He is such a flirt. If I am honest with myself, I will admit that I am extremely attracted to him, since the moment I saw him. Who wouldn't be attracted to him; I mean he is completely fuck-hot. It's just that I haven't been saving myself for some one night stand and there is nothing about Eric or the memories of every human woman present at Fangtasia, that first night I met Eric, that even might indicate he is capable of what I need and expect. To ask it of him would be like asking a cat to bark or a dog to meow.

His pursuit of me did lead us to a great friendship though. I have always been a little lonely especially in this realm. It had been even worse after Gran and Jason's deaths. Eric filled that void and gave me a new pursuit; using my telepathy to help others and for monetary gain. My telepathy has always been such a natural thing to me, it never occurred to me to capitalize on it financially. Grandfather has always provided far beyond my needs but it is nice to have something that is my very own.

After lots of negotiating we finally came to an agreement. I really do like to help people but it has taken me a few years to completely evade William Compton and I do not plan to run into him again. I first encountered him when I vacationed in California. He was staying at the same hotel as my cousin and I. He tailed me for two nights before I finally confronted him. He claimed to want to date me, to fall in love. Can you say crazy? When I stayed in New York for the holidays a few years ago he showed up at my hotel room Christmas Eve and tried to glamour me! He just shows up when I least expect him no matter which corner of the globe I travel.

I finally told Grandfather about him. He performed some sort of spell on me that would allow me to remain undetected in my homeland. In this case Louisiana counted as my homeland because of my long lineage there, our family farm there, and my close connections with nature there. As long as I remain in contact with Louisiana soil Compton could not track me and if he did locate me by some twist of fate I would be cloaked by nature. Grandfather has never been pleased with my decision to reside in this realm and having a crazy stalker did not help. He was, however, actually very pleased that I had created an agreement on my own terms with the vampires and he was pleased that Eric is my 'protector', as he calls it. He has said it often enough that I have no doubt should harm reach me, Eric Northman would be held accountable; Eric knows it too.

Between my experiences with William and fairies being vampire crack, I tend to limit my interactions with unfamiliar vampires directly. I do the work required of me with as few strangers, especially supes, present as possible and even they are under a gag order in reference to my skills. I'm always in Eric's presence, and then I leave as soon as my work is finished. Eric usually leaves with me but if he is unable to, then I inconspicuously pop back to Bon Temps. I have been able to help Eric catch an embezzler, several cells of drainers, numerous under cover FOTS agents, and two take over threats to Louisiana; all in just under a year, not to mention the underage drinkers, drug users, and V dealers that I have caught at Fangtasia while we're hanging out. Eric has asked me about traveling but I am afraid to. It really is unlike me to be held back by fear but I knew from the moment I met William that he would cause me great harm. I am never wrong about such impressions. His presence overwhelms me with a sense of foreboding. I really should trust Eric though. He has kept me safe and things have gone smoothly so far.

I formed a treasured friendship with him. He is a good man despite his callous exterior. We have talked about everything and nothing, sat and watched sitcoms together, sparred together, even a little torturing together; my telepathy combined with his ability to instill fear is a killer combination when pursuing information and throwing out the trash. He accepts me for who I am and likes the real me; I feel the same about him.

It is my great respect for him that has me in turmoil. He wants me to go to Dallas, Texas. I really have no choice, it is not just a matter that needs dealing with, a vampire is missing; a vampire very dear to Eric. It is his maker, Godric. I have never met him but he helped make Eric the vampire that he is and for that I am grateful.

Of course I told him I would, but he is not to leave my side. Even during his day rest; I will either be with him or I will pop back to Louisiana, period no exceptions, although popping such a long distance may be more than my magic can handle very often without exhausting myself. I can't help but feel this trip is big, either the beginning or the end.