South

The southern part of the city has a chic family-oriented sort of charm to it. Here, small locally owned shops run rampant, neighbors often know each other by name, and the monthly socials are an event not to be missed. In the South, children can often be seen safely playing in the park or on sidewalks and in the weekends, families often take to the beach to enjoy the warm waters surrounding the city.

What You'll Find Here

Ascension Center of Equitation
Hyde Park
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Outskirts
The University of Sacrosanct

Ascension Center of Equitation

The Ascension Center of Equitation is the epicenter of the Dark Hunter Cavalry Unit. Originally a high-class facility for show-jumping, Ascension now caters entirely to the Cavalry Unit. Here the Dark Hunters learn how to ride and fight upon the backs of horses - many of which are Were's themselves.
Home of: The Cavalry

Hyde Park

Hyde Place takes up a large part of the Southern side of the city and includes a large playground, several fountains, and a small garden. The park is open from five in the morning till midnight though many shady characters may visit this place while it's technically "closed". The park has also been a venue for several concerts and hosts many holiday-related events. Under a full moon, witches are often seen here for the sacred ground beneath the iconic Weeping Beech.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) is an award-winning combined zoo and aquarium located within the Southern Part of Sacrosanct. Situated on 92 acres in Sacrosanct's Hyde Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. Point Defiance is also widely known for its conversation efforts regarding the breed and release program of Red Wolves.

The Outskirts

Beyond the city limits and over the bridge lies the deep, dark, and almost impenetrable forest. Often seen as a way to guard this magical city against the world that surrounds it, many are entirely ignorant of the evil that may creep between those tree trunks. Many were-creatures use the forest for the transformations of their newest members and some even take to hunting here. It isn't particularly peculiar for people to go missing within this forest but once you get through, the rest of the world awaits.

The University of Sacrosanct

The University of Sacrosanct offers some of the top programs in the nation with its outstanding campus and specialized faculty. The University places a high focus both upon educating future generations but also on research to help revolutionize the world. The University welcomes the talent of students across the world to enroll and unlock their unlimited potential. With applications from across the nation, classes fill up quickly.

PhD in Plant Biology Abigail Hughes

sharp objects make me giddy


Posted on December 15, 2015 by Katarina Foster
South


Acting was taught just as importantly as hunting for me when I was growing up so I know very well how to act like anything I eat is the most exceptional thing I've ever tasted. I could probably make eating dried dung beetles look like the newest trend if I set my mind to. Victor taught me that it's all about setting things down in a certain drawer in the brain and then deciding whether you want to open that drawer or close it off to look over later. If it tastes absolutely dreadful, you take the taste and set that off in a drawer then close the drawer so you don't have to think about it. It's a much better tactic than simple denial or just trying to accept it and move on. You categorize it and push it away. It's worked wonders for me once I got the hang of it.

So yes, I did absolutely despise Kohl's cooking and he did so many things wrong that night with the food but I managed to overlook all of it and still eat it like there was no tomorrow, even getting seconds just to put that oh so adorable grin on his face. Then I gave him the best desert any man could ask for. That's the generous girlfriend that I am. See? Not so cold and heartless when I want to be.

I do notice that Elena seems to be cooling down from her prying questions, telling me that Kohl lost his parents young too and that she is not displeased in the company, though I figure she must be talking to Kohl on that one to say she approves of me or something along those lines. I guess that means I passed inspection, at least for now. I like the direction of Etienne's conversation much more though so I'm quick to lean forward in attention and give a charming smile, showing my dazzling white teeth as she jokes about Kohl's less than finer points. Kohl starts choking and I'm quick to slap him on the back, perhaps a bit harder than needed but I can't very well having him choking on food, now can I? What kind of girlfriend would I be if I essentially hit like a girl when my boyfriend needs me most?

I do note the movement beside me though as we go back and forth, a single brow arching up when I see my pile of food grow that much more so and Kohl suddenly ends up with a mostly clean plate. Did he really think he was sly? That's okay. I'll get him back later. He doesn't seem to like having himself put down though as any arrogant man wouldn't, blaming the tight pants which makes my eyes glitter with mischief. I must ask to see him in these pants some time, just for my own enjoyment more than anything else. I laugh at his question. "Of course I could. I practically grew up on horseback. I have some ribbons I could show you from my younger days. You're looking at Saint Petersberg's mounted shooter of the year." I boast with a wide smile before giving Kohl a sly wink. This is actually true and I do have the ribbons tucked away somewhere in my apartment, the one that I'm barely in now a days because I'm so often over at Kohl's place. He seems to like it that way.

I look up when the cook comes in, nodding my head in acknowledgement ebfore I turn back to give my attention to Etienne, who seems to have jumped from horses to Russian women. Now this should be good. "Of course I do." I assure him, looking over to catch the glare Kohl is throwing his way. I feel bitter disappointment when Kohl asks to be excused instead though to show me something. It would be a lie to say I'm not already intrigued. I stand and reach for his hand. "Excuse us." I say politely to our hosts before letting him lead me from the room. "You in that much of a hurry to get away before Etienne embarasses you some more? I quite enjoy him." I smirk playfully at him as we walk.

He seems nervous all of a sudden and I catch onto it quick, noting the nervous gestures like running a hand through his hair. I raise a brow. This must be big. We step outside into the open air of the garden and I inhale gladly, always more at home outside than in a crowded home, no matter how big it is. I smile at the gardener, my own thoughts wandering to why he would be working so late. Surely the owners don't ask them to work 24/7? But I'm successfully distracted by the gazebo as we get closer, squinting to see the things laid out on the table. As he stops beside the table, I stop and merely take everything in, my lips quirking up in puzzlement as I try to make heads or tails of it. I look up to meet his gaze when he starts to explain, my confusion clear. He has a second business and I never found out about it? Usually nothing gets past me. It really goes to show how blind I am when it comes to Kohl.

I offer a small smile though and nod. I guess it's a good thing that he wants to show me though. I do part my lips to offer arguement when he starts off by saying he's not a good hunter. We both know that he doesn't feel good about killing other people, even if they're not exactly people. But I still see a lot of potential in him when he sets his mind to something. I tilt my head, giving him my full attention as he continues and at first I dread that he's talking about quitting completely before he steers the conversation in an unexpected direction. My eyes glitter with curiosity the moment he mentions weapons. We both know this is my favorite part of hunting. Playing with the toys that come with the job. And he's been creating them right under my nose? I feel both betrayed and impressed.

I almost roll my eyes when he says that they don't kill but I guess I can at least give them a try. I watch as he opens the suitcase and hands me a gun, handling it expertly as I point it downward and look through the sights, balancing it in my hands to guess at a weight as I open the chamber to look inside and check for a magazine. It seems sturdy enough and also quite light, which makes it valuable enough. That is, if it can shoot. My eyes widen at him when he tells me that the gun is for me. I'm ever more impressed as he explains how it's fit to my fingerprints, though I can't help but smirk.

"Do I need to bother asking how you even got my fingerprints?" All in all, even though I'm slightly joking with him, I do want him to know that I'm appreciative of the gesture. I've always known he cares about me and that he doesn't want anything to happen to me. I know he spends most nights awake worrying about me until I get home. I smirk when he admits that he can't shoot but he can make them. I glance back down at the gun. "I'm impressed. But does it shoot?" I have to ask, my brow rising. I know I can't very well aim and shoot from here since our hosts would probably have a heart attack so we'll have to find a shooting range somewhere so I can test out my new toy.

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