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[expectremorse]

My sister liked movies. Good movies, not the fucked up ones

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[private]

[feels_no_love]

I am in that situation. My entire race is dead save for a handful; my holdings lost save for some hidden treasures. I will be a long time rebuilding, and some losses cannot be reclaimed.

I am game for either sort of entertainment, though I have not played the basketball before.

By the way, Armand is game to give us the cane practice swords if your Warden gives permission as well.

Re: [private]

[expectremorse]

I'm so sorry.

[He brightens at the mention of swordplay.] I haven't had a chance to ask him about you teaching me yet. I uh-

[He swallows] I've been kind of depressed.

Nobody knows basketball. There's a good reason to be depressed. That is a crime.

[private]

[feels_no_love]

I will rebuild. Who knows, perhaps one day you will have an interest in being a part of that.

...

I went through that a few months ago myself. And I am a bit of a maniac normally. I simply...ceased functioning and became something of a puddle of ash. It was...humiliating. But it did end--it does end.

We shall sort out a distraction regardless of what your Warden says, yes?

Re: [private]

[expectremorse]

[The thought of moving on, away from angie, had never occurred to him. Making a radical change was inconcievable. He laughed-lightly-then.]

...For what it's worth I am sorry I fucked with you.

Yeah. Shit, have a beer and a bite to eat.

[private]

[feels_no_love]

I appreciate that. Though honestly your mettle impressed me even then.

I may be trying beer again. A sip at a time, see if my body can take it. Then I can go down the pub for more than conversation.

Re: [private]

[expectremorse]

I'm like a cancer. [have a slightly sad, rueful look] I don't go down easy.

...but you have power. Surely it's a small sacrifice?

[private] *insert quote about Marv from Sin City here*

[feels_no_love]

Bah, you're no disease. You were just born in the wrong age.

It is...mixed. I prefer it greatly to my human life, but like any drastic change there are always things one leaves behind that one misses.

[Private] Such facts.

[expectremorse]

[Hoffman looks pleased] ...You know, you're not the first guy to say that?

I bet I could handle it.

[There's not a lot that's keeping him here, or human.]

...that's not to belittle it. There's just nothing left for me.

[Private]

[feels_no_love]

I'm not? Well.

We should talk about it more then. The idea that you have nothing to go back to doesn't sit well with me. Even if I disliked you it's a huge waste of your talents.

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse]

...You really think that?

[He's got a huge grin on his face. It vanishes]

You're Dracula. You know how often people get to meet the actual Dracula? You're famous.

[Private]

[feels_no_love]

Yes, apparently I have my own breakfast cereal...

[He bursts out laughing for a moment.]

I am famous. I just wish that certain of my accomplishments had more fame than the fangs and all.

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse]

What else have you done?

I mean besides the breakfast cereal?

[Private]

[feels_no_love]

I led the armies that kept the Turks out of Europe back in the 1400s, and broke all their influence in the region.

[Odd to zero in on a human accomplishment, but it is what immediately comes to mind.]

Besides, at least it is a chocolate cereal. *snert*

[ooc: I'll be focusing on Dracula and will be available all day, but no chat. How do you want to post dis thing? :D]

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse]

Chocolate is amazing. I count that as an accomplishment.

[The rest not so much]

Why not try doing things...as a vampire?

[How about a log?]

[Private]

[feels_no_love]

Unfortunately most of my career as a vampire was wrapped up into fighting back against hunters. But I suppose I could change that now that they think we are all dead.

[sure!]

Re: [Private]

[expectremorse]

...You're dracula. People are going to listen to you.

[I'll set something up.]