Armand - Eternally Misunderstood Immortal -

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Many hands or rather hearts were at play for the diary worthy feature of tonight. A gathering with an orchestra playing in the background. I usually am only coaxed to dance among the melee by Bianca or Daniel. Such events felt like the dances of my youth, the parties hosted at the Palazzo, we'd dance until dawn then too. Most I find a bittersweet state of affairs. Daniel was making up some of the moves, though someone had added to whatever knowledge of formal steps I'd taught him during the night island years. He wasn't as clueless as he pretended to be. Skill beneath the silliness. Bianca was in the distance with Marius. Soon they twirled their way nearer. Before I knew it Daniel paused and interjected asking if he could cut in with Marius. Winking at myself and my lady as he took her hand twirling off. Planned shenanigans it seemed. So there we'd stood my maker and myself. We hadn't danced yet, careful constructed interactions. We both bowed and begun with the polite refrain '-Can I have-' I stopped speaking smiling at this unintentional echoing. '-this dance?' Marius finished smallest of smiles on his lips. I nodded, it would've been churlish to refuse taking his proffered hand, slight struggle as we both tried to lead. A common thread. I gave in first, it's hard to lead when your partner is so tall. Once we got into the swing of it, it was lovely. More than lovely truly, the closest we'd been physically for quite sometime. I recalled when I was mortal Marius used to indulge me, and lift me up so we could waltz and twirl hand to hand chest to chest. My legs about his torso. Time passed with small talk. No one else cut in and as the party dispersed I returned to my rooms with a warmness that hadn't resided in my chest for well...ever. Dangerous yet...Tantalising.

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Ever since that night i find Marius' gaze on me across the room more often, if be lying if my stare too didn't flit more often than not his direction also. Perhaps we both wish for another dance to be re-stepped. We shall see...

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Armand didn't usually pay much mind to his dreams, but in napping prior to deathsleep he'd dreamt of a kiss. Such a strong and palpable impression that his mind had continued where it left off as the deathsleep loosened it's hold. He was sleeping on his large chais, so far somewhat unoriginal. Someones weight shifted the delicate springs of the lounge chair. Familiar warm lips were pressed to his, upper lip expertly worried. His eyes were closed, but he didn't need to open them to know it was Marius' mouth treating his. Breath tingling his now plumped mouth as the pressure eased from them, movement and Armands neck the next site of kisses. Then nothing. This is the point when he opened his eyes in the real world. No one was there, nor had been. He'd have smelt them. His fingers explored where the subconscious Marius had been, amazed he could still conjure him. More than a little part of him had enjoyed that. Fascinating. His door is always open hadn't been said, rather implied in their oh so polite conversations. Time to channel Amadeo, just a little for a more visceral approach. Not bothering to change. Silk pyjamas. Arriving at Marius' quarters. Knocking then striding in. His maker was on a seat built into the huge bay window.

"Good evening. Forgive any intrusion. But I need to get something off my chest, through my mouth actually." Rather pleased the ancient was sitting down far easier for his test. "You've been on my mind this evening, literally." Placing his hand on Marius' face tenderly as he leaned in. Cupping his cheek, spreading digits and stroking palm down to the those memorable lips. Thumb caressing just before his lips did the next motion. Crushing against them. Pulling back with a breathy laugh. "Much better in reality." For science kiss me back, he didn't add.

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• Regarding Armand, quite some time indeed. {Amadeo perhaps wasn't wary enough in regards to Lord Harlech, I feel he was bouyed by the belief that Marius' himself or atleast his status would protect him :'(( }

Whether you'd even be let close enough in the first place is a complicated affair. He doesn't easily bond with others. Only five higher intimates truly matter to him and his wellbeing therein {Bianca, Marius, Daniel, Louis, Lestat [& Khayman gone not forgotten >.>]. He'd be a wreck if he lost any of these for good as in DEADgone.

On the surface to those unused to his demeanour, they may take for granted he sees them as a friend or atleast close acquaintance. He's good at being diplomatic, friendly in such a manner that it takes some a while to notice he's given little away and your not much closer than you were at the start. As a vampire you have relationships for centuries, he loves Well - once you've widdled your way into his heart your there to stay even if you don't deserve to be. That doesn't necessarily follow he will.

Once trust is broken painfully clipped conversations, a feeling as if the temperature has dropped in the room, sarcasm or outright avoidance will come into play. He may even take leave of your dwelling if shared. He'll try to move on without you, make it apparent he'll do just as Well without you damnit! Take him for granted at your peril!

How to mend it. Admitting where you were wrong in the first place. Communication Talking feelings through. Perseverance, perseverance. Did I mention perseverance. Not letting your own ego get in the way, he's had centuries to orchestrate ways to push you away. To make you annoyed, to show weaknesses. All of which he can use to hurt you, hurt you back. He's extremely good at being a #stonecoldbitch. Be consistent, actions speak loudly as do words. Prove your reliable, and that he matters on a more than skin deep level. (He gives zero fucks of being someone's trophy). That you know and appreciate him. That you wouldn't want to lose him (again), or repeat errors that put you on the naughty list in the first place.

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Would he have wanted to live out his days knowing Marius could give him immortality, or as close enough to it he could get without divine intervention. Or knowing he'd rather send him away than reveal those secrets? I'm not sure he could have, without resenting said vampire alot. He was too ingrained in Amadeos psyche to be erased using the mind gift. He could have perhaps lived happily ever after with Bianca and Riccardo. (But again they knew instinctually something was different about Marius even without him revealing himself as thoroughly as he did with Amadeo). Part of this unknown and hidden side of his lover arguably led him elsewhere to achieve fulfilment and rebellion, so it may always have led hinself destruction. Flying to close to Marius sun.

I think he regrets, deep down the necessity of being turned so young and untried as it's often put. On 'the cusp of adulthood', Perhaps a fee more years to grow in his bones. See if he'd get any taller, brawnier. A softer version of his father Ivan. He doesn't regret the living, just them manner in which they were separated by the Children of Darkness, and how to survive what he had to do whilst living a half life. He would have died without being turned.

Would Marius have been as amoured with a taller, more stockier version of his grown up self. It's a moot point and he can never really be sure. So much of his identity is being more than his angelic looks are perceived. Being the scariest cherub down any dark alley. He was an old soul 'who understood Marius as no other had' or rather accepted and challenged him in equal measure. So perhaps the fascination would've survived Amadeo blossoming some more?

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//From how Lestat describes his ruling and court as a whole it doesn't seem like there was much choice in not going. Though he's seemingly in the inner circle, some newer older vampires seem to treat him as lesser because of his age and more importantly lack of ancient blood hoarding and whoring that Lestat and others have made into a true art form. (Blood is something he's never easily shared, and to take from another infers a certain amount of trust and as Marius and himself have been estranged for decades, along with him never (knowing the parents existed other than as an abstract those who must be kept) serving and receiving the Parents blood for services rendered he has some catching up to do (apparently- though from end PL onwards his character appears to have been rewound by the author, going backwards in development and strength. Originally age was the best maturer of the blood, along with the attributes imbued by ancient blood in the making. This was somewhat thrown out at somepoint and backing to get a leg up seems to have been preferred. He was a hugely strong fledgling, and his poise and blank mind was admired by Khayman over a open and chaotic ancient Maels at the concert in Qotd). So I digress keep close and play along until you can slip away back to your safer quiet life.

In Blood Communion it was basically Danse Macabre of the Cult Children of Darkness (every time I see Children of Satan quoted I clench my teeth) to a newer shinier beat. I headcanon it must have put Armands fangs on edge to see such torturous court bully tactics play out. Don't even get me started on the humans bred in the cellars... So no he doesn't think it will work out especially with the clone making Replimoids. Nope. Gonna end in blood tears. His one steady stay and reliable benefactor is Marius. He knows hopes he's a favourite of his maker, that this remains so and those fledglings of his are looked after, respected by proxy.

He wants to go home and not end up ripped apart on a whim of a tantrum sharing Brat Prince as Benedict was. Mob rule.

Daniel not being there (or forgotten by the author for the long ago ship Armand/Marius sailing once more. I liked to think, along with internal screaming of his absence, that Daniel was tucked away safe n sound from this shitshow in Trinity Gate. And any relationship blossoming would be a happy open one with poly leanings. A trio...But no one asked me XD. Marius and Armand finally reuniting was quite the surprise. Armand would perhaps stay also to see where the closeness lead too. (Though as a strong otp lover of Armaniel I wouldn't want this at the price of Daniel being erased) Though I can't help but be curious about what a power couple Marimand would be.

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If we kissed?

[] Quickie.

[x] Tongue.

[x] Softly bite your lip.

[x] We wouldn’t (Too much fencing with words for kissing sometimes)

[x] Long and meaningful.

[x] Let’s hit up the bedroom. (On a really good night once upon a time. Maybe present ...)

[x] You remember last time?

[] Awkward…

[] Lol no.

Would I go out with you?

[x] Yes, definitely.

[] No.

[x] I want to, but it wouldn’t work.

[] Maybe.

[] Nope, you’re like family.

[] You’re cute, but probably not.

[] Just simply not my type.

[] If I knew you better.

[x] Already did. (Courting again...Perhaps)

[] I don’t know.

If we took a picture together, we’d be…

[] Hugging each other.

[] Just chilling.

[x] Holding hands.

[] Kissing.

[] Acting dumb.

[x] Normal picture. (Portrait)

[x] You holding me from behind.

You are…

[] Cute/Pretty.

[] Good looking.

[] Sexy.

[x] All of the above (Feels the eyebrow Marius raises at being called 'cute')

You + me + room = …

[] Movies.

[x] Cuddling.

[x] Hanging out. (Silent companionship)

[x] Kissing.

[x] Playing games. (Mind ones ;p)

[x] Everything.

[] Wouldn’t let you in.

You should…

[x] Hit me up.

[x] Be mine. (Possessive streak - yet aloof)

[] Marry me.

[x] Reblog this so I can send you a heart.

[] be studying

If we got married, I’d…

[] Divorce you.

[] Make kids.

[] Take your money and bounce.

[x] Smash every day.

[] I would cheat on you.

[x] Be faithful. (Exception of Daniel ofcourse)

[] Kill you in your sleep

[] We wouldn’t

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