Solomia: You know we can't afford that. The place haven't even paid their taxes, and those that have are here in the castle.

 

 

Solomia: And that's only because they have to.

 

 

Gabriel: Relax, you're new, it'll take some time before they trust you both.

 

 

Shea: So what would you suggest we do then? Wait? We can't exactly afford to keep this place running.

 

 

Gabriel: Just give them time and show them that you can be as just as who was here before.

 

 

Shea: It's a good idea, but we don't have that time.

 

 

Solomia: Gonna have to agree, it's money and time we simply don't have. Especially if we're going to try to rebel.

 

 

Shea: Right, and rebelling against a powerful and influential vampire clan isn't seeming like such a good idea now, is it?

 

 

Solomia: Well, can we not make this personal?

 

 

Gabriel: Well, if you're worried about funding we could seek out others, I hear a baroness by the name of Nora has taken her own castle. And she has the support of the crown in that decision. It'd be a good idea.

 

 

Shea: I'd rather keep it small, besides I've heard of that Nora before, not someone I'd like to end up against. And why would she sacrifice her power to help us?

 

 

Shea: And I'm not in the mood to talk to a bloodthirsty vampire.

 

 

Solomia: That's a good point, but we need allies. And we only have Gabriel here, and I probably saw off Sofia.

 

 

Shea: Yeah your entrance was interesting, and you scare the living daylight out of her.

 

 

Gabriel: Don't worry about it, she's handy but flawed.

 

 

Gabriel: And I wouldn't worry about her going to Orianna, she won't have her back. I doubt she'll become an enemy but keep a tab on her.

 

 

Shea: Yeah that's gonna go down well, she isn't new to this sort of thing you know.

 

 

Gabriel: Don't ask for solutions if you won't take them.

 

 

Solomia: Will both of you stop squabbling?

 

 

Shea: Right.

 

 

Shea: But we do need a solution that doesn't involve provoking many people.

 

 

Gabriel: I could send someone down and ask if they have any problems, that might help our case.

 

 

Solomia: We don't really have anyone to spare, but I can try to find someone.

 

 

Shea: Make sure it happens.

 

 

Gabriel: I'm sure we'll find someone.

 

 

Shea: Good, because right now, I need a break.

 

 

Solomia: Go for it, it might do you some good.

 

 

Shea: Yeah, you coming Gabriel?

 

 

An hour or so later...

 

Shea: Why do things have to be so hard?

 

 

Gabriel: Well they say anything worth doing isn't easy.

 

 

Shea: Why do you have to be so wise? I was hoping you'd agree with me.

 

 

Gabriel: Well someone has to disagree with you, and there's only two of us here.

 

 

Shea: Well I have an idea of something you won't be able to disagree with.

 

 

Gabriel: Oh yeah? And what would that be?

 

 

Shea: Oh I'm sure you can guess.

 

 

Gabriel: Oh I think you should say it, it'll make it much better.

 

 

Shea: Sex! That's what I want.

 

 

Gabriel: See was that too hard?

 

 

Shea: No, but really I need sex!

 

 

Gabriel: Fine then.

 

 

Shea: Now was that so hard?

 

 

Gabriel: So this is what you want?

 

 

Shea: Well I wasn't expecting such confidence.

 

 

Gabriel: But you like it right?

 

 

Shea: Of course I do.

 

 

Gabriel: Good, because there's plenty more.

 

 

Gabriel: Woah. I thought you'd be a little less active in this.

 

 

Shea: Am I not allowed to touch your face now?

 

 

Shea: Besides you have great skin, I would like to touch it, just like any other woman who has seen you.

 

 

Gabriel: That's nice and all, but I like being on top.

 

 

Gabriel: In fact it's my favourite place to be.

 

 

Shea: But I don't. So shall we meet in the middle?

 

 

Gabriel: Fine, I can do that...for you.

 

 

Shea: (Kisses)

 

 

Gabriel: You're...a...good...kisser...

 

 

Gabriel: But I think that's enough 'preparation'

 

 

Shea: I'm going to have to agree, besides foreplay is boring sometimes.

 

 

Shea: And yes I'm calling your kissing boring.

 

 

Shea: Oh! Both on the bottom, not the way I would've gone.

 

 

Shea: Well I guess we have to shake things up a little at some point.

 

 

Gabriel: Well, we better be quick, I'm sure your sister will end up looking for us soon.

 

 

The next day...

 

Shea: What am I doing with myself?

 

 

Shea: I'm falling out of love with my sister, and Gabriel is seeming more and more alluring.

 

 

Shea: Fuck! I can't keep on doing this.

 

 

Shea: All I'm doing is sitting around and writing in a journal!

 

 

Shea: I don't belong here, I belong in the wilds doing anything but ruling.

 

 

Shea: This isn't my place, it never has been, it never will be.

 

 

Shea: I need something new.

 

 

Shea: it's time for me to leave, I have to.

 

 

Shea: Live for today, not tomorrow.