When I tell you to shut up, you will do it in a quick and orderly fashion, are we clear?Tumblr (3.0; @exagentachenleck)http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50564750599/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>“I didn’t touch my drink. I feel horrible for even taking it. I’ve fed before, but the people have always been willing and fully in control of their minds… I just… Conrad. If you ever see me heading that way, turning into one of them. Do me and the world a favor and stake me.” Besides, there were better ways to hunt. Like fucking someone and doing a little blood play. “I wish we could’ve saved her. But at least we can make sure that when we’re done, she can get a funeral.”</p> <p>Blaney turned and sat in her chair properly and sighed. “I also have a feeling I’m going to need to fuck that Thomas asshole at least once. Vampires are sexual by nature. It would be seen as strange to <em>not</em> screw him. I’ll try to avoid it if I can, though.”</p> </blockquote> <p>&#8220;We don&#8217;t know how high up in the organization Thomas is. He might have a boss, and if he&#8217;s more appealing, you could skip over Thomas. It&#8217;s an obvious power move; no one would question it. I&#8217;d rather you not have to.. be with any of them.&#8221;</p> <p>Conrad reached an intersection and took a left, then proceeded to take a number of confusing turns, doubling back at least once to see if they were being followed before heading in the direction of the warehouse.</p> <p>&#8220;As far as turning into a monster, the fact that you feel horrible about this is a good sign it won&#8217;t happen.&#8221;</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50565189789http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50565189789Thu, 16 May 2013 01:11:10 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50564373432/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50564212608/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">exagentachenleck</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>Conrad climbed into the car and started the engine.</p> <p>“Where first?”</p> <p>He pulled out onto the road and started driving just so they could get some distance between themselves and the club.</p> </blockquote> <p>“We should probably text Nameless and Hanna and ask them to meet us at the warehouse… We’re gonna need their freezer for the body. Let’s drive around for a bit though. If anyone’s watching, we can feign getting lost later and missing the appointment.” Brianna looked over her shoulder at the enthralled people she’d bought as she dug her phone out with a free hand.</p> <p>“And we’re gonna have to send Nameless to Wal-mart or some shit for cots. I don’t think the basement’s completely ready yet. Anyways, how’re you feeling, Achenleck?”</p> </blockquote> <p>&#8220;A little sick, to be honest. I haven&#8217;t done a real hunting job since&#8230; in months. But I knew it would be at least that bad if not worse before I agreed to help. What about you? You had it harder.&#8221; Conrad drove in the general direction of &#8220;across town&#8221; while Blaney texted.</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50564584704http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50564584704Thu, 16 May 2013 00:48:42 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50563765472/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>Blaney’s purchases had followed their new owner out, the attendant opening the door and letting the two get into the backseat as the witch placed herself in the passenger seat next to the driver. The corpse was quickly loaded into the trunk before the employee came over.</p> <p>“Mr. Collins thanks you for your patronage, Miss Blaney-“</p> <p>“That’s Mrs.”</p> <p>“My apologies. At any rate, he thanks you for your patronage and wishes you both a good evening.” The attendant gave a nod and went inside, not even bothering to speak to the thrall.</p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad climbed into the car and started the engine. </p> <p>&#8220;Where first?&#8221;</p> <p>He pulled out onto the road and started driving just so they could get some distance between themselves and the club. </p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50564212608http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50564212608Thu, 16 May 2013 00:35:26 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50562877228/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>“Thank you, my dear. I’m sorry, Thomas, but perhaps another time? This party was a little spontaneous for me.” Brianna pressed a kiss to the vampire’s cheek and churred.</p> <p>“It was. So sorry to have sprung that on you last moment. But I never did get your phone number.”</p> <p>Blaney pulled out one of her business cards out of her bra (it looked good to own a business), and smiled. “This has my cell on it. Do call me? For now, my dear thrall and I must get going.”</p> <p>“Indeed.”</p> <p>“Would you mind sending some muscle out to my car with the body? Lucky can’t tend to me while carrying it, now can he?” That and the witch wasn’t sure Conrad could carry the poor girl with one arm.</p> <p>“For all you’ve invested tonight, but of course.” Thomas directed a member of security to grab the woman’s bagged corpse to bring out. “I’ll be in touch.”</p> <p>“Good to know. Come, Lucky~. I do believe we have some art to purchase.” Blaney bent her arm for Conrad to take, wanting him to escort her out. Her untouched drink was left on the table as she used her free hand to smoke.</p> <p><em>Thank you thank you thank you.</em></p> </blockquote> <p><em>No problem.</em> Conrad took Blaney&#8217;s arm dutifully and led her out to the car. <em>Besides, he plays up being superior way too much even for a vampire; he&#8217;s probably compensating for something.</em> He opened the car door and offered his hand again to help Blaney in.</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50563646304http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50563646304Thu, 16 May 2013 00:16:26 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50561709784/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p><em>Maybe…</em></p> <p>Thomas had been about to speak when Brianna cut him off. “Could I perhaps have the body?”</p> <p>“Pardon?” Thomas gave Brianna an odd glare, one that suggested suspicion.</p> <p>“Could I have the body, please? My Euro eats for ten at every meal and I could use a way to feed him. I could perhaps invest another grand if you’d be willing to freeze a few bodies for me and allow me to feed the wolf with them? I’m trying to retrain him to eat my scraps rather than all the food for my servants.”</p> <p>The look of suspicion quickly left, a wide smile now upon Thomas’ face. “That would actually be a splendid thing~. Usually we just put the bodies in an incinerator.” Thomas turned to the barkeep and snapped his fingers. “Get James to put that sack of meat in a bag and put it in a cooler. A doggy bag for our lovely investor’s pup.”</p> <p>Blaney smiled and began writing out another check. “Thank you~. This will be so much more efficient for me.”</p> <p>“Anything for an investor. Now then, would you perhaps like to stay for the rest of the sale? I know you’ve made your selection and invested, but perhaps you and I could…,” Thomas pressed a hand to the small of the witch’s back in a seductive manner, “…get to know one another a little better~.”</p> <p><em>Conrad. Got any ideas on a good reason to say ‘no’? While I normally love a good lay, I’m not really interested.</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad ran through a few options. The best he could come up with was another pressing engagement. </p> <p>He looked around the room for a clock. Luckily one hung in a corner behind the bar. </p> <p>&#8220;Mistress. Forgive me, but you asked me to remind you of the hour. Your appointment with the art dealer is in twenty minutes, and his office is across town.&#8221;</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50562461119http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50562461119Wed, 15 May 2013 23:40:40 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50560325627/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>Brianna took the money with a smile and lowered her foot and held out the other one, the process being repeated. The vampiress waited for Achenleck to finish and stand before wrapping an arm around him and pressing a soft kiss to his lips. “I’m pleased, my dear pet. I’ll have to reward you further when we get home~.”</p> <p>The witch then turned to Thomas and held out her now counted money. “A receipt, and then you may have your money and a check for my purchases.”</p> <p>“But of course, my dear Brianna.”</p> <p>The vampire took out a receipt pad and wrote down her investment and purchases as Blaney wrote out a check. Thomas handed over her receipt and the money and check were exchanged.</p> <p>“Wonderful. My servant and I will certainly dine well for the next couple of days.”</p> <p>A loud thump came from the bar, the keep calling out to Thomas. “Hey boss. We need a new body for refreshments. Whatcha want me to do with the empty sack here?”</p> </blockquote> <p><em>Blaney. Is there a way we could take the body with us without looking suspicious? This organization&#8217;s been around a while without police catching on; that body will never be found.</em></p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50561424593http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50561424593Wed, 15 May 2013 23:13:22 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50559422237/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p><em>Understood. I’m going to do the same thing to Nameless at some point just for fun. And yes, both shoes.</em></p> <p>Blaney hummed in approval as she began counting the cash. She needed a total of $5,800. She’d packed five grand, but the other eight hundred would have to be via check. The witch lifted one foot slightly off the floor and held it out to the hunter.</p> <p>“Very good, my dear Lucky~.”</p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad cupped the back of Blaney&#8217;s leg, and just for show took the time to lightly kiss her knee as he ran his hand down to her shoe and took it off. He pulled the money out and offered it up before sliding her shoe back on for her.</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50559850185http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50559850185Wed, 15 May 2013 22:36:21 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50557443398/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <div><br/><p>Thomas looked the two ‘cattle’ over. “The price for the two of them is $800. It’s $300 for the obvious male and $500 for the androgynous one. He’s a bit pricier since the androgynous ones are popular.”</p> <p>“Quite alright. Allow me to invest and then I’ll purchase these two.” Blaney began to seductively pull money from various places. Her bra, her purse, and then stopped when she reached for her garter and panties. “Lucky~. Be a dear and fetch the rest of my money from me. You’ll need to be on your knees~”</p> <p><em>They’re in my undies, shoes, and garter. I would apologize, but I’m not entirely sorry.</em></p> <p>It was power play, clearly showing she was dominant over the hunter. Other thralls with their mistresses had been touchy feely, she’d seen it in the corners of her eyes as she’d spoken with Thomas.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><em>You&#8217;re evil. I&#8217;ll play along, but no one finds out I did this, understand?</em></p> <p>Obviously Conrad had no choice but to get down on his knees as ordered and retrieve Blaney&#8217;s money. What he meant by &#8220;this&#8221; was the way he did it. He made a slight show of running his hand up Blaney&#8217;s leg to her garter and retrieving the bills there. He handed them up before sliding his hand further under her skirt until he found the bills tucked into her waistband.</p> <p><em>Both shoes?</em> Conrad asked as he offered up the money.</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50559192089http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50559192089Wed, 15 May 2013 22:22:00 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50485981767/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p><em>We can’t get the person behind the counter. As much as I want to save her, Conrad, it would look too strange to try and buy a person who’s already half-dead. The girl’s already down too many pints to live. I’m sorry, Conrad.</em></p> <p>“I wonder, could I buy more than one? I have a servant, a former fledgling of Toni Ipres, who could use something to eat as well.” Blaney put a hand on Thomas’ arm, somewhat flirtatious, somewhat insinuating she would definitely be interested in bedding the man.</p> <p>“How kind of you to take him in after the death of his sire. She was a good woman. At any rate, so long as you can pay for both, I see no reason why you can’t.”</p> <p>“Let me have my thrall bring my two picks here so I can get my total then. Lucky, come as soon as you’ve found two suitable bodies.” Brianna made a gesture to Conrad to bring the two he’d picked to her. This was turning out worse than she’d thought it would.</p> </blockquote> <p><em>You&#8217;re right. I&#8217;m sorry. </em>He could only imagine how it must have hurt for Blaney to tell him they had no options. </p> <p>Conrad pointed at the man and then the woman. &#8220;You and you. Come with me.&#8221; He unhooked one of the ropes for them to step through, rehooked it, and led them across the club to Blaney. He gestured to the place he had been standing previously, directing the two of them.</p> <p>&#8220;Your purchases, Mistress.&#8221;</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50557113697http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50557113697Wed, 15 May 2013 21:42:04 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50485334439/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>“You’d be correct then. It’s Conrad Achenleck. But, after losing his arm last summer, I decided he should be called ‘Lucky’. Like those three legged pets you see.” Brianna played it as cool as possible, but inside, she was still coming down from a near panic. Thank heavens for her charms.</p> <p>“Ah. It’s good to see him again. Even better to see him at the heels of one of us. Am I right?”</p> <p>“But of course~,” the witch said sweetly, “Now, let’s talk money. You’re looking for investors, I’m looking for ways to keep food and toys on the down low. Let’s do business.”</p> <p>“A woman after my undead heart. Money earns you privileges within the market. High investors are allowed to the market early for pre-selection, are invited to meetings, and are sometimes given lovely little gifts. A regular investor will be allowed early entrance for better seating. Non investors get no perks and have to pay an entrance fee.”</p> <p>“And what would your high range be, dear Thomas?”</p> <p>“Ohhh… A good five grand should do you. We normally ask for more,” the vampire lied, “But our product can be a little costly for covens.”</p> <p>“If you write me a receipt, I’ll give you the cash~. Any chance I could do a little shopping tonight?”</p> <p>“So long as you provide the coin.”</p> <p>“I can. Lucky, you know my tastes, go and pick me something to eat later.” <em>Pick whomever you think we might be able to get information from. Ohhh… Good thing I’ve got cash stashed all over me.</em></p> </blockquote> <p><em>It&#8217;d have to be someone strong-willed enough that they&#8217;re fighting the glamour. Do you think someone new or someone who&#8217;s been previously fed on would have a better chance of knowing something?</em> Conrad thought. At the last moment his thoughts strayed to the person behind the bar, but he nipped it in the bud. It would be suspicious to want to buy someone half drained<em>. </em></p> <p><em>Maybe, though&#8230;</em> He&#8217;d have to think about it. He was already heading over to the roped off area to inspect the trade goods. Even as he looked each of these people in the eyes, steadying himself against the thought that some of them would likely die soon, he kept thinking about the person being bled right now. Could Blaney say she just particularly liked the taste and wanted the rest, like a half-tasted bottle of wine? They would have to make a purchase first. Maybe that on top of the investment would compel Thomas to give Blaney a little gift or a discount. </p> <p>But was it too suspicious? Conrad reached out to check the wrists of a couple potential people. </p> <p><em>I&#8217;ve got one man with bite marks, and one androgynous person without. Your call.</em></p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50485699626http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50485699626Wed, 15 May 2013 01:44:30 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50484460444/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>“So tell me, Brianna, wherever did you find thralls who were hunters? How did you obtain them?” Thomas began studying Conrad’s face a bit more. The thrall looked familiar to him.</p> <p>“I seduced them~.” Blaney joked, “This one here, I like to call him ‘Lucky’, used to be a friend of mine when I was human. After my sire opened my eyes to what vampirism gives us, I decided to just take him as my own. I’d had my eye on him awhile (he’s got a sexy ass), but I was too old for him as a human. The other one, Nameless, was his friend and came after me to rescue him. He was rather easy to subdue with a few spells. And well, all the other hunters fell in line until I got all his little friends to serve me.”</p> <p>“And you said you had a Euro were as well?”</p> <p>“Indeed. I wasn’t expecting him. Turned out Lucky’s nameless friend was a bit of a furry and mated with the Euro. He came for his mate and all it took was one idle threat to make him mine.”</p> <p>“Erm… I’m sorry if this is rude, but what is Lucky’s name? He looks… Well he looks like a chap I used to work with in England. I was MI6 and this fellow here looks quite a bit like one Conrad Achenleck.”</p> <p><em>Connie, gimme something and gimme something NOW.</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Oh shit, an old coworker. Where had he seen him? Thomas. Thomas. </p> <p><em>Intelligence officer. That&#8217;s right. He used to part his hair different, and he&#8217;s gotten that busted nose fixed. If he still remembers my full name and my face, then it&#8217;s not going to do you any good to lie. Everyone knows I was discharged for mental health; I admitted to superiors that I was seeing&#8230; unexplainable things. You may as well play it straight.</em></p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50484988476http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50484988476Wed, 15 May 2013 01:15:54 -0700vampire market arc[[I hope that's what Blaney wanted. lemme know if I need to edit]]<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50483503524/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p><em>I need to blend in. Forgive me, Conrad.</em></p> <p>Blaney went to the bar and got herself a very small drink. It’d be odd if she didn’t take anything, and it wasn’t as if the person who was bleeding would be saved tonight.  Didn’t help the witch feel any better though. She would be nursing that shot all night.</p> <p>“Ah! Blaney! So good of you to come,” a voice called out. A male vampire come up to the witch and the hunter, smiling with glee (and greed). The vampire was just over six feet, grey-ish brown skin, and soft brown hair, his British accent was clear as he wrapped an arm around the vampiress, “I was very much hoping to see you.”</p> <p>“Why Thomas~. I’m very happy to have run into you,” Brianna flirted, batting her lashes at the other vampire as she let out a small churr. “I know you’re busy tonight with all the potential investors, like myself, but perhaps we can schedule some alone time~?”</p> <p>“But of course~.”</p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad didn&#8217;t respond to what Blaney told him, not wanting to make it any harder on her. He followed behind her, keeping a certain number of paces away which seemed appropriate. He made sure not to approach the bar, which was clearly reserved for vampires, but he did make a slight move closer to Brianna when Thomas came over since he was a bodyguard as well as a thrall. </p> <p>British. That was interesting. At least in Newark. Either it meant Thomas had come here for better hunting, or the organization reached further than they had realized. He made sure to pass the thought on to Blaney.</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50484096218http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50484096218Wed, 15 May 2013 00:42:19 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50482275395/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>Blaney slowly exited the vehicle, stepping aside so that Achenleck could close the car door. “Thank you, my dear.”</p> <p>The witch waited for the hunter to approach her before linking her arm with his and heading towards the door. The host, a fairly average looking Joe, was speaking with security when he caught a glimpse of the vampiress in his peripheral.</p> <p>“Ah, Brianna~. I’m so glad you came. You and your…,” the vampire looked Conrad up and down, seemingly impressed, “…thrall could make it.”</p> <p>“Thank you, Jeremy. I’m quite anxious to meet with you and your consorts. If I like what I see, I will definitely be investing.”</p> <p>“Splendid! Please enter and help yourself to any refreshments you see. We brought some merchandise for our potential investors.”</p> <p>They’d brought people. Perfect. Now to try and see if she and her ‘thrall’ could take one home. The witch smiled and went inside, her eyes instantly taking note of the roped off corner where the ‘human cattle’ was. The rest of the place looked like it was normally a strip joint, which made sense. When you’re selling a person, you’d want them to present themselves. The color schemes were warm, quite a contrast to the dreadful happenings of the evening.</p> <p>Looking over the bar, a person could be seen under glamour as they bled from their wrist. The barkeep was mixing the blood with alcohol for the vampires, and it was clear the person under glamour wasn’t going to last the night.</p> <p><em>Conrad. Tell me if you see anything worth mentioning while I’m busy chatting with investors. I’m going to see if I can buy someone tonight.</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad looked around using peripheral vision so he didn&#8217;t seem too nosy for a thrall. His gut reaction was to go after that bartender, but he knew better than to blow his cover. People had been getting killed for who knows how long by this group, and it would continue to happen while they did this investigation. He couldn&#8217;t do anything about it. </p> <p><em>I don&#8217;t see security cameras. Makes sense; you wouldn&#8217;t want any physical evidence that could leak. I&#8217;m noticing a high percentage of patrons at the tables are vampiresses. In general, male and masculine vampires profile as opportunity feeders, going after people on the street and relying on their strength. Only the smart ones last the first century. Women tend to be more indirect, going for underground sources where they can get them. You&#8217;ll blend right in. It makes the fact you have hunter thralls more impressive, too.</em></p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50483109910http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50483109910Wed, 15 May 2013 00:08:18 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50480882683/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50480696868/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">exagentachenleck</a>:</p> <blockquote class="tumblr_blog"> <div>Conrad parked on the street outside of the address Blaney had given him. He couldn’t tell if they were early or fashionably late, but the sidewalk was empty of pedestrians for the moment. He left the engine running as a precaution against anyone with supernatural hearing who might eavesdrop. <p>“Brianna. If at any time my actions or emotions run the risk of blowing our cover, you have permission to actually glamour me and run damage control. I want that clear and out of the way.”</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“Then don’t give me a reason to have to do that to you. Now, next time, make sure you address me as ‘Mistress’.” The witch gave a soft wink and blew a smoke circle in his general direction, not really aiming for his face. “Now be a dear and open my door, pet.”</p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad stuck his tongue out immaturely for a moment before getting into character and stepping out of the car. He walked around to the passenger side and opened the door.</p> <p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve arrived, Mistress,&#8221; he said as he offered her a hand.</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50481748153http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50481748153Tue, 14 May 2013 23:28:05 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50479704873/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50479356286/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">exagentachenleck</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>When Conrad smelled the cigarette, he reached over to adjust the car’s air conditioning and then cracked the windows just so. He was used to partners—or rather, people who put up with him for work—smoking in the car with him.</p> <p>“Almost there.”</p> </blockquote> <p>“Good.” The vampiress unbuckled and began getting her things together, making sure everything she needed was in her purse (the few things she could take in that itty bitty useless thing she was carrying). Blaney hated small purses. Couldn’t fit much of anything in them.</p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad parked on the street outside of the address Blaney had given him. He couldn&#8217;t tell if they were early or fashionably late, but the sidewalk was empty of pedestrians for the moment. He left the engine running as a precaution against anyone with supernatural hearing who might eavesdrop. </p> <p>&#8220;Brianna. If at any time my actions or emotions run the risk of blowing our cover, you have permission to actually glamour me and run damage control. I want that clear and out of the way.&#8221;</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50480696868http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50480696868Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:40 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50478162121/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>“Along the street.” Less chance of being blocked in. “Once there, you are to come and open my door for me. I’m very much looking forward to showing you off, my dear thrall.”</p> <p>Blaney took out a solid black, cocktail cigarette holder before putting a smoke in and lighting it. Elegant and classy, but not too showy.</p> </blockquote> <p>When Conrad smelled the cigarette, he reached over to adjust the car&#8217;s air conditioning and then cracked the windows just so. He was used to partners&#8212;or rather, people who put up with him for work&#8212;smoking in the car with him. </p> <p>&#8220;Almost there.&#8221;</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50479356286http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50479356286Tue, 14 May 2013 22:29:18 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50409415701/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50409270780/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">exagentachenleck</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Conrad looked over at her, then back to the road as he pulled out. “Of course I’m going to make a break for it. I have one arm, and you’re a witch with superhuman strength. I know perfectly well which of us would last until backup got into the building. But if you die during this mission, I swear on the holy mother I’ll find a way to get back at you for it. So don’t let things go south.”</p> </blockquote> <p>“Aw sweetcheeks, you’re so precious.” She made a kissy noise at Conrad before getting serious. “Alright, I’m going to get into character.”</p> <p>Blaney took a few deep breaths and changed her posture, sitting up straight and giving off an air of pure sex appeal. “Ah. Tonight should be a good night~.”</p> </blockquote> <p>&#8220;Where would you prefer I park the car, Mistress?&#8221; Conrad asked, giving Blaney some prompt to work with as he drove. He also didn&#8217;t know where the others were likely to be staked out near the club.</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50477802770http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50477802770Tue, 14 May 2013 21:56:51 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50408724892/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50408560192/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">exagentachenleck</a>:</p> <blockquote class="tumblr_blog"> <div>Conrad took the keys and tucked them in his pocket so he could open Brianna’s car door for her. He might as well work on getting into character, and she was in a dress, which might make it hard to climb in, and maybe he just wanted to be nice but that was a <em>very</em>small, insignificant reason. <p>That done, he went around to the driver’s side and hopped in, buckling before starting the engine. “Where to?”</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“The party is at [address] near [random downtown location]. One of the sellers is hosting and invited potential investors. When I met, I had mentioned that I might be interested. I got the cash out of my account shortly after getting the invite. Might as well and invest. Ples, Veser, and Adelaide are going to be hiding nearby in case we need to be bailed out.” Blaney adjusted her skirt after buckling in, sitting back and sighing. “Conrad… If things go south and only one of us can get out of there, make a break for it.”</p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad looked over at her, then back to the road as he pulled out. &#8220;Of course I&#8217;m going to make a break for it. I have one arm, and you&#8217;re a witch with superhuman strength. I know perfectly well which of us would last until backup got into the building. But if you die during this mission, I swear on the holy mother I&#8217;ll find a way to get back at you for it. So don&#8217;t let things go south.&#8221;</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50409270780http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50409270780Tue, 14 May 2013 01:34:50 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50407995236/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50407634934/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">exagentachenleck</a>:</p> <blockquote><br/><p>Conrad undid a couple of the buttons he’d just fastened to show a series of small wooden spikes and a sheathed knife, held in place by bands he’d sewn into the inner lining of his jacket. “Ready to defend my mistress,” Conrad said theatrically.</p> </blockquote> <p>“Perfect.” Blaney leaned up to kiss Conrad’s cheek before heading for the door, keys from her purse held out to the other hunter. “The boys bought me a nice Prius for mother’s day. You’re driving. Don’t worry, it’s automatic.”</p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad took the keys and tucked them in his pocket so he could open Brianna&#8217;s car door for her. He might as well work on getting into character, and she was in a dress, which might make it hard to climb in, and maybe he just wanted to be nice but that was a <em>very</em> small, insignificant reason. </p> <p>That done, he went around to the driver&#8217;s side and hopped in, buckling before starting the engine. &#8220;Where to?&#8221;</p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50408560192http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50408560192Tue, 14 May 2013 01:06:42 -0700vampire market arc<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetcheeksandsugar.tumblr.com/post/50406682840/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">sweetcheeksandsugar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50406593634/party-crashers-blaney-vampire-market-arc">exagentachenleck</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Conrad eyed the pendant. “I’m… going to need help clasping it on,” he admitted in a low voice.</p> </blockquote> <p>“Only because I have gloves on.” Blaney went behind Conrad and put the pendent on. “You’re armed, aren’t you? I don’t have any weapons on me. My dress is too damn tight for me to smuggle any.”</p> <p>The vampiress was very grateful for her magic. Even without guns or knives, she still had her magic to fall back on.</p> </blockquote> <p>Conrad undid a couple of the buttons he&#8217;d just fastened to show a series of small wooden spikes and a sheathed knife, held in place by bands he&#8217;d sewn into the inner lining of his jacket. &#8220;Ready to defend my mistress,&#8221; Conrad said theatrically. </p>http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50407634934http://exagentachenleck.tumblr.com/post/50407634934Tue, 14 May 2013 00:32:36 -0700vampire market arc