audio; un: alucard | locked from minato, open to everyone else

[reposing]

I find myself in need of some services.

I am in need of several people to help achieve a personal project of mine. I've recently become acquainted with some of the works in the library that is new to me, but perhaps old to you. The Much Ado About Nothing play from William Shakespeare.

I need fairly convincing actors, and those with an artistic touch to set a stage.

I am open to discussion. I would like to do this fairly soon, perhaps in a week.

Comments

[reposing]

It isn't old to me. [the plays are brand new to him... rip]

I have no expectations of perfection. This is the closest I can arrange for what I want.

I would not have expected it from you. Nor would I have asked.

[reposing]

I will bear it in mind. Have you any other skills to offer?

[reposing]

If you're going to ask, then I don't think I have a job for you.

[reposing]

...Something very close to that, in any case.

[His voice becomes very soft. There is more he wants to say on that, but it isn't his place. Minato confided in him, and he will protect that trust.]

They always are. But if I can remember these times well for the rest of my immortal life, then I would rather try than not.

[nishizono]

...i keep forgetting you're like, an actual vampire and shit. speech like that's throwing me off.

what's it like, being a vampire?

[reposing]

I've been told it's atypical.

Difficult. Particularly, I am a dhampir -- half vampire. I don't belong with humans, really. I barely belong with other creatures of the night, either. Neither lives are easy to live; humans live short, scared lives, ready to lash out if it means their own survival. Beasts like vampires can either follow their base instincts or overcome them, and are rewarded for neither.

Then there is someone like me, who walks between the line. I am a monster to a human life, and an abomination to others.

[nishizono]

[ walking the line between human and beast, now doesn't that sound familiar? tetora hums to himself, leaning back against the bed where he's been lounging all throughout the conversation. ]

i can relate to that last part, mostly. balancing between being human and being something else, it's a rough way to live.

do you ever wish it was different? even for just a day?

[reposing]

Do you? I apologize for presuming, but I thought you were human.

...Sometimes. To just be one or the other. Yet, if I were not, I would not know what plagues both sides. The potential to be someone worth remembering, or the potential to be wicked.

[nishizono]

[ good that they're on text, because tetora just made a really derisive noise just now. ]

hardly. i only look human. i'm more of a weapon, if i had to put a word to what i am.

which side of you do you prefer? do you have a preferred side, or is it like... you've found your balance and shit.

[gundamned]

Then this play can only be improved upon with their presence!

text; @nines

[twoaffirmations]

Not that I underestimate the abilities of the people here, but a week's pretty short notice...
And don't we have better things to do?

[reposing]

A shame. I thought friends helped each other out?

[rk800connor]

I'm really not opposed to either. I'll wait for you here, then. The door is unlocked, please feel free to let yourself in.

[And when he said 'wait for you here' he meant exactly that, sitting up straight in a chair, eyes on the door, waiting for Alucard.]

[reposing]

I'll be in shortly.

[Eventually, Alucard does arrive, giving a polite knock before opening the door. Not unlike what Connor had given him in their last conversation, Alucard arrives with a glass of thirium. There's a split second pause as he sees how Connor is sitting and waiting, stiff and upright. It's a little startling, but also it's so very him.]

I'm certain you're likely at adequate levels of thirium, but regardless. [The glass is offered.]

[reposing]

Describe in what ways.

[reposing]

...Is that what you were made for?

No balance. [His voice is wry, but tired.] I've seen both at their worst, and at their best. Humans that will murder each other out of fear-induced mobs, but also those who try to learn to be better, to help each other, who love unconditionally. There are beasts who slaughter children for the thrill of it, stealing babies from their cribs to devour their tender flesh.

And there are others who simply want to live their lives, have marvelous cultures, and have made brilliant steps in science.

[ryuji]

Wait, what? Blood's a pretty deep color.

[DO YOU BLEED DIFFERENTLY, HINATA?]

Hell yeah

I was countin' on you for that

Because if I gotta read it, it's gonna take me a year and we don't got a year

[mapsio]

Ah, well... it was something we studied in school. But I will admit to having read a little more on it than required. It was enjoyable.

[Alucard can't see it, but she's smiling.]

What is the occasion for needing a play done in a week?

[counterfeitheart]

[It's just funny to him, okay! 19yr old boy from the 1400s, discovering Shakespeare.]

Oh I have no doubt you wouldn't have asked.

Not afraid it'll be too raunchy? Ah, I'm sure you've thought of that, and of pronunciation. Have fun.

[gundamned]

I could sooner be able to describe the ways they did not improve this work!

[None. None ways.

Look at those adorable faces Alucard. That charisma. That raw uninhibited dark power resting deep with in each of them.

Who would ever dare to reject their kindness!]

[bu773rfly]

[Just switches to audio because typing one-handed is.....a pain in the ass actually]

Mmmhm. So that's a copy of the script...mergeable, in case of double roles. And dimmable lights. The power control system should accommodate that, even if not natively...oh. Can I record the final performance?

[wingstosee]

i'll definitely do my best. :)
ask whenever.
actually, maybe you don't even have to ask? i'll just come find you whenever.
i don't really have anything better to do right now. haha.

[reposing]

Do you not?

...Is something the matter, Venus?

[reposing]

Agreed. I enjoyed the tragedies, but I felt this was in better taste.

...It is a romantic occasion. For Minato.

[reposing]

Yes, if you would like. I can't imagine the performance will be... spectacular by any means, but enjoyable enough.