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( here it is, after a night of building restlessness and simmering rage at the city: )

I have a proposition for you. I hope very much you may be able to help me, as I enjoyed your company.

Edited 2024-07-27 19:22 (UTC)

Oh! Hey Klaus. [ There's a smile in her voice when she responds. ] I liked your company too.

What's your proposition?

[ Her mind immediately jumps to something sex related which obviously she is down for, but Harmony knows that she shouldn't just assume. ]

( klaus does not excel being at the mercy of anyone (city or otherwise) nor is he well-versed in asking for favor when he does not have a clear upper-hand.

the effort is takes to continue is not none. )

I need to contract. ( imminently, though he feels it best to not mention it outright, for both their sake's. ) I thought it might benefit us both to consider an arrangement, if you are willing.

[ She doesn't respond right away, but at the same time Harmony isn’t going to leave him hanging. It would be stupid of her to not accept his offer considering she only had a few weeks left to find a contract and well, he's him. Hot, smart, a vampire. He could maybe understand her in ways that non vampires couldn't. ]

Well, you're in luck because I haven't found a contract yet. I would be willing to talk about entering into a contract with you, Klaus. But we need to discuss terms, right?

[ Some legal knowledge about contracts and what not has seemed to rub off on her. ]

( his sigh of relief at her willingness to consider it is audible, for many reasons. chief of all is his daughter. his sanity, locked up, is an unavoidable second.

human, vampire, or alien; the what means little to him. though another vampire in his home does seem fitting. and despite his rather (unconvincing) cavalier attitude towards contracts, he is quite picky. tho who is what matters.

harmony is not his first choice, this is true. not yet his second, should the city's designations not come into play. still, it is a choice. )

Of course. ( his voice strengthens. as far as he's concerned, that was the hard part of this conversation. ) I assume you have your needs and desires and I, mine. I will preface this by saying I would not like to control you nor your independence in any way.

Edited 2024-07-30 16:57 (UTC)

[ Aside from that, Harmony hasn't received any other offers which did disappoint her. Then again, she hasn't met a lot of Dominants yet so maybe she wasn't trying hard enough to make it happen for her.

On another note, she was surprised that he was in need of a contract - he seemed like the kind of person who would take care of that sort of thing as soon as possible. For her own sake Harmony had to make sure that any contract she signed would be beneficial and not take advantage of her circumstances. ]

That's a good start. I like my independence and having my own control. In return, I'll respect you and your space, and not get you into trouble. I'm also open to being a quota partner - well, it would be nice to have a regular person for myself.

What else would you want in a contract?

I too would like not to draw attention to myself. Though I am currently jailed. ( spoken wryly, but it seems about time to mention. if she is to sign a contract with him, he could hardly avoid the disclosure. ) I missed the deadline. I assure you the like will not happen again. ( perhaps it would behoove him to be proactive and make more acquaintances. )

Should that not deter you, I would be delighted to assist you with the monthly quota. ( he truly would. ) These contracts may be a necessary evil, but there's no reason that cannot also be pleasant. And as I do value my privacy and my space, I appreciate your reassurances. I am an artist, so I require it. Otherwise, I have no particular stipulations.

Oh, shit. I'm sorry you're in jail. [ She really is. It's the last place that Harmony wants to be, fearing that the guards would probably treat her horribly in there. ] But it's gonna be okay because you'll be out soon.

[ Keep those spirits up, Klaus! ]

And you're right, contracts should have some good stuff in them for both people. Wouldn't be fair if they didn't. [ A beat. ] You're an artist. That's cool. I'd like to see what you could do sometime.

But you need me to come to the jail, right? Do they give you supplies to write the contract?

( he certainly hopes he'll be out soon. it seems as if she's intent on saving him; he is too eager, earnest, and impatient in his discomfort to convey his gratitude. instead: ) Yes. They are quite encouraging to that end. ( while he is not allowed any old visitors, he is allowed meetings with prospective submissives. ) You will not encounter any difficulty should you like to visit for that purpose.

Once you've moved in ( he'll assume tentatively they are in accord ) I'm sure you will have opportunity to see my work. I look forward to knowing even more about you.

Good. Because I hate those stupid guards. I feel like tearing their throats out. [ A beat. ] Which I won't! Promise. I'm completely focused on signing a contract and getting you back to your apartment.

Thank you for giving me a chance by the way. I'd like for you to get to know me, even if I haven't been around as long as you have or done anything really exciting.

[ She was a small town highschool girl for eighteen years, a vampire for five and she worked for a formerly evil law firm. ]

( he bristles and huffs, just so: while he sympathizes with the desire to tear out many throats, her doing so will not serve him now, and he knows just how temperamental younger vampires may be. he considers just exactly what he's signing up for, taking her under his wing.

still, he lets her assurances, and his own, soothe him. after all, he does need to count on her. )

You're immortal. Your excitement is yet to come. ( a beat. ) We should talk more about this when you get here. ( hopefully with no blood shed.

come on, klaus. you can do it. ) And thank you.

Sure. We can talk about that when I get there. I'm leaving right now so you can like keep me on voice or video or whatever as I walk.

[ Because then she could prove to the stupid guards that she's on her way to the jail to sign a contract if they hassle her. Klaus would be able to give his assurances to them. ]

I'll see you soon. Hang in there, okay?

[ Harmony knows he will be just fine, but she wants to keep his spirits up. ]

I'm on the line if you need me. ( he doesn't argue, as the odds the guards will stop and accost her is likely.

klaus waits with the little patience he has to spare, staring mind-numbingly at the same wall he's been staring at for the past few days now. the guard opening his door not long after harmony arrives is of no surprise, though it grates he did not hear it coming, what with his powers nullified.

he is escorted by the same man that seems forever on-duty. the man, whose days are numbered, makes some off-color comments regarding klaus' submissive visits.

klaus responds, ) Bring us whatever is needed to write the bloody contract. ( he's rewarded with a shove into the room. the guard laughs and shuts the door behind him. )

[ Harmony wrinkles her nose in disgust at the guard's comments, mouthing a small 'ew' in Klaus' direction. Then she shakes her head before coming over to sit down on the chair opposite of him, resting her hands in her lap. She doesn't say anything until after Klaus speaks and the guard leaves, regarding the other man with a look of sympathy. ]

What a jackass. He didn't do anything to me on the way in, but it looks like he's been having 'fun' with you Klaus. If only we could - [ dropping her voice ] take care of him, y'know?

Have they fed you? I didn't think I could sneak a blood bag in, but I really hope they did.

[ She doesn't know what a hungry vampire of his kind looks like. ]

( klaus' smile is tight and murderous as he pulls in a deep breath and sits. the anger thrumming through him is enough that it is all he can do but take a moment to find comfort in his seat. carefully, he lays his hand, palm down, finger spread on the table, and shifts. said rage is still percolating in his gaze as it meets harmony's; were they anywhere more private perhaps he'd describe in minute detail how he'd "take care" of that guard.

instead he exhales and concentrates on her concern. )

Yes, they've provided sustenance. ( though he prefers to eat out.

the guard slams the door open at that moment to toss paper and pens on the table. ) Here you go, your majesty, ( he gives harmony a wink before shutting the door again.

after a beat, klaus drums his fingers on the table. )

Though I could eat again now.

Good. I'm glad you're not starving.

[ The guard was a bigger jerk than she thought. Harmony couldn't help thinking how he would react if she suddenly grabbed him by the shoulders and shoved him against the wall, threatening to tear his throat out. But once again, she's not here for that. She's here for Klaus.

Harmony passes the paper over to Klaus, figuring he should be the one to start writing his part of the agreement before she would write her own. ]

Look. We'll get this sorted, then get something to eat. Sound good?

[ What that something is goes left unsaid. They could discuss it once they're out of the prison. ]

( he can't say the idea doesn't soothe him. if it's not the guard's throat he's liable to rip out, surely anyone will do. with a heavy glance at harmony, he picks up a pen, straightens out a piece of paper, and begins to write.

he narrates, ) "I, Klaus Mikaelson, a Dominant, agree to a contract of three months with Harmony Kendall, a submissive, in order to avoid conducting certain mutilation and murder..."

( he actually scrawled "upon the following stipulations", but that doesn't have the same ring to it. with a peek up at harmony, he smiles. )

"1. That we fulfill in part or whole our respective monthly quotas,

2. That she resides with in my household at least half of each month,

3. That she behaves according to the laws of the city, and

4. That she may work and manage her finances independently of me."

( he slides the paper over. ) Anything to add?

Edited 2024-08-05 21:54 (UTC)

[ Resting her chin in her hands, Harmony watches as he starts to write the contract, smiling when he speaks out loud. She fails to hide a snort at the mention of mutilation and murder, biting down on her lip afterwards. ]

Okay, that looks good but I do wanna add something.

[ Taking the pen from him, she turns the paper around so that it faces her and makes it easier to write on. ]

5. That both Dominant and Submissive respect each other's space and belongings.

6. That they will let each other know if they are bringing someone over for quota or otherwise.

[ She pauses, tapping her chin in thought. ]

7. That they will be honest with each other.

[ He'll notice that she's put the occasional heart doodle over some the i's. Very representive of a late 90s, early 2000's high school girl. ]

Lemme just sign it and there! You just need to sign it too.

( his brows lift at the supposition of guests being welcome, though he supposes it a necessary compromise. should he not like any of her visitors, it would be easy enough to get rid of them. the last point is more interesting to him anyhow. klaus accepts the paper and pen again. (he does note the hearts with some patient endearment.)

he takes his time signing his name in long flourishes. ) Has an honest partner been a past difficulty of yours?

[ It’s not like Harmony knew a lot of people, but what if she wanted to have a girl’s night? (That would require making some female friends) Just like she did with Cordy when they were in school together.

Figures he would have a fancy signature as well. ]

I mentioned my jerk of an ex, right? Well, he wasn’t always honest with me. Went behind my back and then he started crushing on a slayer. I mean hello? They want to kill our kind!

I suppose. ( he finishes his signature. considering he is unkillable, the thought hadn't occurred to him—at least since faith was all-too willing to take the risk. he makes a note to tell her once they leave here, with all the jail's prying ears and eyes, that he has slept with at least one slayer. since she is also a dominant, it seems unwise to confess here. ) His heart and his cock strayed. Clearly he didn't value you.

You will not find that with me, ( he adds. )

He only valued me when it was convenient. [ Harmony huffs, rolling her eyes. ] Don’t even get me started on how he strayed when his crazy ex turned up. Dorcas. No, Drusilla.

[ Feeling that she was getting sidetracked, she shakes it off and offers Klaus a smile. ]

That’s good. I appreciate being valued. A little validation now and again does wonders for a gal.

[ She beams. ]

Hey, guards. We’ve signed the contract so Klaus needs to be released. Like five minutes ago.

( he is well-past locking himself in his room, but he has been scarce at home the past few days. the night of his conversation with stefan, however, klaus stops by harmony's room. the door is slightly ajar, so he knocks twice before nudging it further open with the toe of his boot. ) May I?

[ Harmony was lying on her bed reading a book on horse care when Klaus knocked at the door. She closed the book just as he pushsed the door further open. She knew that he wasn't in the best of moods lately so she didn't want to annoy him. ]

Of course. Come in.

[ She replies, moving into a seated position. ]

[ a sturdy blue envelope addressed to / TO MISS HARMONY KENDALL / with a periwinkle wax seal arrives at your home address on october twelfth.

attached is a handwritten note -- ]

Dear Miss Kendall,
It shall be my husband and I's delight if you are able to attend. Please do bring a friend if you should like.
With regards,
Daphne ]

💙 PARTY LOG LOCATED HERE 💙

( he does, taking a few steps into the space, his eyes flitting over the familiar decor (sweet and sultry, just like the younger vampire) before landing on the closed book. his brows perk up. ) Do you like horses?

I do! [ She nods with enthusiasm at his question. ] I've been getting horse riding lessons from a guy called Simon here. He's a Duke from England. Like from the 1800s. He's also taught me how to take care of horses so I thought I should do research, you know?

( a pity he hasn't known of her interest until now. ) I know the Duke. ( he uses the title in part because that's the correct way to refer to a titled man, but also because the regency contingent continues to amuse him. the nostalgia, and all. ) That's generous of him. ( also unsurprising, considering harmony's charms.

he takes a seat on the bed, propping open the book to browse its table of contents. ) Would you like a horse? I've been considering purchasing my own. That is, if you don't mind another riding partner.

You do? That's good. [ She calls him Simon because he insisted that she should. ] Yeah. He's been really kind to me. We were talking about what we liked and I mentioned horses so he offered the lessons.

[ Harmony smiles when Klaus sits next to her and picks up the book. But his question does catch her off guard for a few moments. ]

I - I would love a horse. And I totally wouldn't mind another riding partner. I think I'd enough money saved to go towards a horse, I would just need your permission to buy one.

( the duke has been free with his time, apparently. klaus feels a bit of curiosity; he wonders how far this affection and interest goes. he's glad, though. harmony should have friends and intimates.

klaus' eyes lift from the book, gazing at her from beneath his lashes, as she falls into a somewhat uncharacteristic silence. )

Nonsense. I'd purchase it for you. Unless you'd insist, of course. ( he knows he's been distant, their bloody rendezvous aside. perhaps hope's departure has impressed upon him how meaningful his current attachments are. in the past, he would avoid them, and he certainly had now, at first. but when he thinks of his daughter, he thinks also of what kind of man she would want him to be. what kind of father. )

[ Nothing has happened between her and Simon. She doesn't know if she would want that, as attractive as Simon is. He was more of a friend than a potential lover and he had lifted her spirits when the recent profiles said some horrible things about her. ]

At least I could pay half. You've been so generous to me over the past while and I appreciate it, Klaus. I really do.

[ She knows that he's hurting from losing Hope. Harmony had been afraid to ask him about it in case it stirred up some painful memories, but she would also try to be supportive if he came to her. ]

What would you call your horse?

log here

( he doesn't argue with her counter-offer, nor audibly accepts her thanks. his smile and his honesty are his answer, his eyes dropping down to the bedspread. )

The last horse I came to feel affection for was named Theodore. ( the same horse mikael beheaded. ) It's a name that means "divine gift." He was an unexpected comfort to me, during that time. ( one perhaps he could use again. ) I suppose whatever name I decide will fit the horse I choose.

What about you? Do you have one in mind?

Theodore is a great name. I like the meaning too. [ She also likes that she is getting to know him more. ] I'm glad you had him. [ Harmony adds with sincerity, giving him a smile. ] Maybe the name will come to you once you meet the horse you want
.
[ His question gives her a moment of pause as she thinks about a potential name. ]

Oh, gosh. Like 'Honey' or something like that. A cute name.

( he's certain the correct name will come to him, when he finds the steed. he's also warmed by her professions of interest and feeling. )

I'd expect only the cutest. ( his tone is a touch flirtatious. after all, he does find her similarly charming.

he sobers, just some. )

Horses aside, however, I was wondering if you'd do me a favor.

I need some help with the filing system at Subversion. You have the experience and capabilities, and I'd trust no one else. ( that is true, all the loss and isolation he's suffered considered.

(and perhaps, if she did make an error, he'd be less likely to fire her, or worse, on the spot.) )

I'd pay you, of course.

[ She answers the flirtatious tone with a bright smile, her gaze drifting over him briefly. It was nice to have this kind of exchange. ]

Absolutely, I can do that for you! I don't get to file a lot at the hospital and well, keeping myself busy can only be a good thing. And I'm glad you can trust me.

[ So she's already agreed before he's mentioned about her being paid. ]

Oh, cool! Pay would be good. We can work out those details later, depending on how long it takes me to sort out the files at Subversion. [ A beat. ] When do you need me for?

( he has no reason to expect anything besides a yes, but her enthusiasm still inspires a soft, admiring smile for how she lights up. his own eyes move over her features and her smile as she responds. ) Whenever you'd like. The sooner the better, if I'm honest. As far as I can tell, it won't be a simple task. I'll also need you to flag any paperwork or contracts that have been neglected or expired for me.

I'm not working at the hospital tomorrow so I can make a start then. Basically when I don't have a shift at the hospital, I can work on it.

[She replies, continuing to listen to him for any other important instructions.]

Sure, sure. I'll do that. With the amount of paperwork I gotta deal with for a huge lawfirm, it shouldn't be an issue for me to figure out a system.

( harmony deserves to be treated like a princess, as far as klaus is concerned, and her presents on christmas reflect that principle. boxes of clothes, shoes, and accessories are piled under the tree for her, along with a horse grooming set and a small, flat box with a key in it.

a card is attached:

Dear Harmony,

Happy Christmas. This is a key to our new home. I'm also ready for you to collect on that promise of a small, yapping puppy.

Always,
Klaus )

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