Intoxication
Out of the Mukami brothers, Ruki is the only one rational enough to not succumb to his Vampire impulses. The quarry's blood that they stole from the Sakamaki brothers was exquisite and definitely suited his taste. But it was only once after almost a month of the woman's captivity that he pierced his sharp fangs into her body and treated the girl tenderly. Their intimacy was superficial and was only a one shot deal for Ruki. Although indeed her blood tasted like the finest wine or even more exquisite, he would rather just watch her being bleed to death than do it himself. That was his dilemma, he needed to bleed the girl to awaken her as Eve but he was aloof, he didn't care. If it weren't for his debt to Karl he wouldn't take so much of a glimpse to that petty girl. Ruki has lost faith in humanity long ago. And just because he got a little curious of humans again doesn't mean he's starting to like them as a species.
As a past time Ruki likes to set up cameras all over their estate and observe his brothers. What he was most interested in was his brother Azusa who was always submissive and apathetic. He was curious of how the kid would execute his orders and possess the girl. He knew for a fact that Azusa was into sadist-masochism kind of thing and likes pain very much. Sometimes, it even worries him.
Azusa was covered in blood when Ruki saw him. The younger one's eyes were distant and empty, he could tell just from the way he carried himself. Ruki called out to him. Azusa paused and looked at his direction, he was standing beside the window sill, his hands inside his pockets looking eerily handsome under the sallow chandelier light. Azusa heaved a sigh and went up to him.
"Azusa…"
Ruki cleared the tresses of Azusa's messy hair to see the younger one's face clearly.
"You've done it again didn't you?"
The scent of the quarry's blood filled the room. It was intoxicating that Ruki had a hard time composing himself. He sniffed the air and smiled at his younger brother.
"Her blood is really exquisite, and now that blood is all over you."
Azusa trembled, the blood was still fresh so the first thing that came to his mind was… he felt the pressure of his older brother's hands on his shoulder, he felt him looming over his quivering self. He felt scared, looking into his brother's eye he could sense that he was completely under the spell of the scent of the quarry's blood.
"Older brother… please.."
Ruki cupped his face and tilted it upwards so that they could see eye to eye. Ruki's mouth stretched into a smile. Azusa looked away and held his brothers hands.
"Ruki… I'm tired."
Ruki released azusa and allowed him to go. While the younger one was sauntering towards the exit, Ruki followed him with his gaze, looking as haughty as ever. When Azusa turned in a corner he paused and clenched his fist near his heart. He gritted his teeth and fell down on his knees. His heart was beating like crazy and he couldn't control it. He was sweating profusely and his mind was all foggy.
