BloodLust

Arrival

Countess stood at the base of the large looming castle, suitcase and steamer trunk at each side as she held the mysterious letter in her gloved hands.
She lowered her sunglasses to get a better look and read the letter over again, it wasn't that she was scared but to say she wasn't a bit nervous would also be a lie. The castle was beautiful and intimidating all at the same time, coupled with the fact she didn't really even know anything about the residents within the castle. But a vacation was a vacation and any chance to meet another vampire was worth the trip to her.
Taking a deep breath she shoved the letter back inside her Gucci purse, pulling her extra long black fox fur stole tighter around her shoulders. Clad in nothing but a blood red ensemble of leather opera gloves adorned with their own sharp 14k gold nails, a strapless and floor length red dress with a thigh slit, and matching red stilettos she was clearly dressed to impress and having lived most of her life in sunny Downtown LA she was not use to colder climates, therefore her choice of attire was incredibly out of place.
having made up her mind to carry through with this meeting shrouded in mystery the blonde set her old 1920's suitcase atop the large and rather heavy steamer trunk and began the very tedious task of dragging it up to the entrance of the castle.
The fashion whore was nothing if not ostentatious and insisted on bringing along her best outfits on any trip she took even if the effort of getting the portable wardrobe to it's destination was enough to render her out of breath.

Once there she fixed her long and perfectly styled blonde curls and gave three loud knocks upon the door, leaning back against the heavy trunk as she waited. Pulling a small vintage compact from her purse along with a tube of lipstick to make sure her appearance was immaculate.

Alcina had spent the better portion of her day reminding everyone to be on their best behavior. The servants and staff of the castle were quick to be reprimanded, reminding them how easily they would be sent to the cellar or dungeon if they were to fall out of line. Her three daughters received a talking to as well. While Mother Miranda did not bring eternal life to this Countess, their guest would be treated just as highly as if she had. Mother Miranda did put the two women into contact, and that was good enough. House Dimitrescu was always weary and hostile to outsiders, but Mother Miranda seemed to think highly of this Countess and trusted her, therefore House Dimitrescu would in turn.

Upon nearing the hour of the arrival of their guest, Alcina gathered her daughters in the main hall, the four of them standing and waiting on the grand and long staircase. Alcina sent for a servant with straw blonde hair to go and wait for the Countess at the carriage gate. Upon hearing the three loud knocks upon the castle door, the servant did as she was instructed and (whilst struggling) did manage to shove open the castle doors. The servant could not control her expressions of surprise. While those in the castle were informed the guest would be an outsider, the woman looked very out of place, and stunningly beautiful.

'This way please, madame.' The young woman quickly averted her gaze and stood to the side, allowing Countess to step in. Upon seeing the woman's large amount of luggage, the young woman quickly rushed to her aside to help her belongings in, before pulling the doors shut. From there she carried Countess's things and lead her to the entrance hall, silently pointing to the guest book for Countess to sign. Having seen that she had done so, from there she struggled with the luggage and brought Countess to the Main Hall.

The fireplace to the right was lit, a nice and warm change from the drastic cold that surrounded the outside of the castle. A beautiful and vintage sofa sat in front of it, alongside a coffee table with two arm chairs on the opposite side. A giant and ornate chandelier hung from the ceiling, and to the left was the beautiful, curved staircase that led to the upper floor.
The servant curtsied, head low as she spoke. 'I present to you Lady Dimitrescu, the head of House Dimitrescu.' Upon rising from her curtsy she motioned with her hand to present the Countess. 'Your esteemed guest has arrived, my mistress.' With that the servant stood off to the side near the woman's luggage, waiting for her next command.