Hilldust's Links
"This mortal dared to stroll into my cult on a whim and had swept many people into his antics without paying me the respect of asking for permission... who does he think he is? I want to crush him. Though, he did improve the healthcare of the populace, guided bloodletting ceremonies, taught the people some medicine and magic... ugh. Okay, maybe he's done a lot to help overall. Reducing unintended mortality and making cultists more fanatic were unexpected boons... but he still stepped all over my authority! I must keep an eye on him to make sure he continues to do good work for the cult and has no ulterior motives!"
"The cult leader keeps watch on me so it's kind of nerve-racking. But he doesn't seem that bad? He even complimented me once... amid far more complaints. Still, he has a pretty cool thing going on here. I didn't think these kinds of violent rituals could draw so many loyal people, and it was all organized around a genuinely immortal creature that stays on the move. Genius. I hope he doesn't catch on that this kind of environment is perfect for my experiments... oh, yeah, and for Dimi I guess. Would Tiyr give me a sample of blood if I asked...?"
"I don't like how Tiyr is nice to me out of some weird vampire loyalty. He's very pushy about the strangest things, too... and yet respectfully listens to me? I do appreciate how he treats me when there are unapologetic monsters like Rhie around, but it makes me extensively more uncomfortable /because/ he is kind. Not to mention how he obsessively hangs onto Kalhicel... does the faun not notice, or does he not care? I feel chills simply recalling the look in that boy's eyes..."
"Dimi is one of my masters, and Kal's friend, but honestly he's kind of pathetic? Sure, he has that quiet, cool, scholar quality to him. But beyond that he's just awkward and nervous. I like to tease him a little since he's easy to annoy, but I find it even cuter that he's scared of me. He didn't even experience the blood eater uprising- and isn't that much younger than Rhie- so how did he end up like this? I kind of want to protect him and fulfill his fears at the same time."
"What? Rhieos? Where? I-I gotta go-"
"That human was pretty helpful for the project. He brought crazy, ingenious ideas to the table out of nowhere and it helped to move research along when we hit snags. I thought he was dead, though... I should go ask him what he did to fix that big hole in his abdomen sometime."
"I can't believe I got to meet another master out here! And he's a deer as well? Though he and Kal look very different... of course, no one could be Kal's match, and wanting two masters with his appearance would be too greedy of me. Anyway, Rhie is the only one here aware of my failures and experienced what my wretched peers had done personally. I want to do everything I can for him since he has chosen to let me live. He hates me with his entire being, as he should, but I think we're on the same wavelength when it comes to our goals? I wonder if Kal can become as passionate about violence as him..."
"It's still incredibly strange seeing a blood eater who acts like he should. I sometimes like to test him when I see him acting independently, but there's never been a suspicious word out of his mouth. Or... wait. Scratch that, everything he says is suspicious, but in a completely unexpected way. At this point I don't even question his loyalty. I think he might need to take a step back, actually. Until then, I'll be the one keeping my distance and wishing Kal luck. Getting that loyal worm's help in eradicating his kind is the only interaction I want."
"Not only did I meet an elder vampire, but he's a faun as well? I can't believe I had this miraculous encounter! He's a far better friend than that traitor, Dimi. Only thing he was good for was leading me to him. Right, I need to talk about Kalhicel. He has the right ideas about vampire life and found a great way to survive outside of his family. A little pacifistic for my taste, but I digress. We get along great otherwise. He is kind of... odd when I consider him further, though. Not just because he uses a weapon when his body should already be one, but he doesn't seem like he has any interests or goals... or hobbies? I guess another way to say he doesn't find anything important nor does he get attached. Might have to do with the long life. Should I teach him how to play chess?"
"Rhieos comes off as a loose cannon, especially at first. He's energetic and thrives when he can fill in the silent present. Though he has some questionable ideas when it comes to entertainment, he's a genuinely soft man searching for affection. I find it fascinating to watch him argue and act tough because it seems he's unaware of his own core nature. Likely, it's the loneliness and loss that's caged him. I wonder what getting him to be honest with Dimi would do for them both?"
"Ah, my master Kal~ I wish he would command me more often, but I guess that's part of his charm. He's so elegant even when he's being thoughtful... and dense. Why can't I brush his hair as a reward? Of course it's a reward my love, your hair is so soft and fluffy and I can't stand just looking at it for eternity. Oh, but I could look into your gorgeous eyes forever... ahhh how could you just let me sit in your arms so long without questioning it! You're so cute. I need you to get hooked on my blood already. You only need to drink from me. The cult won't be forever, learn to depend fully on me. I'm so excited~ just thinking about finally influencing you to let go and tear me apart... Ahahaha!"
"Tiyr is an impressive figure. He is diligent, thorough, and clever. The humans respect him greatly, and he has formed a devout and hardworking community all by himself in so little time. In many little ways as well he works to improve my life without asking for much in return. Even when I turn down his suggestions for rewards, he doesn't think to give up or leave. It feels nice to have an unerringly loyal support like him who looks out for me."
"Rahru is... uhm... hard to put into words. He is an interesting personality with a questionable history. I don't think I hate being around him, but I feel like I should maintain my distance as much as possible. For too many reasons."
"Dimi is strange and I wish he talked more. I have a feeling that he's far more knowledgeable than me, but he won't help me out unless I asked for something incredibly specific. Actually, even then he'd rather frown silently at me. Well... I'm used to it now. Ah, also, I know for a fact that he's soft and emotional on the inside. So even if he doesn't answer me, I can kind of get what he's thinking. It'd be more fun if he actually emoted more than just disappointment and disgust, though..."
"Someone who understands me... is what I wish was the case. Maybe he does in some way. However, his good will for me isn't out of kindness and sympathy. That's fine. It takes away the burden of connection I'd feel when admitting that I enjoy talking with him."
"Dimi is a very strange existence. Everything I know about him makes me confused about how he's made it this far. He's sentimental but barely knows anyone. He has read a great amount but understands little about the world. He cares about others but can't seem to get along with them. Not to mention what Rhieos assumes about his past, there's so much to unpack. It would be great if he could learn to open up at least a little."
"He's a disgusting murderer who revels in causing pain and thinks it's natural. That's all I know about him, and all I care to know."
"That Dimi is an immature coddled pet with stupid ideas about what's important in life. He does have incredible willpower that I could find commendable- if it wasn't purely focused on causing himself pain and being a silent brat. What a waste of a vampire. If Kal would just let me deal with him..."
She started out absolutely opposed to him in every way, disliking his tyrant behavior and misleading exterior personality. She was powerless, confused, thrust into this situation due to this demon's own agenda, left to her own devices in an unfamiliar place, and was often ignored or toyed with. She was nothing but a tool to him, yet she still was expected to live with and keep in check this mess of a demon. Even after learning more about him, she still had her reservations and didn't think she'd ever have the chance to talk to him as an equal. Not that she could easily talk to him in any other way to begin with. Yet somehow, she felt sort of sad for him, knowing that he never had a childhood and would never be able to feel the wonder she felt when first learning about the supernatural. And in the end... he was the only one she knew wouldn't kill her, so she couldn't help wanting to become his friend in some way. They were both, in the end, lonely people.
Doesn't really understand her, and doesn't care to learn what she's like. Only after she proves helpful in solving problems and teaching him about the mortal realm does he begin to see her worth outside of his goals. He finds her calm personality oddly comforting, but can hardly keep himself from stressing her out for the fun of it.
"She gets so easily absorbed in anything she does, and it's hard to pull her out of whatever she sets her mind to. Most of the time I'm the one lecturing her on how to take care of her vampire body, which seems sort of backwards. Even though adjusting to this new life has been strange for me, it's impossible to miss the sun when a light like her is shining right by my side."
"He can be quite silly, and always gets that glint in his eyes when he thinks he's being clever. Truthfully, he is quite the handful. But I wouldn't want to hold anyone else."
"What? You think I have a brother? Ha! you should demand a refund from your information broker. They're not even /close/ to uncovering the truth about me."
"I haven't seen my brother in years... I wonder what he's up to? I hope he's doing okay and staying safe."
"That demon is an absolute menace, and should never be trusted. Summoning him was the worst decision I've ever made... and I may never know the scope of destruction he caused in my image."
"Vladdy? He's quite ignorant, but good fun. He complains about losing his humanity all the time, but do you know what crazy powers he got in exchange? No human puppets can tear a man in two and throw him a mile, that's for sure. And I don't even have to lift a finger, his little vampire brain will make him eat an entire village when you flip on that latent hunger mode. Best entertainment I got in decades!"
"I don't think Alas would appreciate my opinion of him. All I can say is, I hold no grudges... and that he is a fine dancer."