[h1]Blood Banquet[/h1]

The banquet main doors open up and allow two more guests inside. A man and a woman, both appearing to be Nayu save for the woman’s red horns. She wore a [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b1/48/dc/b148dc1115d98ed24a50faddead52b31--steampunk-fashion-steampunk-girl.jpg ]corset outfit[/url] with a [url=https://www.purecostumes.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/FM75999_full_1_220x333.jpg]mask[/url] that did little to hide her strong demeanor and yellow eyes with red circles around the pupils. She was a tall woman and was made even more so with her heeled boots that made her stand at a even 6 feet and 2 inches tall. She almost reached beyond the height of her companion who was a tall and slender [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/9c/2a/b0/9c2ab0cc11eb24f932fa45495ad2546f--fantasy-art-male-dark-creatures.jpg]Nayu man[/url] with broad shoulders. He wore a [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/f6/d5/6ef6d54cc92c23c78e37b63d480935fe.jpg]suit[/url] of his own with a masquerade mask to match. He led her inside by hand and they strolled down the opening center hall where the other guests were beginning to take in the pleasantries of the room they were in. It was this room that had the cold smell of fear laid stagnant and infused with excitement as any living creature would. It was the unknown horrors that Nayu royals were able to do in peace among them and to any unfortunate being to come across their path. The young seraphim souls that were being auctioned off were the main attraction for most of the royals however. As it, besides the blood fountain, were the main attractions to be had here. Music played and some found it in their interest to hold hands and dance a simple dance realized by the use of touch and motion to move in rhythm with your partner. With the venturous type a lean of trust was made and for some that were even more confident in their abilities swung each other around and caught one another. It was this form of trust that was made when blind Nayu wanted to dance with music and each other. So dancing for Nayu, even if able to see, is a show of trust more so than flirting. 

With a few eyes on the pair they walked to the dance floor and both gently rotated along the floor as they weaved through the crowds. Talking loud enough for each other to hear but remaining beneath the frequency of the music. Their demeanor seemed as any other couple on the floors of the large banquet hall. But it was not long until they reached the entrance of one of four hallways,  southeast, southwest, northeast, northwest, they entered the northeast hall and down it. Other guests were in this hall as well but few as guards of Nero stood blocking entrance to deeper places. All there was were four rooms in this hall. These rooms were free for guests to use and had one large bed room and other necessities. The two walked into a room and locked it. 

There are rooms within the north west hall identical to the northeast, the south west hall has pleasure rooms for other needs, one is a gambling room, another a large spa bath, the third and final room is a gathering room for the Nero guards. The South east hall was blocked by Nero guards and was said to be the King’s personal quarters with three rooms connected to make one. It was considered unwise to mistakenly attempt to pass the guards. It was not soon after the door closed behind Aelithea did she and her companion began exchanging passionate embraces that made the pressure of their weight lean against the door. The door held just as Aelithea did the Nayu royals smooth cheeks. “Do you remember the favor I asked of you?” She said while breathing heavily from pausing from the supposed accumulation of their intense desires. The man nodded with a wincing expression. He slowly backed up from Aelithea as she sighed deeply. “There will be more to come.. I promise.”  She said with a smirk and made her way to the door. She opened it and the man went through it before her, he then began to approach the Nayu guards. [color=black]”You two! I know there’s a good bit of pay in guarding the supply chambers of the castle but there’s a special wine that has been sitting there for centuries. Since before our king, my cousin. So you see I can make it worth your while to allow me to enter these chambers to get it, will only be a minute.”[/color] The man spoke confidently and the two guards simply looked at one another. “One of us will accompany you.” The guard who spoke broke off their wall like formation to walk with the man down the hall. 

[h1]Back inside the main banquet hall.[/h1]

[color=darkorchid]”Kukukuh.. Quite the party ehh..?”[/color] Chuckled a familiar voice behind Paon. The large body of the dragonkin Wasu was adorned with jewels and slimming silks with a bit of a baggy weight on his person. He was less intimidating now that he was fully clothed and yet still, despite his pleased toothy grin, seemed like a predator still. He sipped a cup of red liquid and sighed with relief. [color=darkorchid]”So you used the ticket? I don’t mind not finding the target but I won’t be going easy on you Paon. Or anyone else. But for now let us have fun kukukuh..”[/color] The cold reptilian eyes sitting on his head were invigorated with amusement at the sight of Paon in a entirely different outfit. 
[color=darkorchid]”I heard about what you did with Ziton the Seeker. Kukukuh.. Not an easy guy to kill. Many have tried.”[/color] He drank from his cup once more, which seemed small to his size and his sips were superficial. He seemed to be taking in the pleasantries as the other guests were. It was not until the Therosi who were over twenty in number began to circle around the hall and around the patrons. The one with long hair stepped forward and into the center before the large banquet table that was being laid out in the center before the King’s throne high chair. “Let the feast begin.” Food was laid out by servants, different warm dishes of meat and vegetation from Nero’s lands and lands far over. They also laid out glass bowls of red liquid with herbs in them and even a beating heart filled with blood was presented to some as meals with roses pierced through them to add a delicate taste to the horror. It was to the delight of the patrons there though that such delectable items were presented to them and many took their seats and began dining all while chatting beneath the music and dim lighting. 

“We would like to thank the Therosi! For pleasing us even despite the absence of our king. Hahaha!” A royal stood and toasted the Theorsi who all stood apart from the guests and only watched. All except for three of the Therosi who sat the table nears its center and sat next to each other. [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7d/ed/8f/7ded8fe71d50123b2671dee19a27d67d.jpg]One man[/url] of the Therosi sat with a slender form beneath his red robed attire and smirked with a pleased expression at the comment. The other was a [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b1/7f/e9/b17fe92f6dd0bf0dd7eec4f491f4ec96--character-concept-character-design.jpg]woman [/url] and her icy cold eyes mimicked blindness. But she could hear just as well and bowed her head with humble acceptance. The last one seemed blind as well, yet had a stern look. [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/a3/0f/07/a30f0744b3716e9110d7ba11ec5ce989--fantasy-characters-fantasy-art.jpg]This descendant[/url] seemed apart from the others and stood with both muscular and slender build with a towering height. His flesh seemed almost golden and his attire was a bit of a older faded red. His entire persona seemed to be older than the others, but far more capable than the therosi with long white hairs and a clear old age for a descendant. [color=darkred]”We humbly accept your kindness.”[/color] He spoke with a stern voice. The fun continued to be had as people ate and drank around them. The smell of fresh foods and strong drinks filling the air for every guest even the guards looked on longingly. 

“Which of you do we thank for making such a wonderful group of caterers.” Asked a royal woman who sat across from the three Therosi.  [color=darkred]”All of us.”[/color]He said comfortably and the woman laughed and nodded. “Well thank you all so much. This is the best I’ve ever had!” She said with agreeing gestures all around from the guests. The Dolofon who mixed about the crowd continued sniffing about for the leader of the Therosi.

[@BlackPanther]