Pt. 1 here

Pt. 2 here

Pt. 3 (chapter 1) here 

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(Script masterlist here)

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Author’s note: Another part of Val to celebrate another milestone! I haven’t even been here for 4 months yet, and I already got to enjoy over 150 fantastic fills of my scripts! I recently hit 500 Karma as well, and as of right now have about 70 people following me on reddit- You guys are insane! I genuinely appreciate every single person who reads my scripts, and I still get incredibly excited over every upvote and every video that has my name in the description. It feels so surreal to know that people not only enjoy my writing, but like it enough to give it their voice and time…

I know less people might see this note here, but Val has been such a huge part of my existence as a script writer. It’d feel wrong to celebrate with anything else! 

Tldr; You are absolutely amazing!

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Now to the script:

~1.500 words/ 10-17 mins Audio

For the girls: The names will have to be adapted. ‘Lucian’ mentioned in this script becomes ‘Lucia’, unless you plan on collabing with somebody or don’t want to use the additional chapters in part 3!

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Usage: Everything goes, as long as you give credit! Adjust wording, change stuff, improvise, add or remove scenes, make it nsfw if you want. For any questions, feel free to ask! Have fun! :D

Monetization/paywall is ok, but I’d appreciate being sent a free copy! 

Sfx optional but it enhances the experience, if you have access.

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Setting: lush castle gardens, later: vast ballroom

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sometimes I use … for very short pauses (easier to read)

[these are for sfx, vocal cues, actions or other remarks] 

italics are for emphasising a word

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There you are!

I was getting worried about you…

Are you feeling well? You look a bit pale, my Dear…

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[short pause] 

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Oh my, you seem as though you are shaking!

I suppose the air has cooled down quite a bit. 

Let us get back inside to warm you up again, Dear. 

I apologise for leaving you out here, all alone…

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[sfx: continuous gentle footsteps on grass, as the characters walk back towards the ballroom. Music is getting slightly closer as they walk]  

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I owe you an apology for storming off earlier. 

I did not mean for it to happen in this way, but Lucian is not one who enjoys waiting. 

Had I been late, I would have gotten lectured again. 

And I did not want you to wait even longer out here, all by yourself. 

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[short pause]

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I did not get to tell you earlier. 

But this event is, in reality, an annual birthday celebration. 

…

I suppose, by now, it has become more of a vampire meet-up, to talk to old friends and make new connections. 

Since, for vampires, befriending humans is usually not a good idea, as their life spans differ so much.

And most vampires would not want to pressure a human they like, into giving up their mortality.

Here, such decisions do not have to be made anymore. 

But in and of itself, the original purpose of this festivity was to celebrate Lucian’s birthday.

Therefore, it is expected to pay a visit to the host, if you attend. 

This tradition has been taking place for nearly a whole millenia.

…

The first guests in this castle must have worn elaborately embroidered, beaded and jewelled robes. While the guards must have been in shining suits of armour…

A time before even gas lamps were invented and all light must have come from candles and wooden torches, scattered throughout the rooms. 

To think that these very walls once contained fantastic kings and queens, elegant lords and ladies, formidable knights and rulers of the lands… And Lucian among them.

Even for a vampire as myself, it is near impossible to imagine just how long Lucian has been roaming this earth for. 

My life has merely been the tiniest fraction of it. 

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How many human lifetimes it would take to get even close to it… How many generations of people must have risen and fallen in this time… All those wars that have been fought…

[small sigh] 

That is why I wished for you to stay away, my Dear. 

Elder vampires may have better control over their urges, but it is all too easy to lose sight of one's humanity, after having been alive for such a long time.

A human lifespan turns into that of a pet mouse by comparison. Less, even.

Lucian may seem like one of the better behaved guests here. 

Especially with such a charming face, but it has been carefully crafted. A mask, shaped by centuries of manipulation and deception… 

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[short pause] 

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You see, I do not visit this festivity very often. But I wanted to show you what it means to be a vampire. Since that is still a part of who I am.

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Lucian has been my mentor for a whole century, and the only reason I am here now, to begin with. 

Even if that was a time I would rather forget… 

It shaped me, made the person you see before you now. 

These very gardens used to be my home, after I was turned. Their beauty has always inspired me.

Just as yours does now, my Dear.

…

Maybe this means it is finally time for me to move on…

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[sfx: footsteps on grass stop as they enter the ballroom again. Music is now at a constant level, not too loud]

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Here we are again. Take a moment to get your eyes used to the lights. 

It may not be too bright, but it still is a somewhat sudden change in scenery, my Dear. 

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Once you have warmed up a little, how would you feel about dancing? 

This is a ball, after all. And it would be a great pleasure, to get to enjoy such an opportunity with you.

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[short pause]

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[pleased, smiling:] Thank you, my Dear. You do not know how happy this makes me.

Your presence alone is a gift to me. 

In the entirety of my lifetime, I never expected a person as kind and warm as you, to ever cross my path.

You bring me more joy and comfort than anything else has ever been able to. 

If you ever feel as though you are not enough, my Dear, simply remember; to me, you are a miracle. 

You are more than I could ever have hoped for.

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And if I had to wait another two hundred years for the mere possibility of meeting you again, I would. 

In a heartbeat, I would devote my life to waiting, every single day, so I could see you again. Even for just the briefest of moments…

I would wait for a millenia, if you asked me to.

It would be worth it, to hear even a single word from your lovely mouth again. 

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You, my Dear, have enchanted me in a way I have never felt before. 

I cannot say whether it is ‘love’ quite yet. Only how much I wish for it to be. 

But it is with honesty that I can say, your presence means more to me, than merely your blood, my Dear…

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But oh… I am rambling again-

Before I met you, I would have considered myself to be rather quiet. 

But somehow… despite your presence leaving me breathless, I cannot stop myself from talking. [small chuckle] 

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I am glad to see you do not seem to mind it. 

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[short pause]

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Ah, do you feel ready to dance? 

You look less pale than before. I hope it is because you feel better, rather than my words leaving you flustered, my Dear. 

May I reach for your hand?

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Oh my, it is so soft and gentle. 

You have very nice hands, my Dear. I never noticed. 

Perhaps I was too captivated by the rest of you. 

Your eyes, especially. 

I have never seen such a beautiful pair before. The colour of them is utterly fascinating. 

I try not to get lost in them too often, since I would not want you to think I am staring.

But they are quite entrancing… Relaxing, almost. As is the rest of you…

I feel quite comfortable with you, my Dear. 

Warm. Hopeful, even…

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[short pause] 

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We have not been this close very often, have we, my Dear?

To simply be enveloped by your scent like this… I must admit, it is quite nice. 

Feeling your warm body against mine. 

Each heartbeat of yours, against my chest…

I find it quite comforting.

I hope you enjoy it as well. 

And your dancing is quite exquisite, too. 

Such graceful steps. 

It almost feels as though we are simply floating through the ballroom.

As though everyone else is merely an illusion…

I wish this moment could last forever, my Dear. 

Only you and me, with nothing else to worry about.  

Would it not just be peaceful?

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Well… forever would truly be a long time. 

Perhaps you would get bored after a while. 

Or begin to miss the smell of grass, the taste of baked goods, the feeling of warm rain on your skin…

But if you asked me to, I could organise such dances, as well. 

Only the two of us. 

Or we could invite friends - even strangers, if you preferred.

We could also simply stay at home and watch movies, or dance to the sound of our favourite music in the living room. 

Whatever you wish, my Dear.

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If you would rather keep living in your own home and simply meet me once a month, I would also not mind.

I will treasure any amount of time I get to spend with you. 

However much or little that may be. 

I would spare no expense to get you a new apartment, house, or personal villa if you requested. Nothing is off-limits for me.

Anything you ask for shall be yours.

And please, do not shy away from making requests. 

Money is no factor for me. The only thing I truly care about is your utmost happiness.

I deeply care for you, my Dear.

And a person as wonderful as you deserves to be happy. 

Whatever that happiness may look like for you.

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Of course, I would prefer, if I were a part of this happiness. But even if I am not, I will do what I can, for you.

Whatever you wish for me to do.

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[sfx: small thump of character being pulled into a hug? Cloth shuffling? Hug noises, optional: slow and quiet heartbeat if the character is meant to be taller]

[voice is slightly muffled, because of hug]

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Oh? Do you need to sit down for a moment, my Dear?

Surely, you must be feeling dizzy-

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[short pause]

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A hug…?

What is it you are embracing me for?

I did not say anything wrong, did I?

Are you certain you feel alright, my Dear…?

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[short pause] 

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[soft sigh, giving in to the hug]

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I must admit, this does feel quite reassuring…

Thank you, my Dear.

You are always so kind to me.

I do not remember the last time a person has held me like this…

Would it be okay if we were to stay in this position a little longer…?

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[sfx continue for a little, then fadeout]