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[primogen_vampirate]

[Mina's sitting at a desk of some kind, leaned back, feet propped up and crossed at the ankles. She has a relaxed air, despite putting ample amounts of willpower into ensuring that her image comes through on the feed.

For a moment, she plays with the earring in her right ear (she doesn't wear on in the left), her tongue running over the tips of her teeth.]

Well. Now that we've made it through this sensational ordeal of seeing life through each other's eyes, embracing our differences, and coming together with a good, old-fashioned sense of community. Or whatever it is we did. I suppose now is as good a time as any to inform you all that I am, in fact, a vampire.

Yes. I am a legally certified doctor.

No. I don't feed off of my patients.

Yes. I do drink blood.

No. I don't want yours.

[A pause.]

And no. I don't sparkle.

If any of you have some sort of problem with this, you're welcome to come over to House 18 and kill me. It would certainly relieve the monotony of life. And it seems you have no need for a spare doctor around here. Otherwise, goodnight and do have a pleasant tomorrow.

Comments

[blackmagus]

I won't lie, it could use improvement.

But the company is interesting.

[primogen_vampirate]

You are far more diplomatic than I.

[blackmagus]

I have my moments. Do you find many people here irritating?

[primogen_vampirate]

Yes. Particularly the men.

[blackmagus]

[Fortescue chuckles softly.]

Is it that bad?

[primogen_vampirate]

It's difficult to be an alpha in a world filled with alphas, most of whom have someone backing them up.

[blackmagus]

And a small world, at that.

Is everyone here so connected?

[primogen_vampirate]

Some more than others.

[blackmagus]

So far, I haven't seen anyone from my world. Simply different... versions of it.

[She shifts into a playful grin.] Have you no one to back you up?

[primogen_vampirate]

There were three others from my world. Friends, of sorts.

All gone now.

[blackmagus]

[Fortescue's head tilts ever so slightly to the side.]

I'm sorry. Disappearances seem to happen often, here.

[primogen_vampirate]

Mm. They do.

[blackmagus]

Well, if you ever require any help, give me a... ring. Buzz? [She eyes the device on her wrist.] Whatever it is we call it, here.

[primogen_vampirate]

Thank you, darling. I might take you up on it.

[blackmagus]

Please do. I'm sure we'll be speaking again, in any case.