Product, Please
No Name Port, the island of Pocatellage, 1439 ATC
A female figure was seen in the distance, a large black cape that was billowing behind her, that was Gloria Yagami, the noble succubus. Her hefty warboots thudded against the ground, walking with an attitude about her, against, overly confident and the arrogant aura eminates from her as she noticed Venser waiting at the port.
"Did you find out anything? What's the news, Venser? " Her voice echoed til the gap between them closed short.
''No.''
He breathed out greenish white smoke, acting very casual. The lighting from the lanterns in and out of the Salt and Steel Tavern combined with his hood hid most of his face in shadow, the only visible parts of his face being the bridge of his nose and his snake like emerald eyes.
''The actual bay is only a block or two from here, and I'm sure you know what these thieves look like. Or who stole these crates for that matter. All I know is that it's on a ship guarded by some unsavory people. But ya know, this is No Name Port. Lots of em!''
Her glowing orange eyes narrowed, the smoke that expelled from his lips was tingling her nostrils.
"Well, then we should move quickly, I suspect four that were in on it. I didn't get a good look at them, BUT, I'm sure when they see me, we'll get some reaction. I do know the scent of the vermins that stole my crate."
Gloria Yagami gritted her ivory canines. "I don't care how many are guarding the ship. They dare steal from ME?! I'll make sure to turn those insects into tiny smoldering bits."
She was getting irritated and feeling her anger rise. "Let us go, before they set sail!"
Ven rolled his eyes as the two walked the cobblestone streets of No Name Port and through the seaside port, the handsome bearded man took his time, or at least lingered for a few short seconds at the wide variety of stands and such, most of which were starting to close up shop for the night
''Us but... Whatever. Good, good. So do we have a plan? If they're still in the port... Yeah. Maybe just guarding it while they sit around and play Liars Dice and drink.''
While they both were walking the streets of No Name Port, she had a vibe, one of those senses that has the little hairs behind your neck rise, giving you the sudden chills, as if you owe someone money or something. A certain aura seems to be lingering to her right, then suddenly her shoulder collided into a man with a black hooded cloak, almost like the one Venser was wearing. The hood from the male pulled back, her eyes widened instantaneously and almost with a reflex, balled her heavy gloved fingers into a fist and shot a punch into the man's face. The shattering of the bones could be heard when her hit landed on the side of his face, spewing a swat of blood that whipped from his mouth and nose, painting the walls red, followed by a tinkle from the loose tooth that landed just in front of Venser.
"Oh fuck my ass with a loaf of bread."
"GET UP! You're going to die today.." She shouted, gathering the crowds attention which wasn't a good thing since they were supposed to be investigating.
''Ah! Fuckin' thug!'' Venser shouted quickly playing along with Gloria as she assualted some random man with a hood similar to his.
''Pickpocket!'' He grabbed the man by the collar and kicked him into a nearby alley, running up behind him and tackling him to the ground.
She strutted over to the alley where Venser was aiding her in the jumping, cracking her knuckles as she approached the thief and Ven.
"So, where is my crate?" She gave a wicked grin.
"You were there, I smelled ya then and I smell ya now punk! Who do you think I am? A human?"
Gloria backhanded him in disgust, his limp body was struggling to move. The male dribbled blood from the side of his lips, the blood drool hanging like a thread from his chin, trembling to talk.
"P-please... I know where the crate is. I -I can guide you t-there.. just, please."
He spoke as if he was expecting some sympathy but he wasn't getting any from her.
"I bet, you think, I will just say, "Okay, please?" GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE!! Venser, you decide. I don't know my way around these ports. Your call, I'm leaving this to you" She growled
''But you can sniff them out, right? You said so earlier.'' Venser said bending down to the man's level, punching him hard in the nose as he watched the man against the wall, battered and bleeding. He grabbed the top of his head and lifted his head up.
''If you would kindly just tell us where you and your friend's ship is docked we'd greatly appreciate it. Get ya to a doctor when we're finished...''
"Well, I can't sniff them out from here or miles away.. I only smelled this little fucker cause he was right in front of me. He needs to tell us where the crates are, right now, I don't even care which bastards were involved, I want it back. If, I don't get it back.." Her eyes shot a glare at the battered thief.
"At least I'll get the satisfaction of torturing one that will pay from the rest of them that was involved. " The noble succubus growled, showing her fangs at the male, "I haven't eaten for awhile now, I'm building up my appetite, boy... Just remember, if I don't get my crate today, you'll be the one suffering for all your friends..." She turned her back tired from looking at his pathetic form.
''She will drain your blood from your body if you don't talk. Shes one of them.'' Venser asked looking back to Gloria, still holding the man's head up. No Namd Port had been having a vampire problem as of late, especially with them killing after dark. And looking up, dark it was now. Various blood drained bodies had been found in alleys such like these... And everyone knew it well. ''So,'' Venser said with a pause slapping the man across the face lightly,
''Speak. Describe the ship and shit."
"One... Of... Them?" A nerve just pricked on her forehead when she heard Venser referring her 'one of them' as if she was some common blood sucking filth that feast on the streets.
"You forgetting who I am and my sister. You must be MAD!"
Her voice rang almost echoeing through the alley where they were interrogation was at hand. "Don't ever mistake my bloodline or else, you'll be joining that little fuck boy..." Gloria growled, walking to the end of the alley awaiting from Venser to find out the information they need to quickly gather what they came here for.
Venser said nothing and let out a sigh, slapping the man lightly again in the face.
''C'mon. We don't have all night, I know you don't. And frankly, I know how the world works. You help me, I help you.''
The man didn't respond much to the light slapping and struggled. Venser let out a sigh and held his left arm back, his mark glowing greenish white as green lightning crackled and formed an unstable blade, causing the man to panic at the sight of the lightning blade that had just manifested.
The man let out a harsh groan and held his chest.
''Ship with the grey sails and am octopus on it, end of the harbor! Just help me!''
Having little info but a location, Venser merely let go and shoved him back, and pushed his head against the wall and put all his wieght into his right fist, delivering a hard punch to the man's face hard enough to knock him out.
''Aight. We're going for another walk on the waterfront.'' He said coming up behind Laura, letting out a sigh and cracking his knuckles.
''Felt great...''
"Did you get the location? I need a drink..." She spoke with a hint of slight irritation in her tone. They headed down the cobblestone streets towards the waters but during their way there, she just narrowed her eyes glaring at Venser. "I'm still trying to think how you forgot what I am.. A vampire? Really?"
''Demon, certainly. Vampire... Well I know you're a succubus and you will drink blood when given the opportunity. I have succubus lover, Cierra who lives with me. And I've met plenty of succubi in my time...'' Venser said patting himseld down. His only weapon on him was a mahogany colored hilt of a sword. Without a blade, that dangled from a clip on his belt as they walked. ''Well Gloria,'' He slowed down and craned his head to her as they walked, ''When we get these crates back to my warehouse, why don't I bring you to the tavern I run from time to time?''
"Bet you have... Right, I suppose... A drink to quench my thirst and your body to feed my appetite." Her dimmed tangerine orbs shifted to study his reaction on his face, while a slow rising smirk creaked upon her face, not minding or caring for the mahogany colored bladeless sword that was accessorizing his attire.
Venser wouldn't help but chuckle and show Gloria a smirk.
''I actually like being bitten, and I've been drunk from before.''
He quickly looked away from her and forward, seeing a docked ship with gray sails, a familiar octopus symbol on it.
''That's it.'' Venser said stopping, moving towards a nearby wall to watch it. Four men in plain clothing, three of which had hoods over their heads and cloth wrapped around their necks to hide their mouths were chatting with each other in a circle in front of the ramp to the ship. While several lanterns on it were lit, and there was a loud ruckus and what sounded like cheering and drunken brawling on the front of the ship.
"Oh I can do that, want me to bite you now or bite you later?"
She looked at him sternly since Gloria Yagami wasn't much of a joker. They reached the harbor and a ship with a grey sail and an octopus on it, just like the thug described, looking out into the distance where Venser pointed out to. The four men were conversing.
"Why not just barge in and take what's... Ours? Easy enough." She reached back, to grab the hilt of her long dagger then realized, it would be too gory and it would be a better idea if she can just scorch them all.
"You teleported us here, Venser. We can teleport onto the ship, find the crate or cigars, kill everyone and then teleport out."
''That doesn't sound too smart... We need a plan... A distraction... One they will not see coming...'' He said stroking his bearded chin.
"Hmmm..."
Without any warning, he disappeared in a puff of thick red smoke after scoping the surrounding area out. About a minute later, from one of the alleys of a nearby building, came the cawing of a crane.
''Caw! Caw!''
The serpent eyed man then jumped out from the alley into the streets, completely nude covering his crotch with a stick of celery clenched inbetween his buttocks. He made more cawing noises and hopped up and down in front of the cutthroats guarding the ramp.
''Product, please! Caw caw! Pukuck! Pukuck!''
"What in the sandwich fuck?" One of the thugs blinked punching another in the shoulder and pointing at Venser's odd distraction.
"He's so drunk!"
''Look at this fuckin' dandy!'' One of them said drawing a small blackjack. ''Let's show im how things are on our turf!''
Gloria took this time to enter the ship, upon entering, there were stacks of cargo wooden boxes. She focused on using her senses, there at the bottom, she spotted what was hers. The noble succubus dragged the box out and as soon as she bent to reach for it.
"AYE! What do you think yer doin??" A hand reached for her shoulder and upon contact she snapped his wrist in half, the cracking of his bones was easilly heard along with his aching scream.
"AAAAAAAAH! MY HAND! MY HAAAAAND!'
She shoved his face and took what was hers and stepped out, she looked over to where Ven was, still distracting the thugs. She shrugged and continued her way.
The rest of the crew on the deck who were playing cards, drinking, and getting into fist fights took notice of the man's scream and moved towards the hold of the ship, crowding around it as the noble, slanted eyes succubus stepped out.
''Hey lads! Getdownere and kill the intruders!''
One of the thugs in a white hat said as he swung his small blackjack at Venser who was shaking his bare rear at him.
''Ow fuck!'' He felt his arm get crushed by the blow of the wooden blackjack and disappeared in a puff of thick red smoke.
''Eh? Oh fuck we have a mage over here!"
The men surrounding Gloria became uneasy as suddenly Venser came swinging in on a rope, kicking one man in the side and knocking a few over. Somehow, he got dressed quickly and was wearing his signature outfit.
''Aight! Time to get violent!'' He said putting his fists up.
"Heh... thought it was going to be a quiet day, but I suppose that would be too good to be true..." Venser added under his breath.
She dropped her cargo of her goods, thinking to herself.
"How the fuck are these bastards gonna fight me for my own shit?"
The more she thought about the idea, the more it angered her. She steered her vision over to Ven who just got his arm crushed from the blow, drawing her attention back to her surroundings, one of the men tried to grab her from behind, but before he got a chance to even lay a finger on her, she ignited a burst of flames that surrounded her. Her ruby like occulars set ablaze, illuminating a bright crimson hue, the fire was intense, emanating from her. She spoke in a low demonic tone while all the men stumbled back.
"You dare steal from me and have the audacity to fight ME for it?"
The men started screaming.
"MONSTERRR! SHE'S A MONSTER!" They attempted to flee but out of anger and annoyance, she decided to blow up the ship, not caring for any of the casualties, grabbing a nearby lantern and tossing it below the mast, and running around knocking over every lantern in sight as the handsome bearded man looted everything he could in sight.
"I hope you're alright Venser..." Her orange, slanted eyes were flickering from the flames, the corner of her lips curls upwards into a devlish smirk as watched the crew abandon ship, and Venser hauling two different crates over to their own.
"I am! Come on!" He stacked the boxes with a grunt and held out his right hand out to the noble succubus, while wrapping his left arm around the taken goods.
"Let's get out of here before the ship goes down! Oh yeah, we're going to celebrate over drinks.
Gloria took his hand.
"Exactly what I need..." The noble succubus uttered before the two disappeared in a puff of thick red smoke, and reappeared back in the Dragon's Head Tavern and Inn.