Surprise Visit

V: I had a vision but it wasn’t of the normal kind that I had. No this was something I had been thinking about for a while and was just now ready to set things in motion. I had bought the land, it wasn’t too far from the Manse and the location was secluded and private. With what I wanted it done it would be completely gated and more private than the pentagon. The issue had been on how and who to get to get it done. Luck was on my side though and after telling Phury my plans in private and telling the Brother if he opened his mouth about it that he would be without use of his tongue he had given me a name of a trusted associate of his. I had of course checked him out and all things had checked out without sending up any red flags. So here I sit behind my desk with my phone in hand and shooting his phone a txt. As in my custom way I went straight to the point. “This is Phury’s Brother, he said you might be in the market of lending your expertise in helping me with a project I have going. Hit me up if that is the case. V.”

Dehv: ~ The meeting with Phury has been emotional and I wasn’t sure what sort of things I’d want to talk about or not. I’d not known half of what he had told me, and I still felt guilty that I might have been able to do something, rather than running away and turning my back on my own kind. Perhaps it would be a benefit to me, if this PA thing worked out, to get myself an office here, stay around and see what, if anything, I might be able to do. Staying in the hotel wasn’t a problem short term, but it hindered meetings. It seemed a little bit sleezy asking people to come to my hotel room, more prostitute and less designer really. Just as I reached the hotel I felt my phone ping in my pocket. I wasn’t expecting to hear from anyone while I was here, they all knew I wanted space. Pushing into the warmth of the building, I pull my phone out of my pocket and have a look at the screen, It’s an unknown number, a frown decorating my forehead as I consider who it might be. Phury I now had saved in my phone, and there shouldn’t be anyone else able to get access to my number. Intrigued I open the text and quickly scan the contents, my stride slowing, then stopping as I reread it properly. V, that has to be Vishous if he was a Brother of Phury’s, and Phury has said nothing. Though it probably slipped his mind with everything else we’d spoken about. Well damn, I was more than qualified to help with a design project, if that is what he wanted. Walking my fingers over the keyboard, I quickly type out a reply, “V, Depending on the project I certainly have expertise in certain area’s, and i’m near enough to you I believe, so would be more than happy to offer my help if it would be of use? Let me know what you’re thinking and perhaps we can set up a way to discuss things further? Dehv.” Pressing send and frowning again. I was really intrigued, I didn’t know very much about the Brotherhood, but i’d heard a few things. So long as the project wasn’t 100 ways to Kill Dehv, I was pretty much up for doing whatever was needed. ~

V: The response came back rather quickly and that was a plus because I was itching to get things started and it also gave me something else to focus on other than all the shit storm that had crashed down around the Brotherhood lately. Phury hadn’t said much other than the male was good and dependable. Maybe I should have delved in deeper on it but I trusted my Brother so I went ahead and took the convo further. “When would be good to meet up? I will lay it out to you then.” I pulled up the land and the notes that I had made on what I wanted and downloaded it to a flash drive as I waited to see when I would be meeting this Dehv.

Dehv: ~Making my way upstairs to my hotel room, I was just grabbing a drink when my phone went off again. The reply was direct and to the point, and I had to think a second on how to phase my reply. I didn’t really want the Brother having to come here, it might look a little less than professional to invite him up to my hotel room. I’d give him an option, and see what he deemed best. I had no idea if there were rules or protocol where this stuff was concerned, but it had solidified the idea of getting somewhere to use as an office in my mind, that would be tomorrow’s job. Working my bottom lip between my lips as my mind took over, trying to make my current predicament work as best I could, “V, I am currently in a hotel, with no ‘office’ as such. I would be happy to meet with you should you have a preferred location. Or I can book a small function room here in the hotel for us to meet and go over anything you currently have in ways of plans and ideas? I look forward to hearing from you. Dehv” I hoped I was able to quickly sort out a place to meet in the hotel if he wanted to meet. As I was pretty much free all the time, I would be able to accommodate, but i’d need to check with the hotel before making any further plans. ~

V: The txt came back and a smirk curled up the corner of my lip. I shoved the phone back in my pocket and stood up. I grabbed my jacket and shrugged it on over top of my holster before I made my way out of the Pit and down through the tunnels. Once outside I dematted and landed on the balcony of the room I already knew Dehv was staying in. I knocked on the glass patio doors only because it amused me to do so. I thought Phury’s friend Dehv might as well get to know me first hand. The cold winter wind whipped around me as I stood there stoically but with a definite wicked grin on my mouth. I was somewhat intrigued by the male, first off Phury or any of the Brothers didn’t really have a lot of so called friends. And secondly we rarely went outside of those under the Manse’s roof to find help. But in this I knew I had to contract someone to do it, I was good but fuck even I had my limits and from the glowing words from my Brother on this male I felt confident he could handle it.

Dehv: ~ Placing my glass on the side, the water having done it’s job to ease my throat. I really should get a little sleep, but the thought of that right now was less than appealing. My side still throbbed slightly from the gash and healing stitches, and my brain was still trying to process the lack of murder the other night. Making my way into the living area of my suite, I moved toward the remote, only to be pulled up short when there was a knock on my balcony doors. My head whipped around and I stood stock still for a good 30 seconds, my mind racing. Who the hell would be on my balcony, had I accidentally looked someone out there when I’d left? With less than silent footsteps I moved over and peeked out the side of the curtain, my eyes growing wide as I lay eyes on a massive male, with the worlds biggest grin plastered on his face. From the tattoos I can see he has to be Vishous, and I guess the thought of not inviting him here could have gone unacknowledged. I had no choice but to laugh to myself, and be thankful I was still in a proper state of dress, as I was on my way to bed. Technically. Quickly pulling back the curtains, I tried to be as professional as I could, opening the doors and ushering the male inside. “Vishous I’m guessing? Well I hope anyway, or i’m about to get worried. I’ve Dehvastation, It is good to meet you.” Offering my hand to shake his, I find that despite how tall I am, I still have to look up to meet his icy diamond gaze, the smile still plastered to my face as I try to keep my mind on track and not on the events of the last few nights. ~

V: I heard movement in the hotel suite and then it stalled. I could almost picture the males face, it wasn’t every day that people landed on someone’s balcony unannounced. Suddenly feet were moving and I watched as the curtain covering the doors were pulled back and then the door opened up. I stepped inside and took the males hand in my gloved one and shook it firmly as I gave him a complete once over. He reminded me of Phury and Butch, well dressed, each hair perfectly in place and perfectly manicure down to his nails. I held his hand a moment longer and tried to shove back the urge to delve inside his head. I was getting a definite read from him, whether it was the freak out at having someone like me in his room without warning or something more I couldn’t tell. I nodded and finally released his hand.”I am Vishous, but you should still be worried.” Chuckling I flashed a wink at the male and looked around the suite. It was ingrained in me to sweep every inch of it and so I walked around the guy and moved freely about the area without actually going into the outer rooms. I waited a second and listen for any sound of another being close and only when I was sure all was good did I turn my full attention back to Dehv, of course I had never taken at least one diamond color eye off of him while I did my quick inspection. “Your room will do fine for our meeting, I don’t do or want any formal place so from here on out just go ahead and invite me here, True?”

Dehv: ~Blinking slowly as I shook the males hand, my head inclining slighly as I waited, for what i’m not sure, but I felt like I should just leave him to make the first move. It was sort of that feeling you get when someone walks over your grave, eerie and somewhat unsettling, but not altogether unpleasant. When my hand was released, his eyes travelled over he. My initial response woudl have been to smooth down my clothes, try to look as professional as I can in my more casual clothes. When Vishous started moving around the room, I just watched, my hand finding my hair again as I turned in a circle to watch him check out the place. When it got the thumbs up, I felt myself relax a little, the hotel room obviously met his approval for as safe as it was going to get outside of his actual home. Or I hoped. I’ve never had any problems here, and didn’t even hear those in neighbouring rooms. Which I was thankful for. Smiling once more, my eyes meeting Vishous’ as he turns back to me, I gesture at the dining table just off the little kitchen, “Would you like to sit, have a drink? I have my computer if you have anything on USB or we can just talk through what you’re thinking of, and I can make some notes then come back to you with any sketches or drawings that might appeal?” My question being made as I slowly walked towards the kitchen, I knew I needed a drink, when the door had been knocked I swear my heart leaped into my throat and had stayed there. Vishous was a pretty dominant feature and while I knew I was, hopefully, safe from any ‘accident’ I didn’t want to count my chickens just yet. After being warned to be cautious, I was feeling a little more on edge than I would normally. ~

V: I followed Dehv into the dining room table and took a seat that gave me a wall at my back and the open room to my view. “Goose if you have it if not water will do.” I watched the male closely, most times I did it just out of habit and others times I did it because something was scratching at the back of my head. He seemed to relax some once I was inside and speaking but there was still that undercurrent of nervousness. I sit back, resting heavily on the chair and let my long legs stretch out in front of me. I laid my arm on the table and let my fingers drum lightly on the smooth tabletop.”A computer would be good, I have some pictures, notes and other info that you will need and then we can go from there.” I slipped my other hand inside my leather jacket pocket and pulled out the flash drive and laid it on the table.” The basic point of this is when it is done you will forget about all of it, no one will know the location of this place and that includes Phury.” I waited a second for that info to all sink in and also to watch any and all reactions coming from the male. “If you have an issue with that then say it now and I will be gone. Just know that the reason for privacy is only for my benefit and nothing to harm or against my Brother.. Feel me?”

Dehv: ~ Nodding to the male as I move into the kitchen, I’m pretty sure I can find some goose somewhere, the little bar had pretty much everything you can wish for and more. I was aware I was being watched, and had no real idea if it was habit or whether I was doing something I shouldn’t have been doing. Either way, he seemed relaxed enough, physically anyway, his pose one of someone waiting to give their ideas and not one of something who was about to jump into action. Yet I had no second thought that if the need arose, i’ve have little more time than to blink before he was up and in kill mode. Placing the drink in front of Vishous, I move quickly to grab my computer off the coffee table and move back towards the dining table, focusing my attention on getting it fired up as I listen to what Vishous has in mind, my eyebrow quirking as he tells me that i’m to forget about it once it is built. Inhaling deeply, I debate my next question, I want to seem professional and capable, but I was quickly realising that I really had little to no idea about anything to do with my kind. Lifting my eyes, and holding Vishous’ gaze despite how uncomfortable I felt, praying that at the very least I didn’t get a flush hitting my face, I threw out the questions, “I had no issue with that, those working for me won’t know more than where and what to put up. I’ll work with you one to one on anything else, and you’re welcome to view it any time you wish at night. The forgetting, I’m sorry for my ignorance, I am aware that you’re able to wipe the minds of humans, does the same go for Vampire? Or are you asking me, and would then trust me with my silence?” Feeling completely ridiculous that I’d have to ask, I log into my computer and sit down beside Vishous, sliding the device over the table so that we can get started. ~

V: I slide the drink close to me and wait until Dehv comes back with his laptop. The only visible reaction to what I had said was a single raise of his brow. My grin grew and I lifted the glass to my lips and took a drink as I still kept my iridescent eyes on the male before me. The only sound at the moment is the almost silent hum the computer coming to life. When Dehv did start talking I sit mt glass back down and gave my full attention to all that he was saying and some of what he wasn’t saying out loud. “I’m sure you will be seeing much of me but your workers won’t be, that way it is less clean up work for me in the end and lets face it, me making an appearance in the middle of your workers might cause some to walk out.” I laid both my arms on the table and leaned in some. My eyes flashing some as a cynical smirk took up residence on my face.”I’m not normally this friendly, seeing as you are a friend of my Brother I will keep things chilled. Phury has a temper when he chooses to use it and I prefer the male calm, cool and chilled.” Chuckling, I sit back and shook my head even though I was a little taken back with the last couple of questions. “No, you are safe from that but I will make sure all info is removed from your hardrive and I don’t have to trust you to know if you open your mouth.” Flashing a wink at Dehv, my eyes once again lighting up and this time the tastts bordering my brow doing the same.” Security and making sure that others keep their mouth shut is my specialty, I don’t enjoy pissing my Brother off but I will if you fuck me over and decide to sing like little boy blue.” I slid my leather clad fingers across the table and pushed the flash drive closer to you.”But I have a feeling that you and I will work well together and in the end all will be cool, feel me?”

Dehv: ~ Managing not to instinctively lean back when Vishous moved forward, I was quickly drawn into what he was saying. I couldn’t help by smile at the image of him just appearing, though mostly I worked after hours with the main contractor and he covered everything else. I didn’t make appearances in the day, and I ensured they worked later start and later into the evening. It needed extra permission for later working, though in this case it probably won’t be an issue, but could go through the records quite happily as it would likely be in the middle of no where. I’m sure shock showed when Phury and his temper were mentioned, I had never seen that, though, thinking on seeing him fighting the other day, that certainly could ring true. I was sure he’s spark if anything were to even sniff wrong at Tess. Laughing quietly at the threat, the wink taking the edge off it, before my eyes widened as the tattoo’s around the Brother’s eyes lit up along with his eyes. I had so much to learn. I suddenly realised, if mine did that, i’d have to be even more careful around humans. A nod is all I can muster, I can imagine no one would find me if this male wanted it to happen, I’d be no more than dust dancing on the wind, and quite possibly gleefully once he was finished. Taking the USB and plugging it into the computer, opening the folder and hovering over the first document on the drive, smiling again as I begin to relax back into known territory, “I certainly hope so, my workers will work after dark, as I go to check over everything, but after that it’s free for you to do as you will. Check, observe, make changes, whatever you want to do. I’ll give you control of the computer, just show me what you’re thinking, and we can transfer these to my harddrive and go from there?” Lifting my gaze again, I nod towards the male lounging back on the chair beside me, “How does all that sound to you?” ~

V: I had to give it to the male, he rolled with things and I was throwing some good stuff at him. That spoke volumes to me. I was more than used to people even of our own race to gawk and cross themselves as if I was the humans anti christ. I slid my chair over closer to Dehv and let my fingers dance over the laptop’s keyboard as if they were an extension of the machines. “I already have some camera equipment set up on the property so it’ll be easy for me to watch as it goes and input where I need to.” I clicked and opened the layout of the land and some aerial pictures of the place. It was a barren land in the center that was surround by a complete fullness of woods. What I want is home, a place that I can take my mate. Somewhere that feeds both our needs inside and outside. There will need to be some extensive digging as I want a fully functional maze of tunnels leading to various exits on the property. Plus some series of rooms and I have each room and its function written down.” I glanced from the screen and over to Dehv for a second before I continued on. “I want a one level place, no upstairs and of course each and every window will be equipped with bulletproof lowering shielding when the sun comes up.” A sly grin curved my lips up and I looked again at the male. “Think of the place as somewhere the King would go, it will be fit to protect him. So all the gadgets and whistles will be pulled out on this. As to the inside of the place I have a clear list on what I want.” I closed the property folder and opened another one that had detailed notes typed out for every inch of the place.” You go over these and do your magic with coming up with a floor plan and set up and we will change what needs to be and take out what doesn’t have to be. Cool?”

Dehv: ~ Once Vishous opened the first file and started talking, I was immediately making notes. I hadn’t forgotten who he was as such, but I was totally engrossed in what he wanted. He’d obviously got a lot of technically knowledge, the camera’s already being set up and the way he used my computer without a hitch paid testament to that. The space he was looking at was a complete blank canvas. He had ideas of what he needed in terms of layout and what he needed, but everything else was being left up to me to try and find the best for him. I rarely was given this much freedom on jobs, and it was something that I was really excited to get involved with. I was busy writing down the requirements for the base of the house when I felt more than saw Vishous look over at me, I didn’t hesitate in grinning at him, then looking back to the screen. I was excited with this project, and I wanted him to know that, to know I was going to do my best for him and his mate. My pen faltered on the page when Vishous mentioned the King, well, I hadn’t thought much of that, again, heard rumours, but had never really thought much else about him. If he was anything like as imposing as this male, I could imagine he’d be a force to be reckoned with. I’d not even realised i’d inched close to the screen, and the male, I was looking between my notes and the computer, my pad already becoming filled with words, rough sketches and ideas for design ideas they might like. Realising after a few minutes silence that i’d been asked a question. My pencil dropping to the page I turn to look at Vishous, “I will do that, copy what you have onto my computer, unless you want to leave the drive, and I’ll get something drawn up for you. I’ll probably send over a few ideas and you can pick and choose what you want or don’t want, or anything you like but would like altered, and we can go from there.” Grinning, I stand up, assuming that this male won’t want to hang around once business has been concluded. “I’m really excited to be doing this for you, and I’ll do my best to give you what you and your mate need. Should I need to contact you, is the number currently on my phone the best one?” As I talk I move back into the living room, unsure whether the male will use the door to the corridor or to the balcony to leave. ~

V: I watched all of what Dehv was doing, down to the notes he was scribbling, down to the various sketches he was already working up. I sit back and nodded at the male, his enthusiasm pleased me on all levels and it sure as fucked helped ease my mind.  Yet again this reaching out to strangers was not an easy thing for me but for something like this i knew I had. It made it a hell of a lot easier that he had a brain in his head. I nodded at the flash drive. “Keep that, it also has my contact info on it,  email, cell and emergency back up number in case. Got to cover all the grounds.” Chuckling I get up and walk into the living area. “You do your thing and when you have it squared away you can hit me up and I’ll be here. If you have any questions call me but make sure when you do that it is me you are talking to and not my male.” Grins wide as fuck just thinking of Cop. “He picks it up and doesn’t even realize its not his and I don’t want him knowing shit about this until it’s done, Cool?” I didn’t really expect an answer, I headed to the balcony doors and opened it so I can go back out the way I came in. “Don’t forget to hit me up if you don’t get some of my notes, sometimes I get in my own head too much and what makes sense to me will twist anothers head up.” I flash a wink right before I demat from the concrete area.