its not the case...it would just be me trying to find someone who can empathize with me...and accept me rather then..understand me. As I think no human really understand each other because everyone reacts to any given situation differently." She breathed in.

"Also we dont know Eirick that well or what hes going through or what hes dealing with. His anger could be a defensive mechanism for himself like your trickster cheeky nature is for you. Or my silence is for me." She smiles.

"Your a cutie...in a sort of little brother type to me." she shakes her head "Cheeky...and just give it a thought ok? Im not saying you have to...be best buds...more just that your house is your ally. Every house is going to have conflicting personalities, thats just the way of life."

She gave a shrug and flick of her hand. "alright...Im going."

((previous conversation before her leaving))

Kyros hummed thoughtfully at Fable's confession, wondering what he should say. He wanted to give some sort of reassurance to her, he knew friends did that, but romantic relationships really weren't his forte. The boy never felt any kind of romantic attraction and highly doubted he was able to. He struggled a bit with his words before thinking on what could be useful for her to hear right now.

"As hard as it is, give some chance to people. They may end up surprising you." He smiled slightly. "I may not be able to understand how it is to change into a wolf... But well... I don't need to, to apreciate how nice you are and how patient you have been to me. I know how it is to be... Different... and fear others, to fear being owned, even if I'm sure we came from completely different backgrounds. So at least that you can talk to me about." He brushed a curl away from his eyes, messy as it was after her petting. "You're even right about Eirik. Maybe he's just defending himself, but he at least tried a bit to understand you." There was a certain grudging quality to his tone. "I mean, I'm sure you'll find more people who accept you as you are."

"As for who do you choose to date is a matter that concerns only you, of course... Though I don't know if you need to choose now... I mean, you barely know him yet . The term hasn't even started! Give yourself some time as well, okay? Don't let this pressure you into choosing something you're not ready for."

Kyros mused over this past conversation, hoping his advice had been good enough to help Fable. He sighed again, annoyed for letting the situation darken his mood. Such a busy night, huh? And I haven't even danced yet. Maybe I should do that...

With a sly smile, he got up again, playfully putting his floating hat on Elizabeth's plushie.

"I'll be right back... Right after this song."

Sam came hurrying back to the concert, the chill wind blowing her cloak back as she swooped down. Leaping off her starsweeper, she spotted outside the venue. "Had to take Albedo to the Owelry. Couldn't just leave the poor fellow frozen like that." she gasped, still catching her breath from the swift flight to Hogwarts and back. "What'd I miss?"

(( ooc possibly you may meet him in the woods, I dont know, but pinging you anyway lol ))

Eirik decided that he didn't really want to head inside the castle, the night was so beautiful that he wanted to walk. The Forbidden Forest was so close...who would really know if he went in there or not.

He took a large leap, landing about 20 feet off the path that lead to the castle. Confident that no one would now see his trail, he switched over to night vision and followed his bliss, taking in the cold winter air, hearing rustling here and there of ...who knows what..doing it's nightly routine.

'Things are less complicated out here, ' he thought, 'its kill or be killed, hunt forage or starve, screw or your species dies out.' He nodded, as that concept appealed to his now predatory nature. He would never kill or eat an animal, but that didn't mean he couldn't hunt one. Besides, it was good to keep his skills sharp.

Eirik stopped and listened intently, searching for some sound in which to head towards, to stalk and to chase, his eyes glinting in the moonlight.

[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/LzN83EF.png[/img] Poppy lowered her hood so she could be heard. "Sam!" () She admired the girl's form coming down off the broom. "You're a sight for sore eyes. It's been fun in there, but stuffy too, in more ways than one. You know how these charity events can be. I always feel like I have to be so proper and grown-up when I'm in formal attire, especially since we're representing our house and school at this thing."

"Shall we go back in the building or take some more air in that wooded area?

(( you might meet her...or she might just WATCH YOU!! O.O <----creeper eyes! LOL I am rpging a new character, they have not formally met, THANK YOU for asking! LOL I know its hard to keep track, but this is my actual first character that I made otherwise I was..."winging" it in the past. :P))

Fable was feeling much more peaceful. Gods she wish shed had a book. She was still re-energizing from all the socializing. She just wasnt used to it. She hopes her new found friends would understand.