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Maion did his best not to flinch at the warm breath on his neck or the sudden pain that followed the punctures of fangs into flesh. He knew all to well that moving could make it worst and could cause his neck to rip open around the long fangs... something he didn't want to happen. Elijah wiggled on his neck, clearly uncomfortable about having a strange scent so close to him and her. But Maion did not fear for either of them, he knew this stranger would not hurt them.... not on purpose at least.

It was over soon after and Maion had to admit that was a relief. He felt a little light headed but was far to stubborn to simply lie down and let it wear off. Instead he remained still, concentrating on not falling over.... the stallion hadn't taken too much, but it was enough to have an effect.

"Speak not of it." He said with a smile. "I am glad to hear you are...." For a moment the words escaped him, "...more stable, this way."

Shaking his mane softly it let the curls come tumble down his body like a turrent of water, or the ocean caressing the beach..... Elijah loved his hair, spent many hours looking after it, brushing and braiding, picking twigs and leaves from the strands. He felt her move into a curling possition upon his neck once more, and as always he took comfort from her presence. They had been together for a long time.

"Do you need to know anything else?" He asked, not because he believed the stallion to be stupid... no, quite the opposite, questions stretched the mind. It was the reason why he always encouraged the foals he cared for to ask as many questions as they wished.... after all, how else would you learn if not through asking?

Maions eyes caught the movement of the lake, his eyes drifting towards the mass of water with a gentle longing. His first memory of this lake was dancing with his mate. Twisting and twirling, playful and happy.... it had been why they had returned here, for here is where everything had started. It may not have been the most strategic position, the lands around them willing to hide many creatures and enermies even from the constant watch of protectors. Yet, they had lived here in peace for a long time.

Not sure what made him say Maion spoke once more; "We have a saying here.... come in peace or leave in pieces." It was not a threat, just a statement.

Maion couldn't help but smirk a little at the others concern, not because he ridiculed the guy for having, rather the opposite, that continued worry was what would keep this guy from becoming a monster, what would allow him to reach beyond his blood lust and become something..... more. What that more was would be up to Karloff, and only Karloff could decide that. But perhaps a little push into the right direction would do him some good, especially since the young stallion currently stood before him looking rather lost. "Don't worry friend, it would take more than that to bring me to my knees."

With a smile he nodded at Karloff's thanks, it was the least Maion could do, he didn't believe in simply leaving others stranded with no direction when he could help.... even in something as small as offering shelter when no one else would. Hope, was a powerful thing. A powerful thing indeed.

"You're welcome. Stay as long as you want. Now rest, I shall have one of the Cullen's come speak to you about your blood lust." With that Maion bowed his might head, his mane bouncing around him, and left. Powerful hooves slamming hard into the ground.

It didn't take long for him to find one of the Cullen's he sought, and aware of Alice's other 'special talents' he decided she would be the most useful in aiding the stallion, perhaps her vision of the future would aid him in some way. "Tell him I shall check on him tomorrow."

Alice had seen the arrival of Karloff before Maion had even set off today, but as usual she kept it to herself, often doing so as to not have an impact on the events ahead... especially when they were so crucial as this. In her vision she had felt that this was a key point within the young stallion's life, this was a point where everything would either change for the best or for the worst.... still she smiled at Maion and nodded. "Of course. Leave it to me."

With that she made her way slowly towards the midnight coloured stallion currently resting where Maion had left him. "Karloff.... I am Alice Cullen." She flashed her fangs, something she rarely did she didn't see the need to... but in this situation she would make an exception.

She stood there for a moment and then frowned, "Barraccus.... he will seek you out... when all seem's peaceful." Avoiding disaster was usually the time she spoke of her visions, though sometimes she would make an exception and reveal genders and the such for baskets from time to time when asked. Shaking her head she let those thoughts of a skinwalker coming back to keep his promise fade from her mind, the vision was... gruesome.

"Maion sent me." She said softly, taking a seat on the ground beside him and looking out at the land around them.

Despite herself Alice giggled when Karloff flashed his own fangs in greeting. It had been a long time since she had meet a blood-drinker outside of her family. They had learnt to thrive, and as they held Angeni blood they could no more bring harm than a flower could resist turning to the sun. "You can call me Alice." She said softly, swishing her tail behind her and lazily looking down at it, the bells on her wings making a sweet jingle sound before she returned her attention fully to the newcomer.

When the guy spoke of Barraccus she shook her head, "I'm afraid not.... all I can see are possible futures. They can change.... you can change it." She said softly, in her vision she saw him recognising the skinwalker the moment they came into contact together again.... obviously something terrible had happened but she didn't know what.

Clearing her throat she decided to try and change the subject to something a little happier. "So, Maion explained who I am... right?" She continued to smile, making no effort to hide her little fangs as she spoke. There was no point, and Alice wanted Karloff to be happy and feel secure here.... only then would he start to control his thirst. "We're going to be friends." She chirped brightly. Approaching the guy slowly so as not to spook him before sitting down in an elegant flap of feathers and jingle of jewels. "Do you have any questions?"