East

The east side of the city is the very heart of Sacrosanct - it's unique skyline is a clash between modern sky rises and small Victorian-inspired storefronts. In the heart of downtown, the sleek colored glass buildings reign supreme though their old-world roots can be seen in the most peculiar places from the lamp post styled electric street light to the stone sidewalks. The old world architecture slowly returns the further from downtown you travel, however. It's here that magic thrives, it hums in every stone and can be felt in every breath. Often, newcomers to the city may become overwhelmed by such sensations but, eventually, it becomes an ever-present feeling that's hardly noticed.

What You'll Find Here

City Creek Center
Dark Hunter Department
Inner Sanctum
Red on the Water
Starlight Tower

City Creek Center

The City Creek Center is an upscale open-air shopping center centered in the heart of downtown Sacrosanct. With its numerous fountains, foliage-lined walkways, and bubbling streams, City Creek Center offers three blocks of chic boutiques, delicious dining, and the newest showrooms.

Dark Hunter Department

The City of Sacrosanct's Dark Hunter Department's primary concern is the safety of all of Sacrosanct's residences. Their public safety responsibilities include code enforcement and supernatural crime prevention. The Sacrosanct Dark Hunter's Department follows the directions of the International Dark Hunter Council and serves as a local point of contact for any Dark Hunters working within the Council's ranks.

Inner Sanctum

The Inner Sanctum is an independently's owned specialty coffee company and cafe with a singular focus: quality. A hidden gem on the side streets of the busy downtown, the Inner Sanctum source's the world's finest beans and local treats. From it's delectable pastries to the exquisite latte art, the Inner Sanctum is dedicated to both its craft and the customer's experience. With beans roasted in house and every cup prepared by the best baristas, you will never be disappointed at the Inner Sanctum.

Owner Alexander Macedonia

Barista Alexis Wilde

Red on the Water

Nestled in a pleasant alcove that is but a stone's throw away from the dazzling labyrinth of downtown, Red on the Water is a spectacle in its own right. Renovated in the style of a classic Irish pub with a dash of modern flair befitting the city that boasts it, this up-and-coming venue is the perfect place to snag an impeccably prepared home-cooked meal and enjoy the city's most impressive collection of brews from Ireland and beyond. You and your guests are sure to be mesmerized and invigorated by the energetic offerings of the live Celtic band to be found here every weekend.
Home of: Elysium

Owner Isolt Marcello

Co-Owner Damon Marcello
Waitress Yumi Chizue

Starlight Tower

With one hundred floors and a 125-foot spire, the Starlight Tower rises high above the Sacrosanct skyline. More than just a landmark, the Starlight Tower offers a unique mix of restaurants, shops, and offices spaced throughout the building. Organized into nine verticle zones, each of which features a sky lobby and a light-filled garden atrium which merge the upscale interior with a faux landscaped exterior setting.

What You'll Find Here

Crash Choir Records
Pentagram
Ellington Enterprise

you're my water you're my wine


Posted on March 18, 2017 by malek ackerman
East

Malek Ackerman

You're my water. You're my wine.


When that apology leaves the woman's lip, Malek halts in his tracks, successfully pulling Chizue to a step too before stepping in front of her and urging the girl to look up at him. "You have nothing to apologize for," he smiles gently at her, taking his calloused fingers and lifting her chin to make eye contact, his steely gray eyes roaming her face. "Most of our species think I'm an abomination because I don't prey on humans, I find it... barbaric to hunt and kill unless I need to. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I've never fed from a human or killed before," he drops her chin to put a hand behind his neck, rubbing it embarrassed. "Especially when I was younger," he admits, a bit shame faced but the honesty rings from his lyrics.

"Again, no need to apologize Chizue, it's quite alright," he beams at her, offering a corded arm again before he continues into the festival. It isn't long before he finds that dumpling stand from earlier, ordering two and handing one to his companion. Grinning at her, he takes a bite relishing the taste of the assortment of spices, humming to himself in satisfaction. He's pleased to see Chizue is enjoying hers as well, beckoning her to a nearby bench to sit down and enjoy their snack. It's only when they are settled on the bench together does he comment on her perceptiveness.

Malek regrets it almost immediately as a look of uncertainty danced across her features, though he is momently mesmerized by the way she chews on her lip. It takes some effort to draw his eyes away from his lips when she begins to stammer out an answer. Furrowing his brow, he listens to her explanation as it comes full circle. "Ah, that would explain it," he smiles softly at her, taking another bite from his dumpling, pondering over her explanation a moment more before continuing, "There's nothing to be ashamed of for being different, Chizue. If we were all the same it would be rather boring, no?" he chuckles quietly but continues so as not to embarrass the poor girl, "That's a very intriguing power, mine is not nearly as interesting."

He regards her and her shyness briefly, "Forgive me, I did not mean to make you uncomfortable," he apologizes with a small dip of his head, dangling his now empty stick in his hand. "You should smile more, my dear, you're rather stunning when you do," he notes, enjoying his evening quite thoroughly with his new companion. He only stands when he feels that internal clock ticking away, noting the arrival of dawn just shortly away. Sighing, he offers a hand to her, pulling the small Asian woman to her feet, "Unfortunately, it's almost dawn and it's a fairly lengthy walk back home for me," he smiles at her, bringing her hand to his lips again, kissing it gently, inhaling the scent of her, "I've quite enjoyed my time with you tonight, Chizue, I would very much like to see you again, if you'll have me?"

You're my whiskey. From time to time.

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