Conversation between Filomena and Vladimir was sparse and simple for the most part. They did find out both have the same preference for lapping up the blood up herd animals over human. They were almost the same on people agreeing taste differs greatly; Depending on the person's basic diet, overall health and age. Fil's people preference is Latin and Asian with the spicier diets. Thinking that an odd statement Vlad jested he was a superhero for those who couldn't defend themselves and went after vegans.

Flying for a while Filomena's famished, "where are we going Vlad? How far west have we gotten? I don't think I'll be able to make it all the way back before dawn."

Attempting to impress, Vlad didn't account for traveling time, "sorry. It's a bit out of the way but I promise you, it'll be worth it." Leading her to a secret place he's yet told Ella about.

Way out in the countryside Fil's only seen weed covered fields, "yeah? Better be at least a nice farmhouse and not some hick's barn."

He's able to make out the house high on the next hill, "right up there. It's the kind of place you ladies would enjoy living in. A billionaire's modern, country estate, backing onto woodlands."

Filomena begins to see the flat roofed structure, "is that a manor?" Bow shaped it appears to be a business building, "mansion? Looks like some sort of isolated IT company from here. Is it?"

"Modern mansion with lots of big glass windows. The owner would hate to see what happened. One of these places with the no trespassing signs. Now it's a safe haven." Getting closer Vlad scans the property.

"Safe haven? For who? You? For a rendezvous?" Detecting large creatures over there peaks her curiosity, "what's over there? A private zoo without any cages?"

"Rendezvous?" He finds the truth amusing, "I've yet told Ella about the place. There'd be a paradox with her knowing what's here that I'm afraid of. Ella the wolf may kill them within a year. Ella the woman would want us to wrangle home those cows."

"Cows?" All her physical sides get excited, "are you teasing me?" On the property she makes out silhouettes of cows, sleeping in place. "Vlad if that beef is disease free I'll forgo my first date rule."

"They are." Hearing the first date rule mentioned throws him a bit. "They're using the main house as their barn and the pool for drinking. How's your old school hunting skills? I've yet spooked one."

"Not in the last year," hungrily she spies Vlad, "for a few things." Viewing some of the sleeping herd she salivates in anticipation, "all these are disease free? Wow, Fil's getting her fill tonight."

"Filomena, you find a good one and dig in." Spotting a trio of cows Vlad slows to land between them, "I think I'll choose from one of these three Bessys right down here."

"Oh okay," she hadn't seen those focused on others, "well I'll just settle into one of these fine smelling ones over here." Wanting to gauge Vlad's hunting prowess she lands facing him.

On the ground he studies the cows guessing at the heaviest sleeper. That one. Adjusting position figures out his trajectory. That's it. Feet firmly planted and using the wings to spring up with Vladimir leaps upwards.

She's impressed to see him land softly on the back of its' neck. Seeing cow hairs float away she's sure that cow won't wake.

Not about to be left out she sizes up the bovine before her. Taking longer Filomena rocks back and forth on wings and feet.

Muscles worked up she tenses back momentarily before springing almost straight up.

Gliding down she gently lands on the neck smelling the cow first. Just sniffing the animal so closely her razor sharp teeth remove hairs. Oh clean.

Swiftly she shaves off a patch of neck hair. This'll be so good. Years since having cow or beef a tiny bat tear of joy forms.

Bloodlust satisfied Vlad's belly is full. Embarrassingly the bat ejects excess fluids. Hiding it Vladimir hangs behind the neck a moment. Glimpsing Filomena's long tongue channeling the warm blood into her open mouth. He becomes captivated by her rhythmically swallowing softly. The sultry sight causes Vlad's wings and feet to tighten, on the cow's neck.

Now feeling a predator the cow wakes shaking head and mooing.

Stupefied Vladimir clings in place as the bovine thrashes about, thankful it's hornless. Alerted the herd wakes to evaluate the danger, and ending Fil's meal.

Both her and Vladimir take flight before causing the herd to stampede.

Vlad's cow stomps about for a minute forcing close cows to move slightly. Only woozy from blood loss Fil's cow merely seems confused.

However Filomena's in good spirits, "that you're idea of dinner and a show? Or bull riding? If it was bull riding, I think you got maybe three seconds."

"Ha ha," Vladimir flutters above the herd, "must've dug a claw in to deep."

He tries to match their flight paths, "at least the stomach will be happy. How about you? If we wait an hour they'll be calm enough to try again."

Capable of consuming more she's grateful for the late night snack, "oh Vlad thank you so much for sharing this. Rodents barely have enough blood. I'll promise you I will keep hushed about this place and not abuse it."

"You're welcome." He glides in closer, "and thank you. Worst would be losing the herd to some wild band of marauders. Sometimes I worry Ella's wolf will find them."

"Well if this herd could survive, so could we. A wolf? Maybe." Energized the animal and her within are agreeable for further exploration, "Vlad my sweet. For that tasty treat. I'll let you lick my batty teat."

Conceiving her quip Vlad flies into her, "oh-o sorry."

Straightening out, he was anticipating the moment. Now that it's here he's not sure how to go about bat sex, "what do you have in mind?"

Still a woman Fil would prefer the interior of a mansion to the weeds, "how about in the house? Is there a room without livestock in it?" She observes a large pool house, "what about the garage over there?"

"Garage? That's in the building. I think you see the pool house. It has pumps for the pool in it. There's a sauna inside and bathroom. Nice hot tub on the deck but no heat for the water." Vladimir guides her to a second floor balcony, "the cattle don't seem to make it to the upper floor bedrooms."

Accompanying him over Filomena's wings and heart flutter alike, "certainly a unique first date. Or do you bring all the ladies here?" She giggles but hopes this really isn't his regular love shack.

Vlad lands on the patio door handle,  "you're the first."

With his folded wings pressed against the door's frame he pushes sliding the door open enough for them to get in.

Hesitating at the door Vlad looks to Filomena, "if this is happening, regard me as a virgin bat and go easy on me."

***

Staring at an old brick upper balcony with sculpted iron railings Ella comes out of a haze of thoughts. Oh must've lost myself there. And here I find myself gawking at Ida and Adan's place. Calculated subconscious Ella?

Noticing an illuminated window Ella's eager to chat with adults there. Or whoever is up, as she has the time to talk. Studying the building for an entrance she crosses the street.

Checking the front entrance she finds the door unclosed. Beyond a dark hallway with worn marble floors.

Slipping inside the quiet hall Ella notices all apartment doors are open to some degree. The floors seem clean of debris making the place feel completely abandoned to her.

Midway down the hall an ascending staircase for her to creep creakily up.

Before cresting the landing on the second floor it appears to her as vacated. Does anybody live here? Reaching the top she scans the hall in both directions.

Stepping onto the next flight of stairs tilts her ear up. I think I hear someone typing on a keyboard up there.

Tip toeing up the stairs to the third floor notices four closed doors. Sniffing the air picks up the kids leading her to the closest door.

What the hell Ella? I can't believe I'm actually going to do this. Hesitating before knocking on the door she sniffs it. Adan is all over this door. Ida's there mixed within others.

Caught awkwardly grinning the door swiftly opens away from her. Revealing a large seasoned man with a stern expression and revolver in lowered hand, "what do you want?" Typing on a computer linked to building security cameras he saw her come right for his door.

Not intimidated by a man in grandpa pajamas Ella straightens up trying to be cordial, "oh hello. Sorry to trespass on you. I'm Ella and I was just chancing to speak with you." Keeping track of the gun barrel in his hand notices something substantial under his pajama bottoms

"Um hello Ella, my eyes are up here." He almost grins, "is that what's on your mind? Or did someone get hurt and you were sent to get me?" He does see a pretty woman but knows pretty women tend to have ugly problems.

Yes it is. Embarrassed Ella's cheeks become warm and extra rosy. Making eye contact doesn't help her train of thought. Finding him finely built and handsome her mind's screaming, yes it is!  Hearing sent to get me, is also intriguing to her, "are you a doctor or something?" Sounding dumb she cringes.

Now a bit puzzled him self, "yes I am. Now please, what's this about?" He debates if Ella is dim, doped or deceitful. "It is late." Altering all previous thoughts the doctor observes her eyes reflect peculiarly.

"Yes it is late, I'm sorry about that. I won't keep you long. I keep moving myself. Today with the wolf scare I met Ida and Adan." She notices a suspension in suspicion but senses he's staring within her, "this may sound strange but are you all disease free, like me?" Rolling eyes she lowers her head in shame sounding like she's dating in the nineteen-eighties.

That he never expected to be discussed. Thinking it shouldn't be done in the hallway the doctor stands aside, "you too, you say? Come in. Where are you from Ella?"