These Strangers Seem So Familiar.... Have I met them before?

[blue-eyed-beauty-89]

~**Vixze**~

"You sound like an old friend of mine." she paused forcing herself to focus on Nathaniel. For some reason she could not help but get the feeling that the creepy man in the corner had his eyes on her. Wether it was true or not... she did not know. Until he made an actual move for her or tried to speak to her she would forget about him. "I used to be that way too." a moment later her blue eyes met his and she smiled. "I learned not to be as quiet and shy as I used to be." looking up at the tv she noticed that the news was on the screen and immediately lost interest. She could not stand the news. It's only purpose was to frighten people and make them parranoid. Next thing she knew she was staring down into her drink. The glass was so beautiful! Then again.... Vixze was easily distracted. Something she made very well known to others. "You just need to be comfortable around other people and be confident in yourself." she smiled up at him once again. "Now, thats all I have to say about that."

Looking the man up and down she lazily grabbed her drink in her right hand and took a sip out of it. The look on her face gave away that she was thinking about something. After all that was about the only time she was quiet with her eyes narrowed... wait! Was that a smirk on her face? She had not smirked in what felt like forever. Slowly she turned the stool she was sitting on and waited for him to look back at her. When he did she offered out her left hand "Friends?"

And They Loved Like No Other Before Them.....

[DanathX]

Nathaniel was surprised that she could relate to him so well while finishing off his second glass of rum and coke and then turned to look up at the news and sighed "If they only knew there were far worse things going on in there own got damn country...." The out of the corner of his eye he could see her smiling towards him once again and could not help but return a smile as well "And how did you overcome those barriers that you set up for yourself?" And while he said this he caught her for but a moment starting at him before he turned his head to see the bartender serving him another drink, and then from the corner of his eye while he took a long sip he could see her smirking at him.

He had to smile and was trying not to let it on that he had noticed because it was kinda hard not too seeing as no other woman has ever looked at him that way and then he saw that hand come towards him and offered his left hand as well and shook it "Friends I can drink too that" He said with a kind smile not having touched someone in for so long it was ridiculous, as he took a drink out of his glass.

[blue-eyed-beauty-89]

~**Vixze**~

"Friends it is then!" she said happily and turned her stool back in the direction it had been in before. She had leaned forward against the bar and taken another long sip out of her drink. From the looks of Nathaniel she could see him as a great friend and a possible crush. He seemed to be generous and kind... yet at the same time she wasn't attracted to him physically. After all she had seen both better and worse looking men.

This drink is going to kill me. These are strong.

That was when Vixze noticed that another Rum and Coke was presented to Nathaniel. He gave off the impression that he liked to drink alot. Then again... a Rum and Coke was not exactly the hardest drink in the bar. Still, for some reason it bothered her. After all she never drank more than two drinks a night.

That was when he had asked her a question. "Huh?" At first it did not register and she stared up at him blankly. Then it all came back to her. "Oh! Right...." she paused crossing her right leg over her left and turning her stool once again to face him. "I just forced myself to make conversations in public." she smiled "You get used to it after a while."

Vixze!

A excited, and familiar, male voice shouted across the room. Immediately Vixze turned curious to see who it was. The voice sounded extremely familiar but no one was in sight.
Thats strange.... I could have sworn I heard someone call my name.
Noticing that her heart was racing now Vixze forced herself to take a few breaths through her confusion.

And They Loved Like No Other Before Them.....

[Penniless Minstrel (Begr)]

Vitus watched over the bar, sipping his drink. A particular couple caught his interest. There was something about them that drew his attention. It was difficult to describe. They seemed more vibrant... more colorful... more alive. He couldn't put his finger on exactly what made this couple different, but the old dragon was intrigued. Perhaps they might even provide amusing conversation.

Vitus waited for an opportunity and moved over to where Nathaniel and Vixze were sitting. The well dressed gentleman signaled the bartender wordlessly, indicating that he would pay for the next round. Vitus paused for a moment, sizing up the two individuals. The feeling of "otherness" grew stronger the longer Vitus looked at them.

"Please forgive the intrusion."

Vitus allowed a confident smile spread across his face.

"I rarely see people that immediately catch my attention. For some reason, you caught my eye and I thought the least I could do was buy you the next round."

The stranger sipped his drink.

[blue-eyed-beauty-89]

~**Vixze**~

Vixze was startled by the low booming voice from behind. As her eyes fell upon him she noticed that it had been the strange man from before. She did not feel comfortable about him approaching her. "Hello." she said politely and then looked over to Nathaniel keeping quiet. She heard the man mention something about another round. "That won't be necessary. I am drinking water and soda for the rest of the night." she paused "But thank you." somehow she had managed to look the stranger in the eyes when she had thanked him. It gave her the chills and she did not know why.

And They Loved Like No Other Before Them.....

[shykiller]

Yamato sat in the middle of a large padded room in which he was kept supposably for his own safety. He knew better than that. The only reason they had put him in this insane asylum was because they were afraid of what he was. The government had attempted to use him for their own gain after they had found him unsconscience in the middle of the forest. However, Yamato had no intention of helping them. Why would he help someone or anyone that he had no purpose to. They had attempted to tame him to their will using a varied amount of techniques none of which had worked.

He had snapped during one of their attempts and had killed a numerous amount of men and had only been stopped when they tranquilized him enough to put down a full grown elephant. Now he sat here in the dark his hair growing long and messy due to him not caring what happened to it. He had started growing a large amount of facial hair, and would of had a full beard now if he hadnt gotten bored several weeks before. In that time he had easily broken out of his bindings and cell and found a blade. He had quickly shaved himself and returned to his cell before they could even respond to him. Yamato knew that they were not very fast in their reactions to danger in the asylum, since it was so large. He could escape at any point he wanted, but he had no reason to. Here they provided him free food, a place to sleep, and protection.

In the past week they had attempted to contact different people that could of possibly known Yamato, but so far they had no success. He wondered who he might see. He couldn't remember anyone except for his love, and he had no idea even if she was still alive. Yamato took a deep sigh as he walked around his cell and looked out the barred windows at the large city before him. There was so much he was not used to here. It was loud, there were thousands of people, and more violence than he had seen most of the time. He wasn't sure if he could truly get around in a place like this, but who knew. It wasn't like he was any rush to leave. The only way he would leave was if he got picked up by someone who would receive a letter from the government about him. Yamato took a deep breath as he stared out the window and gazed at the semi full moon.

[DanathX]

Nathaniel turned to the man that was sitting next to him and got a really different vibe from this person as well and nodded putting out his hand "Thanks I will be having one more but it seems like no matter how much I drink it does nothing to me, the name is Nathaniel by the way" He offered a kind smile before turning his attention back to Vixze now nursing his final glass before saying "Well what are you doing after your done here?" He asked with a raised eyebrow questionably wondering if she would like to do something else or just call it a night.

Bhudev then entered his mind again "I got the best idea! Why don't you invite her over show her your true self, you saw the way she looked at you she thinks your lanky and a alcoholic. It would explain at least why your immune to his stuff, and as for the rest of it I know your getting chills from her from the body language she is sending to you after all you are a demon of pleasure" Nathaniel heard his true self talking but tried his best to ignore it while awaiting her response.

[Penniless Minstrel (Begr)]

((Brain not functioning... I is sick... Post forthcoming when I feel better. I'll just edit this one.))

[blue-eyed-beauty-89]

~**Vixze**~

Vixze had heard Nathaniel's question and paused before answering. She did not know if she wanted to spend alot more time with him. After all she hardly knew the man and it was not like her to run off into the night with a stranger. "Im not sure....what were you thinking of doing?" she asked curiously. Depending on his answer Vixze might accept his offer.

And They Loved Like No Other Before Them.....

[DanathX]

Nathaniel finished off his last drink hearing Vixze's reply and then paid his tab before answering her "I was thinking about just going to get a coffee or something like that, you do not have to its just a suggestion" He then turned his head to the side to still see the dancing going on in here and the loud music and laughed slightly "Plus it might be easier to talk there then it would be here unless your into the whole dancing in a bar deal?" After saying this he turned to look back at her again and then bit his lower lip and then waited to see what she had in mind.

[blue-eyed-beauty-89]

~**Vixze**~

Vixze smiled at the nervous look in his eyes when he looked over to the dance floor. She would not dance with him in the bar. Not tonight with a crowded room anyway. "A coffee shop sounds nice." she said as she stood up. "But I have to warn you... I don't drink coffee." she was laughing but serious at the same time. "Ill just drink a water or something."

And They Loved Like No Other Before Them.....

[blue-eyed-beauty-89]

~**Vixze**~

[Since DanathX won't be on I am just going to continue on with the scene so I don't have to wait to post for a week. I'm sure he won't mind. ]

Vixze and Nathaniel had indeed left the restaurant and headed over to a local coffee shop. It was a small diner type of a place and the entire shop was empty except for the tired and bored workers. Vixze had ordered a bottle of water and a cookie while Nathaniel had bought some extremely caffeinated expensive drink that would probably keep him awake all night long. They had talked about that man at the bar, their past, and even made a few jokes from time to time. As soon as it was late enough Vixze had to excuse herself from the get together. After all she had work in the morning and needed her sleep.

"We will have to do this again sometime." she said sweetly before hugging the man and smiling at him. He was still sitting and so she felt taller than him for the first time tonight. "Thank you for your company. I had alot of fun." Nathaniel had basically said the same in his goodbyes and they parted at that moment.

Vixze returned home to her quiet apartment. Inside the lights were on, as always, so she would not trip and hurt herself on the way in through the door. She also had been a paranoid person about people hiding in the darkness. Who could blame her with a past like hers? She did not even want to think about that right now. Heading over into her bedroom she flew open the door and changed into a large t-shirt and comfortable shorts. The next thing before bed was to go to the bathroom, brush her teeth, and put her hair in a lazy pony tail. As soon as all that was done Vixze climbed into her comfortable warm bed and passed out for the night.

And They Loved Like No Other Before Them.....

[Penniless Minstrel (Begr)]

If Nathaniel or Vexze check their pockets, they'll find the following note:

I don't know who you are, but I know you are not what you seem. In this world of many faces, yours stood out. Such a thing I have not experienced in many years. I hope that I am not mistook in my judgments concerning you and I hope my interest in you is not simply wishful thinking. If you think you are worthy of my company, meet me at the following address at 9 sometime this week. I would like to get to know you and if you prove to be more than you show the world, I may have a proposal that might interest you.

Signed,
Vitus Decimus

[blue-eyed-beauty-89]

~**Vixze**~

Vixze had woken up in the morning for work.After having climbed out of her bed at the sound of her alarm Vixze walked across her room and nearly tripped over her jeans from the night before. Having caught her balance Vixze then noticed a piece of folded paper on the floor.

A note?

Out of curiosity and some confusion Vixze tilted her head as she knelt to the ground. Picking up the folded piece of paper she opened it to read the message.


I don't know who you are, but I know you are not what you seem. In this world of many faces, yours stood out. Such a thing I have not experienced in many years. I hope that I am not mistook in my judgments concerning you and I hope my interest in you is not simply wishful thinking. If you think you are worthy of my company, meet me at the following address at 9 sometime this week. I would like to get to know you and if you prove to be more than you show the world, I may have a proposal that might interest you.


Signed,
Vitus Decimus


As she read the note her eyes widened and her breathing quickened.
He knows!

And They Loved Like No Other Before Them.....

[Penniless Minstrel (Begr)]

Vitus sits in a large comfortable chair in his penthouse apartment, sipping cognac and reading some of the newer classics that had been added to the literary canon while he'd been asleep. He just finished with a book of poems by Tennyson. The 19th century had a great number of authors. Vitus set the book of poems aside for the moment. He looked forward to what the 20th century would bring.

Vitus had been fortunate enough to have left a substantial amount of money in a number of banks around the world before he slumbered. A number of the banks had collapsed and his money lost. But the compound interest he earned in the other banks more than made up for his losses. Suffice to say Vitus would not want for money any time soon. Money allowed him instant access to those who wanted more of it and people in power always respect money...

Vitus was eager to see if either of the two he met the night before would take up his offer.