marseilles ♔ swallowing the pill til i breathed my last

[likedillinger]

We Carry On - Portishead

WHO || Dean, Rose, Gus, Ashley, Elijah [closed]
WHAT || The Knights head to speak with the Carmilla
WHERE || Marseilles, France
WHEN || Mid April 2016
HOW || Actionspam

Last fall, two Knights were killed in action while investigating a group of rogue vampires in Paris - Sir Dragomir and Sir Rast. While the vampires were brought under control, the mystery of who exactly killed the Knights remains up in the air, and to that end, Wynn has decided to establish contact with an ancient vampire known as Carmilla, leader of a vampiric coven of Elders who dictate the rules by which most nearby covens live in order to maintain their existence without bringing humankind down on their heads.

Also of interest to the assigned Knights is the strange abrupt departure of Sir Helen Magnus, who stayed behind in Paris and sent an unusual letter to her daughter Ashley that refused to explain what she was doing, but left the woman more concerned than ever.

Wynn has made arrangements with the coven, who have reluctantly agreed to meet with the Knights, and so a few days after their briefing, Dean pulls their rented vehicle up to the gates of the creepy manor where the Elders have at least agreed to rendezvous. While the grounds are well kept, there's an air of emptiness to the whole place.

Comments

[daredtobelieve]

[Helen's only a half step behind her, catching Ashley at the door and placing a hand on her shoulder. She doesn't grip or pull, but she's definitely following.]

Ashley, please... I am sorry. I just don't know if saying it is worth anything.

[She's not touching the part about plenty of people needing her, because... Well, it's awkward to try to explain to your daughter that you were looking to be needed in a particular sort of way that no one at the castle can provide. Sigh.]

I know trusting me is near impossible now. I hope it won't always be the case. I didn't think anyone would have understood why I made the choice I did. I didn't keep it from you to hurt you.

[bagsthem]

[Awkward and she...wouldn't probably understand that at all. This is a girl who has had more romantic experiences with guns than actual boys. l o l]

It's worth more than not saying it at all.

[She pauses for a moment at least, swallowing past an impossible knot in her throat, trying desperately not to cry.]

Not right now. Just leave me alone. [There's another pause before she murmurs:] But I'm glad you're okay.

[And then she's gonna try to leave again.]

[daredtobelieve]

[This time she doesn't stop her, as much as she wants to. Helen isn't sure that she deserves more of Ashley's time. So she'll just head back and... Quietly break down in private.]