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[bloodthirsts]

Hello.

[On screen is a pleasant looking young woman with short blonde hair and red eyes that might be dimly glowing, or is that a trick of the light? Something about the way she's speaking - in a clear English accent - has the air of someone who's practiced this speech beforehand.]

My name is Seras Victoria, it's my first time addressing the network here so nice to meet you all.

I'd like to talk about another particular issue of resources on the moon, though this resource is er... a little different from the others.

Some of you may be aware that werewolves aren't the only supernatural creatures living among you. Some of us are vampires.

[She won't name any names, respecting the privacy of those who would rather not publically announce what they are.]

I'm asking if anyone here would be willing to volunteer to donate blood specifically for the vampire population. There would be no biting involved Jan and it would never more than once a week, depending on how many people volunteer.

[Seras smiles hopefully.]

I know it's possible that we could make a supply run to a hospital or blood bank somewhere using the transport system but I'd rather not take it from where it might damage lives. We could do with getting the medical equipment to collect and store the blood however. Bags and a fridge for example. If anyone with medical knowledge could help that would be appreciated.

To any other vampires out there, I know a couple of you but if you'd like to contact me, privately if you wish, to have access to whatever we manage to organise, please do.

[Added on later to the post]

Erm, when I said once a week, it would really be a month. My mistake.

Comments

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[bloodthirsts]

Well Miss, we're a sort of supernatural creature that feeds on the blood of humans. We come into being by being turned by another, which involves dying. We're um, 'undead'. We're physically much stronger and faster than a human, and some have other powers.

I won't say most vampires are good because they're frankly not. It's rare there are those like me who can control their bloodlust.

[She views honesty as important here.]

When we can't get blood it becomes harder to control ourselves which is why I'm appealing to the community. If we could get a steady blood supply there's less risk of any incidents.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[Honesty is good! She appreciates that. She's curious now about how vampires came into being in the first place but that can wait until another time.]

You say human blood, is that all that you can use?

[video]

[bloodthirsts]

We're not limited to it. It's possible for us to consume that of other beings and animals, though animal blood is less nourishing. [and nowhere near as tasty]

[video]

[ladyofrivendell]

[Hesitantly:] What of elves?

[video]

[bloodthirsts]

[Seras looks at the woman on the screen closer. She'd obviously noticed she was incredibly beautiful and the pointed ears but... wow, an elf.]

I have to say I've honestly never tried, miss. I've never had contact with one of your kind.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[That's a reaction that she's getting increasingly used to in Exsilium.]

Nor have I ever had contact with yours. Perhaps we might try.

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[bloodthirsts]

I'd be very grateful for it, miss. For myself and the others here.

What's your name?

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[ladyofrivendell]

I do what I can to help others.

I am Celebrían, well met.

[video]

[bloodthirsts]

Nice to meet you too.

I really appreciate it, this isn't your everyday request.

[video]

[ladyofrivendell]

It truly isn't but this place tends to surprise me more and more often. This is but another instance of that.

[video]

[bloodthirsts]

The surprises never stop, take it from someone who's been through this often.

Anytime you'd like to make your way to the clinic would be fine, just tell the staff what you're there for.

[video]

[ladyofrivendell]

Oh, I don't doubt it. Life would be terribly boring otherwise.

[Hmm, when to do it is the question, isn't it?]

I'll be there shortly.

[video]

[bloodthirsts]

Well said.

[She smiles.]

Thank you, again.

[video]

[ladyofrivendell]

You needn't thank me. I'm a Healer, it's my duty to help others.

[video]

[bloodthirsts]

To me that means you especially deserve thanks.

[video]

[ladyofrivendell]

Then you are most welcome~

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[inafadingcrown]

Celebrían.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[OH CRAP!]

Yes?

[inafadingcrown]

You cannot seriously be considering this.

[ladyofrivendell]

I am. It's something that they need and that I can give them.

[inafadingcrown]

Has not your blood been spilt enough? You have a kind and generous heart, pinig, but you have only this woman's assurance that no harm would come to you.

[ladyofrivendell]

[Mom, did you have to bring that up?]

Yes but everything comes with such a risk. If it would comfort you, I'd be happy to have your company to ensure that I'll be safe.

[inafadingcrown]

[She purses her lips, clearly displeased. But Celebrian is an adult and, ultimately, there's little that she can say about it.]

If you are determined to take such an unnecessary risk, yes, it would bring me comfort.

[ladyofrivendell]

[Don't look at me like that!]

I am. I fear to think of what might happen if others don't volunteer to help them.

[inafadingcrown]

It need not always be you who volunteers. I worry for the strain you have been under; a loss of blood will not help matters.