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[what_is_a_man]

[Voice]

I have a question for the people of this place: How do you view vampires?

[Action; Locked to Maka, Kid, Soul (maybe Spirit if he knocks)]

[It has been a couple days, but the apartment has served his purposes fairly well. The big black wolf that followed Maka home one night always finds the darkest parts of the apartment to lounge during the day, and is always absent at night. He makes no mess, doesn't even shed. One of the most low-maintenance animals out there, really.]

[Action at night]

[Tonight, Dracula is exploring the satellite cities in turn, alternating between bats, wolf, and his more human forms. He is constantly surprised by what lies beyond each gate. It's almost as if walking through time and space itself. Still, he will be exploring all of it.]

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[swordprincess]

Vampires...

[She ponders, as if she can actually answer without knowing what vampires are.]

...What exactly are these...vampires?

[Voice]

[what_is_a_man]

Undead beings that feed on the blood of mortals to survive, strictly speaking.

[Voice]

[swordprincess]

Really? Hmm...well, it would only be natural to fear something that can...eat you. But mortals have their ways of defending themselves as well. That's life, I suppose...just an endless fight for survival.

[And yet she sound so remarkably casual about it.]

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[what_is_a_man]

You would be in the minority in my world. Vampires are oft seen as unholy abominations, not that they ever asked to be turned into what they are.

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[It's still unusual that this wolf, though having magical attributes and--indeed--not looking like a normal wolf, didn't speak at all. Maka wouldn't even be able to ascertain his name, and she doesn't want to offend him by assigning him another. He's very quiet, never needs to be taken out to the park to do business, doesn't actually eat or drink much at all. When he does, it's only when Maka managed to get the freshest, most recent cut off the butcher block--still raw enough to be "bloody."

And then there's the preference to be in the dark, which Maka tries to accommodate for--and is doing so right at the moment--by drawing the shades shut during the day. She doesn't mind the dark herself, though these little pieces begin to nag at her about being very familiar, like something she read in a book once.

Except...she's thinking too hard. She can explain all of the oddities: he's a magic creature and a wolf for that matter. Wild creatures are independent, one doesn't tell them what to do. Of course he would only want the rawest meat, of course he would be solitary about his business. And the dark...well, his eyes are red, maybe that indicates light sensitivity. She really has no place questioning a magic creature, Maka herself wasn't born with magic after all.

She finishes with drawing the shades and turns to examine the environment, hands on her hips as though this is a very serious project to overlook. It seems decently dark to her, but maybe not enough. Maybe she should look into getting sun screens installed, she doesn't want the wolf to be uncomfortable.

Though, she hasn't seen him since she began fussing with the shades. Maybe he's napping...she should try to keep quiet, in that case. Just sit on the couch and make a list of what to do today. Nothing would get done if she didn't make these lists, after all, listing chores and who's doing them today. As usual, she gets absorbed in her work and her thoughts, though they occasionally wander back to where the wolf is right now and if he's all right.]

[what_is_a_man]

[The wolf is actually just behind you, Maka, head poking out from behind the closet door. Closets are nice like that. No need for natural lighting, and they even have a door most of the time. Makes it nice and cramped. Almost coffin-like.]

[heartandsoul]

[It never changes, the feeling of being watched. Maka's just finishing up "fruit sandwiches for lunch" when the shiver up her spine hits.

In her senses, there's only something "animal" there, so she turns to squint into the gloom and sees a pair of red eyes staring out.]

Oh, there you are! I was wondering about you, were you asleep? Sorry if you were, I was just making things a little darker in here for you.

[Voice]

[immortaltrickster]

Blood-sucking parasites. But everyone already knows that, right?

[Voice]

[what_is_a_man]

And what of those that are turned against their will, and go out of their way to seclude themselves, feeding only on animals to prevent the curse from spreading?

[Voice]

[immortaltrickster]

I'd pity them, maybe.

But we all know it'll never last. They were made for one thing and one thing only, feeders. Animals can never sustain them in a long run.

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[kindprincess]

I know there are some vampires in the world that are scary, but I know that not all of them are like that. Some just want to get along with others and not cause problems and I have to admit, I'm a bit of a optimist when it comes to humans and vampires getting along.

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[what_is_a_man]

[He makes note of that face before responding. She could be a potential tool should he ever need allies.]

If only more of your kind shared that line of thinking. In truth, most vampires never asked for their curse. It was forced upon them by another. And yet they are still hunted as if common beasts, when they have done nothing wrong.

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[kindprincess]

[It made her think about Level E's and the fact when vampires fall into that level...human vampires that they are hunted down. She remembered one went for her when she was only five and how scary that was. But never the less that didn't stop her revolve or even the fact that she herself was suppose to be a pureblood vampire.]

In my world only vampires who have fallen to a certain level are hunted due to their bloodlust overcoming there senses. Those types were once human themselves and... I'm sure some of them would have never asked for that to happen. [She knew Zero was one of them. He was here now and he didn't even know her as Yuuki Cross any more. Only as what she is suppose to be.]

I have to ask for the reason for the question.

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[mamizou_futatsuiwa]

Vampires, hm? They are simply another type of being that some people don't believe in that are very clearly real. The ones I have met were not what could be described as very scary. They were actually quite adorable.

I suppose the best way to answer it would be that I don't think of vampires at all. I mean, I would not if someone was one. But that by itself is not grounds to like or dislike someone. Merely a little bit of information to tuck away in the back of my head.

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[what_is_a_man]

It is nice to hear that [Richter] the prevailing thought in my world is overshadowed by the open-mindedness of this wold. It is rather refreshing, to be honest.

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[mamizou_futatsuiwa]

Oh, are you faced with undeserved hatred simply for being different? Because I rather doubt you would be asking about vampires if you were not one yourself. Or at least if someone you knew was. Either way, it is simple childishness to judge based solely on what someone is, rather then what they do.

[Which is not to say this woman does not have her own prejudices. They simply don't include vampires.]

Speaking solely for myself, I could scarcely care less if you happen to be one. I'd recommend not trying to take my blood though. I am not trying to threaten you, it merely might not be what you expect.

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[notsoholyspirit]

[Spirit has spent quite some time thinking of how to thank Maka for her help the other day, and finally settled on some nice tea she could share with her roommates.

So he's here to give it to them. He knocks on the door.]

Maka! I brought you something. Are you home?

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[what_is_a_man]

[Hmm... a voice he's not familiar with. This should be a good opportunity. There's no immediate response, but the door does open, seemingly on its own. One of the perks of being magic and all that. And, from where he's positioned, he has a perfect line of sight from Maka's closet to the door. Have some red eyes fixated on you, Spirit.]

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[notsoholyspirit]

[Doors do not typically open without help.

He steps in and glances around, not initially noticing the red eyes in the back of the closet as he deposits the bag he's carrying with him by the door before closing it.

It's a few moments later before he notices them.]

A dog?

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[beareroflight]

[There was cold amusement coming from Lucifer's end of the feed.]

They're very fun creations. Quite amusing.

[Voice]

[what_is_a_man]

[And there's only dry disdain from Dracula's end.]

And what makes you say that?

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[beareroflight]

They're very simple creatures really.

They gain strength from feeding off human blood. They're physical prowess is so beautifully attached to the strength and dose of blood. Hence, amusing.

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[frostheartedrose]

European, Asian, or Central American?

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[what_is_a_man]

Ah, it is rare to find a woman so well traveled to know the difference, at least in legend. In fact, however, there is far more overlap between the three than one might think.

However, I specifically refer to the European tradition.

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[frostheartedrose]

I've read a few books I suppose... And the overlap is rather amusing at times. Though I really don't know where the chupecabra legend came from.

[A slightly amused sigh. Seriously, goat-suckers?]

As for the European vampires... I have little doubt that most versions are fairly telling of the uneducated and superstitious nature of the past. Not all, of course, but most.