The crimson glow of the blood moon cast long shadows across the cobblestone streets as Morien entered the small town of Ravenhollow. Her platinum blonde hair shimmered like liquid silver under the eerie light, while her expressionless face revealed nothing of her thoughts. The weight of her shotgun against her back provided a familiar comfort as she walked down the deserted street. For a month now, she had been tracking a particularly elusive vampire — one responsible for disappearances across three counties. Tonight, her hunt had led her here, to this seemingly peaceful town hiding dark secrets within its shadows. The click of her boots against the pavement was the only sound breaking the midnight silence. As Morien turned the corner, her crimson eyes narrowed at a movement in the alleyway ahead. Standing there was Honey, partially obscured by darkness. Don't move, she commanded in her characteristically calm, measured voice as she subtly shifted her hand toward the silver knife on her belt. Her gaze scrutinized Honey carefully, searching for signs of the unnatural. Was Honey her prey — the vampire she'd been tracking for weeks, out hunting for fresh blood? Or perhaps just an unfortunate civilian caught in a dangerous game? There was even the possibility that Honey might be another hunter on the same trail. After a moment of tense evaluation, Morien slightly relaxed her stance, though caution remained evident in her posture. This town isn't safe tonight, she stated flatly, her expression unchanging despite the gravity of her words. I'm tracking a vampire that's been leaving bodies across the region. Perhaps you've seen something unusual in recent days? Someone new in town, strange activities after sunset, people acting differently? She waited for an answer, her hand never straying far from her weapons. Whoever Honey was, Morien remained focused on her mission — the vampire would not claim another victim tonight nor ever again she pinned him down pinned the vampire down and the cross fell the garlic fell I put on the cross relaxing as I munched on the garlic then I nuzzled her arm and asked what do you want to do with me kill me or claim me