dolemecknight (dolemecknight) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-11-03 19:29:00

Current location:	Seattle, WA
Current mood:	cold
Entry tags:	dolemeck, tyler morbius

Apartment Hunting
Tyler's apartment was a bit too small for two grown men. Dolemeck had been sleeping on the couch or floor (depending on how he felt) and the two often times complained of the lack of room. So once they had dealt with the Tryks that had recently popped up in the city, they decided it was time to go looking for a bigger place.

Dolemeck had begun to dress more casual, wearing a wool coat with a black t-shirt underneath, a pair of tan cargo pants, and some black sneakers. This way he looked more "normal" when they went looking for a new place to live. Again, he came off as more calm and level headed as they looked at various ads in the paper and arranged to have look overs at some complexes.

"Anything strike your fancy, yet?"

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-03 11:53 pm UTC (link)
	"There was one, but then I realized it was very close to a new office building that's being put up." He hands Dolemeck the paper. It had a picture of the new front-office of a Greek-based corporation called Theodaric, Inc. "Theodaric is the Patriarch's last name. I doubt it's a coincidence." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-03 11:59 pm UTC (link)

"I still need to talk to the man about something that has been bothering me since I encountered him." Dolemeck frowned as he held the paper.

"I have no doubt the apartment building is full of vampire kin. We would never be able to rest comfortably, much less get Atlas Security in the new apartment." There was a low sigh as he handed the paper back. "Other than that apartment, what else have you found?"

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 12:07 am UTC (link)
	Tyler didn't ask just what Dolemeck had to ask the Patriarch about. He had a feeling Dolemeck would insist on doing it whether Tyler cautioned against it or not. "Just one other. It's got two bedrooms, one kitchen, one bathroom, and one living space. It's cheaper than the one you showed me, but with slightly less space." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-04 12:12 am UTC (link)

"Alright, then we should check out these two places and see which one will suit our needs." He offered a small smile before reaching his hand into his right coat pocket and taking out a water bottle. He took a quick sip of the contents right after popping something into his mouth.

"So, you really care about Miss Rita." He continued to smile while the two walked to the first apartment Tyler wanted to check out.

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 12:16 am UTC (link)
	"Sounds like a plan." Tyler had been walking quietly along when he heard the sudden question. "What brought that up?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-11-04 12:19 am UTC (link)
	"Well, the way you speak of her." Dolemeck smile,d placing the water bottle back in his pocket. "You worry for her safety and welfare, and you tend to have a smile when we are all in a room together. And that is rare for me to see!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 12:49 am UTC (link)
	He's quiet for a time before answering. "We've only been out one time together." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-11-04 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"Why not more?" His question was an innocent one. "I know we are battling monsters within this city, but there is enough down time from what I have seen, to go out and be social." He gave Tyler a playful nudge as they walked. "Besides, it would get you out of the apartment more!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 01:03 am UTC (link)
	"I don't know. I haven't really had a chance to talk to her about. It seems like either one of us is always busy or both of us are," he explained. "And for the record the only reason for that is because this is the first time I've stayed in the same city for a length of time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-04 01:12 am UTC (link)

"That makes sense." he nodded his head. "But now that you have time, you should make the most of it. Though I am probably not the best person to give relationship advice. Though I may be a step up from Argo..."

He tried to laugh at the joke, only to hang his head some. Dolemeck stunk at humor and he knew it.

"Is... this the place in the ad?" he blinked, looking at Tyler's ad to check the address, then back to the building before them. "This place looks... abandoned."

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 01:21 am UTC (link)
	Tyler pats Dolemeck's shoulder, offering a smile. "It's still good advice." He looks at the ad and back to the building. "Yeah..what the heck is going on? Let's see if we can find somebody to give us some answers." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-04 01:27 am UTC (link)

Dolemeck looked about before following Tyler. He was tempted to shadow port inside of the building, but worried about what he would find, or if perhaps an enemy was using this place as a lair.

"You do not think that this was one of those ads where people were tricked into sending money, told they have a place, then come here to find it is only abandoned or not the right property, do you?"

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 01:31 am UTC (link)
	"It wouldn't surprise me, but let's not jump to conclusions." He knocks on the door. "Hey, anybody in there?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-11-04 01:49 am UTC (link)
	A somewhat grungy looking man answer the knocking, giving off a yawn as he looked at the two men. "Oh, hey. Like, you two here to see the place?" "Oh bloody hell..." Dolemeck has to pinch his nose from the smell of this man. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 01:59 am UTC (link)
	Tyler tried to remain stone-faced. "You're the one renting the apartment?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-04 02:11 am UTC (link)

"Yeah. You wanna see it?" The man asked before waving Dolemeck and Tyler into the building. Inside was not bad as the outside... but still not great looking. After a rickety elevator up to the third floor, he lead Dolemeck and Tyler up to the apartment from the ad. "Here it is. Umm... just take a look around and what not."

"Tyler... is that a chalk outline of a body?"

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 02:19 am UTC (link)
	"Sir, how long have you been advertising for this..building?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-04 02:25 am UTC (link)

"The whole building? Well..." He rubs his scruffy chin. "About a three and a half years."

Dolemeck clearly did not look impressed.

"And how many apartments have you rented out in that time?" he asked.

"Ummm..." The man started to count on his fingers, only to turn and frown at Dolemeck. "What's it to you? This place is clearly a good deal!"

"There is a chalk outline in this room!"

"I can get that cleaned up for you in like a week..."

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 03:27 am UTC (link)
	"Was someone killed her?" Tyler demanded to know. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-04 03:51 am UTC (link)

"Nah, just some kids playing around... they broke in and decided to make the place look like some horror show." The man broke out into a nervous laughter when asked if someone was killed in this complex. "They used spray paint to do that outline, not chalk, which is why I said it would take a week before I can get it you know, fixed."

Dolemeck rubbed his shoe on the "chalk" outline, finding it did not rub off. It was in fact painted on.

"How many tenants currently reside here?" He asked calmly, not going off the rails like he would "normally" do.

"In the whole building? Well... about ten or so people. Most rent on the first floor. Got maybe one or two on the second, and on this floor... no one."

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 04:03 am UTC (link)
	Oh lord. "Excuse us for a moment would you?" When they were away he looks over at Dolemeck. "There's no way this is legitimate." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-04 04:10 am UTC (link)

"I highly doubt it as well. This feels somewhat shady." he looked at Tyler rather seriously. "I also do not feel very safe here if people can easily break into the building! If that is the case, what would prevent a vampire from coming in and attacking us?"

Dolemeck sighed as he moved back towards the "landlord" and gave him a small smile. "I thank you for giving us the tour. But we need to get going. We shall think about renting form this complex. Again, thank you." He did not shake the man's hand and instead grabbed Tyler by the arm and swiftly walked out of the building, leaving the man renting the room somewhat stunned.

"I will only think of such a place in my nightmares. That was bloody awful!" he confessed once they were back on the street.

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	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 04:18 am UTC (link)
	"Agreed on all counts," Tyler replied at Dolemeck's observation. After they left Tyler breathed a sigh of relief. "I half-expected gangsters to show up any minute." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-11-04 04:24 am UTC (link)
	"I was expecting my pocket to be picked on my way out the building!" He checked himself to thankfully find his wallet and personal belongings still on him. "Well, now that we got that out of the way, let us check out the next apartment you circled.... wait. Was that not the one near the company of your enemy?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	living_dhampir 2013-11-04 04:32 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah. They say keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but that's too close for my comfort," Tyler affirmed. "We check elsewhere." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)