Howl.

Jason looked her over and then with his head tilted inquired, “What would have to happen for you to have fun?” Even if he wasn’t the friendliest nor the most attentive person, there were tiny slivers of him who cared for those around him. If he was treated with kindness, they earned those pieces. “Apparently I’m a dangerous badass with a secret. Probably too close to the truth.”

Jade smirked. “Better company.” She shrugged a little bit. “Rather than a large number of strangers that think breaking a heel off in the damp ground constitutes the worst day of their lives.” Laughing a little bit. She scrunched her nose at the mixture of festival smells. “Badass with a secret, hm?" Amusing, but not untrue. “And I assume you’ve been mingling to your heart’s content.”

“Yes… my keys.”

Jade inhaled slightly, until detecting the slightest hint of metal in the air. “Have you tried beside the foot of that bench?”

“You could at least try to look like you’re having fun. No, I’m not. But, it’s better this than I keep up the reputation I’ve somehow received.”

Jade placed her most convincing smile on her face. “I am having fun.” She stepped closer. “And what reputation is that?”’

“Jason’s had a lot more than I have, but we’re working together, so I’d say so.”

“I can’t see why. You’re stunning.”

“Where ever the banner says it’s going.”

“Ah... helpful.” She nodded once. “Have you had much business?”

“Look who decided to join the festivities.”

“Felt I may be better suited among the rest of the population than in solitude. Are you enjoying yourself?”

“If it’s for a new start, I can tell you this is definitely not the place.”

“To make that sort of inference, you would need to know the life I left behind.”

“There you go. You’re a cute little bunny now, aren’t you?”

Jade stepped forward, following the scent to the lady painting faces for children. With a tilt of the head, she watched the child wander off. “Hm... That would certainly depend on what’s available, I suppose.”

“It’s just one little kiss! I promise you I’m not sick.”

“Do you know where the money is going?”

“C’mon it’s for charity. Or, whatever that banner says.”

“And it’s your money.” She smirked.

“Looking for something?”

“Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens. But as I saId, I have no intentions of hurting you… I don’t believe at the whole werewolves and vampires being enemies. I’ve had problems with vampires and it was way worst, actually not vampires… just one.”

Jade tilted her head at the young vampire. “Is it the one that turned you?” As Jade had come to understand the supernatural, it was often against the will of the individual who was changed. She had been blessed with that being the one instance in her life where she’d had the control. 

“My home is here, now the real is question is what brings you here”

“I guess we’ll just have to find out, won’t we?”

“Which is a shame.”

“A shame, but the reality of things... an inescapable combination of sorts.”

“I was born here, I’m too attached to this town”

"I didn’t know that the only way to be able to live in this world should be by enduring violence, that’s new information for me. Thank you, you are really smart.”

“There’s certainly no escaping it, unfortunately.”