Blood Drive!

[darkmastern]

*Recently, the residents of the castle, and anyone within a couple mile radius will have seen posters for a blood drive being held at the castle (In the cafeteria to be exact). The donations are said to be going to hungry vampires of all ages!*

Heh, there.. that should be good....

*beryl is currently finalizing all of the little adjustments that need

Comments

[botans_owner]

... she's hiding it pretty well, but... this feels really familiar to me, in some way. Besides the whole blood drive thing.

... what's wrong, Beryl?

[darkmastern]

Wrong! Nothing! Erm.. well.. I just.. don't feel the greatest that's all.. I think I may be a little sick or something..

Um... Would you like to donate blood to a good cause?

*she points back to the machine as it grabs a prinny and stabs it with a large syringe*

1/2

[botans_owner]

Er... no. That looks like it might take more blood than I have...

2/2

[botans_owner]

But seriously, something's bothering you...

... this may sound weird, since we haven't known each other very long, but it feels similar to something I've been through before.

[darkmastern]

Well... I.. I can tell you that I don't feel good... but I'm not sure exactly what's causing everything...

I HATE keeping secrets from everyone!!

I-I'm sorry I can't really tell you too much more....

*she quickly goes over to the cans of tomato juice and seems to be re-stacking them, but she just puts them in the same place again, obviously just trying to find something else to do*

[botans_owner]

This doesn't look like something you should be keeping something to yourself.

Listen, the way you look to me, it's like...

*Kyou hesitates a moment... it really hadn't been that long ago for her*

... is it something like, there was something or somebody that was always there? You always thought you had all the time in the world to do something, and suddenly... without warning, you lost your chance?

[darkmastern]

*when she hears this she drops one of the cans and quickly goes to pick it up*

O-Oh yeah? That... sounds terrible... losing the time with someone... like that...

W-what did you do in that situation?

[botans_owner]

... I...

*it's still somewhat fresh in her mind... it's been over a few months, but even then... and it's obviously showing on her face a bit*

... I couldn't really do anything. When I realized he chose her, I... all I could really do was ... cry.

When I was done with that, all I could do from then on was support it... I mean, she is one of my friends. Especially with her personality... I wouldn't even have thought about trying to get between them. It'd have been like kicking a puppy.

... this probably isn't helping you at all, but... if this is similar at all to what you're going through... all I can say is... just let it out. It feels terrible right now, but you can't hold it in. It'll only make it worse later.

[darkmastern]

*Beryl stands there, not moving, nor turning around to Kyou, obviously thinking hard about what she had said. A few tears run down her cheeks and she sniffles*

You're... you're right... I need to be as.. supportive as I can...

*She sniffles a again and uses her little wrist cuff thing to wipe her face a bit*

I couldn't be considered a good friend if I didn't try to support what's going on...

[botans_owner]

You can only wish them the best, now. If you're sure they both like each other, that's all you can do. It'll be hard... but they'll at least be your friends, right?

*Kyou puts a hand on Beryl's shoulder, squeezing it gently*

... I'm here if you need a shoulder to cry on.

[darkmastern]

Y-yeah... keeping them as friends is what matters the most...

*She looks back at Kyou as she puts her hand on her shoulder and smiles, though she still looks really sad*

All of these times.. I've offered to listen and let others cry on my shoulder... I never thought that I might be the one doing the crying some day...

Thanks Kyou.... even though that happened with black mage... you're really good at being a delinquent..

[botans_owner]

I know exactly what you mean. I didn't think I'd ever find a reason to cry over that idiot... and when it was too late, it just... happened.

I'm not sure if I'm really delinquent material. I don't really do charities or try to convert 'honor students', but I look out for my friends when I can.

And please don't remind me of the Black Mage incident.

[darkmastern]

Yeah.. but the most important part of being a delinquent is putting your friends first! If you do that, then you're already on your way to doing something worthwhile!

I..I think I'll be good for now.. I understand things better now.. and it's always good to hear from someone who's been in your shoes before...