[Video #2]

[nightraysewerat]

[The man is well dressed, in a dark suit, ruffled white shirt showing beneath the jacket. He looks quite put together, though his long blond hair falls free, around his shoulders. In fact, it falls forward into his face a little as he moves, covering one eye, the remaining one a startling gold.

He looks as if he isn't paying attention to the Dreamberry at all, at first, as he walks around a room, taking bright shiny sharp scissors to every piece of fabric he can find, from curtains to cushions to clothing that he has dragged out of the closet.

Then he pans the room, to give the full effect, and stops the camera on the face of the young woman lying asleep in the bed - her clothing intact though her pillows and blankets are a little worse for wear - one Vanessa Nightray.]

So, shall we begin taking bets on my lifespan when she awakens?

Comments

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

I cannot say that I did, no. Friends, perhaps, long ago when I was still young. But not my siblings. And I hardly destroyed their belongings doing so.

[nightraysewerat]

Ah well, everyone's family is different, I suppose!

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

It is spiteful to do such a thing.

But at any rate...it will have to be repaired...

[nightraysewerat]

Isn't that something to worry about if I survive her wrath?

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

I highly doubt she would literally kill you...

[nightraysewerat]

Oh?

[His eyes narrow.]

Do you know her well?

I hope you're not dying laughing over there. XD

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

Er...no. But as aggravating as family can appear to be at times, the bonds you share will always be stronger.

I am soooo dying laughing.

[nightraysewerat]

[Blink. Blink.]

You really don't know my family, sir.

[Whoever this strange-looking fellow is, if he had any idea about the inner workings of the Nightrays, he wouldn't say such a thing.]

Also I can't message you on AIM. Says you're unable to receive offline messages.

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

Perhaps, but...

Murder would be far too extreme, no matter how badly you get along with them...

*pops online*

[nightraysewerat]

I didn't murder her, now did I? If she murders me, well, that's on her conscience.

[He doesn't seem concerned with the actual death part at all.]

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

...You do not seem to fear death. It is unexpected in one so young.

[nightraysewerat]

What would be the point in fearing death here?

[He pauses.]

There's no purpose.

[And what he means is 'for me here', but he doesn't add that.]

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

Fearing death is healthy. It is what keeps us from taking harmful risks in life.

...My name is Janos Audron. Yours?

[nightraysewerat]

Vincent Nightray.

[It doesn't mean anything here, the Nightray name, despite Vanessa's insistence against disgracing it. He gives a little wave, as if to dismiss the matter.]

I'm not really concerned with the risk here.

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

Why is that? *it's unsettling, how calmly this young man dismisses death.*

[nightraysewerat]

What are the reasons people fear death, tell me?

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

It is true that death is never permanent. We all participate in the cleansing cycle of life, death, and rebirth, to better ourselves and become closer to God. But that also means that we must be cautious with our lives. They are precious and to be treasured, the good and the bad.

[nightraysewerat]

You didn't answer the question.

[The tone is playful, teasing.]

People fear death because they fear consequences of their actions in life or because there are things or people they cling to. What I care about is already not in this world, so I have no reason to fear leaving it.

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

Are you saying...you have lost the will to live?

[nightraysewerat]

[Laughter is probably not an appropriate response to the question, but laugh he does.]

You could say that, I suppose.

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

*of course, that just results in digging up old memories for Janos. Painful ones. He's not one for hiding his emotions.*

Vincent... The world can seem a cruel place at times. Cruel and cold. But regardless of what happens, never forget that there are those for whom it would seem even colder were you to leave it.

[nightraysewerat]

[He'd give a real response, but he's laughing too hard. He leans forward with the force of it, shaking his head a little, blond hair sliding across the screen for a moment before he pushes it back.]

You're a very funny... whatever you are.

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

I have seen far too many destroy themselves for me to consider the subject "funny" in any way.

As for what I am...I am a vampire.

But believe me when I say that there is always someone who mourns. Always. Do not bring them that kind of pain...for their sake, if not your own.

[nightraysewerat]

Trust me, the world wouldn't be losing something worthwhile. And while a death might cause momentary pain to those left behind, it passes far more quickly than other kinds of torment.

[Like the misfortunes one like himself brings.]

... a vampire.

[Pause. Blink.]

...

[No, even he can't really think of what to say to that right away.]

[tenthguardian.livejournal.com]

... *What kind of depression would lead such a young man to think of himself as disposable? Janos decides not to press further at this point, defensive as he is.*

...Is there something the matter?