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Joachim sighed. His hunt for fresh blood had lead him no where, and his hunger was growing. The port city was too keen. For some reason, they had upped their night watch, though it was not due to Joachim's feeding, which gave him a slight comfort.
Joachim's feet grew heavy as he found himself at the shore line. "Damn this. I need blood, not...this." he kicked a piece of seaweed that had floated onto his shoe. "Ugh. Damn this place. What must I do for a damnable meal?" His eyes scanned the shore line, and met with a large black form not to far away. " A lone sailor? Or perhaps a vagabond? Huh. Who cares, all I need to know is that you've the energy I need." He dashed towards the shape only to halt 20 feet away. "What the hell....What are you?" Joachim felt chilled, and for a very rare time, afraid for his life.

Joachim quickly jump backward, to what he thought to be a safe distance. Swallowing his fear, Joachim spoak. "I had intended to take blood from some vagabond, however..." Joachim eyes the heartless's tall form. "I can see you are no mortal. Nor, are you a vagabond of any sort. My...sincerest apologies for disturbing you."
Bowing, Joachim hoped to detour the being's ill intent. Raising his head, Joachim could still feel the malice radiate from the heartless. Choking down his fear once more, he introduced himself. "I am Joachim, Joachim Armster, a vampire."

Joachim bowed again, understanding that respect was critical in this situation. Shadow, was a heartless, and from his research on vampires, he knew that they shared common traits. However, the height difference was not mentioned.
"Vampires are rare now it would seem. Though I was never mortal, I share the sentimentality of one newly turned. I crave blood regularly, I...have human thoughts and emotions. And I share the inherent weaknesses of all vampires. Sadly, it is the vampires who are so like me that perish. I myself have never met a true ancient vampire, as many are dead thanks to the inventions of man." Joachim sighed and looked towards the port town.
"Priyal had been my feeding ground for the past few weeks, yet, they have raised their night watch and guard. Making it almost impossible to go completely unnoticed. To my understanding they have executed two men for my actions. Only one truly being a vampire." Joachim's eyes twisted to the open sea. His eyes turned a startling red, as his vision increased dramatically.
"Sailors however, have taken no such measures for protection against my kind. The sea is their shield, and I cannot strike past it. "
He looked at shadow. "Have you had success in your hunts? Or have you been hindered as I have by the actions of mankind?"

Joachim grinned bearing his fangs, which glittered like ivory on the moonlight. "Port cities have long been a favorite of mine. They provide many ways of escape, and...entertainment. You are not entirely to blame for the recent rise in patrol however. Rumors have surfaced that the mayor's wife was seduced by a demon, and she has since been mad. But, I suspect the mayor caught his wife cheating, and has since been mounting searched for her undead lover."
His eye returned to the open sea. " My powers of flight don't exist upon the open sea. However, my senses are as keen as they would be on land."
Licking his lips Joachim continued. "Even now I can spot about three miles off shore a lone fishing vassal. Only big enough for a five, maybe seven person, crew. "
He tuned back to Shadow. "I typically feed from two people at maximum." Joachim grinned again, teeth shining. "What say you, Sir Shadow?"

Joachim griping the spikes, shocked at the brash actions. However, he knew his next meal, and possibly his existence, relied on this man. With the wind chilling his face, Joachim squinted, his eyes retuning to their night vision. Taking a deep breath he hoped to speak loud enough from Shadow to hear him. "Four and a half miles, 30 degrees to your right. It has one ship light on, meaning its docked for the night and the crew on board is asleep." He blinked. "From up here I can tell is not a fishing vessel. Its a private boat. Yet, it will still have up to seven people on board at maximum."

Joachim felt the wave of power ebb with the proximity of the water decrease and increase. Once he landed, his power serged back. Joachim's eyes scanned the deck, while he listened for noise.
"Below deck, three, no, four people are having a party." He snorted. "Uh, the stench of the liquor even is up here." He walked along the deck, leaving no sound, a skill possessed by only true vampire kind.
"If you so wish I can lure them out one by one. Its an easy enough mind trick. or, would you rather go below deck and...feast?" Joachim's eyes looked at the cabin door.

Joachim glared as shadow took to his namesake.
"Fair enough." Joachim walked towards the door, and, unhesitatingly, slammed it open, grabbing the attention of the men inside, mildly drunk. His mind shifted as he felt his blood lust rise to the surface, the words of the men falling on deaf ears.
"I'm a bit thirst, mind if I have a drink?" His voice was hoarse and dark. Joachim's vision ran red. Jumping towards the nearest sailor, he sunk in fangs into the neck, and let the warm liquid fill in senses.