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Akuma's Manor (also known as Kimaru Manor), is a large estate that was once home to a coven of vampires, but now resides under the ownership of Akuma. Not much is known about the manor or it's owner, other than that many years ago, it was filled with great wealth and a powerful coven of vampires once resided in it. But now, the manor still holds it's same regal appearance, except is older and less pristine. In terms of property, the estate takes up a great amount of land. There are many rooms, some of which are a library, a dining hall, and a ballroom. Akuma's bedroom is located at the top floor. However, the manor also has many other bedrooms. Outside, there is a courtyard that eventually leads out into a forest, both being property that also belong to the estate.

xxxSoftly padding up to the house, he himself having never stepped foot inside of the vehicle Akuma had been in. No. He'd opted for the old fashioned way of just simply running instead of letting motor vehicles take him around. Spinning his sword around his hand, he sniffed the air a few times as if taking in it's very history by scent alone. His eyes flickered a bright golden-amber before returning to his normal steel blue color as he stopped spinning his sword and ran his fingertips against the concrete beneath his feet.

xxxWhile the building seemed magnificent, he could hear the sorrow, the fear, the very voices of the deceased that had once been here. It paid to be intuned to the underworld in some mannerisms. Jude raised his gaze towards the redhead standing near the door only to set his sword against his back and moving swiftly up to her side, his playful smile still in place. "So why do you remain here when you'd have better luck marrying a nobleman in one of the four, well technically three since the South Vampire Kingdom's king went awol and practically destroyed his entire kingdom, kingdoms?" he asked curiously.

xxx"Everyone just calls me Jude and I'd prefer not changing that," the male almost seemed to purr while following her inside the building. While closing the door behind him, he flashed a brief glare at the surrounding woods before returning his cheerful demeanor back to the redheaded vampiress. Her response to his question almost made him laugh. Almost. "You are far more vulnerable than you need to be by staying here. This place wouldn't last long should that happen... I stand by the idea of you leaving this place as soon as possible should I grow bored and leave. You wouldn't only have the loup garoux on you, but the drow, the crusiniks, the demons.... Need I really continue the list?" His eyes flickered across the walls without much hesitation as if judging how old such a building was although his smile never faded even in the slightest.

xxx"Considering you obviously rejected the prince of the West Kingdom, you'd only have two options left if you were to leave here. Which would you rather go to; Queen Illia, the queen to the North, or Queen Lydaea, the queen to the East? I hear Illia has four sons and two nephews of multiple species, a musician bodyguard who can sing and play any song, a highly obedient captain of the royal guard with a brain that can process all of the 'what if's' within a matter of seconds alongside multiple other noblemen who are single. Lydaea has a son, four nephews, a librarian who can translate even the most ancient of texts and multiple noblemen and royal guards who are single." While he made it obvious that he disagreed with her remaining here much longer, he still seemed rather comfortable as he deliberately tapped his feet against the ground while adding a soft clap in the tune of Lean On Me. He might've seemed very laidback and relaxed, but his eyes were actually watching things most others couldn't see. Sneezing briefly, he blinked before giving a soft chuckle at how his nose had already picked up on a light scent that made him sneeze.

xxxHaving mostly ignored most of her body language altogether, Jude remained rather calm. He could've retorted several witty comebacks to most of her words, but bit his tongue instead of causing any bad air. He could tell she was somewhat unused to the whole being cheerful even when being negative which simply made his smile widen slightly. It'd be so fun disobeying her directions of not going into the west wing.

xxx"Hellhound, a guardian of the underworld. You seem unable to determine what type of canine I am, my undead friend, so there you have it," he almost seemed to hum as he brushed his oddly colored hair from his face. Dropping into a seated position while flipping his sword back in front of him, his fingers tapping out a completely different and unusual beat. "I'll repeat myself only this once; you're far to vulnerable here on your own. And while you say that being in a kingdom ruled by another is out of your comfort zone, you cannot remain isolated from the rest of your kin. All covens are intermixed with each other and they are obvioiusly already questioning your loyalty as is. Besides that, it's not just those outside of your home you need worry about."

xxxStill remaining rather calm and level-headed, he stood back up and began stretching. He'd already figured there'd be rules along with having his own room, unless she decided to get others, but it didn't mean he would obey the rules. Flicking his eyes briefly over the vampiress' head, he simply held his sword's sheath in his hand while taking up a relaxed standing position. "Of course, ma'am. Just don't blame me if I do end up on that half of the estate; I sleep walk," he hummed cheerily. While that was a straight up lie, it would be hard for anyone to tell thanks to how cheerful he was.

xxx"We're very rarely seen so most don't believe we exist. It doesn't surprise me that you've only heard hearsay about our kind. I'm glad to see you are amused to have finally met one of us," Jude hummed cheerfully while quickly flipping his sword. His gaze never left the vampiress even as she dropped out of her cool demeanor. Letting her snap, he continued remaining calm and flipping his sword every once in a while. He waited for her to finish, taking brief mental notes on her words yet never opening his mouth to argue.

xxxWhen she finished snapping and cooled down, he gave a soft chuckle. Then she was trying to sweep her irritability under the rug by pretending nothing had happened followed by a statement that could be taken as a threat. Was she trying to intimidate him or something? "Of course I do. No, I didn't expect you not to know due to the fact that you're one of those bloodsuckers. If only you knew how naive and childish that question you answered with never was. You aren't seeing the full picture thus you are left within shadows and lies. You do not know what I enjoy nor will you ever know. And finally, I'd love to see you try without ending up like the rest of your coven did," he responded cooly while raising a finger for every sentence he spoke. Making a brief salute with his sword's hilt, he started for the door as his version of telling her that he was intending to go exploring. As he headed for the door, he started up softly singing Menace by Five Finger Death Punch.

xxx"I'm used to the childish nicknames of pup, puppy, mutt and mongrel so it doesn't bug me whereas vampires are usually very touchy about being called a bloodsucker, leech, parasite, vermin and shiki. I suppose it's that uh... What's the word I'm looking for? Narcissistic?" Jude murmured to himself while seeming to ignore the female having grown snippy once again. He focused on trying to pinpoint the exact word he wanted to use, but her hissing wasn't helping any. When she leapt in front of him, he brought up his still sheathed sword and briefly gave her the shushing motion of a finger over his lips. "I'll just settle with narcissistic air since it does suit most of the vampire species. And that would be why they have so many enemies."

xxxReturning the sheath of his sword to where it was leaning against his shoulder, he let his smile fade out while letting his gaze became a dead serious midnight blue. "They told me about this coven and what it once was. They were the ones who asked me to tell you to go amongst others of your kind should I leave whereas I merely agreed. What we see or seem is all but a fleeting dream, my undead friend. Don't get pissy with the messenger 'cause that's all I am," he responded icily to her question while letting his eyes narrow slightly. Taking a step back, he shifted his sword yet again only to where he was making it rest at his side. He then pointed to the couch as if waiting for her to move. "You were left in the shadows and filled with lies, little girl. This diplomacy you have with those around you is but a mocking game whereas your loyalty is questioned by your very kin. Drop your high and mighty act and take a good long look at reality 'cause it sure as hell not what's running through your head. You might not see the dangers lurking in these corridors, but I do and the only reason they haven't killed you yet is because your pain and misery locked so deep within your unbeating heart is what's fueling their fire. You're practically the village idiot by staying here for such a long time."

xxxAfter having vented out his irritation before it could start sliding him into the destructive, murderous version of him, his smile returned and his eyes became their usual steel blue. "You wouldn't like me when I'm mad. Halfbreeds are more powerful than pureblooded and fullbred creatures after all. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some exploring to do. If you need anything after you've cooled your jets, just gimme a holler." Now it was time for her reaction to how he'd quickly switched into an irritable mood then returned to being cheerful.

xxx"So happy you opted to listen instead of continuing with that. I also thank you very much for the warning in advance about your west wing. Perhaps I could tell you more later. For now, however, I'm far too curious about what the rest of the estate looks like. We'll have to wait and see," Jude hummed cheerfully, his irritation having been vented quickly forgotten. Using his freehand, he gently took Akuma's hand in his gloved hand and licked the back of it instead of kissing it like a normal human male would've done. It was his version of being something like a gentleman, or more like his canine version of being a gentleman. After having done so, he stood back up straight and headed out the door.

xxxAs the halfbred, and very odd, male started to explore the estate, he started to softly hum to himself. As being very close to his hellhound half as he was, he could hear the different sounds from the past and the present with every step he took. While it should've been driving him crazy, as his human half would've been, his humming was keeping him calm. If one lived without restraints, there was far more fun to be had. At least if he went without restraints there would be more fun. "Oh yes, yes, yes. Even when going into that mode I have fun~ She should not dwell on the past and learn from the mistakes you all had," he purred smoothly to the empty hallway.

xxxAfter having wandered just about every room in the entire building within an hour, the halfbreed found himself back in the livingroom. Once in the room, he sat down on the floor only to drop onto his side and curl into a ball. He'd never released his sword once even as he lay on the floor with his eyes closed. "She would've liked it here..." he breathed softly to himself. He then started softly humming Blown Away by Carrie Underwood, hugging his sword a bit closer to his chest.

"I guessed as much. I also kinda figured you'd be all defensive about your room since you aren't sure how trustworthy I am," Jude responded cooly from where he lay at. He didn't appear to be prepared to move from that spot either. At least that was until she spoke of him talking to an empty hallway. Letting his eyes open a bit, he pushed himself into a position where he was sitting up and he didn't seem all that happy. He didn't seem all that mad either, however, as his expression seemed blank altogether.

"I was indeed speaking with someone. Actually it was more than one someone although you might not believe me. I already must seem very odd to you," he hummed calmly as he brushed his dirty-blondish off-white hair out of his face. While he still didn't seem affected by the fact that he had been caught, his gaze shifted from Akuma's general direction to the doorway. He then gave a soft chuckle that almost sounded vicious before snapping his attention back to Akuma. He wasn't planning on telling her that he was still listening to the voices without the humming this time.

"Are you curious? Wanting to know what I'm hearing that you are unable to? What I can see that you cannot see?" he asked almost as if he were a child. After gazing at her for a few minutes, he shook his head slightly. "You wouldn't want to see the things I see nor hear the things I hear. It's a cruel life, the life of a hellhound. It's even crueler when you're only half..."