Night Time Walk (Seras)

[serasalcaste]

Hiro kissed her cheek gently. "Sometimes Im inclined to believe you enjoy it more than I do." Letting out a soft laugh, he laced his fingers with hers on the seat and just waited until the limo would take them to where they were headed. It was rather on the opposite side of town, more than just a few simple blocks down the street, but it was a calm, comforting car ride.

Just then, a thought entered Hiro's head that almost made him question himself. Perhaps she hadn't picked up on it either, but he had just recently called her 'Miss Winslet'. It made a small, embarrassing look overtake his pretty face. Long since had he already felt as though they were married, but Hiro promised he would only ask for Era's hand when the time was right. Hiro was one to live an awfully long while through mostly anything. His love for her was incredibly stubborn and wouldn't face. Until the day Era was perfectly ready with being engaged, he wouldn't ever bring up the topic. Hiro didn't want her to remember what had happened the last time she was to be married to someone, and the vampire himself felt he would put her in the same shoes once more since he wasn't human either.

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[era]

"Maybe" Era said with a smile as she relaxed more, Hiro made her feel comfortable in situations she didn't like. Moving slightly she smiled "You can call me Miss Winslet anytime you want Hiro" she whispered in his ear before she kissed his cheek gently. It felt odd to tell him it was ok for him to call her whatever he wanted, but she didn't mind what Hiro called her.

Kissing his cheek gently with a smile Era turned her head and looked out the window, everytime they stopped she noticed people looking at the limo as if they were trying to figure out who was inside it made her smile a bit more. She wanted to laugh lightly but stopped herself before she could, as she watched shops and people go buy she had a feeling they were heading to the very fancy and rich side of town.

[serasalcaste]

"When the time comes, you'll be Mrs. Winslet." Hiro kept their hands laced together and smiled as the driver stopped the vehicle where he always had. On top of a generous salary, Hiro always preferred to help his chauffeur out whenever he could with tips. It was his only way of saying thank you that would be a little less awkward than something less than professional. The window slid down and Hiro spoke up after handing the man a hundred dollar bill that was as crisp as ever. "The banquet hall isn't too far from here at all, Sir. I'll give you a ring when we're finished there." The man nodded. "Have a pleasant evening, Mr. and Mrs." His voice was so calm and kind. "Thank you very much, we will Sir. Enjoy the night off for the time being. You deserve it."

Hiro was perhaps one of the few rich types that never once took his hired help for granted. Money meant little to him but he valued people and their kind services very much. Helping Era out of the limo, he gently put his cape around her to keep her extra warm and glanced about. A few people passing on by had stopped and collected to see whom had emerged from the vehicle. They were astounded to see Hiro once again, this time with a wonderful lady. The vampire had made quite an impact in the rich arts and fashion scene, only to have disappeared abruptly before meeting Era. Now his comeback was just as mysterious. Few even knew his name but cherished his brilliance and elegant demeanor. "Shall we?" He held Era's hand and the moment he spoke his words so gently, most probably didn't even hear it over the chatter of the bustling city, but those who did were amazed. Nobody had ever heard him speak before, and his kind, gently and loving voice was on par with his pretty looks. Hiro was something of an underground celebrity since his introduction into the rich society of NYC and now he had a date it would seem.

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[era]

"Thankyou" Era said softly with a smile before she got out of the car with Hiro's help, seeing people staring at them she gave a soft laugh she made a nod of her head "Yes, we shall" she said smiling. "I take it your well known around here?" Era asked softly as she held onto his hand as his cape was put around her once again, she could hear some people whispering about them but she easily dismissed the whisperes. People could think what they wanted, it didn't bother her.

When Era used to be bothered buying fancy clothes and making an impact on people a lot of people loved her, but when she gave it up she didn't mind that no-one knew her. She knew who she was and to her that was all that really matter, "Where to?" she asked giving a soft sweet laugh.

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Taking Era at his side, Hiro walked them a short distance down the street, the people clearing out of their way as if they were the most important people alive. Perhaps tonight they were. "At times, most people want to know me, yes." he told her happily, it was true he secretly enjoyed all the attention but remaining a mystery in case he ever needed to disappear. Having Era with him now made the vampire feel like a king, but he wasn't the type to ever let it go to his head. In his case, feeling any slight bit more loved or useful to society, any more accepted, made him able to live with himself that much more.

The couple walked into a jewelry store and immediately two clerks approached them with brilliant smiles on their faces. They must have recognized Hiro even in his attire. "Ladies, will you be so kind to show my date around?" the vampire gave them a concerned look. "But please, treat her as you'd treat me. Absolutely no silver, yes?" They nodded and opted to take Era around the store to show her the best pieces they had for sale while Hiro conveniently made his way over to a showcase full of diamond engagement rings.

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[era]

Era smiled as they lead her over to some jewelery, she didn't notice where Hiro had wandered off too as she was shown things that were just down right beautifull. The store clerks kept her busy, it didn't bother Era too much. The only thing that really bothered her at all was the fact that they were going to a ball of sorts.

As she looked over some beautiful necklaces Era wasn't about to touch them, she was taught to look and not touch; to be seen but not heard. The first had always stuck with her but the second with something she objected against greatly, even though she heard some parents telling their kids these things. All of the necklaces that Era chose to look at were just beautiful beyound compare, Era knew a lot of women would have asked to try them on but she was content with looking at them.

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"Could she try a few of these on, ladies?" Hiro spoke softly as he now stood behind Era with a smile. It didn't seem to him she even noticed him move to be beside her. He had that way about him. The vampire was rarely heard and was as polite and gentle as could be, never trying to make a scene wether in public or private. He was always the calm, collected type, with his only major flaw being his depressive nature at times.

The women took a few pieces out of the cabinet and Hiro gently undid the necklace she had been wearing and put the first of few around Era's neck. "Do you like it, darling? It looks gorgeous on you." Hiro new Era was the type of lady who had been brought up in a very proper household, but he wanted her to experience the more fun aspect of being rich and above others, even if Hiro downright refused to believe he was better than anyone.

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[era]

Era looked at Hiro as soon as he spoke, giving a smile she bit her bottom lip slightly she hadn't heard him move up beside her but she didn't mind "Oh..thankyou" she said softly as the women took some out of the cabinet. As he took the necklace she had on off, she let him put one she had been looking at for a while on her. "It's beaituful" she said smiling as she gently touched the necklace, she loved it; but there was no way she was going to ask Hiro to buy it.

"I love it" she said with a soft laugh, Era looked at Hiro more and kissed his cheek gently. Era wasn't going to object to being spoiled by Hiro, because she knew she wouldn't be able to say no to him.

[serasalcaste]

The necklace was easily to be a few thousand at the very least, but Hiro wouldn't even care to think of the price. He always had more than enough money in his accounts and if worse ever came to worse, there were always odd jobs a vampire could do for unheard of amounts of money. It was a big city after all.

Putting a credit card down on the counter, Hiro smiled at the ladies and pointed to another piece they had yet to even take out of the showcase but he knew he had seen Era's eyes glare at it from time to time, along with the one she was now wearing. "We'll take both of them. Thank you very much ladies. " His way of confidence and cool in purchasing well over ten thousand dollars worth of jewelry so suddenly almost took the workers by surprise, but in moments the manager was out of the back room to complete the sale. She too looked very pleased. Another extravagant sale on his behalf.

"You're eye for excellent pieces never stops amazing me, Mr. Winslet." The manager spoke as she rung up the order and slid his card through the machine, while the ladies boxed up his jewelry including the one Era had worn into the store, assuming she would want to be wearing the one she currently had on. "Its so nice to finally meet the fine lady whom would be wearing these." She turned to Era. "You're a very lucky, and beautiful young lady, Miss. He's in here quite often purchasing things for you."

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[era]

Era looked at Hiro as bought both of them, before she looked back to the manager and gave a sweet smile. She didn't really know how to respond at all, leaning against him slightly she leaned up a little "You are insane" she whispered into his ear teasingly with a smile. Placing her feet flat on the ground again she leaned agianst him, he was spending a lot of money on jewelery. Bitting her bottom lip slightly she watched as the women boxed up the jewelery, Era smiled softly as she looked up at Hiro.

She was still getting used again to the thought of people spending a lot of money, but a lot of people though money made the world go around but she knew Hiro wasn't one of those people.

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"And you're insanely beautiful" Hiro responded with a smile as she leaned up against him. After getting his card back and signing a few receipts, Hiro took the two small boxes and tucked them safely away into his coat pocket. Taking her under his coat again, He politely bid the store clerks goodbye and goodnight and the two were on their way once more.

Hiro took out a very classy pocket-watch that was silver with a neat little chain and held it out in front of him for a few minutes before opening it with a shaky hand. "Well now, we've an hour or so until we'd best be on our way. What would you care to shop for next, Era?" Hiro held her close but after returning his watch to his coat he put the hand he held it with into his pants pocket and hid it from Era. Surely she would have picked up on the scent of pure silver.

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[era]

Letting Hiro lead her out of the store once again under his coat, as he took out his pocket watch and looked at it Era crinkled her nose slightly before putting a hand out "Pocket watch" she said firmly, she wasn't going to throw it away because it was too beautiful. She was just going to put it in her clutch purse to keep Hiro away from it, standing there with him Era watched Hiro carefully. She should have known that there might have been pure silver somewhere, but she had never thought he would have a pocket watch that was pure silver.

Glancing at a few people going by Era continued to hold her hand out, Hiro could eaither give it too her willingly or she would take it off of him. She had no problem with eaither, but him handing it over seemed a better idea then her taking it from him. Era was just looking out him as he did for her.

[serasalcaste]

Hiro let out a soft sigh and rolled his eyes playfully. "Bbydoll, its not a big deal. We both know it'll hurt you worse." he told her the truth, but still did as she requested and handed it over to her politely. Slowly, he undid the silver trinket that kept his cravat fastened around his neck, and then took his cufflinks off as well, handing her all the silver to her. Hiro knew it wouldn't feel too pleasant for her to handle it with dainty hands, but he trust she knew what she was doing. Shrugging his shoulders a bit, Hiro took out a cigarette and lit it before the girl could protest that it was bad for his health. In truth, in his current condition, it was horrible for his weak body and lungs but it was habit even his kind could be addicted to. Hiro hadn't smoked a single cigarette in days, which was a record for him. But more importantly, he enjoyed not the nicotine but the pain it brought to him. Through most of his life there was something always hurting, wether it was in his heart or his body. He had grown so used to it that it felt wrong not to have something irritating him always.

Before Era could protest, Hiro tossed the cigarette into a small pile of snow and watched it burn out. He had an ashamed, apologetic look in his eyes.

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[era]

As Hiro gave her all of the silver he was wearing Era ignored the pain in her hands, putting everything but his cufflinks into her purse she smiled softly. Raising an eyebrow as she watched him toss the cigarette into a pile of snow, shaking her head slightly at him she sighed a little without saying anything she put his cufflinks back on him "Come on, lets walk" she said softly, she wasn't going to get angry that he smoked.

Taking his hand in hers she looked at him leaning up slightly she kissed his cheek gently, she was used to being around people that smoked but it suprised her a little what Hiro of all people smoked. Era would never of thought of him as a smoker.

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Hiro laughed a little under his breath at her surprise. "To be honest... its one of few things people will take for granted. When they would see me with a cigarette in my lips, no one ever asked why. Its always the same answer. Because I choose too..." Hiro coughed once. "Its just easier... than to bleed all the time. People would question that." The vampire continued to walk with his darling Era, having told her again how his mind craved pain in hopes the ones in his heart would feel better, how his body was so used to it all. Though he never mentioned with Era by his side, he always felt less and less inclined towards it. His heart wouldn't ever hurt as much anymore. "I'll admit though, they taste darned horrible." He laughed and escorted the girl further through the heart of their shopping district.

No matter where they went and how little they payed attention to others, the two were looked upon happily by everyone around them. It made Hiro smile, but feel a little horrible because he knew he didn't deserve it. Perhaps his Era. "Where too now, Dear?" He asked as he held Era's hands gently, hoping his warmth would comfort the bit of pain she surely felt in them.

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