first twist of the coil

[vampirize]

[The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it is a wonderful day to take over the world.]

[That's what Tesla is aiming to do in several years, sadly enough. There's no idea what the day it all comes to fruition will be like. But hey, it's not like his plan was going to happen in a matter of minutes. These things took time. Anyways, he's ready to look over the results of the tests for today back in his office, and he pushes open the door-]

[And steps into the lobby of the castle.]

What...?

[It all comes flooding back. The losses, the world changes, the things he had been a part of, the people...it takes a moment for him to adjust to it all, like he's waking up from a very long dream he wasn't conscious of.]

[And of course, there was the journal, his journal, lying innocently on a table nearby. He picks it up, spending some time flipping through the pages. Okay, it's fine. He knows this place, it's like he's just come back to another home, that's all.]

Well, well, well. Magical bloodthirsty creatures who appear from time to time who kill or maim people? Check. Weird residents who come from worlds I don't think I want to know about? Check. Somebody new asking about what this place is? Check. People whining about anything ever because they're too immature and/or stupid to deal with it? Give that one a million checks.

Looks like this place hasn't changed at all! Good for you, castle, you sure know how to change things up.

[He lets out a laugh.]

For all of you precious little newbies out there, the name is Nikola Tesla.  Yes, the Nikola Tesla. Don't waste my time if you only have stupid things to say. All the people who know me, you already know that, but it bears reminding.

Good to be back, Paradisa.

[Now don't mind him, he's just going to be searching out the people he does like around here, feel free to bump into him while he's doing so.]

Comments

[mal_addict]

[She's missed that stupid toothy grin]

I'm upset that you left. I mourned for you and I finally managed to be able to deal with getting up in the Godsdamned morning again and you show up.

[vampirize]

You mourned for me? Really, Mal, I wasn't dead.

[But still, what she says makes him pause, and he frowns slightly.]

But I'm back now, so hey, no need to do a funeral for me. C'mon, Mal. It's alright to be happy that I'm back in your life again. I'm not going to be upset if you told me you went out and like, got involved with another vampire when I was gone.

[A pause.] You didn't do that, did you?

[mal_addict]

You might as well have been. It's not like we'd see each other outside of this place. Different planets, remember?

[She snorts softly, at the ridiculousness of the question. The idiot had wormed his way into her life and nothing could change that. She'd accepted a while back that he was it, the absolutely only time she'd allow herself to feel that way]

Unless you count spending my money watching women take their clothes off, no. And none of those were vampires.

[vampirize]

Different planets? Please. I would've found a way around it even if it was different universes. Genius, remember?

[Of course, even he knew what he was saying was preposterous, but anything to cheer her up. He wanted her happy. He wanted her, period. She could be replaced by no one else in his life.]

[He raises an eyebrow, before letting out an amused huff.] And what, the men just didn't compare? Guess there's no one like me out there for your liking...

[mal_addict]

[She makes a softly amused sound] You wouldn't like it there. There's far too much magic and not enough science.

[Still, she appreciates the sentiment, even if she can't put it into words. She snorts at him]

Oh yes, I could only bare to spend my time with beautiful women, no other man compared.

[vampirize]

Doesn't mean there isn't any science at all. I'll scrounge it up if I have to.

[He only chuckles in return.] I'm just saying. But anyways, I guess me being here now means that you'll find room for me in your schedule of staring at beautiful women? I mean, I do deserve some time with you after that long absence...

[mal_addict]

That's a good way for people to get sent to the insane asylum. I'd visit you every day, though.

[She stands back, tapping her chin thoughtfully[ I suppose I could pencil you in somewhere in my busy schedule.

[vampirize]

Hey, if I could keep my notes and got an endless supply of wine in that place, I wouldn't mind it at all.

[He just shakes his head.] And just what do you have going on that keeps you so busy? At least promise me more than three hours, I at least deserve that.

[mal_addict]

Oh yes, you have those. You also have the other lunatics to keep you company, too.

A lady has her secrets. [She taps her chin thoughtfully] I think I can just about manage that.

[vampirize]

You're calling me a lunatic? Well, they do say there is a fine line between genius and madness...

[A laugh.] Then it's settled, then! You better tell me when you're available, though, I would hardly want to interrupt you and your busy time.

[mal_addict]

And you straddle it so well, dear.

[Gods, she's missed this. She really has]

I'll write you up a schedule. Put it on really fancy paper and everything.

[vampirize]

That I do. I should get a prize just for that.

[His smirk widens.] Don't forget the signature. That makes it official.

[mal_addict]

Oh? And what sort of prize would you like?

Oh yes, I could never forget that.