Night Time Walk (Seras)

[era]

"Of course they taste horrible Hiro" Era said with a soft laugh and shook her head slightly, giving a smile as they walked Era nibbled on her bottom lip gently as she thought. She really had no clue where they should go, there were a stack of shops but she didn't know where to start "I have no clue whatsoever" she said with a laugh.

Glancing at some people who were watching Hiro and herself she gave them small smile, she was enjoying being with Hiro and just walking around looking at things. It made her feel like she used to when she could get whatever she wanted, holding onto Hiro's hand the pain was still there but was slowly going and subsiding into a pain she could easily cope with.

[serasalcaste]

Hiro smiled and said nothing more as he too simply walked along the streets with his Era, doing exactly what she had suggest. Simply walking around a bit. At that very moment, he honestly couldn't think of anything that would make their night more pleasant in leu of the ball they were to attend. It would be his first appearance there in weeks, and his first appearance as a couple with Era. This was to be a place where image and attitude were equally as important as wealth. Thankfully, Hiro had both and his Era was as excellent a lady as they came. Just being beside her made him happy.

"Are you cold at all, Era?" Hiro worried about her politely as he held her closer, keeping her warm from the cold in his coat. "As a matter of fact, there's a smaller shop on the corner of this street that you may fancy." They continued walking and before long Hiro stopped slowly in front of a quaint little store with the most expensive imported outwear for the seasons. They were genuinely hand crafted overseas by a company made famous in downtown London. Era ought to have recognized it he thought, as he could recall her wearing a hat from one of their stores ages ago. Just being beside it reminded him of London. Hiro opened the door and stepped aside. "After you, my lady."

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[era]

"Only a little cold, but not too much" Era said with a smile as Hiro pulled her to him more to keep her warm, as he mentioned there was a small shop that she might like. Raising an eyebrow slightly at Hiro she looked at the shop when they stopped walking and she smiled. Giving a small laugh she stepped inside, a slight smile staying on her face as she looked around at all of the beautiful hats.

Just being in the store made her miss Lodon more then anything, but Era was content with being away from London at the same time. Sure she missedit but she never really wanted to go back, not back to the place where everything happened. But she did miss the food, the shops and the people. Biting down on her bottom lip slightly she looked at a few wide brim hats, she remebered when she bought a hat from the same shop in London once. But she couldn't remeber what it was, all she remebered was that it was beautiful.

[serasalcaste]

"Whatever you'd like, miss Era." Hiro smiled and looked around himself. There were so many different hats, scarfs, mittens, boots, everything for the season. He knew this store always changed its inventory per season and it was one of his favourites. All the imported goods made him miss london. But now he was living a dream. That girl in the window that he cherished was no more alone than he was, and she wasn't out of reach anymore. They were in love.

"Hmm..." Hiro thought to himself with a hand on his chin after putting a scarf gently around Era's neck. He took a step back and looked her over once. It matched her elegant attire and gave it just a hint of childish allure. Era was downright as beautiful as an angel.

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[era]

Feeling Hiro put a scarf on her Era gave a soft laugh and turned to face him with a smile as she placed her right hand sitting on her hip as she tipped her head to the side slightly with a smile "The scarf is staying here in the store" she said with a soft laugh as she took it off, "I do like it though" Era said smiling. Moving to Hiro she kissed his cheek before she placed the scarf back to where he got it from, shaking her head slightly still smiling she looked around at the boots and other trinkets in the shop. Everything was so wonderfully done and she loved it, to Era all she was missing was a nice good old fashioned english tea and then everything would be good.

But she had Hiro and that made it perfect enough that she could go without the tea, stopping in her tracks Era raised her hands to cover her nose and mouth and sneezed twice. She wasn't getting a cold but she had a feeling there was dust in the air that set her off, lowering her hands she breathed in to see if she was going to sneeze and didn't which made her happy.

[serasalcaste]

Hiro shrugged a bit and took the scarf back off the shelf after Era sneezed. He smiled, almost laughed, knowing it wasn't because of the temperature that she sneezed but a bit of dust perhaps? Taking out a handkerchief, Hiro handed it to her gently. "Bless you, Era."

Hiro approached the clerk and promptly paid for the scarf before Era could protest. Later when it was heaps colder out he knew she wouldn't complain. He enjoyed spoiling her. "Bbydoll, you choose. Where would you like to head?"

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[era]

Taking the handkerchief gently from Hiro with a smile, after a moment Era rolled her eyes skyward as Hiro bought the scarf. Moving up to him she gave a mock sigh "Thankyou" she said giving a soft laugh, staying close to Hiro she thought for a moment before giving a smile "Some place that has really good tea or coffee".

Era didn't really know where a good one in this part of town was, if you put her in any other part she could easily find a very good place to get a coffee or a tea. But sometimes her sense of smell wasn't the best for pin pointing the best coffee, Era wasn't going to comment on Hiro buying the scarf for her because she knew she would more then likely need it when it got colder.

[serasalcaste]

Looking about again at where he was, Hiro smiled. "Id rather fancy a hot cup of tea as well." He commented before escorting Era out of the shoppe. He paused for a moment and gently opened her clutch purse as the girl continued to hold it. "Please excuse me," Hiro pleaded with her politely as he reached in, checked the time on his pocket-watch, and returned it once again to the safety of her bag. His hand stung but when the cold air hit it, the soothing feeling put a smile across his lips bigger than that from the pain. "We have plenty of time to grab ourselves a cup of something hot before heading over for supper and an evening of entertainment. I'd think you're rather enjoy yourself tonight Miss." Hiro took her hand in his, the pain in both their palms most likely evident to the other but neither said anything to upset their partner.

"Its been heaps too long... I've waited an eternity to take you to a proper ball, Miss Era." Hiro smiled and leaned down as they walked, kissing her on the cheek. "I can't be happier."

Hiro leisurely led his date down the street a block or so until the smell of fresh baked bread and ground coffee and tea leaves filled even the starkest city air. The tables outside the cafe shoppe were all but empty, leaving the inside bustling with an incredibly joyous atmosphere. The warmth and pleasant aromas put a smile across everyone's faces and Hiro and his lover were no exception when they entered. But no matter how crowded it would seem, and it could have been worse, the sense of it being a proper shoppe was all too real. Immediately the vampire felt the certain dejavu he always felt when entering this place. It was as if he were in london again. As a matter of fact, the soft chattering of english accents could be heard carried along the soft air inside. It was a popular spot for those like Hiro and his date in the greater part of nyc. Finally Hiro sighed in relief as he enjoyed being able to not have to consciously limit his native tongue without fear of rude looks.

Immediately following their less than extravagant entrance, All eyes were glued to Hiro and Era as he escorted her towards the counter to place and order. The usual waitress that had always been around was again working that night and she briskly stood up straight and smiled, holding the small tray she had been carrying to her chest. Hiro smiled politely and gave her a tiny wave which made her blush and almost fall over. Again, Hiro proved to be somewhat of a well known and very well liked figure. One man even offered to put their orders on his tab but Hiro kindly declined as his own tab was very well taken care of. Unbeknownst to Era, her lover's tab was actually always paid completely off and even had hundreds of dollars put on it in advance just in case.

"The usual for myself, Sir, and what would you enjoy tonight, Miss?" Hiro turned to his lover and stared into her beautiful eyes with an equally seductive gaze. There was just something about the way Hiro presented himself that could make any lady melt and he wasn't even trying it was just in his nature to be inhumanly pleasant and beautiful.

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[era]

Era let Hiro go into her clutch purse and look at his pocket-watch to see how much time they had left before they were to go to the ball, with a smile she held onto his hand. Era shivered slightly from the cold air but it wasn't cold enough for her to complain about it, as they walked into the shop she smiled at how wonderful it was and how at home it made her feel.

Looking around she gave a small smile as a guy offered to have their orders on his tab, when Hiro declinded Era looked at him as he asked her what she wanted and she thought for a moment "Peppermint tea please" she said softly with a smile at the man who was taking the order, Era had seen the waitress who blushed when Hiro waved at her.

[serasalcaste]

The man took their orders promptly and with a smile Hiro escorted his lady towards a smaller table a little bit away from the rest of the guests. It was his favourite seat and had the perfect view of the adjacent street. Hiro enjoyed watching people go about their business. It took him away from reality when escaping it was the best thing for him. But now nothing mattered. Nothing at all except for the beautiful lady he was with, the fanciful atmosphere, the delicious aroma, and everyone eyeing the couple.

Before sitting himself, Hiro kindly held out a chair for Era and scooted her up to the table slowly. No matter what, he was always the perfect gentleman. On the table sat a little porcelain jar of sugar with a tiny spoon in it, along with a small bundle of napkins and lacy place-mats. The entire setting was completely reminiscent of their home. "The peppermint tea here is quite delectable, Miss Era." Hiro commented as he sat straight and proper in his chair, casually glancing around the room before looking across the table into Era's gorgeous eyes. He could look into them damn near forever. Meanwhile, the same waitress from before cautiously brought the two their drinks, growing so very nervous she even mistakenly switched their orders. Hiro slowly slid the peppermint tea over to Era and took his tea to his side of the table. The waitress immediately apologized and blushed, apparently quite nervous around Hiro. The vampire took her hand gently, looked up into her eyes and smiled. "Its quite alright, Miss. No harm done at all. You needn't trouble yourself." With that said, the waitress held her tray to her chest and shuffled off, obviously flustered. Hiro laughed a little to himself before spooning a few cubes of sugar into his tea. He looked over at Era, wondering if she was perhaps upset. "Are you alright, dear?" Hiro asked, stirring his tea slowly. It was a bizarre reddish in colour, making the vampire nibble on his lower lip. English red tea was phenomenal indeed, but was there to be something peculiar about his usual?

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[era]

Watching for a moment as Hiro talked to the waitress Era looked down at her tea before taking a sip of it, the warmth it made her feel and the wonderful taste made her smile softly before she looked up at Hiro again before looked back down "I'm alright" she said softly with a smile as she sipped her tea again. Era didn't know why, but she felt a slight hint of jealousy, shaking her head she dismissed the thought before she looked at Hiro once again with a small frown "Are you alright?" she asked.

She was enjoying being around things that were familiar to her, things she knew. Tucking her hair behind her ears she glanced around at some people who were still watching them, smiling she looked at Hiro "You are well loved in here" she said with a soft laugh.

[serasalcaste]

Looking like he was deep in thought for just a moment, Hiro smiled back at Era. "There's nothing to be jealous of, darling." Reaching across the table, the vampire gently placed his hand atop hers. Her skin was so soft and felt wonderful, much like his own. There was a little grin in his face like he was holding back a laugh. It would be times like this where Hiro almost felt bad for being able to hear some of her thoughts, but if it let him comfort her then it would be tolerable. "I love you."

Hiro took another slow, calculated sip of his tea, placing the cup neatly upon the saucer and the two down on the table once more. His mannerisms were impeccable yet they came to him like second nature. Staring into the tea in his cup, Hiro lost himself for a minute or so before he looked up when Era spoke. "On the contrary, they're rather concerned with you this evening." Hiro sighed a bit under his breath and bit his lip a little, bringing the cup to his lips again. "What's a beautiful lady like her doing with him anyhow?" he whispered with a slightly mocking tone. It was evident he had listened in on someone's conversation, one that evidently annoyed him. But in a crowd of gawkers there always proved to be someone who looked discerning at him. He sighed again. They were right after all. It was something he himself had often wondered. Though if anyone else in the immediate area were asked, anybody would admit he was a very beautiful person and his date was equally as brilliant if not more. The two made a gorgeous couple, but nobody had ever told him that in person. They all just stared and smiled, leaving room to believe the majority of them were like a certain disliking someone in the cafe right then. Hiro took a long sip of his tea and hid behind his cup.

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[era]

Giving a smile Era shook her head slightly "I love you too Hiro" she said listening to him she placed her free hand over her mouth to stop herself bursting out with laughter, the thought that someone had stated that just seemed rather amusing to her. After a moment she took her hand from her mouth "Don't listen to what they are talking about Hiro, they don't know anything" she said softly with a smile as she sipped her tea slowly. Her delicate hearing picking up bits and pieces of peoples conversation, most were just normal but some were directed at her and Hiro and how she could be with him. If she could she would have gotten up, found out who was talking about them and whacked them up the back of the head. But she doubted that would solve anything whatsoever.

[serasalcaste]

"It's whatever," Hiro commented before taking a sip of his tea and placing the cup and saucer back on the table before him. He had a brilliant smile on his face, however it was one that immediately turned to a frown when he overheard a very ill fated individual's gossip. Hiro took out a small case from his jacket pocket and put his contact lenses in them. When he looked up, even Era could see his pained eyes were as blood red and monstrous as could be. Slowly standing up, Hiro politely excused himself and approached a group of men in the opposite corner of the cafe. It may have been too far for Era to have heard their rude conversation but then again she had better hearing than any of them in the room next to Hiro.

The vampire put his hands firmly on their table and gave a very discerning glare. He leaned towards the first one. "If I ever hear you speak ill of my Era even once more, you shan't live through the night, do you understand?" His voice was hoarse and condescending, unlike the Era she knew. It was safe to assume he would nearly have killed the three right there in the cafe had it not been full of others. "As for you, sir," Hiro glared at a fellow across the table. "If you so much as think of touching my Era again, you won't last long enough to moan. I'll bleed you dry... nice and slowly." The men sitting at the table were undoubtedly frightened by his ghastly appearance and psychotic demeanor, but all the while Hiro had managed to keep his voice down and anger in check so as to not cause a scene. Most others almost felt jealous that the vampire would give them the time of day. Surely they hadn't realized how upset Hiro was by their comments. Hiro stood up, straightened his cravat and smiled. His previous visage melted instantly back into a happy one as if nothing at all had transpired, when all three men at the table were shaking in their seats. "And next time, Sirs, in case this fine atmosphere didn't elude to it already, this cafe is rather suited to gentlemen. So next time, please try and be one, yes?" Smiling pleasant, Hiro kindly excused himself and returned to their seats. Moments later, all three men were sitting quietly, finishing their beverages with the look of deathly fear written in their eyes.

"I apologize for my absence, dear. Please excuse my vulgarity." Hiro didn't look in Era's eyes until he had his contacts back in and his amber hues were once more. "Did you miss me darling?"

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[era]

Frowning slightly as she saw that Hiro's eyes were red, frowning more she watched as he walked over to a table of men. Catching a bit of the conversation he was having with them Era got to her feet, a few people sent her looks and then looked at Hiro before going back to what they had been doing. Not feeling the need to walk over to the table to stop Hiro from doing anything silly she watched as he walked back over and she sat down carefully, watching as he didn't look at her until he had his contacts back in she frowned again softly "Hiro, your eyes were red" she said softly.

Era couldn't stay mad or confused with Hiro for too long before she smiled softly "Yes I did miss you" she said with a soft laugh as she glanced over at the table of men who seemed very frightened from Hiro getting angry with him, she hadn't really seen Hiro angry before and she doubted she wanted to see him mad. Sipping her tea she placed her cup carefully back down before leaning back in the chair comfortably.