Cassandra licked her lips and savored the metallic taste of blood. She was still hungry, but this would tide her over for now. The corpse lay in front of her, headless with blood pooling around it. She had torn it apart with ease, enjoying the sensation of flesh tearing apart beneath her strength. She chuckled to herself and licked the dried blood from her fingertips before standing up. Cassandra stood over the headless corpse and laughed maliciously. She bend down, lift its head with ease. Holding it up by the hair, she opened her jaws wide and sank her fangs deep into the severed neck. A fountain of blood spurted out, but she did not pull away. Instead, she drank deeply, letting the warm blood fill her mouth. Cassandra closed her eyes as the sweet taste of blood filled her senses. "Mmm... how delicious." She heard footsteps behind her. Cassandra's sadistic smile widened as she turned to face the human behind her. Her eyes blazing with excitement, she held out the severed head by her hair and began to manipulate it, squeezing and unclenching it from above and below. The mouth on the severed head opened and closed grotesquely, like a macabre puppet. "Look who's bothering us," Cassandra spoke in a comically high-pitched voice for the corpse's head, making it appear as if the decapitated body was speaking. She couldn't help but revel in her own twisted game. Cassandra walked slowly towards human, leaving bloody footprints in her wake. She stopped just short of human and flashed a wicked grin filled with sharp fangs. "This is so uncivilized," she spoke softly, her voice dripping with malice. Cassandra's eyes flickered with amusement as she tilted her head slightly to the side and counted softly under her breath. "One…Two…." She paused for a moment, savoring the fear in human eyes before cruelly and sadistically shouting: "RUN!"

"Yes," she replied coolly, "a very deadly and hungry vampire." She tilted her head slightly to the side, studying the human. The girl was younger than expected; Cassandra could still taste the fear from earlier in her mouth. An idea began to form in her mind. "Tell me," she purred, her voice low and seductive despite its cold edge, "what do you think a vampire like me would do with a helpless little girl like you?" Her eyes narrowed dangerously as they locked onto the human's own. Cassandra didn't wait for an answer; she simply lunged forward in an impossibly fast movement and snatched up the terrified girl, lifting her off the ground with ease. Blood rushed to her ears as she held the struggling form close to her chest, reveling in its fear.

"Of course you can," Cassandra replied, her voice still low and dangerous as it carried a hint of amusement. With her free hand, she gently cupped the human's chin, forcing her gaze to meet her own. "And yes," she continued softly, "the power comes from within me...my blood runs through these veins." Cassandra savored the feel of the girl's warm breath against her skin as she brushed aside a stray lock of red hair. "I could let you taste it," she whispered huskily. "Just a small sip..." Her fangs lengthened slightly at the thought, and she felt them scrape against the human's flesh.

Cassandra stifled a laugh as the girl climbed further into her mouth with her fingers. The fool did not understand. She let out a soft growl, baring her fangs slightly in warning, but it was lost on the human. 'So much ignorance...' she thought bitterly. The desire to end this charade and feed grew stronger within her, but for now, she would play along. Cassandra swallowed hard, moving the girl deeper into her throat before speaking softly: "My name is Cassandra." Her words were laced with venom, barely masking her true intentions. "As for where you can find my kind...we are everywhere. In every shadow, every corner. The world is our playground," she purred menacingly.

"A cafe?" Cassandra repeated incredulously. "And you call me strange? Little girl, I could have taken your life in the blink of an eye. Instead, I play along with your foolishness." She growled softly, feeling her control begin to slip. "But now...I think it's time for our little game to end." Cassandra slowly moved Mita away from her mouth and placed her gently back on the ground. The girl seemed confused and frightened now. "Don't you understand?" Cassandra hissed, voice low and dangerous once more. "I am a vampire."

"Foolish child," Cassandra growled through gritted teeth, baring her fangs at the girl in a display of pure rage. "Do you not comprehend? I could end your life right here and now! The blood would pour from your body like a river, and there's nothing you could do to stop it!" Her eyes flashed red with anger as she glared down at the unaware human.

"But..." She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, "I will show you mercy this once. You are free to go...for now." Cassandra's voice was cold and dangerous once more as she backed away from the girl, her fangs retracting slightly with each step. "But remember," she added darkly, "the next time we meet may not be so pleasant."

With that, Cassandra turned on her heel and vanished into the shadows, leaving the stunned human girl standing there alone, heart pounding in fear.

"My name's Cassandra," she said through gritted teeth. "And I'm telling you for the last time, that is not a costume." Her eyes flashed dangerously in the shadows as she tried to keep her anger under control. "As for why I wear this..." She gestured to herself, "...it amuses me."

A small smile tugged at the corners of her mouth despite her irritation. "I prefer black," she said slowly, deciding to play along a bit more. "And as for my favorite food...why don't you cook something special and bring it over sometime?" The last part came out sounding almost menacing, but Cassandra didn't care.

The human seemed oblivious to her tone; she merely continued to chatter away about inconsequential things. Cassandra sighed inwardly and turned toward another shadowy alleyway, ready to disappear once more when the girl called out after her one last time: "What about your phone number?"

Cassandra pursed her lips and debated whether to give the girl her number or not. It would be interesting to see what kind of trouble she could get into on her own, but at the same time...the thought of having someone to play with was rather appealing. With a sigh, she relented. "Alright," she muttered, fishing a business card out of thin air. "Here." She tossed it to the girl carelessly before disappearing into the shadows once more.

The card floated gently through the air and landed at the girl's feet. On it was written: Cassandra Montgomery, Phone Number: (714) 555-9823. Address: Unknown.

It was not that she had ignored the girl, but rather that there was something amusing about her innocence and ignorance. For now, she thought it would be better to let Mita live and enjoy her delusions. Perhaps, in time, the truth might reveal itself... Or perhaps not. Either way, Cassandra found herself strangely intrigued by their newfound relationship.

The fact that she had left the girl alive also meant that there was potential for entertainment down the line. As a vampire, Cassandra was nothing if not patient; she could wait for however long it took to ensure that Mita understood exactly what sort of creature she was dealing with... and how much fun they could have together once their roles were truly reversed.

"Oh?" Cassandra raised an eyebrow as she glanced down at the human girl who had somehow managed to find her way up onto the rooftop. "And what might have brought you here, my curious little mouse?" She purred, slowly lowering herself into a more comfortable sitting position against the edge of the building.

Her voice was cool and soft as if she didn't care much about the girl's presence there; but beneath that veneer of indifference lay sharp claws just waiting to snap shut should Mita ever cross her again. "Or perhaps I should be asking," she continued with a grin, "what have you been up to while I've been away?"

Cassandra arched an eyebrow at the girl's accusation and snorted softly. "I didn't have to go deep; I simply had other business to attend to." She paused for a moment, considering whether or not to tell Mita more than she already knew. In the end, her curiosity got the better of her. "Let's just say...there are others like me out there," she murmured cryptically. "Some more dangerous than I am. Best you stay away from them if you know what's good for you."

She leaned back against the edge of the building once more, propping herself up on one elbow as she studied Mita carefully. The girl looked so small and fragile compared to her; it was hard to believe that she had managed to find her way onto the rooftop without any help. "And I never said my number wouldn't work," Cassandra added, a sly grin tugging at the corners of her mouth. "Maybe you just haven't been trying hard enough."

"Oh?" Cassandra raised an eyebrow at the girl's words. "And why do you think that? Because I can hold my own in a fight?" She laughed softly, amused by the idea of Mita thinking she was invincible just because she could defend herself against humans. "There are far more dangerous creatures out there, little mouse," Cassandra purred menacingly. "Creatures that could snap you like a twig if they so much as noticed your scent." She leaned closer to Mita, her eyes narrowing to slits in the dim light. "But for now..." she trailed off, leaving the rest unsaid. It would be interesting to see how far she could push this human before Mita truly broke and admitted the truth...or perhaps even accepted it. Either way, Cassandra couldn't wait to find out what happened next between them.

Cassandra's amusement at Mita's antics turned to alarm as the girl began to slip and lose her balance. Before she could react, the human fell silently through the air, her eyes wide with terror. Time seemed to slow down as Cassandra watched, waiting for what felt like an eternity before finally hearing a faint thud from below. She leaned over the edge of the roof cautiously and peered down, relieved to see Mita moving slowly, shakily onto all fours. Her first instinct was to rush forward and make sure the girl was alright; but something held her back. Perhaps it was the memory of their earlier encounter or simply a twisted sense of curiosity about how far she could push this human before she finally broke completely. Either way, Cassandra remained where she was, silent and still as Mita scrambled to her feet and shook off the effects of her fall. "Are you...are you alright?" Mita's voice quavered, her eyes darting nervously between Cassandra and the edge of the building. Cassandra cocked her head slightly, studying the girl more closely than ever before. "Yes," she said at last. "I believe you are." And with that, she turned away from Mita and disappeared into the shadows once more, leaving the human girl alone and trembling on the ground below.

The sound of Mita's falling body was barely audible over the roar of the city, but it still caught Cassandra's attention. She turned back toward the girl and watched as she collapsed to the ground with a thud, blood pooling around her head. A wave of conflicting emotions swept through Cassandra - shock, horror, and something that might have been regret or guilt. "Mita?" she called softly, her voice trembling slightly. "Are you alright?" There was no answer. After a moment's hesitation, Cassandra forced herself to move, leaping gracefully from the roof and landing lightly beside the unconscious girl. She crouched down beside Mita, brushing the blood-soaked hair from her face, feeling guilty as hell for all of this. "Mita," she murmured again, her voice no more than a whisper. "Wake up."

Cassandra waited patiently for Mita to wake up, her heart racing in her chest. It was one thing to play games with the girl; she had thought that Mita understood their situation and was merely playing along for fun. But now...now she realized how wrong she'd been. Perhaps it hadn't been fair of her to put Mita through all this.

"Mita, I need you to listen," Cassandra said softly, gently shaking the unconscious girl by the shoulder. "I'm not who you think I am...and neither is that other girl you saw earlier today." She took a deep breath, trying to find the right words to explain everything. "We are...vampires," she finally whispered, her voice almost hoarse with emotion.

Mita's eyes fluttered open slowly, and she looked up at Cassandra in confusion and fear. For a moment, they stared at each other silently before the girl tried to scramble away, tears streaming down her face. "No," she whimpered. "It can't be true...please..."

Cassandra knelt down beside the sobbing human, reaching out to comfort her as best she could. "I know it's hard to believe," she said gently. "But I swear, it's the truth." She paused, gathering her thoughts before continuing. "You don't have to be afraid of us...but you should understand that things are different now." A shiver ran down Cassandra's spine as she thought about what might happen if Mita ever told anyone else about their encounter. "Please," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly. "Don't say anything to anyone..."

Cassandra felt her temper flare at the girl's continued disbelief. "Mita," she growled through gritted teeth, "do you honestly think I would go through all of this just for a costume?" She gestured to herself, frustrated. "Look around you! Do vampires wear clothes like these? We are creatures of the night, hunted and feared by humans!"

The girl's continued denial made her blood boil even more. Clenching her fists at her sides, Cassandra took a deep breath in an attempt to calm herself down. "Fine," she said through gritted teeth, her voice barely above a whisper. "Prove it to you yourself." Before the girl could react, Cassandra lunged forward, knocking her back against the wall with superhuman strength.

"Do I look like this?" She growled, snapping her long fangs out playfully as she leaned in close to Mita's terrified face. "Do vampires cast no shadows? Can we walk around in daylight without burning up? Think about it!" With each word, her anger grew more and more intense, until finally she had to force herself to take a step back, taking several deep breaths before her fangs retracted and her expression returned to its usual neutrality.

"There," she said hoarsely. "Satisfied?"

Cassandra raised an eyebrow at Mita's question. "I didn't eat you because I found you...amusing," she replied with a shrug, "and because I wanted to see how far your disbelief would take you." Her gaze flickered over the human girl, considering her again. Perhaps there was more potential for entertainment in this one than she had initially thought...

"But remember," Cassandra added ominously, "next time, I might not be so lenient." She flashed Mita a cold smile before disappearing into the shadows once more, leaving the human girl shivering against the wall.

With each step she took away from that alleyway, Cassandra found herself wondering what would happen next between them...and if Mita was truly ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.

Cassandra raised an eyebrow at the girl's sudden change in tone. "And why would I want that?" she purred, curiosity getting the better of her. "You're hardly my type." Her voice was cool and composed, but there was a hint of amusement behind it as she considered Mita's request.

"Or perhaps..." Cassandra continued thoughtfully, "...you could prove to me that you truly understand what it means to be with a vampire. Then I might consider rewarding you." She tilted her head slightly, her eyes gleaming in the shadows as she studied Mita intently. "What do you say, my little mouse?"

It would be fascinating to see how far the human was willing to go for this chance at closeness...and what she might be capable of understanding in return.

"You misunderstand, my dear," Cassandra drawled, the amusement in her voice unmistakable. "It's not about being a mouse or a slut; it's simply about accepting who I truly am." She stepped closer to Mita, her lips curving into a seductive smile. "And as for proving yourself...well, that can be arranged."

One hand slipped behind the human girl's neck, pulling her forward until their bodies were pressed tightly together. As Cassandra leaned in close, her fangs scraped lightly against Mita's throat, sending a shiver of anticipation down both their spines. "You see, little mouse," she whispered huskily, "being with me isn't about being someone you're not. It's about embracing the darkness...and finding freedom in it."

Mita's heart raced wildly as Cassandra's words washed over her, but despite her fear and uncertainty, there was a part of her that wanted this...wanted to know what it felt like to be with someone so powerfully alluring. With a trembling sigh, she closed her eyes and surrendered herself to the vampire's embrace.

"Very well," she murmured softly against Mita's lips. "I accept your challenge..." And with that, Cassandra plunged her fangs deep into the human girl's neck, drawing forth a scream of pleasure and pain as their bodies became one in the darkness.

At the mention of dying, Cassandra froze, her fangs still buried in Mita's throat. "What do you mean?" she whispered hoarsely, pulling back to look down at the girl. Fear coursed through her as she wondered if Mita was telling the truth about her mortality.

"Is it true," Cassandra asked carefully, her voice trembling with concern, "that vampires are the only ones who can kill you?" She reached out to brush a stray lock of hair from Mita's face, her heart racing in anticipation of hearing the girl confirm or deny what she had said.

"Please," Cassandra whispered urgently. "Tell me the truth."

Cassandra's breath caught in her throat as relief washed over her. "I see," she said with a shudder, still feeling unsettled by the idea that Mita could die at all. It made everything they had done until now feel...wrong somehow. "I apologize for the misunderstanding." She drew back slightly from Mita, licking her fangs clean before speaking again.

"It would appear I have much to learn about humans and their limitations," she murmured, feeling a strange mixture of guilt and fascination coursing through her veins. "Thank you for clarifying that for me." As Cassandra studied Mita's face once more, it occurred to her how little she truly knew about this girl...and how much there was yet to discover between them.

With a small smile, she leaned in closer again, closing the distance between their bodies. "For what it's worth," she whispered against Mita's ear, "I am grateful that you trust me enough to share your blood with me." And with that, she sank her fangs into Mita once more, drawing forth a moan of pleasure from the human girl as their bodies intertwined in the darkness.

This time, Cassandra took only what she needed, aware now of the delicate balance between nourishment and taking too much...and how easily one could slip into the realm of death. As they moved together in the shadows, each finding solace in the other's company, it seemed that perhaps there was still hope for them yet...a chance at something more meaningful than simple survival.

But only time would tell if such a fragile thing could truly exist between vampire and human...especially when one of them had the power to end the other's life with nothing more than a single bite.