══ஓ๑ In The Dark [IC] [open!] ๑ஓ══╗

✧ Erytha ✧

The Naga watched the group, flicking through her notes and eventually setting them down.

"Our last... possibility has yet to arrive. Those who have signed, take a seat. Those who have not, make your decision now before I continue."

They pause, letting people choose, and set their notes aside.

"You can take the remainder of this day, fourteen hours including both day and night, to explore and choose your room within this area, able to see this window at least dimly."

Erytha turned, gesturing at the cavern walls and ceiling, lined with various buildings. Winged People could be seen darting in and out of houses hung from the cavernous roof, platforms hung for landing pads. Various scaled creatures and half-creatures climb the houses built into the walls. Apartments were built as normal as well, tucked away between various smaller buildings.

"Wherever suits you, provided you are able to see a signal from this window when you are needed. I will provide money and cards to ensure you are not bothered as you make your way through, as well as a pin. When the lights come on, you will have ten minutes to arrive at my door where Shade will meet you. Then we can discuss further."

A second to move out of the pool and gesture at a wide but low opening in the wall through the window.

"Water will rush through there and a mix of natural and magic-made lights will essentially turn on. If you are not used to the lights then you'll wake up. If you are, then make sure you're awake and here in time."

The Naga turns to their desk, pins and cards making their way from the dark drawer.

"The cards are simply to show to anyone who owns an apartment you are interested in, if anyone is currently living in it. If there's no one and it is empty, simply pin it to the door and I will ensure those apartments are claimed in your name. Or alias, depending on your choice. Money is to buy supplies..." The door opens and Shade returns, grey wings folded neatly behind them and carrying a tray with multiple dark pouches, evidently full of coin. "and the pin is to ensure no one... tries anything. If they are foolish enough to try anything more than backchat and big talk, then do what you see fit. If you're feeling helpful, drop them off at the closest medical centre. There are vampire-friendly feed centres, please ensure you make your way there instead of taking randoms off the street. That applies to anyone who may have different dietary needs, there will doubtless be people to point you in the general direction of what you may need."

Erytha takes the tray and sets it on the desk, tapping the closest pouch. "This is more than enough for what you should need. If you're organised enough, feel free to go searching for room supplies, but this is primarily to get you food, drink, and clothes you don't mind having blood on."

"If that's clear, pick a bag, card, and pin. Shade will escort you outside."

Erytha moves each card and pin forward, setting them together. The pin is simple, a dagger backed by a diamond, similar to Erytha's scales. The card is imprinted with a similar motif, a scrawled but elegant word underneath. Erytha moves away, letting the group fetch their new supplies.

✧ Erytha ✧

Nothing betrayed what the Naga was thinking, coiled tail still as she watched.

"They are always open. But listen close, vampire. Should you continue to act in such an impudent manner, should you stray too far from the rules I have set, you will find yourself easily cast aside. If you are in one of my centres, how you eat does not bother me. If you are on the streets or in equally public areas and choose to feed on someone who is unwilling, you will not live long enough to leave the underground. That goes for everyone here. You will not draw attention through foolish acts and ignoring any of the rules I have specifically mentioned - unless a life or death matter - will be the last mistake you make."

The avian once more steps forward, but only to Erytha's side, passing her a letter. A quick glance over it before she snorts derisively, handing it back.

"Come prepared for business tomorrow. Weapons, protection, clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Be sensible until then." A wave of her hands and a spider hybrid appears, holding the door open with one of the eight legs bursting from her back.

"She'll escort you out. I will see you tomorrow." The Naga uncoils her tail, gliding across the floor and pausing to tell the spider hybrid something under her breath before disappearing down the hallway. The avian waits for the group to finish taking their supplies silently, picking up the trays and following Erytha.