[Backdated to Oct. 1]

[bitingcynicism]

[Such a lovely fall night for the start of October. And while some are anxiously checking behind their shoulders for the first signs of October troubles, the atmosphere seems mostly peaceful. Except for a nagging feeling that some of you might have noticed should your body have a natural desire for blood. A feeling that your pills/hospital blood/

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[painedintheneck]

... ha?

[pauses his steps for a second, frowning at midair and blinking]

[painedintheneck]

[piercing, silent stare for a moment]

... what about the others?

[bitingcynicism]

We have to find out how many are affected.

[painedintheneck]

... it's going to be a busy month for my blood sugar.

[bitingcynicism]

We need a better substitute.

[painedintheneck]

Not that I'm denying your chances, but if you can't find anything, it's business as usual for me.

[bitingcynicism]

If I can't find anything, you probably won't be enough.

[painedintheneck]

... aa. That many people drawing blood, and I'd start to lose myself.

[bitingcynicism]

What?

[painedintheneck]

There's a limit to my limits. I don't enjoy turning animalistic.

[bitingcynicism]

You can revert?

[painedintheneck]

I said 'animalistic'. Vampires aren't animals. If it's reverting to anything, it's base human instinct.

[bitingcynicism]

Vampires are beasts. And you're saying if you get bitten enough, you could turn back into one of them.

[painedintheneck]

No. There's a world of difference between a vampire and a human who's lost his senses. I'm just closer than most.

[bitingcynicism]

You don't make any sense.

[painedintheneck]

... don't let differences in culture bog you down. Either way, just accept it's a bad idea.