T-Tessa! Wait up! The leaves of the forest fluttered gently as a single dark shape darted through the brush in a graceful straight line, hardly leaving a trail in it's wake. The peace was short lived, however, as a second being, obviously the owner of the outburst, followed. From the voice, it was obviously a male, and it's movements confirmed the assumption. Tripping foolishly, he knocked into a large tree and it creaked angrily, teetering as it's roots snapped from beneath it. Oh, nonono.. he muttered to himself as he shot to the other side of the tree just in time to push it easily back into place. The vampire sighed as he looked up at the tree. making sure it could keep it's own balance before letting go, he turned around and called out into the now utterly silent wood, Tessa? Tessa where'd you go?

Right here, Kaine, Tessa hung backwards off a low branch, her legs folded over the top to keep her from falling. Despite being a telepath, she herself could not avoid the grip of gravity. Kaine yelped and jumped away from the noise, slamming into the side of another tree which in turn fell onto it's side. His death grip on the trunk released when he turned his gaze back to the creature the sound had come from, shit, Tess, scare the crap out of me why don'tcha? Tessa rolled her eyes and sat up on the branch, we've been practicing on your hearing, you should have heard I was there, she replied nonchalantly.

Kaine scoffed and stepped down from the scarred tree trunk and grumbled quietly to himself, we haven't practiced that much.. Yes, we have. Kaine looked up into the branch to glare at Tessa, but she was already gone. The male rolled his eyes and turned around, dashing off after her. It was easy to see the path she has taken, or rather, smell. The finely tuned sense of smell all vampires have made that all too easy, and he moved through the maze or trees with near ease. Sadly, Kaine wasn't exactly the most graceful runner, and he tore up pieces of sod where his converse touched the ground. Suddenly the scent of his friend became stronger and he stopped, and none too soon, coming to a rest directly behind her.

Tessa stood utterly still, and Kaine quickly followed suit, as she stared at a figure almost fifty yards away, seeing even his smallest details easily. What puzzled her the most, however, were his eyes. The taint of human blood in the air was strong, enough to make Kaine wrinkle his nose in an attempt not to care about it. Yet his eyes were golden. Vegetarian vampires did not kill humans. Her unblinking gaze remained up on the newcomer and noise ceased in the area around them. Three of the most dangerous predators on earth were on edge, along with the rest of the forest. Why are you killing humans? Tessa's voice rang out, splitting the silence in one swift blow. She wanted to know what this vampire was doing with human blood on his sword.

Kaine stepped to Tessa's side as the strange new vampire turned his back to them. Tessa's lip curled angrily. It had been such a long time since a vampire thought itself this strong as to turn it's back on her. Kaine, being much younger, didn't have a problem with it. His eyes wandered over the blood soaked bodies of the 'scum' and twitched slightly and diverted his gaze. Tessa's blue gaze remained affixed on this enigma of a vampire as he turned his face back towards them.

His mask was strange, and she comtemplated how well he could see out of it, her mind automatically taking the path of strategy, given she needed to fight him. She hoped not though, seeing as he had a sword and planned to use it, she had never fought a vampire like this before. Regaurdless of how 'scummy' you think they are, humans are a strange breed, and even their worst can be missed, she took a step forward and Kaine's gaze snapped back to her. They had encountered rogue vampires before, but nothing like this.

Nonetheless, you're on our turf. If people get edgy about the woods because two guys were knifed to death, the Volturi will be after our hides.. Her voice was bordering on a bitter sarcasticness and Kaine eyed her wearily. He turned his gaze back to the newcomer and decided he might take a safer route, well, uh, I'm Kaine, this is Tessa, who're you? Tessa flicked her eyes towards him for a moment before deciding it was acceptable and looking back towards the vampire.

Kaine grinned and looked at Tessa, see, it's obviously not a knife, it's a katana, he mocked. Tessa narrowed her gaze at him and 'hmph'd. Kaine chuckled and glanced back at the newcomer, sorry, she gets a little hot headed sometimes. He was all smiles and snickers now, and it was obvious by the way he shifted his weight from one foot to the other that he was holding back the temptation to run over to the strange vampire and shake his hand. Mostly because he was afraid he might lose said appendage. Tessa on the other hand did not seem quite so enthused, whether it's a knife or a katana, it's all greek to me. Or in your case, she crossed her arms over her chest and flicked the hair out of her face, Japanese.

Kaine only seemed more amased, this strange vampire was quickly becoming more and more intruiging, Japanese? You're Japanese? I soooo want to go there but we haven't had any time.. Kaine wilted, his disappointment obvious. Tessa rolled her eyes and took another few steps forward, the movement completely fluid, so you're just a kindly soul looking to rid the world of evil, is that it? Her attitude was stark in contrast to Kaine's. The male turned to the vampire, Musei, with a questioning expression. Obviously, this is where the conversation could go from peaceful to confrontational in a manner of seconds.

Tessa shifted her weight, her eyes leaving Musei to glance around the forest floor. Obviously this guy was just killing some bad guys because it was convenient to him, not because he was hunting down people in their city because he could. She didn't want to kill him, anyways. Sure, Tessa was violent and would more likely end her fights physically than verabally, but she wasn't needlessly hostile. She also wasn't stupid. This vampire had obviously been around the block a time or two, she didn't need to take any chances. Whatever, dude, you obviously weren't doing anything to hurt anyone of importance.. she turned her attention to Kaine, who was grinning like an idiot. It wasn't every day that someon stood up to Tessa and got away with it. Not even Kaine. Her eyes narrowed and Kaine stuck out his tongue.

The male turned his attention back towards Musei, who was left muttering things in a language he had never heard, ah, no need for formalities. Call me Kaine, please. He winked and Tessa scoffed. The female turned her attention back towards the strange vampire, wondering how he would react to Kaine's overly nice and accepting attitude. Kaine, though, wasn't finished. He glanced back at Tessa before turning and jogging over to Musei and holding out his hand, It's nice to meet you, what brings you to Forks all the way from Japan? And do you prefer Shikyo or Musei?

[short post is short. x.x]

Kaine's face fell slightly as the shorter, obviously older, vampire drifted past him. He wasn't used to being around vampires like him, vampires that generally fit the stereotype of being a vampire. Sure, Emily and Tatun were never the most convincing as humans, but Musei was in an utterly different league. The way that danger wafted off of him. The predatory way he moved about. The mask with the four strange, blood colored stones. It was all rather daunting, to say the least. Kaine hardly knew how to react, although he did manage some kind of reply, oh, uh.. well.. Musei it is.. Kaine didn't even bother commenting on the second comment.

On the other hand, Tessa seethed as Musei addressed her. He could talk strangely all he wanted, but talking down to her was where she drew the line. A Volturi mercinary deserved more respect, and regaurdless of her size and attitude, her bite was much worse than her bark. She diverted her gaze and took an unnecessary deep breath, a habit left from her human life, and one that came in handy when pretending to be the creatures they no longer were, I highly doubt you're much older, she grumbled, knowing he'd be able to hear it anyways, but not really caring. Whatever, dude, you're obviously not here to pick a fight, she strode forward again until she was but a meter or so away from the newcomer, I'm Tessa, welcome to Forks. She held out her hand, palm down in a graceful manner, as ladies used to in the Elizebethan Era, before she corrected herself and turned it to the side.

Recovering, Kaine turned to join them, standing at Tessa's side as to not seem overbearing. The new vampire would be cautious still, he was sure, and he knew that most vampires hated to seem closed in. He'd had to learn that the hard way. He snickered at Tessa's hand shake mishap; he'd only seen her do it a hundred times now. Yeah, we do have a house nearby, and there are more of our kind there. We have taken to living with the humans in the town. It's nice to have some kind of community, friends. He smiled warmed, the slightly pointed canines standing out from the rest just enough to be noticeable, maybe you could come visit some time.

The female's eyes narrowed at the vampire. Sure it may have been subtle, but Tessa wasn't born yesterday. She knew when someone was making fun of her, and she didn't like it, no matter how trivial it may have been, youth and appearance are completely opposite- she cut off as Musei took her hand and lightly kissed the back of it. Well, it had been a long time she anyone had done that. After he let go she quickly took her hand back, and if vampires could blush, she would have been. Poor, easily flustered, Tessa. At least she didn't have it as bad as Mikey. Beside her, Kaine was near gaffawing. It was too the point that he had to look away in fear that he was making an idiot of himself. Which he was. Well, to Tessa, anyways. She growled lightly and pushed him with one arm, the force sending him toppling face forward into the ground.

Kaine lifted his head from the ground, still chuckling lightly. His pride wasn't bruised enough for one last quip though, dirt, my favorite meal. Thanks for that, Te- and his face was in the dirt again. Tessa's shoe on the back of his head looked like it was placed almost daintily, but by the way Kaine couldn't get his head off the ground, looks obviously were deceiving. Tessa turned back towards Musei, excuse him, he's an idiot. I haven't managed to fixed his attitude quite yet. Kaine struggled slightly, his shoulder still racking with silent laughter, when he spoke though, strangely, his voice seemed not muffled at all, almost like he was standing next to them again, don't make me yell! I'm crazy enough to do it!

Tessa rolled her eyes in response, lifting her foot off the back of his head and taking a few steps back, whatever, loser. Only because I don't want to make a mess of these shoes. They're new. Kaine rolled onto his back, wiping his hands over his face to rid himself of the few peices of dirt and grass from the forest floor. Oh well, things had been worse. As I would have said before I was so rudely interrupted, you are welcome for the consideration. Or something like that. The english language still catches me now and again, he tucked his arms behind his head, not bothing to move from his spot on the ground, so, shortstuff, wanna come see our kick ass pad, now?