Takeru Daijuuji
“It’s a similar situation for me,” Rose said. “I was only introduced to this place today and, crazy as it sounds, I’ve been a vampire for a week without realizing it. Today was also the day I discovered this hell- err, world. I was about to kill someone before Levi intervened.” an odd, humorless laugh came from her as she finished.
"Hmm... I see." Takeru gave a small nod. While he may not know who Levi was, it did not matter. He thought back to when he first learned about this strange world that he was actually living in unbeknownst to himself. It was quite the odd memory, to be honest. Though at the time, he was scared for his life, it was not the kind of conflict that people would normally think about when someone says they were attacked by a vampire. In fact, he could probably say it was a little embarrassing for the both of them. After all, the vampire left out of humiliation and not because he was fending her off. 'Awkward' would be the best way to describe it, if one had to do so with but a single word.
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If you asked just about anybody who knew the young man, they would often say Takeru was a reliable young man, capable of great generosity. It was often that he would help others with work on his free time instead of slacking off or sitting around, and he never did ask for anything in return. He did things just for the sake of being of use to other people, and if someone needed assistance, he'd definitely provide it. Of course, Takeru was not superhuman, and though he could work hard for extending periods of time, his exhaustion would show itself once he was finished.
He had just left an old neighbor's house after he had finished helping with a new patio. The man was around 60 years old, much past the prime of his life, but Takeru however was still young and full of energy. The heavy lifting was too much for someone that age, so Takeru was asked to help and thusly he found himself in the situation. Once he was on his way home, it felt like Takeru could simply hit the floor and fall asleep. His arms and back started to ache, and the thought of drinking half the ocean and then hitting the hay was quite appealing to the young man. All he had to do was get home by walking, and the distance was but a few blocks - certainly nothing to worry about.
...except it was.
Takeru was no pervert, but it was not possible for him to not admire beauty when he saw it, even if he felt like it was bad to do so. So, as he walked home, he happened to pass by a very, very attractive woman. The look WOULD have been nothing more than a simple glance. He WOULD NOT have been checking her out, but simply grazing her with his look, as anyone does when somebody walks by. It would have been a normal glance and they'd have gone their separate ways, but the woman did not allow this to be. Instead, as they passed and their eyes met, she stopped him. It was an intimidating look she gave him, like a predator gives its meal before feasting. He was not entirely sure why, but he found himself unable to move, paralyzed by her gaze, even though there had yet to be a sound between either one of them.
"Your smell... " she began, her nose lifting just a bit, taking in his scent as she spoke. "...it's appetizing."
Takeru had to raise in eyebrow in response. He was not sure if that was some odd come-on, or if she was being serious. The look in her eye gave him the feeling that both were the case. "...uh?" it was still confusing to him. Something about her told him to be on his guard and to not relax around her. There was the feeling of hostile intent coming from that alluring smile, he just knew it. So naturally, he wanted to get away from her, and as soon as possible. "...well I've actually got to get going..." he tried playing off the whole situation and escaping, but she did not let this be either.
"You know, I have been so busy these past few days. So... so busy. I've not eaten in quite the while." already close to each other, the woman closed what little distance there was to him. "Normally I don't have snacks on a whim, but I just can't resist."
That feeling he had from before reached his chest and at this point, every fiber of his being told him to make a dash away from her. She had a beautiful face and smile, but her malicious intentions could not go unnoticed, even by the oblivious (then) Takeru. Because it was so strong, the young boy did not forget to heed the warnings his gut was giving him, and he took a step back. "I-I'm not sure what you're saying....." he gave a small, nervous laugh as he said so.
"You. You look and smell like a great meal." she replied, taking a step towards him.
He stepped back again.
"Aha... well, thank you.. I guess? But I do really have to get going..." and with the subtly of a honey badger tearing a cobra apart, he broke into a sprint away from the lady.
He ran.
It was the right decision. There was something off about her that made him feel weak and frightened. She would have killed him if he stayed or something! He never had a feeling like that that was strong enough to make him nauseous, so he had to listen to it! And so he kept on running and running, not even looking back to see if she was following. He ran, then ran some more, and then ran even more after that. He ran until his legs hurt, his heart felt like it'd beat out of his chest, and until he ran out of breath. He did not know where he ran, but he knew that if it were away from her, he'd be safe. Or rather... he hoped.
"I'm not like other vampires, hun. I don't particularly like working for a meal if I don't have to." came that same woman's voice from behind him.
Slowly, he turned around to face the voice of the girl. Vampire?! Is she serious?! Now he was sweating in nervousness and fear. She did not seem to be exhausted in the least, even though she had to have been running just as much as Takeru, who was definitely in good shape. There was no way she had THAT much stamina, right? Takeru remained silent in face of the woman, likely due to being overwhelmed by fear, as he almost couldn't move his legs.
"Quiet now, are we? I guess being in the presence of royalty has you mute." her voice switched nearly from seductive to spoiled in but an instant as she spoke. Takeru couldn't process much, but he probably would have thought 'Vampires have kings?' if he could at that moment. Taking one step closer to the man, drawing her face ever so closely to his, she spoke. "Or maybe you're honored to be the meal of such an important individual? Well, thank you for the meal. I'll enjoy it, as it's rare to meet such a delicacy as yourself. In fact, you almost smell of someone I knew~" with her seductive tone back in place, she opened her mouth wide, revealing fangs that almost seemed demon-like and went to clamp down on his neck. But at the last moment, Takeru acted!
It was but a simple step back. He was too scared to push her or do anything major, but he managed to step back with all his might, stepping on something that threw his balance off. The woman, lunging at him as he did, fell with him. Takeru managed to simply fall flat on his butt, which did hurt a bit, but nothing serious. However, the young vampire lady did not have such luck, and instead faceplanted into the wall that Takeru was less than two inches from hitting. It looked like it hurt.
She only took but a second to recover, raising up above him and holding her hand to her mouth, rubbing it softly. She looked over Takeru again before speaking silently. "Nevermind. I see..." she took a step back from Takeru, keeping her eye on him the entire time. And, in a sudden moment, she vanished from his site.
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Takeru was snapped back to reality by Valentine, who was setting down Takeru's food and drink, as well as what the cat-girl had ordered. "Thank you." he told her before she began to announce something to the entirely of them.
"I will be closing down the tavern early tonight because Jennova is throwing a party for her sister. She has invited all of you and hopes you will attention. She lives on the next street over, so I will be closing in an hour and will be heading over there shortly after. If you would like to stay with me and go over when I do that is alright, though I will be walking." she informed. "Well, for those of you who would like to go change and then meet us there your welcome to take the address. Or you could use some random clothes I have hanging up in the back. I save them for Jenn's parties all the time!"
So they apparently liked to party, is what Takeru's impression of that statement was. Well, it was not like he did not enjoy a party either, but he couldn't help but wonder how a monster party would go. Maybe they'd do the monster mash. Did he really want to go to this one, though? He was new to the scene, and he was a human, or a hybrid, apparently. Was he fit in for this kind of setting? Probably not. But he could not just turn Valentine and Jennova down after what they've done for (and to) him. It just wasn't in his nature to disrespect (most) people. "Alright, well that sounds fun. I'll head over with you if that's alright, but I'm interested in seeing what kind of clothing you've gotten when you get the chance." He then gave a nod to Valentine time as she left to go do the last of her work.
"So..." he began, looking back at Rose. "I guess I have to tell you a bit about myself now, if I'm remembering where we left off correctly." and so, he told Rose a little bit about himself and how he was introduced into the world of monsters and this bar, albeit 'forgetting' some of the details on how he and Jennova met.
Then there was a timeskip or some shit.
"You're not that bad looking yourself, Jennova." Takeru said all cool-like while wearing an old biker uniform and hitting the conveniently placed jukebox that had also conveniently stopped working and conveniently fixed it, shouting "AY!" while doing so... conveniently.
Actually, Takeru was with the group that was headed to the party Valentine mentioned, in a suit that may or may not have been stolen from a businessman. Either way, it did look fitting for the young man, who did indeed enjoy wearing attire such as this. He wasn't sure why he did, but be just did. Takeru gave single wave to Jennova, who he saw in the distance as the group approached. He was glad that she'd at least be there for his first monster mash. Well, it was her party to begin with, so of course she'd be there, but he was still happy someone he sorta-kinda-feltlike-ish he knew was going to be attending, that way he did not think he was entirely alone.
"Yo." he simply said as they approached.