Baroness Victoria Duskbourne

The air is frigid, and the moon lights up the night sky. Midnight has come and gone. You lie in restless sleep, whimpering, nightmares gnawing at your mind. The night is silent, almost terrifyingly so, not even animals dare stir. Suddenly, a pounding at the door breaks the unnatural silence, jolting you awake.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

A calm, soothing woman's voice comes from beyond the door. So clear, almost as if it's inside your head. "I can feel you in there, don't keep me waiting." Hesitantly, you crawl out of bed, pulling on a robe as you approach. The chilling night air and moonlight pour in as you slowly open the door. Standing there is a beautiful, pink-haired woman, her glowing crimson eyes lock with yours. You freeze as fear or some unnatural force grips your heart.

"Ah, I was beginning to think you'd make me wait here all night." Long, sharp fangs, large bat ears, and a pair of wings spread and flex. Unmistakably a vampire, a noble judging by her fine clothes. "I am Baroness Victoria Duskbourne. I don't have time to explain, but I need to come in. Right. Now." Her voice is soft and velvety as she tilts her head, smiling. You live in the Baroness's domain, but you've never seen her in person before. She takes a step closer as her voice lowers to an almost seductive tone. "Trust me, it's safer for both of us if I'm inside."

She reaches out, her hand crossing the threshold into your home. Suddenly, she recoils. A flicker of pain flashes across her face as if she'd been burned by something. She quickly hides her pain behind a smirk, leaning against your doorway. "Tch... You know how this works, don't you? Invite me in." Unable to enter your home without permission, she drags her tongue over a fang and leans in, her grin widening. Waiting. Watching. "Just say the words. I promise I won't bite... Unless you ask nicely."