002 In Which Vampires are Silly

[eternallyoutrageous]

Who: Akeldama and you!
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Planet side and Iskaulit
When: throughout December

Iskaulit library - actually more in late November shh
[What was Lord Akeldama to do with himself when he didn't have the life he normally lived at home? No drones, no going out to the see the latest show at the theater. None of it. So he had headed to the library. True, he typically only read what appeared in the gossip rags now-a-days, but that didn't mean he was incapable of a good book.

Well... that's if he could find a good book...

Curiosity had compelled him to look at one of the books on Earth history, but he clearly hadn't gotten very far, sitting there, drumming his nails against the table as he stared at one section]

Planet side - shopping!
[At the first possible opportunity, Lord Akeldama was shopping! He was sadly lacking in clothes and he wanted so much to be able to burn those horrid jumpsuits that had been given to him. They were a travesty against all things fashion after all.

So he could easily be found in the formal section of a clothing store browsing different options that fit his taste... in as many colors as he could possibly afford. He didn't like not having funds to just do whatever he wanted.

He had also found a fabric store while he was there, browsing quietly. Not like he could do anything with it after all. An unfortunate side effect of metamorphosis, no more creativity.

That was until he had happened to find a blue paisley fabric. It was exactly his style!]

This would make the most perfect waistcoat! A shame though...

Open Broadcast
[Of course here is Lord Akeldama and he has to make this a post. Why? Because he's showing off in a way. So he'd seen all of this about "ugly Christmas sweaters" which why would someone do that to themselves. But he had found something else and he was playing this off as if it is completely normal.

So Lord Akeldama is dressed in dark brown trousers, a sage green jacket, a rose gold cravat, and this vest as if it were a waistcoat. Nothing odd to see here, just a vampire in an ugly Christmas vest...]

This truly is a remarkable place. It has been so long since I've had the chance to visit a city such as this.

So what have been your favorite things to do here? I would like to know what all I have missed thus far.

Comments

shopping

[tempredmental]

[Keith was out looking for Christmas presents when he came across Dama in one of the stores. He immediately recognized the style of dress he was wearing. There weren't many people who used that in the Fleet... and the wolves were two of them. Keith had a feeling this guy was associated with them. He gave a small smile.

Speaking of wolves... there was a large blue one with strange markings walking with him. No lead or anything... just staying next to him like a well-trained K9.]

Hey... you're with the Fleet, right?

[eternallyoutrageous]

[Lord Akeldamas hearing was good so he heard the sound of the other person approaching... mixed with another sound.

When he turned to face Keith, he could see he was right. It was a canine. He eyed it for a second wearily. Vampires were predators and most animals could tell it immediately. Horses hated seating them and only cats really just didn't care]

Yes, my dear, I am. I am Lord Akeldama, the communications specialist on the First Breath. And you are?

[Keith would likely notice that Lord Akeldama was taking a few rather deliberate steps backwards. He wanted to keep distance between himself and the tiny canine. Most tended to go into fight or flight around vampires and he preferred not to be the cause of the small animal's distress]

[tempredmental]

[Lord? Lord indeed... Keith blinked at the response and then nodded.]

I'm Keith... pilot on the Huntress.

[He frowned a bit at the retreat.]

You okay?

[Kosmo was definitely wary, but the pup was pretty solidly glued to Keith's side. He didn't growl, though, just had the hair on his neck and shoulders raised up. In order to fit into Atroma's size restrictions, Kosmo had been de-aged physically, but it seemed that he retained most of Keith's training from their two years together, so he was already surprisingly well-behaved for a young wolf.]

[eternallyoutrageous]

A pleasure to meet you, my dear.

[He's standing greater than hand shaking distance apart so they can't do that]

I am well, darling. Perfectly. It is only for concern for your little friend there. I am a vampire. Most animals cannot stand to be near us. Cats really are the only creatures that don't care enough to tolerate us. I'm sure there are some that don't mind, but I do not wish to push it.

I do assure you though, he is in no actual danger from me, but they tend to follow instinct over polite conversation.

[It was surprisingly well behaved he would agree, staying by its master's side]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash is not the type that usually frequents the formal section. Usually he just wears the big red jacket he currently has on at all times. A trademark certainly makes it easy to decide what to wear each day, but he was thinking of dressing up for Kitty maybe for Christmas. Take her dancing if he could find a place.

There were just so many choices that he was feeling very overwhelmed which is why he keeps bouncing from rack to rack sighing and talking out loud to himself.] Oh man. I don't know what to do. These all look the same to me. And why are they all so expensive? Are they bullet proof or something?

[eternallyoutrageous]

[Lord Akeldama had noticed the other in the formal section, the jacket definitely catching his attention. It was another grabbed... and rather an unfortunate fashion choice in his opinion.

At least he was here in the formal section, looking for proper attire. But he also seemed rather distressed about it, darting between racks and talking to himself. Well, this was a perfect opportunity for a fashion conscious vampire!]

Oh, dear, is this something that I can assist with?

[He is very nicely dressed so he does seem to know what he is talking about]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash looks up towards the helpful voice and notes how nicely dressed this guy is. Must be an employee then.]

Yes, well, you see I was thinking of asking my gi-- [Can he use the word girlfriend here? Was Kitty his girlfriend? It's such a complicated word for being so simple. She's not here-here so that might be okay to say. Then again once something is said it's hard to take back.] --rl-- my co-captain out for dinner and then some dancing. I guess I'm just having trouble finding something that fits, but also isn't constricting?

[What happens if a saloon like brawl randomly starts up!? Most of these outfits didn't look like they allowed for maximum movement for fighting in!] Do you have a suggestion on where I should start?

[eternallyoutrageous]

[If only he knew he was actually part of the fleet. To be thought participating in trade...

There's a sly smile as Vash starts to say girl, but quickly changes it to co-captain. He knows what you wanted to say~]

That is very exciting, captain, darling. Formal wear does tend to fit close. One does not want to look like they are wearing a tent after all and it always good to show off your figure, both for gents and ladies. But it does not need to be so that one can't move.

Is there a reason you are concerned about it being constricting?

[Please don't tell him you are considering brawling in formal wear... or maybe do. It would be funny]

shopping

[shroudedsecrets]

[Of all the people to pass by in the aisle of a craft store... it was so hard to find any store without someone from the fleet in it. At least in most cases it was easier to retain her relative anonymity, with how little she actually socialized and how others expected a different appearance from her anyway.

There is a difference; her red markings are softly glowing, and her attire is also markedly different, as she's wearing a soft sky blue cloak clasped over a long teal colored blouse and cream-colored skirt. Fairly recent acquisitions as of this planet, thanks to Taako's shopping guidance, but... Akeldama was part of her ship, there was no real hiding from him. Better to greet him normally.]

... Greetings, Lord Akeldama. I hope you are not experiencing some difficulty.

[eternallyoutrageous]

[It is kind of hard to hide from Lord Akeldama, but he may choose to not acknowledge someone. And she was a fellow member of his ship so of course she was practically part of his household]

Good evening, my dear starling. You do look quite lovely tonight. Positively glowing.

[Yep, he had noticed the markings glowing]

I don't seem to be experiencing any ill-effects at all. It is both surprising and fabulous at the same time! Thank you for your concern. And how are you this evening?

[shroudedsecrets]

It is good that you are able to wander freely here.

[Complements are still something she is unused to, but she returns his comments with an appropriate slight bow of her head.]

The atmosphere of this planet is... pleasing. I am certain that any time that we are parted from it would seem all too soon.

library

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ Kirk had a certain fondness for the library, even more so now with its caretaker gone. He was contemplating taking over it to some capacity, though the library really didn't need much maintenance in and of itself except for adding books and organizing from time to time.

He had come by to check on things and find himself a new volume to peruse when he spotted Akeldama, drumming his nails against the single table available. It wasn't as if the place was busy or large, after all. A single table did it. He came up behind him, peering over his shoulder. ]</sub>

What are you reading, Akeldama?

[eternallyoutrageous]

[Lord Akeldama heard him coming, but was still busy looking at the section of the book when he came over. He glanced back before giving him a smile]

Just a tome on Ancient Greece, my dear. Enlightening, but not terribly exciting things.

[Well, Kirk might disagree since the section the book is open to, that Lord Akeldama seems to be ignoring now, is on Alexander the Great]

[universal_charm]

Well, it’s debatable if you can count Alexander the Great as Greek. I think he would have something to say on that. He was Macedonian.

_{[ Kirk smiled brightly, obviously a fan of this subject. ]}

His conquest of what was more or less the known world is unheard of. No one else in history has ever accomplished something on that scale before - in Earth History anyways, and he broke practically every known military rule. He even kicked off an entire new era of artwork though that’s not my area of expertise. Few people have left quite as large a mark on history as him.

broadcast - video

[twosoul]

[All armored up, this guy seems to be in the middle of a snowball war. Occasionally he ducks as one comes flying toward him, but he seems to be doing a pretty good job of dodging them, even while he's on the communicator.]

The shopping is pretty good, I gotta say. But those hot springs? Best thing ever, after a day all out in the cold. And they glow.

[eternallyoutrageous]

[If nothing else, he gets points for being able to talk on the communicator and participate in a snowball fight. It was a supernatural thing to do, Lord Akeldama once bantering about entertaining an overwrought guest with Alexia... when the "overwrought guest" was a moon-mad werewolf trying to kill him]

The hot springs? I have yet to check them out. I suppose now I will have to so after such a determined recommendation.

[twosoul]

[As if to prove the point, he takes a moment to nail a competitor in the shoulder before turning his attention back to the video. Holding irrelevant conversations in the middle of battle is where he's a viking.]

Oh, you'll like it, promise. It can be a little chilly if you go after dark, but you can see about a zillion stars when you look up.

How about you? Favorite thing on the planet so far?

shopping

[theladyofwinterfell]

( Sansa, too, has found herself in a fabric store and the blue paisley is one she'd eyed as well. She'd been considering it for something small, an accent on another dress, possibly, but when the man exclaims it might make a fine waistcoat, she finds herself agreeing. Not Tyrion's colors, no, but his? Yes. )

It would make a lovely waistcoat. What's the shame, though, if you don't mind my asking?

[eternallyoutrageous]

[He looks up at the voice, seeing the young woman standing next to him also looking at the fabric]

A shame that I lack all ability to turn it into such. No creativity, you see.

[theladyofwinterfell]

( Oh! This is something she can help with, at least, and Sansa feels good about having a solution to this particular problem. )

I'm something of a seamstress. I've been sewing since I was very small and I've never had trouble with anything asked of me. I could manage it, I think.

video

[the_tailor]

Oh, man. Christmas shopping is fun so far, and the hot springs are amazing. But I think my favorite thing was staying at that fancy castle for a night. Sure, it almost literally cost me an arm and a leg, but heck if I wasn't gonna go all out for me and my boyfriend's one year anniversary.

[And yeah, he's definitely happy about that.]

But I gotta do some odd jobs now to have enough money for all the Christmas gifts I need to get.

[...Pause, as he actually looks at Akeldama properly.]

Aaaaand that's some sweater you've got there.

video

[eternallyoutrageous]

Oh, was it simply amazing? It sounds like it would be. You will have to tell me all about it sometime. A fabulous way to celebrate!

I know, dear. Simply dreadful having to work on such a planet that seems to invite a winter holiday.

[Oh look SOMEONE noticed. This gets a smirk from Lord Akeldama]

More of a sweater vest I think they said. It has toggles and everything. The captain of the Blameless seemed so determined that I thought I'd give it go... with a touch more fashion sense.

[the_tailor]

Well, I can't exactly tell you everything...

[He gives a little wink.]

But I can tell you some of it sometime, if you'd really like. It's definitely worth the work I have to do now.

Shiro got you to wear it, huh? Why am I not surprised?

shopping! but a little bit off your prompt hope that's okay!

[itsyagirl]

[Veronica has been browsing alongside Lord Akeldama, though she feels a bit out of her element in clothing stores. It's been ages since she's worn something that isn't Garrison issue, and truth be told, she's a bit anxious about looking nice for the wedding.

He'd at least gotten her into a place with a good selection in her size, and she's been trying on a few dresses to get an idea of what she likes. She's still uncertain, and frankly, trusting Akeldama's opinion more than her own at the moment. Veronica shyly steps out of the changing room in a dress that she's not quite sure about, and turns in a circle to show it all off.]

Um, what do you think of this one, Lord Akeldama? I'm afraid it's a bit dark...

works for me!

[eternallyoutrageous]

[Lord Akeldama had pretty much been waiting for their shopping trip. He had wanted to buy something for the wedding, but he waited to know what his date for the evening would be wearing so he could coordinate just the right amount to be stylish.

Even while she was trying it on, he was still looking at options. Good thing about supernatural senses and speed. He wouldn't even been missed when she came out to show him. There were just so many options in ladies' fashions and they were all so different than what he was use to that he needed every moment. But when she came out, he was standing there as if he had been waiting

He had picked that style because of lace, but]

Yes, I do agree. That is too dark. I think darker colors would be more flattering for you... maybe a vinaceous or a blue sapphire. The lace is a nice detail. I do like it on you.