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[h1][color=f7941d]Dakota Brookes[/color][/h1]
[sub]Interacting with: [color=DodgerBlue]Damien[/color] [@Achronum][/sub]
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“[color=DodgerBlue]Lucan says that those inds wouldn’t have much of an issue burying you six feeet under and I’d rather keep my head long enough to learn enough magic to fuck them up later.[/color]” Dakota’s eyes trailed back to Damien as he spoke before returning to the group passing by. The longer the mage stared the deeper the pit in their stomach grew. It was a familiar feeling, the very same one that was often felt when deciding to face off against the biggest thug on the playground. Unlike back home, however, this kind of thug was not one that could be beat with some quick footwork and some dumb luck.

Still, Dakota could not shake the feeling of unease felt at the sight of the leashes and collars connecting mages to vampires and vampires to their property. There was no use trying to fight the practice, especially at this stage, but there was still the sinking feeling that someday Dakota might find themselves exactly where the other students were at this exact moment. Would Joryldin turn out the same way, cave to the expectations of the hierarchy and chain what he was told belonged to him.

“[color=f7941d]Yeah, fine. Let’s go.[/color]” The mage allowed Damien to steer the pair away from the group, a sour expression remaining for quite a few paces before beginning to dissipate.

“[color=DodgerBlue]So, how do we get to town? We drove through it but I was more concerned with the terrified and attracted conflict about my partner to really pay attention.[/color]” Somehow, the thought of Damien sitting in a car next to some random vampire, that more than likely invited himself into a moving vehicle, was an uplifting one.

“[color=f7941d]You’ll have to point out this terrifying and… what did you say? Attractive?[/color]” Dakota chuckled and smirked teasingly before continuing.

“[color=f7941d]I remember seeing something about buses to town. Maybe we’ll be able to pick something out along the way if we catch one.[/color]”