OOM - Russell Edgington's Mansion, Night
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onceavikingHe gets the driver to pull over a little way away from the King's residence that he may approach on foot. It gives him time to assess the area. And to calm down.
He can feel Pam. Even with the distance between them. Ignoring her is one of the hardest things he had ever done, but he needs to keep his cool if he wants to succeed with this.
The old ones rarely appreciates emotion.
Detachment, a certain amount of cruelty, that is what he is going for.
By all accounts, the King - a vampire named Russell Edgington - is both old fashioned, and a snob. His house certainly fits the bill. Huge and white and gated, with trimmed lawns and tastefully hidden lamps. There also seems to be an abundance of black clad security people crawling about the place. All young, male, and attractive.
Another thing Russell Edgington is known for.
So he's exchanged the leather jacket for something a little more formal and tailored. Something that both shows breeding and shows off his shoulders.
He is nicely dressed, freshly scrubbed, with his hair combed back.
If he plays his hand right, he is certain that the King will let him hunt for Bill Compton in Mississippi.
He reaches the gate and suddenly finds himself surrounded by a security posse. All looking very grim and determined.
"Eric Northman, Sheriff of Louisina's Area Five. I come in peace to see the King?" he says, showing his empty hands. They're smart enough not to be persuaded by that. You gotta hand Russell Edgington that.
He lets them grab hold of his arms. Suppressing the urge to show them just whom they are dealing with.
They lead him to the door and he says, "This is completely unnecessary. I told you I come in peace," as it opens. Sounding almost a little amused by the antics of the staff.
He can feel Pam. Even with the distance between them. Ignoring her is one of the hardest things he had ever done, but he needs to keep his cool if he wants to succeed with this.
The old ones rarely appreciates emotion.
Detachment, a certain amount of cruelty, that is what he is going for.
By all accounts, the King - a vampire named Russell Edgington - is both old fashioned, and a snob. His house certainly fits the bill. Huge and white and gated, with trimmed lawns and tastefully hidden lamps. There also seems to be an abundance of black clad security people crawling about the place. All young, male, and attractive.
Another thing Russell Edgington is known for.
So he's exchanged the leather jacket for something a little more formal and tailored. Something that both shows breeding and shows off his shoulders.
He is nicely dressed, freshly scrubbed, with his hair combed back.
If he plays his hand right, he is certain that the King will let him hunt for Bill Compton in Mississippi.
He reaches the gate and suddenly finds himself surrounded by a security posse. All looking very grim and determined.
"Eric Northman, Sheriff of Louisina's Area Five. I come in peace to see the King?" he says, showing his empty hands. They're smart enough not to be persuaded by that. You gotta hand Russell Edgington that.
He lets them grab hold of his arms. Suppressing the urge to show them just whom they are dealing with.
They lead him to the door and he says, "This is completely unnecessary. I told you I come in peace," as it opens. Sounding almost a little amused by the antics of the staff.
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Date: 2014-10-05 08:06 pm (UTC)"How can I refuse?" he asks, with a small smile. And Edgington looks down at him with an answering smile.
They both know it is an offer, he can't refuse. But keeping up appearances are sometimes better.
And while he would vastly have preferred being able to do something about Pam's situation, right now, he must admit that there are certain advantages to his situation.
He lifts the glass to his lips, answering Talbott's small toast.
And then he turns his head and toasts Bill the same way. Smiling at him.
It can only be educational for a vampire like Bill Compton to see how his elders and betters deal with unforeseen happenings.
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Date: 2014-10-05 08:43 pm (UTC)And now once again, Eric seems to have gotten himself off the hook.
He knows that look he's giving him. And it never fails to get under his skin.
Talbot, on the other hand, is looking forward to entertaining their new guest. Bill had barely expressed any interest in the beauty and richness of his surroundings, a home that Talbot took centuries of great care to cultivate. Nor did he express any interest in him. Such a prude.
Perhaps Eric is the type to show more appreciation for the finer things in life. He already has the feeling that he is.