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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

[controlledvariable]

I shouldn't need much help, just keep an eye on the bag for me and make sure it looks like it's filling up smoothly.

[There's a strap on the bed, and she slips it up around her arm, tigtening it and clenching her fist a few times to find a vein, while she listens to Seras.

She thinks of mentioning Jesse, but... while Seras seems nice, she doesn't want to risk anyone going after Jesse because of what he can do.]

That's about what I was thinking. [based on mythology, etc.] Do you have any idea how long the other vampires can go between feeds, you'll probably get a few volunteers, and it might be good to have a schedule?

[With that, and a deep breath, she finds a vein and inserts the needle. At least she doesn't have to bother swapping out a vial; she had a blood test recently, so she doesn't need to do it again. Not that she even knows if vampires could catch blood transmitted diseases by feeding.

She'll ask that in a moment.]

[bloodthirsts]

Okay, got it.

[Seras nods and tries not to watch too closely as Steph inserts the needle. If Steph is watching close enough she might notice the small shift Seras makes, the little flare of her nostrils. The small clues (if those red eyes weren't enough) that there really is something not human about this woman.]

One I can guess he can go as long as I can, that would be Jan, the one you asked me to have a word with. The other I'll have to ask him as he's from a completely different world.

A schedule would be best, I've had a few volunteers besides yourself so I'm hoping I can work something out to keep us all comfortable.

[controlledvariable]

[She notices, and it's part of why she actually wanted Seras to come down for this, instead of just taking the blood to her, which would've been just as easy.

Steph wants to see how her control is.

Which is probably stupid, when she's using herself as the experiment/bait, and the resurrection technology is down, but sometimes she makes bad decisions.]

Since we're thinking about keeping blood on hand for emergencies, we might be able to give you guys the leftovers when it expires.

[That way nothing goes to waste.]

But hey, look, if things ever get desperate for any reason, you come to me, yeah? I know I said there should be several weeks between donations, but I know what my body can handle, so if ever need more...

[Steph would rather make herself a little sick from blood loss for a couple days, rather than having hungry vampires on the loose.]

[bloodthirsts]

We'd be grateful for that. Waste not, want not, right?

[It's all the reaction Seras gives, a reflex she can't help. She keeps herself under control, patiently telling her body that they'll get to drink soon.]

Thank you. I wouldn't want to risk your health but...

[But starving vampires are risking everyone's health when it comes down to it.]

If things get desperate.

[She promises.]

[controlledvariable]

[Steph nods, waste not want not is exactly it, even though she really hopes they're not stuck up here long enough that any blood donations they get wil expire.

But they could do the same thing once they're back in Exsilium, anyway.]

I've done stupider things, it'll be fine.

[But she's glad to get that promise.]