A Disclaimer [video]

[immortalrose]

[It's been awhile, folks. Augustine hasn't made a video for quite some time, hasn't he?

Well, guess what? Today marks his return to social media with a sly smirk upon his face and the most handsome tailored made suit you've ever seen. He's dressed to the nines and tens today in a lovely red baroque themed suit looking very much like some sort of prince or duke from some far off land. Admire the golden embroidery work upon that slick black tie and the lovely print upon the jacket and slacks. Augustine looks very much like a Tepes today and there's good reason for that.

That reason being a little disclaimer he wants to record for all those planning to enjoy All Hallows' Eve.]

Good day and hello to all. I certainly hope that the sudden shift in the weather hasn't made anyone ill. [He chuckles quietly.] I know I've been feeling a tad under the weather as of late.

[His smile is positively dashing but what he says next isn't as charming.]

With the approach of autumn and the end of summer, we're all about to enjoy arrival of the holiday season. With that being said, there's one such holiday I feel needs to be taken to account and that holiday is none other than All Hallow's Eve better known as Halloween to some.

[He's talking about Halloween already? But it's only September---well, October is around the corner.]

Please be mindful for this Halloween that dressing up as a "vampire" might be considered a tad...[He pauses for a moment as he desperately thinks of the right word.] Offensive.

Vampires are proud and elegant creatures, most of which are hardworking individuals and not the monsters you know from pulp fiction lore. With that being said, please don't dress up as a vampire for the sake of drooling blood or some nonsense. We're much more than our pearly white fangs and fondness for capes.

Such stereotypes are quite harmful against my kind, and we would greatly appreciated if none of you attempt to win our ire by pretending to be us.

[That's a Augustine speech for "I better not see any of your fucks dressed up as Count Dracula this Halloween".]

Despite our terrifying reputation, most of us aren't bloodsucking demons. So be mindful when picking your costumes this season. I would hate for anyone to get the wrong idea about us vampires.

Comments

[redarrowqueen]

[All that is seen is a Robin Hood costume but in red.]

[immortalrose]

[...What? Who's this person in the red---Oh.]

Are you going dressed as Little Red Riding Hood?

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[singinghuntress]

You know, zhat's hardly going to stop zhem from dressing like uz or at least putting in fake fangs.

[Admittedly, considering Augustine's rather dapper dressing, maybe a few could do with imitating his fashion sense and even if they did, Rip would still prefer the original.]

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[immortalrose]

If they must mimic my manner of style, can I request they actually put some effort and money into their costume. [He says with such frustration in his tone.] That and actually purchase a good pair of fangs?

I would hate for anyone to dress like your accursed father this Halloween.

[Dracula has the worst kind of fashion tastes.]

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[saxophone]

[ Gren is currently in possession of a disgustingly oozy crush on a dhampir, so he feels inclined to speak up in support for the vampiric kind. ]

I agree. I recently met someone with vampiric genetics. He’s easily one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He’s patient and gentle-- just really sweet, you know. ...And his nostrils kinda flare when he’s sniffing things. It’s adorable. Who wants to be adorable for Halloween?

[ Vampires, meet your new ally. ]

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[immortalrose]

Behold! [He flamboyantly gestures to the screen.] We have a testimony! Not all vampires are to be feared or reviled. Most of us come from good stock.

[Ahh, good! Another ally to count on when people start claiming vampires are dangerous fiends.]

Although, I'm a tad curious about who caught your fancy.

[He has an idea~~~]

Introductions are in order!

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[petergraham]

Are you really a vampire?

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[immortalrose]

Of course, I am.

[He smiles handsomely at the screen showing off thise pearly white fangs.]

Why would I lie?

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[wonderland_vogue]

Pass. Vampires are the lowest on the sentient undead totem pole, deal with it~

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[immortalrose]

...The only thing low here is your eyeliner, Lydia.

[Eye roll.]

At least TRY to look immaculate before spewing shit.

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[vampirebite]

In my experience, the lot of them can still be monsters despite their so-called high esteem for one another.

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[immortalrose]

[Unlike some of his little quips with others who've commented, Augustine takes a moment to ponder. He regards this newcomer with something akin to pity. Of course he's quite aware that some of his kind can be quite cruel but not all.]

That much is true for all people, isn't it? I've watched both humans and vampires alike back stab each other for a myraid of reasons.

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[madcuriosity]

You're really a vampire, sir? [Is Alice excited to meet one who seems so gentlemanly? You bet.] I've never met a vampire before! I was told vampires lived here but I hadn't yet met one! You're my very first vampire I've ever met!

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[immortalrose]

[Oh, what a delightful little comment! Augustine is actually blushing a little. He's oddly proud to be the first vampire this darling child has ever seen.]

Indeed, I am. [He says with a proud nod.] A dhampir, to be exact. A halfbreed but most cannot tell considering I took after my mother.

[Yes, his mother was a vampire. The Queen of the Vampires, no least.]

My name is Augustine, dear. How do you do?

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[v_hunter_d]

[ His face flickers into view, his eyes watch the emptiness of the digital filter that captures his pale face and his awful hat. He finally speaks. ]

You would be offended by children dressed up as blood-sucking vampires?

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[immortalrose]

[Oh, hi. Long time no see, D. Augustine welcomes the man with a smile despite being visually assaulted by that ugly hat again. Honestly, the vampire hunter looks like a witch with that thing on.]

Not exactly. Children get a clean slate because they're children but however, their parents know better.

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[anamnestik]

Now that you mention it... I'm not a very good vampire, am I? I don't even have a cape.

[only just noticing this now?]

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[immortalrose]

What?!. No, no! [He's almost close to flailing here.] You're perfectly fine, Eliot!

You don't need some moldy looking cape to be a stylish vampire!

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[demonofbadluck]

I would rather throw myself in acid than dress up as that.

[Not even going to say vampire.]

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[immortalrose]

...I'm not certain if this is a positive comment or negative. However, don't fling yourself into acid on my account.

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[lancerofblood]

[Forgive the confusion in Lancer's tone as he responds to this. He has at least tempered his initial reaction to something that allows him to discuss the matter in a civil manner.]

Perhaps this is another custom I am yet to observe but I presume in making this warning that there is sufficient cause to think that people would do such a thing to begin with?

[Because he has tried to come up with a why for all of this and he's coming up blank.]

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[immortalrose]

[Oops! Augustine let's out an nervous chuckle once he spots Lancer. He knows how this man feels in regards about vampires but the old king has made strides lately. Impressive strides, too.]

Yes, yes! I don't think Halloween was a thing in the 1400s. At least not in its currently form. Like most holidays, Halloween stems from pagan rituals that celebrate the change in the year or a healthy harvest if you're a farmer. It's just now that Halloween constitutes dressing up as your favorite ghoul or fictional creatures.

[Except Vampires are deemed as fictional anymore. They're an actual demographic of people.]

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[om_nom_namur]

Oughta see some a the shit they pull on my people.

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[immortalrose]

Oh? Like what?! I don't know many who want to be an overbearing fish.

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[fadedscarlet]

[Kii takes a deeeeeeep breathe, and finally smirks]

Okay so.

Let me get this straight. I can't dress up as a leech in a cape, with white fangs, blood drooling from my mouth, in order to scare the "evil" spirits away?

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[immortalrose]

A leech in a cape?

[He actually snarls at that comment. How rude!]

I ought fling you into the damn abyss!

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[keymemory]

[ Sora blinks as he thinks about the vampire's beef. He thought about how he would feel if someone dressed up as him and went around tarnishing his good name. ]

Huh. Okay! I was a vampire boy once! When I went to Halloween Town.. but I mean, it was just for a visit.

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[immortalrose]

[Who is this darling little boy?! Augustine might have to rethink his stance on costumes if this little one plans on dressing as a vampire again. He kind of wants to see his costume and give much needed pointers.]

Well, I suppose...it's not all bad. [Not entirely.] As I told another, children get a free pass to dress up for the holiday. Nothing wrong with a little bit of pretend, right?

Though, what's this Halloween Town? There's a town dedicatwd to just Halloween?

[scarlet_devil]

I doubt anyone would dare, at least in Everglade.

[ Though, Remilia would probably sarcastically offer those that dare a chance to be a real vampire. ]

Anyway, I do find the notion vampires all dress in black a little... irksome.

[phoenixstrut]

Well, there go my plans.

[immortalrose]

...I'll revise this statement if you're willing to put on black leather and fangs, dear.