In the distance, seeing Aegis walk away and the guard move towards the body, descending into the shadows to observe, Tomoe licked his lips gleefully.
"He's right there... so defenseless..."
Sprinting from the bushes like a panther hunting an unsuspecting herbivore as the guard's back was turned, Tomoe's rushing steps made no noise, becoming one with the wind as he lunged forth towards the guard knelt by the corpse.
The eyes of a bloodthirsty killer shimmering off of the moonlight, he could feel his newly-bought Ring of Oul granting him enhanced power in this moment, further pushed by his own qualities as a hungry Vampire bringing his strength its current limit. Not needing to worry about noise, Tomoe unsheathed his sword and plunged it through the back of the guard, finding itself sticking out the other end from the his chest. Before the guard could even let out a scream, Tomoe used his free hand to cover the guard's mouth as he took him to the ground.
With a final and victorious raising of the head as he pinned the bleeding guard to the ground, Tomoe's dagger-like fangs grew to their full length and impaled themselves into the neck of the guard. Both in this moment would feel a satisfying and pleasurable euphoria as the guard's blood - his own mortal essence, was drained from his body in its entirety. Replacing this was a drop of Tomoe's own blood, which would serve to meet all the requirements to turn the guard into a childe; the servant and soldier of a sire.
The guard would awaken, hungry and with bloodlust. As soon as Tomoe released his grip, the guard stumbled towards the corpse of the priest, devouring the remainder of the blood left within the priest's body.
"Accept your new life, childe. Together and with more to come, we'll rule Fiore's nights. Feast when we want, but only on those who had it coming. Or of course, those who have already passed on.", Tomoe spoke lowly in a guttural tone, gesturing to the feast the guard-turned-Vampire was now enjoying happily.
"According to what I've heard, your instincts as a Vampire should eventually override your own sense of duty. So for now, just play into your role as a guard. Business as usual. Report to me anything you may hear in the city, and feast only when you feel there will be no witnesses. Hard, I know, but deal with it for now. And under no circumstances will you mention anything about me. Understood?"
The guard would acknowledge him wordlessly as he continued his meal. The edges of Tomoe's lips flipped upwards as he looked down upon his first servant. He nodded his head and began to walk briskly back into the shadows of Magnolia's forests, seeking respite and a place to clean off. All with the smile on his face of a man possessed by desire.
There were no demons, but... who needs them anyway, when much more horrifying things lurk in the dark corners of the city?, Tomoe mused in his thoughts, a smug and self-satisfied look plastered on his face as he made his way away from the grisly scene and back into the comfort of anonymity.
Not even once did he question who murdered that priest, but nevertheless he was sure that they were likely a very nice and well-mannered individual. Murder of priests, and all.
[Exit]