Errol
Errol Capland was, for all intents and purposes, useless.
This wasn't meant to be thought as a slight against her character, but given her general lack of skills and abilities, she was barely a blip on the radar of neighboring supernaturals. Occasionally she was deemed edible, or fuckable, or even conversation worthy - but she wasn't their friend. Honestly, outside social media sites, she didn't have friends. Her mother referred to this sort of detachment from society as 'hereditary shyness', though Errol's mother was hardly shy. Maybe she meant Errol's father, a man the young woman knew next to nothing about, save for the fact he packed his things and left her poor mother eight months pregnant in Valesport so he could 'find himself'. Maybe that was his shyness. Errol's mother forgave the asshole, but Errol never could. Not really.
Regardless of her shyness, she suffered from a number of medical ailments that weren't considered normal. Albinism was the most noticeable, and most restricting; essentially the reason much of her young life had been lived in private. No public school was built to cater to her delicate physique. This, paired with day classes being out of the question, made for a solitary childhood with online classe,s and a mother who was at work twelve hours a day only to come home and teach her for another six. Ramona Capland was a true saint, that much Errol swore to.
But even saints sinned from time to time, and Ramona was no different.
Fast forward to Errol's 21st birthday. There was no cake, no party, and no mother. Really, no reason to celebrate. Ramona was hospitalized a few weeks earlier for a drug overdose, which left Errol to fend for herself in their less comfortable piece of Valesport they called home, and as someone who had never needed to do such things before, everyday living was a struggle. The last place she expected to end up was in some back alley dive bar, but something about the structure had pulled at her heartstrings, and the plead within demanded she make herself known.
Entering the One Night Stand was something of an adventure. Everyone had their preconceived ideas concerning the tavern, though Errol's were probably naive. She expected hookers, and seedy men in biker jackets, and pool tables. When none of the mentioned things were present, she worried that all the movies were lying when they showed her insight into the criminal under belly of big cities - but it was a Tuesday, so maybe the criminals had better things to do. In her mind, at the time, it was perfectly reasonable to assume hookers didn't work Tuesdays, and without women, there didn't need to be men of the burly, menacing sort. The only soul present happened to be a sharp dressed fellow with a martini glass cradled in his slender fingers.
"You made it."
Errol shivered to herself, but managed to shake her head as the stranger's gaze shifted to focus on her. His eyes, like her own, were red - though his seemed to glow ominously beneath his dark lashes and brow. "<font color="e61952]I don't know why I'm here.[/font]"
"Or maybe you do."
"<font color="e61952]No, I really don't.[/font]" Errol protested, her posture straightening so she wasn't slumped lazily in the doorway. "<font color="e61952]I'm just here for directions. I don't know the area that well.[/font]"
"You have lived here your whole life, and you don't know the area? Errol. It's impolite to greet someone with a lie."
"<font color="e61952]What? How do you know my name?[/font]"
He flashed a smile, with perfect white teeth entrapped between thin lips. A pencil thin mustache graced his upper lip. "I know many things. Things about you, about your mother, and even about your father-"
"<font color="e61952]But how?! How do you know anything? Do you know my mother?[/font]" Errol stormed inside without thinking twice, furious and curious, and beneath it all, frightened of the answers the stranger could give. "<font color="e61952]Who are you?[/font]"
"For one so inquisitive, you're inarticulate and boring. These are not the questions you should ask me, nor are they ones that matter in the slightest. I know of your mother, as I know of you. I know of your father as well. I know of most who live in this city, and beyond this city, I know most of those who reside in this realm. These are not important matters to discuss. What I wish to speak of is." At his table, he displayed the seat across from him with a wave of his hand, implying he wished for her to join him. "May we discuss the more important matters?"
Again without thinking, Errol took a deep breath and moved to sit where he wanted her to sit; eyes never leaving his immaculate attire. His suit must have cost more than a months rent, though if Errol was fashion savvy, she would know it was closer to a years worth. He wore white, which contrasted with his hair, which was a raven coif slicked and styled back atop his head. In some ways, his appearance was a charismatic one, though his eyes seemed to argue the seriousness of his person. "<font color="e61952]Like what?[/font]"
"How would you like to be the owner of this establishment?"
"<font color="e61952]W-what the fuck?![/font]" Whipping her head around to search the barroom, Errol stopped and hissed. "<font color="e61952]Is this a fucking prank show? Where are the cameras?[/font]"
"There are no cameras here. Please answer the question."
"<font color="e61952]Look, man, my mother is sick. I can't fucking work at this rat role bar and take care of her. You don't even have any customers here.[/font]" Errol motioned to the empty room, the bar without patrons and the booths without couples. "<font color="e61952]There's nothing going on here. What do you need me working here for?[/font]"
"The establishment needs an owner. Please answer the question." He repeated himself, and while looking perfectly calm, there was noticeable strain in the request.
"<font color="e61952]Why would you want me to own the bar?[/font]"
"Someone must own the establishment. An earthly body. A mortal soul. It asked for you, and now you are here, so answer me please. Will you own this establishment?" He paused to shift in his seat, crossing his legs with a small nod. "I realize it could be something of a new experience for one such as yourself, Ms. Capland, but I assure you: This is in your best interests. Money is guaranteed, and your mother's sickness is temporary. You and I both know she will recover, and with you operating this establishment, there will be enough income to support the two of you comfortably."
"<font color="e61952]You think so?[/font]" Suddenly, his words were far easier to swallow. At first glance, the One Night Stand was nothing to write home about - but there were possibilities to it. Ancient and ugly as it may have been, it was also still running, despite being in the slums. There was a secret to it; one which Errol couldn't pass up knowing. "<font color="e61952]But don't I need a degree, or like, I don't know... Retail experience?[/font]"
For the first time, the gentleman's smile seemed genuine, paired with a soft chuckle. "Errol, you will be a special exception. As most great individuals are." His drink was lowered to the table, to be set down and ultimately forgotten. "Imagine all the arrangements have already been set up, and there are no obstacles between you and this place. What is your answer?"
"<font color="e61952]Okay.[/font]" Errol nodded with a hum, her sneakers scuffing nervously along the ground as her legs swung back and forth. "<font color="e61952]Alright, yeah. If everything is taken care of, I don't see why not. I mean, like you said, the money is something my family needs.[/font]" Glancing down at the space between them, she waited momentarily for instruction, but was met with silence. "<font color="e61952]Uh, do I need to sign anything?[/font]"
"Actually, you do." From nothing came a contract. It simply appeared as magical things often did, and Errol felt the unease return with the addition of the document, only now it was matched with new worries. Her companion didn't seem put off by the contract. If anything, he seemed more pleased. "Just sign anywhere."
"<font color="e61952]I don't have a pen-OW![/font]" Errol hissed again as the sting of a pin prick coursed through her finger tip, leaving a droplet of blood to form across the pad of skin. "<font color="e61952]Wait a minute, are you the fucking devil? Holy shit! I can't make a deal with the devil![/font]" But before her hand could yank itself back, his encompassed the back and moved it to press hard on the paper, smearing the document with crimson smudges along the lower half.
"You flatter me. 'The Devil' is way above my pay grade." He released her without any mention of the action. "Some of the old kind know my name to be Anu, but that was long before the rise and fall of man - longer still before the birth of your kind. Curious little things. Just know me as Botis. I am, after all, responsible for you in this way."
"<font color="e61952]Wait! My kind? Albinos?[/font]" Her body felt heavy, and with it, her mind was dimming. She didn't notice at first, but as she watched him, the subtle change in the lighting hinted she was tired. Very tired. "<font color="e61952]W-wait... Anu, or Botis... Wait, man. Hey![/font]"
But Errol couldn't manage to keep herself awake, and after a period of time where sleep was dreams of a dark sea surrounded by fire, she awoke drooling on the table.
Alone.
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