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[ For a moment all that's heard is some grunting and probably a few obscene curses. He's still trying to figure the phone out, but that's because he's not familiar with it. Technology isn't Benny's strong suit in the slightest. He had a flip phone when him and Dean were talking, but he ditched that a long time ago. Getting anything fancier never really appealed to Benny. No need. This thing wasn't what he wanted to be shackled to at all.

Suddenly a fuzzy beard appears in frame and it's clearly speckled with spots of gray. There are a few more grunts as Benny finally arrives at the conclusion that this isn't just your run of the mill phone. Then again the only phones he's familiar with are the flip ones. This one's in a whole different league and dammit if it's not pissing him off.

He clears his throat quickly and finally becomes a little more visible on the screen. When he found this damn thing in his pocket he didn't know what to expect, but maybe he could get a hold of someone who could help him out. ] I don't think this damned thing is even workin', but if anyone's out there I could sure use a nudge in the right direction. A state would greatly appreciated. This house don't look too comfortin' and I'm itchin' to get the hell outta dodge.

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Sorry to disappoint, buddy. We're all trapped here. You want me to get you and show you around? For better or worse, you're gonna have to make yourself at home here for now.

[Ruby shrugs. Truth be told, it all sucks, but what are you gonna do, right? Square your shoulders and move forwards is really the only thing you can do in this place, apparently.]

[ Well, hello there. The longer he hangs around this open line on his phone the more people he meets. It's like Christmas, but with people. He's more than intrigued by all these new faces. He's inside by the time Ruby contacts him. Giving away his position isn't smart, but it couldn't hurt to know more than just Dean and Cas. If she tries anything he'll be sure to show her a thing or two.

He smiles and nods just a bit. His eyes go up just to give the decor currently around him a sweep. Nothing too out of the ordinary, but he's aware that things change fast. ] A tour couldn't hurt. You ain't gonna lead me off and try'n kill me are ya? That might hurt my feelings.

[Weird Christmas, that one, but hey, if he wants faces for Christmas, this one's at least particularly pleasant. Certainly, she's more pleasant to look at than his Purgatory buddies, right? Right. No shame admitting that.

Ruby puts a hand on her chest and nods, mock-serious.]

I swear, I won't try to kill you, or hurt your feelings. And I'll throw in some grub at my diner. Come on, I know you want in. I can see it in your eyes, my man.

A diner huh? That sounds pretty damn good to me. [ He's not really one to get cravings for human food, but keeping up appearances does require a bit of give and take. It's alright if she thinks he gets hankerings for regular food. Maybe he'll tell her the truth one day, but right now he's just going to keep a lid on the whole vampire angle.

So Benny nods and smiles at her once more. He's already made his way inside, but he's halted by the door. ] I'm inside by the front door, darlin'. I'll be waitin'.

Then who am I to keep you waiting, hm? I'll be with you in a bit.

[The video cuts out then, and Ruby makes her way down the stairs. Eight flights, but hey, she's a wolf. She's good on her feet. New arrivals always garner her sympathy, and if the Mansion's usual deal is anything to go by, she'd guess he's not had the easiest life ever.

There's a strange sort of whiff around him when Ruby arrives in the entrance hall, but nothing she can immediately place or figure out, so she shrugs it off and doesn't concern herself with it for now. Ruby herself, on the other hand, smells pretty damn obviously like werewolf, and while she's not the same as those from Benny's home world, the scent sure should be familiar to him.

She holds out her hand.]

Ruby. Lovely to meet you, wish circumstances were different, of course.

[ It takes Benny a couple of seconds to actually get his thing to stop broadcasting and turn off. He's shoved it into his pocket already by the time she gets down the stairs and finds him at the doorway. She's pretty easy on the eyes and he's starting to appreciate his judge of characters just fine. It takes a couple of seconds for her scent to hit his nose and then he gets it. She ain't human and he's not about to judge her for that. That's her thing and being nosy about it ain't exactly Benny's style.

Unless she starts trying to use him as a chew toy.

Benny lifts a hand to her and cool fingers wrap around her warm ones. Being a vampire did leave Benny with very cold skin. Not ice cold like in the stories, but he's definitely not human if you're paying close enough attention to the signs. ] Circumstances ain't too bad. Could be worse. How old're you? [ The longer he looks at her and the more curious he gets about her age. ]

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[Yeah, the cold hand goes along well with that peculiar scent. Strange, but even though she can figure out he's not human, she still can't put a name to what he is - vampires are not a thing in Storybrooke. And hey, who's she to judge him? Whatever he is, she's a monster, too, and knos from experience that's hardly a bad thing. Besides, neither of them is likely the worst this place has got on offer.]

Now, don't you know not to ask a lady that? Well, okay, not exactly a lady, but still. You could play the uncomfortable guessing game.

[Ruby grins, but really she's trying to figure out how to answer this properly. Because if she's entirely truthful, she's got to add a 28 year time bubble to her total lifespan, which makes her pretty damn old for her looks.]

[ He used to have better manners, but they got lost a little after he was turned. They returned when he was around Andrea, but once more they went AWOL on him. It was kind of hit and miss with his manners if he's being honest. The animal part of him wants to take over sometimes and the southern boy underneath doesn't quite know how shine through all the gruff and fuzz.

Not exactly a lady. That's pretty much an open invitation to comment on the fact that she's so clearly not a human being. Walk, talk and act like one, but never quite measuring up. Benny gets that. ] Well, if we're bein' forward I'd say you're a werewolf. All fur and growl. In case you was wonderin' I'm a vampire. Fangs and fun, sweetheart.

[And that explains the scent and the cold skin. Ruby files them away for later, cocks an eyebrow. Well. That's the fastest anyone's ever found her out, that's for sure. She's gotta give him that, even if there's something more careful about her smile, now.]

That's pretty damn forward, but you get 100 points for being completely right. Good job. But now, after leaving such a good impression, you're not gonna go all 'I'll kill you in your sleep' on me, right? I'd be positively heartbroken, you know.

[She can relate to the animal part well enough, and there's more sympathy in her eyes than there's weariness. You gotta forgive her a little, this place can be dangerous, and she would much rather have a buddy than a foe.]

[ He ain't got no beef with her, but he'd much rather her keep the information to herself. It doesn't bother him so much if a few people know, but the whole house might be a bit much. The last thing Benny needs is a lynch mob lining up to try to take him out. Besides it's his first day here. He's gonna try not to make too many waves if it's at all possible. ] I don't intend to kill you in your sleep. I mean unless you try to kill me first, but I think we'll be okay.

How about that tour? [ They can talk about who's gonna kill who while they move. He's itching to get an actual look at this place from the inside. ] Unless you wanna stand around and discuss murder a little bit more.

No, you're right. We can talk about murder while we walk, no?

[Just kidding, of course. He seems reasonable, positively charming in that gruff, Southern way of his. Well, if he doesn't intend to suck her blood, she can dig it. And if he does... well, Ruby's a fast runner, and she's got enough friends that could make his life difficult.

But Ruby would also say she's a good judge of character, and he doesn't seem particularly threatening. Not that you can always tell, but if she were to guess, she'd think he wants no trouble. And so she smiles, motions down the hall.]

Let's start with the boring stuff down here before we move to the better things upstairs, like the bar and the diner. Kitchen, library and ballroom. Don't worry, we won't stuff you in a gown, not without enough alcohol at least.

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Sorry I'm so late with the replies, dude. Lots of RL shit ;; You okay with backtagging?

Backtagging is just fine. Don't bother me one bit.

You're awesome <3

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