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Erebos settled into the apartment he would be using for the time being. He looked at his class list and headed out, he needed to pick up his books. He just finished some classes from his home land. Sicily, he had to go back of course when he was able to. He still had memories of it, it was great to spend time there, between his homework of course. If it wasn't for the army, he wouldn't be able to do that. The Mental Health Counseling he was working towards was also because of the army.

As he walked to the university, he wondered why he didn't pick a more warmer place to take a couple of semesters. He wanted a small town but this may have been a bad pick for the winter time. He entered the bookstore, flashed a smile to the worker there. "Evening love, could you help me find these books?" he said, handing her the paper. While he did have a nice prosthetic hand, it could grip things and it's a wonderful hand and he was lucky to have it, plus with the life like cover, it seemed like he wasn't missing a hand at all, he would often just use the hook, it was easier to put on so he would just be lazy some days.

"Certainly." the worker said with a smile, and walked off to gather the books. She came back to the check out and put the books down. She put them in a bag, Erebos was glad no matter where he went, he didn't really have to pay for anything. He took the bag handle with his hook which caught the worker by surprise until she spotted the dog tags and the look of understanding took over her face. "Thank you love, have a good night." Erebos said, heading back home, or home for now anyway.

As he headed down the street, a car backed fired. He took cover, the books slipping from his hook as he ducked into an alley. He put his hand to his heart as the car went by, his eyes wide. He sighed deeply, covering his head with his hand/hook. He did suffer from PTSD, he used to have bouts of depression when he had to get used to not having a hand. His mom was so worried about him during that time but things got better, he finished his PT. He wanted to help other Vets who were suffering, he knew what it was like. He was lucky though, he could have lost more than just his hand.

He checked his pockets for his medication but he left it back at the apartment, he couldn't remember if he had taken it today. He may still have freaked out anyway. He heard his phone, he took it out and answered it. "Mom, hey, what's up?" he said, trying to keep his voice calm. "Yeah I'm fine. How are you?" he said, "Of course, I'll come home for the holidays. Uh huh, yeah, just got my books." he said, looking over at the fallen bag of books. "Okay...love you too." he said and hanged up the phone, putting it back into his pocket.

He sighed softly, "Man I need a drink." he muttered.

Eirik walked down the street his cane tapping on the ground in front of him as he goes. His other senses where heightened from being turned not that they where not good before that. A blind vampire was something to see for most people and he did not mind. His dark glasses hid his eyes from people as he walked. He could hear someone talking on a phone not far from him then they mentioned a drink. He smiled because that was something he could still do which had made his sire and the woman he had fallen in love with smile and he could tell. He walked towards the voice and bumped into the man.

"Sorry did not mean to bump into you. How can I make it up to you? How about a drink?" He probably seemed to come off strong in that question but he asked it. He knew he looked strange with the dark glasses at night but he hid his sightless eyes from people. He waited for the young man to answer him.

Erebos had just left his hiding spot to pick up his fallen bag before someone trips over it when he got bumped into. He turned towards the man, making quick count that the reason he got bumped into was lack of sight. "It's alright." he replied, "But damn, you got great timing. I just wanted to get a drink." he said with a laugh. Although it was a bit strange or fate, but it was a free drink. He picked up the bag with his hook, "My name is Erebos, and sure. A drink would be really good right about now." he said.

"I'm new in town though, so I'm not sure where to go." he added.

Eirik smiled "I was like you not that long ago. New in town. I know a great spot it is where a great person works at." He tapped his cane on the ground and figured out what street he was on. He turned to the right. " It is this way. The name is Nexus. It sells good stuff." He headed towards the place hoping the other man was following him.

"I have noticed this town sure has a lot of entertainment places.." Erebos said, he was sure he'd hit up a few bars and clubs to relax, well, more like bars, clubs were a bit o the loud side for his taste. He wouldn't want to get overwhelmed there. He did need places to relax though.

He followed after the man, "Sounds good.." he said, though he wasn't overly picky about what he drank and most likely a beer would do. He wasn't sure yet. "So you know someone who works there then?"

He nods his head as he keeps the stick tapping on the ground. He had given his dog the night off this time but he probably could have used her. "Yes, She is a firecracker and someone I love. Fell for her the first night I meet her." He reached up and felt the street sign to see where he was at seems someone who did the signs in this town had made the letters raised so he loved this. "Glad the street signs have raised letters. Only thing is the building most have the numbers painted on. Can you tell me what number we are at?" He needed to know so he knew how many blocks they needed to go to get to the club.

Erebos followed after the man, taking in where they were going so he'd be able to find his way back to where he was staying. "Oh?" he said, he almost thought of love at first sight but that wouldn't really be the case here would it. On one hand, to fall for someone without looks being involved would be a good thing, still sight was a gift. He wasn't sure he really believed in all of that though, not that he had the time for a girl before and now...he had problems that not many would understand or put up with.

He looked at the signs then to the numbers on the buildings. He read out the number they were at and hoped they were near the place he was being led to. He needed something to drink, it would help him keep his mind off of things. Not that he was supposed to mix booze with his meds but it sure would help him to sleep.

"Are we close?" he asked, curiously.

He smiles at the man and nods his head "It is just a block up that way. When we get there I will get you that drink. What do you like to drink? I drink beer." He walked in the direction of the club and smiled as he tapped his cane on the ground. He was liking this guy already and that was a good thing. "I have been called Peter Pan before even if I can't see. People said I never really grew up. My favorite line from the movie that I listened to is To Die would be an Awfully big adventure." They made it to the club and Eirik lead the way in and to the bar.

Erebos followed the man, taking note of the streets. "A beer is fine with me." he replied, he did a lot of drinking while he was in his slump, the depression. The problem was the depression, not the drinking, not that drinking helped of course.

He raised an eyebrow as the guy starting to talk about Peter Pan. He looked at his hand, rather hook, and snorted. "Guess that makes me Hook." he said, not ever growing up wasn't ideal though, having fun and being serious were both important, it needed balance. He sat down, "I lost my hand in combat, I wear a hook when I don't feel like putting on my fake hand." he said. "I don't know what waits us after this life, I'm sure it will be interesting but I got plenty of things I need to do in this life.."

He listens to the man and nods when they get to the bar. The bartender walks over and smiled "Hey Eirik. What can I get you?" Eirik smiles and nods "Two beers please. Oh and is Renee working tonight?" The bar tender got the two beers and spoke "Think she is in the back want me to get her?" Eirik nodded and then looked over to where he knew Erebos was. "If someone gave you the option to live if you where dying would you take it?