[She blushes a little at the little show of affection as she keeps lavishing Baskerville with attention. At least the pup was loving it with every gentle scritch of her fingers. ]
Zhen being here is probably zhe safest place for me until he adjusts.
It is. Even when I'm not here, but I'll stay in to keep you company while you're here.
[ he sighs softly, watching her with baskerville. the dog is full of so much affection, and loves the attention a lot. ]
He likes you. Clearly.
[ the dog. there's a beat's pause where alucard considers something, then asks: ]
Do you think of our contract as me owning you even though I've tried to keep us on an even level? We argued about it before he left. I don't... like the concept of owning people.
I appreciate it. Ozhervise, I might get bored und vho knows vat kind of chaos I might come up vith vhile you're avay.
[Like redecorating or putting Baskerville in cute pink dog sweaters.. or who knows what else might come to mind really. There are reasons Rip owning a bookstore has her so occupied.
Letting her get bored was dangerous usually for everyone around her.]
Vat can I say? I like animals, despite my title of 'Huntress' among my peers.
[To be fair though, she hunted people more than she hunted animals...
However, Rip had to think about what Alucard was asking as she focused more on the affectionate tiny dog in her arms. Her attentions were slowing down as she thought about it.]
On paper, you own me even if you don't like zhe concept. But, I'm... finding zhat vith certain people I don't mind it zhat much.
I relished it vith Adam.
[She smiled fondly for a few moments before turning her attention from Baskerville to Alucard, studying him for a few moments with a slight tilt to her head.]
Vith you.. despite vat zhe contract says, ve haf a partnership of sorts. You provide me vith vat I need und I'd hope I provide you zomething you need.
Please don't create chaos in my apartment. I've already done that too much.
[ redecorating or putting baskerville in sweaters is fine though. that much he doesn't care about.
he smiles faintly at the 'huntress' nickname, shaking his head. ]
I know what it says on paper. I'm interested in what it is in practice, though, because I'm not... the owning type.
[ he tried to explain this to anderson: he's nothing, owns nothing. they're asking something of him that's the antithesis of what he is. but anderson doesn't get it. won't ever get it, he thinks.
rip seems to get it though, and without prompting. he nods, sliding over so that he can slump into the couch and nuzzle his face into the crook of her neck. selfish, maybe, but definitely affectionate. ]
That's what I tried to explain. That we exist as a partnership. Give and take, instead of me just taking. I don't think he's able to understand that, though. He certainly didn't try.
[She's teasing obviously though, she does get what he's saying with a slight nod. It also doesn't surprise her that Anderson doesn't get it like they do or that he was leaning into her and nuzzling against the side of her neck.
After a moment she was resting her cheek against the top of his head and just accepting the affection for what it was without complaint in the slightest.]
Or, at least he does not understand it yet. Zhe priest is new to zhe city und in for a very rude avakening eventually.
[She rubbed her cheek against the top of his head in her own version of an affectionate gesture.]
But, eizher he'll eventually understand or zhis city vill try and force him to zheir vhims like its done to most of us. I'm just curious to see if anyone can convince him to take a contract.
[ lightly. he leans into her, soothing, trying to help her forget what happened earlier that night. his teeth graze just beneath her ear but it's playful: baskerville shifts, trying to snuffle in against his ear, and definitely sticks his tongue in alucard's ear, whereupon he yanks back in surprise and shakes his head, rubbing his ear. ]
That's my trick, you brat.
[ but as for the conversation he nods, sighing and settling back. ]
I want him to figure it out before they force him. Their reprogramming doesn't sit well with me, and even worse when it concerns him.
[ a beat. ]
I tried to get him to contract with me and he wouldn't. Naturally. If one of the stipulations was he couldn't hurt you, would you be fine with that?
[She's snickering when Baskerville decides he wants attention from him. Even if she was surprisingly enjoying the feel of teeth against her skin. It's just an acquired feeling.]
Apparently he's learning zome of your habits~.
[She tugs the pup back in her arms and goes back to lavishing him with attention and affection as she turns her attention back to the more serious portion of the conversation. She knew the reprogramming didn't sit well with Alucard and several others. Even she wasn't too thrilled with the idea and tried to make sure her quota was met just to avoid it.
However...She tensed up slightly, her hands going still against Baskerville, making the pup whine at her for attention as she mulled it over.]
Maybe. But, I'm not sure I vould feel comfortable sleeping on my own vith him around vhenever I need to stay here.
[That's even if he stayed with Alucard after he accepted the contract.]
I keep him apart from my more lewd habits, thank you. He learned that on his own.
[ he's not surprised when she tenses. now that he knows what's happened between them, it's a conversation they need to have if alucard is going to snare the priest as his submissive at some point.
he hums idly, shaking his head. ]
You wouldn't sleep alone. I'd stay with you when you stayed here, if he became a resident. The man's not a liar, but I don't think him above finding a 'good reason' for divine retribution. I wouldn't let you be alone with him, and doubly so if you're not comfortable.
[ he sighs, closing his eyes. ]
I planted the idea of opening a church in him. If he manages that with my help, I think he'd live there.
[She nodded, accepting that and relaxing a little. Rip really did not want to be alone with Anderson anytime soon. Learning to trust Alucard was one thing. He actively tried to put her at ease and get her over her fears.
Somehow she doubted Anderson would be interested in doing the same thing.]
Good because being alone vith him could easily end up in my death if he vas so inclined.
[And that's something she wanted to avoid at all costs.]
Vell, zhat vould keep him busy und potentially vork in your favor in zhe long run. If he agreed to be your submissive.
[ as he sits, he moves to coil an arm around her and draw her against his chest. it leaves him laying on the couch, her resting on top of him, and baskerville on top of her. like a little pyramid of trying to relax. ]
It's on our contract that I'll protect you to the best of my ability. I've killed him once, I can do it again if necessary. I don't want to have to, but I will.
[ he runs fingers through her hair slowly, pressing a kiss below her ear. ]
I'm going to keep reminding him of the city's need for charity. He's extremely pious and worked with orphans at home, I'm sure he won't be able to resist long.
[She shifts with him as she feels his arm coil around her and pull her back as he lays down. There's a slight wince from her with the motion tugging at her healing back as she settles on top of him. The wound was healing much faster than it would have if she had been on her own and now was just sore and slightly tight. Something that would go away by the next day at least.
With Rip settled on top of him, Baskerville made himself comfortable on her stomach and nuzzling her hand with his nose every time she dared to stop petting him. Such a needy adorable dog...]
I know.
[She closes her eyes as she feels his fingers through her hair and even smiles faintly at the feel of his lips just below her ear. She's.. come a long way towards trusting him. Rip hated to admit the fort played a part in that. Especially with how grounding his touch was for her now.]
If you keep him busy vith charity vork, hopefully he von't attack anyone else. Some of zhe vampires here vould stand less of a chance zhan me against him und if he attacks zhe wrong one, ozhers vill be out for his blood.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
[ alucard definitely still finds him attractive, but she's right about him ignoring the quota. he's going to, and it's going to go badly.
he pauses to look at her before he lets out a faint hum and leans over, pressing his lips to her jaw in an idle affection. ]
Don't worry. While you're here with me, he won't touch you. He's more inclined toward killing me, after all.
no subject
Zhen being here is probably zhe safest place for me until he adjusts.
[Is that a slight smile? Probably.]
no subject
[ he sighs softly, watching her with baskerville. the dog is full of so much affection, and loves the attention a lot. ]
He likes you. Clearly.
[ the dog. there's a beat's pause where alucard considers something, then asks: ]
Do you think of our contract as me owning you even though I've tried to keep us on an even level? We argued about it before he left. I don't... like the concept of owning people.
no subject
[Like redecorating or putting Baskerville in cute pink dog sweaters.. or who knows what else might come to mind really. There are reasons Rip owning a bookstore has her so occupied.
Letting her get bored was dangerous usually for everyone around her.]
Vat can I say? I like animals, despite my title of 'Huntress' among my peers.
[To be fair though, she hunted people more than she hunted animals...
However, Rip had to think about what Alucard was asking as she focused more on the affectionate tiny dog in her arms. Her attentions were slowing down as she thought about it.]
On paper, you own me even if you don't like zhe concept. But, I'm... finding zhat vith certain people I don't mind it zhat much.
I relished it vith Adam.
[She smiled fondly for a few moments before turning her attention from Baskerville to Alucard, studying him for a few moments with a slight tilt to her head.]
Vith you.. despite vat zhe contract says, ve haf a partnership of sorts. You provide me vith vat I need und I'd hope I provide you zomething you need.
Our relationship iz strange, but, it vorks.
no subject
[ redecorating or putting baskerville in sweaters is fine though. that much he doesn't care about.
he smiles faintly at the 'huntress' nickname, shaking his head. ]
I know what it says on paper. I'm interested in what it is in practice, though, because I'm not... the owning type.
[ he tried to explain this to anderson: he's nothing, owns nothing. they're asking something of him that's the antithesis of what he is. but anderson doesn't get it. won't ever get it, he thinks.
rip seems to get it though, and without prompting. he nods, sliding over so that he can slump into the couch and nuzzle his face into the crook of her neck. selfish, maybe, but definitely affectionate. ]
That's what I tried to explain. That we exist as a partnership. Give and take, instead of me just taking. I don't think he's able to understand that, though. He certainly didn't try.
no subject
[She's teasing obviously though, she does get what he's saying with a slight nod. It also doesn't surprise her that Anderson doesn't get it like they do or that he was leaning into her and nuzzling against the side of her neck.
After a moment she was resting her cheek against the top of his head and just accepting the affection for what it was without complaint in the slightest.]
Or, at least he does not understand it yet. Zhe priest is new to zhe city und in for a very rude avakening eventually.
[She rubbed her cheek against the top of his head in her own version of an affectionate gesture.]
But, eizher he'll eventually understand or zhis city vill try and force him to zheir vhims like its done to most of us. I'm just curious to see if anyone can convince him to take a contract.
no subject
[ lightly. he leans into her, soothing, trying to help her forget what happened earlier that night. his teeth graze just beneath her ear but it's playful: baskerville shifts, trying to snuffle in against his ear, and definitely sticks his tongue in alucard's ear, whereupon he yanks back in surprise and shakes his head, rubbing his ear. ]
That's my trick, you brat.
[ but as for the conversation he nods, sighing and settling back. ]
I want him to figure it out before they force him. Their reprogramming doesn't sit well with me, and even worse when it concerns him.
[ a beat. ]
I tried to get him to contract with me and he wouldn't. Naturally. If one of the stipulations was he couldn't hurt you, would you be fine with that?
no subject
Apparently he's learning zome of your habits~.
[She tugs the pup back in her arms and goes back to lavishing him with attention and affection as she turns her attention back to the more serious portion of the conversation. She knew the reprogramming didn't sit well with Alucard and several others. Even she wasn't too thrilled with the idea and tried to make sure her quota was met just to avoid it.
However...She tensed up slightly, her hands going still against Baskerville, making the pup whine at her for attention as she mulled it over.]
Maybe. But, I'm not sure I vould feel comfortable sleeping on my own vith him around vhenever I need to stay here.
[That's even if he stayed with Alucard after he accepted the contract.]
no subject
[ he's not surprised when she tenses. now that he knows what's happened between them, it's a conversation they need to have if alucard is going to snare the priest as his submissive at some point.
he hums idly, shaking his head. ]
You wouldn't sleep alone. I'd stay with you when you stayed here, if he became a resident. The man's not a liar, but I don't think him above finding a 'good reason' for divine retribution. I wouldn't let you be alone with him, and doubly so if you're not comfortable.
[ he sighs, closing his eyes. ]
I planted the idea of opening a church in him. If he manages that with my help, I think he'd live there.
no subject
Somehow she doubted Anderson would be interested in doing the same thing.]
Good because being alone vith him could easily end up in my death if he vas so inclined.
[And that's something she wanted to avoid at all costs.]
Vell, zhat vould keep him busy und potentially vork in your favor in zhe long run. If he agreed to be your submissive.
no subject
It's on our contract that I'll protect you to the best of my ability. I've killed him once, I can do it again if necessary. I don't want to have to, but I will.
[ he runs fingers through her hair slowly, pressing a kiss below her ear. ]
I'm going to keep reminding him of the city's need for charity. He's extremely pious and worked with orphans at home, I'm sure he won't be able to resist long.
no subject
With Rip settled on top of him, Baskerville made himself comfortable on her stomach and nuzzling her hand with his nose every time she dared to stop petting him. Such a needy adorable dog...]
I know.
[She closes her eyes as she feels his fingers through her hair and even smiles faintly at the feel of his lips just below her ear. She's.. come a long way towards trusting him. Rip hated to admit the fort played a part in that. Especially with how grounding his touch was for her now.]
If you keep him busy vith charity vork, hopefully he von't attack anyone else. Some of zhe vampires here vould stand less of a chance zhan me against him und if he attacks zhe wrong one, ozhers vill be out for his blood.