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Kaminari took in a fast breath, making it sound like she was hissing. "Ooh, that hurt," she said, taking another sip of her drink. "I care, I don't care about human things, of course, but I care." She said, taking another sip, "I care about Hell, and how I can support it. I care about myself, and my children, the ones who you so painfully insulted!" She hissed, suddenly a forked tonuge slipping from between her lips, but she flicked back in, like it was habit. But it was a simple time illusion, she wasn't like those patheic snake demons. And it wasn't meant for fear, she didn't care about that, it was just for effect. "And vampires, my dear naive Puddle, are better then you take granted for. I just didn't like his name, nor his accent, what fake one or little one he had." She said, smiling now. "Vampires are actually better then most would assume, yet they convice themselves to be such...monsters. Satan was smart, creating such creatures." She said, leaning against the pool table. "Any more comments?"

Caroline frowned but said nothing. Vladimir stared at the floor. 'Why did my parents have to give me what turned out to be the most stereotypical Russian name on the planet? And why did I ever leave Europe???'

Shadow gritted her teeth, smacked a ball into a pocket, then whipped the stick around to slam down on the bar. The loud bang silenced everyone. Shadow could hear the pause in conversation downstairs.
"Will you people please shut up? This is starting to get on my last nerve, and I don't even have nerves!" Shadow's eyes were glowing red and her teeth and fingernails had grown. "If you're going to bicker then do so outside the bar! Caroline doesn't need this! Jesabell doesn't need this! I DON'T NEED THIS!!!" Shadow was silent for a moment, then calmed herself. She ignored the mean whispers coming from the shadows.
"Look, I understand that things aren't great. Trust me, so many different kinds of beings aren't meant to be together in one tiny place. But this is a haven. It's all some of us have. I'd leave but I actually like it here."

Caroline inhaled deeply. "This is the first town that I came to where I found a single person that accepted me. That believed in me."

"Every place I went shunned me and wanted to kill me," Vladimir said. "I fled my own country for the same reason. It is not my fault that I am what I am. I must deal with this, though. I have been alive for much too long. But I have never thought about suicide. I have thought myself a monster, but only at first, right after I was bitten. Once I got used to what I now was, I decided to accept it. If I could go back and change my past I would. But I can't. And you know what?" Vladimir paused and glanced around the room, trying to not make it obvious that he was just looking at Shadow. "I don't even think that anymore. I've met people...well, not all of them are people, but I've met beings who have come to care for me and I have come to care for them. If that man hadn't turned me those centuries ago, I would have never met them. Sometimes...sometimes the trade is worth it. You've just gotta wait a while." That said, Vladimir paid Caroline for his drinks, stood, and walked out the door.

Shadow frowned and hit another ball. It missed. She sat back and decided to listen to them for a bit...

So many voices to listen to...I wonder if I'll be able to keep up with both arguments?

"No," tanis replied, "but i get the same thing from demons. Your skin gives off a very pungent odor."

"of course i dont know the history of dragons," Tanis said, as caroline handed him a beer, "I didn't even know i was one untill i started breathing fire"

Shadow glanced at herself and frowned. She thought for a moment then changed her appearance.



((heh heh when I came up with the picture I used for Shadow in the begining I wasn't spending any time on it at all and I don't think that it does her justice. This picture is a bit better. I edited it so it's the right colors and everything. Plus her outfit has changed a bit. I think she's grown tired of that black gown. And you can't see the rest of the outfit but I'm going to say it is a short dress; she's wearing sheer tights like the sleeves of the shirt; on her feet are dark black shoes with no form in particular since they melt into the ground, though she can make them look like shoes when she needs to, like when walking around and trying to appear human. Anywho I just wanted to post this picture since I've decided that this is the picture I'll be using from now on to represent her. right-o!))

Kaminari glared at Tanis, her smile fading to a dead scowl. She turned towards the pool table, shooting in one, but missing the other on purpose. Might as well let the Shadow Girl win--it'll be good to finally get some friends here, friends she wouldn't be able to trust. She smirked, walking over to the bar just as Shadow changed form. She got another Rum with Dragon bone and sipped it quietly, waiting for her turn to come agian. She narrowed her eyes onto the Vampire, but didn't say anything.

Shadow took a deep breath and pushed her emotions back.
"Thank you very much for the compliments they are much appreciated," she said in a monotone. Turning to the table, she easily knocked her last three balls into the same pocket.
"There," she said, pointing with her que. She easily knocked the eight ball into the pocket. The pool que became one with her body.
"Caroline, I'll take a quick vodka with the usual. Then I'm going to go find Vlad. He shouldn't be out this late when he's upset."
"Yes, that would be for the best," Caroline said, mixing the drink for Shadow. "I've been trying to get him to sleep at the bar, but he simply refuses."
"I bet if I invited him to live with me he wouldn't hesitate."
Caroline laughed. "I agree. That boy's head over heels for you. I only wish I could see his face when he saw your new body. Which I like, by the way."
"Thank you Caroline your opinion is important. I'll re-enact his face for you some other time," Shadow said, grinning. She took her drink, paid Caroline, downed it, and wiped her mouth.
"Tell Vlady I said hi," Caroline said as Shadow walked to the door.
"Will do." Shadow turned to her new 'friends'. "If you need a place to stay then Jesabell and Caroline have extra rooms. If you've got a place to stay then good for you and I suggest you get back there soon. If you don't like the idea of staying in a bar then I've got a place down on Plum Street. Thirteen Plum, if any of you want to visit or have a drink or something." Shadow opened the door and started down the stairs, then stopped and came back up for a moment. "Oh, and by the way, always make sure you're not being followed. Constantly check. Because I really don't feel like losing my house to Reapers any time soon."