The Beta and the Runt [Opal]

[Jersey]

Her keys jingled in her pocket as she left Peppermint once she shift was over, her emerald green eyes checking the time on a nearby clock before she hummed to herself. What would she do with the spare time before she’d return to Kallista’s apartment? Her purse was adjusted over her shoulder as she made her way past a couple staring at group of kids excitedly pointing out something they wanted for Christmas - turning her head slightly, Jersey noticed that it was a Captain America action figure.

She smiled as a girl stood beside her sister, the two young blondes talking about the toy giving Jersey an idea at what to do. Turning slightly, she began to head in the direction where she knew her sibling’s businesses to be. “I wonder…” It had been a little while since Jersey had seen Opal outside of the apartment. The woman never stayed long, she had noticed, and she’d seen the way she seemed to be distant. It concerned her.

Jersey could still remember the woman’s blood, the way it smelled and how queasy it made her. She had kept her distance so that she wouldn’t faint and stayed out of Kallista’s way despite wanting to help. It’d made her feel guilty, but the moment that the other woman had turned, Jersey had felt relief that her friend had survived. Humming to herself, the telepath stepped to the side to let a group of teens pass before she pulled open the door to her destination and stepped inside.

Lightly, Jersey twisted the relic that she wore on her finger before calling out, “Opal?”

[Opal (DELETED 5248)]

Memories. It was a small business she had opened shortly after she had arrived here in Harper Rock. She was a medium, had been a medium from a young and that was what her business was. People who wanted to talk to their relatives - if they allowed then she would talk. She rarely got any kind business - people thought she was a sham, and why would she blame them?

She was sat at the table. Her palms outstretched on the red velvet. Gently smelling the aroma of the incense that was all over the room in not one singular location, but several. It had been an hour now and no one had come in. She was half tempted to walk her skinny *** to the door lock it, grab her **** and make her way to the caverns for her usual nightly rendezvous with Aviana.

The door jingled and her eyes shot up, tresses of golden lifted with her as she looked upon her vampire sibling, Jersey. She raised an eyebrow unsure as to why the woman would be here. Wasn’t she in work - or better yet with her boyfriend probably shagging him, no doubt..

Opal got up, and strode over to her sister - not bothering to greet her. It was funny, that Jersey was the first of Kali’s childer. She was so innocent, so sincere and then you had Opal who was the total opposite, the runt of the litter and the last.

Funny.

Polar opposites, they usually get along better too. They had history though. Knew each other as humans, and she was there when she was sired. She licked her lips the tip of her tongue running along freshly applied blood red lipstick as she took off her glasses that she wore for professional reasons.

“Jersey, lass” She said finally, watching her. “What brings you to my shitty shop?” A thought occurred to Opal. She hadn’t fed tonight as of yet. She had an intention to feed on Aviana - perhaps Jersey would be happy to be her juice box tonight, who knew.

[Jersey]

Jersey had never been in Memories before, her green eyes taking in the decor and breathing in the incense. She’d smelled it before in the mall, and on Opal in the apartment, but had never put the two together. It was nice, the smell welcoming to her and the blonde smiled warmly to the other as she waited.

“Hey Opal.” She greeted her politely, her voice almost chirpy.

The question caused her to lift her eyebrows and she frowned, “Your shop is not shitty, it’s cute.” She pushed her hair over her shoulder and then studied the room once more. She definitely liked it, even if she had no idea what it was for. “I just got off work, had some time to kill.” The explanation was simple, “So I thought I’d come see you.” Her smile was genuine.

“We hadn’t talked in awhile, I’ve noticed you haven’t been sticking around in the apartment often, so I wanted to know if you were okay.” Her features twisted softly into concern, “They haven’t upset you, have they?” A thought crossed her mind, “If Kia accused you of sleeping with Danton, I’ll beat her up for you.” She knew she’d get her *** kicked, but she was trying to make the other sleep.

“She’s done that to me.” A shake of her head made her sigh softly. Paranoia, she knew was something their dark haired sibling had been dealing with for sometime. Her hands went to her hip, “Joking aside… are you alright?”

[Opal (DELETED 5248)]

The scottish woman found herself laughing before shaking her head. The shop had a long way to come to bring in the customers as well as the money needed to keep the rent paid on this shop. “Tell that to the customer's, lass.” She said with a single shrug of her shoulders as she thought about it further. The shop DID smell nice, it was always a nice and welcoming smell but it annoyed her that very few customers came in to take advantage of her discounted prices.

Opal found herself laughing at the idea of Nakia accusing Opal of sleeping with Danton. She simply shook her head golden tresses swishing from side to side, caressing the pale flesh of her high cheekbones. “Far from it. Nakia and I have always got along, besides I don’t bat for their team.” She shrugged. “The penis is far too icky for my taste, love.” Far too gross.

“Me and Kelly had a disagreement.” He didn’t like Opal, and he made it known. She didn’t like him either - but they co-existed for Kallista’s sake. “He thinks I’m a feral vampire, that I belong with the rest of them down on the ground floor.” She laughed a little before hushing some moments later. “I’ve been feeding off Kallista.” She said, she was sure Jersey knew about her newfound blood diet.

“Besides, I’ve been hanging around the caverns with a lovely lady lately. With chocolate brown hair.” She smiled at the thought of Aviana. Oh yes, Opal had a crush - she made it very obvious with the way her ocean blue orbs stared off into the wall - thinking about her.

“You?” She finally said.