Again, you have my thanks. I can't say I knew what to expect. The... Orbiters weren't particularly forthcoming with information on what they expected, other than obedience and fitting in. It would be easier to do if new faces weren't outright called traitor.
[He fell in step with Jon, following him where he led and keeping an eye out for any more curious or questioning faces.]
They never are. They didn't tell us very much about this world when they dropped us on it. They haven't told us very much about the storm either. We might have to learn about these things on our own.
[As though this was some sort of test. None of them had asked to be brought here or fight in this war. He would have thought that they would at least have offered them something by way of information.]
You might need to keep your head down. It isn't an easy thing to do, even as these natives try to provoke you. It would at least show them you mean no harm.
[As if it was that easy. Somehow he doubted even that would help.]
I have... practice at feigned humility. At least the only life at risk here is my own, and that makes having to play the cow that much easier.
[When he had an entire land behind him... people... his family... That had been harder. And yet, he'd still done so. Because he'd had to, and a Prince's decisions always had to be about the best for his people.]
[Though the way Vlad spoke about himself made him sound as if he was something other than human. It had become common to meet those who were of a different race or species, now this sort of conversation didn't strike him as odd.]
[The question earned Jon a raised brow, but he couldn't say after meeting those aboard the station he'd seen that he might not have asked himself if he'd found his suspicion's aroused.]
I was. Now I am... something else. But I give you my word, I mean no harm.
I know. [He pointed ahead to Ghost, who trotted ahead of them cheerful and relaxed.] My wolf has a sense of people. He wouldn't be this friendly if he thought you were a threat.
[He would have attacked, but instead he didn't seem to notice Vlad's presence.]
The housing is just up ahead. You might have a roommate?
[He'd noticed the large beast, but had not tied it to belonging to Jon. A raise of his brow in answer, and he looked at the wolf with a newfound interest.]
A wolf? Mm, I would not likely find myself attacked by a wolf. Still, it is good to know that I do not... bother his senses.
[The mention of a roommate, however...]
That may not be for the best. I am-- I am happy to take a smaller place if it is solitary. Anyone who may need to bunk with me might find it unsettling.
[And he'd been so long without a companion, he had no notion of how a body so close to him might affect him when he slept.]
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Vlad | Intro Log #4
[He smiled, well familiar with the sentiment.]
This city hasn't done much to welcome you and I'm sorry for that. These were different people when I first arrived. Something has changed.
Once you are here for a few days, it might change.
[And if not, it meant that the days were drawing steadily closer to the war they could all sense was coming.]
The temporary housing isn't far from here.
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[He fell in step with Jon, following him where he led and keeping an eye out for any more curious or questioning faces.]
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[As though this was some sort of test. None of them had asked to be brought here or fight in this war. He would have thought that they would at least have offered them something by way of information.]
You might need to keep your head down. It isn't an easy thing to do, even as these natives try to provoke you. It would at least show them you mean no harm.
[As if it was that easy. Somehow he doubted even that would help.]
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[When he had an entire land behind him... people... his family... That had been harder. And yet, he'd still done so. Because he'd had to, and a Prince's decisions always had to be about the best for his people.]
Perhaps our ignorance is our test, mm?
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[Though the way Vlad spoke about himself made him sound as if he was something other than human. It had become common to meet those who were of a different race or species, now this sort of conversation didn't strike him as odd.]
Are you...human?
[But it was still awkward.]
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I was. Now I am... something else. But I give you my word, I mean no harm.
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[He would have attacked, but instead he didn't seem to notice Vlad's presence.]
The housing is just up ahead. You might have a roommate?
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A wolf? Mm, I would not likely find myself attacked by a wolf. Still, it is good to know that I do not... bother his senses.
[The mention of a roommate, however...]
That may not be for the best. I am-- I am happy to take a smaller place if it is solitary. Anyone who may need to bunk with me might find it unsettling.
[And he'd been so long without a companion, he had no notion of how a body so close to him might affect him when he slept.]
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You wouldn't? Do you have abilities over wolves?
[That's the first assumption he made with what little information he had on Vlad.]
You will need to find employment quickly then. If we don't accept the starter homes, we are expected to pay for wherever else we go.
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[Not that he was overly worried about it, but if the wolf belonged to someone, he certainly wouldn't want to harm it.]
I see. Then I suppose I shall have to find myself a position that suits sooner than later.
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[Which he hoped he would. For as little as he knew about Vlad, he seemed honest enough.]
I wish you luck with that. If you need help, simply ask.
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[And it wasn't as if the position wasn't something he was unfamiliar with. It was as good an idea as anything.
At Jon's last words, Vlad nodded, holding his hand out.]
And you, Jon Snow. You seem a man of honor, and I've found that can be a dwindling thing in some places.