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[Midna does not make much use out of the network, but figures she has a question and doesn't want her face attached to it, in the event that anyone puts two and two together and realises she's actually asking for a little assistance. In the most subtle way she can muster, anyway.]

Hello, lovelies.
I've a question and your cycle—moon—whatever you wish to call it—is irrelevant.

How you do handle traits you acquire that could potentially be harmful to others, or to yourself? A good example of this might be if you grow horns and don't want to gore anyone who comes near you or sleeps next to you. Another example of this might be if you acquire serpent traits and possibly have some form of venomous accompaniment. Not that I know how that would work.

But you get the point, I'm sure. I'm not asking for any specific reason other than curiosity, so please, indulge me.

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[There's a mild sense of annoyance in the woman's voice as she responds.]

Fools, you say? I have seen my fair share of them since this world saw fit to make me a part of it. It is not difficult to imagine the common folk believing everything will be fine merely because they wish it to be so. Most of them have not had centuries to improve themselves as I have. I imagine, though, that there are those here who would make even myself feel young, though I have yet to meet them.

[The annoyance in her voice fades.]

Now, as for your question, let me answer it with one of my own. Do you know what a vampire is? It feels odd even asking that, but I know nothing of you or your world. It is possible my kind does not exist there. If you do know, you can likely guess both which moon affects me, and what sort of effect it has upon me.

If I'm being honest, I've met my fair share of those I would consider foolish, yes. [She can already think of at least one person. Maybe two?

It sounds as though she and Remilia may be of similar mindsets, however, when it comes to these same fools in question.]

I... No.
I'm not familiar with the term. Is that a Light Dweller thing? [She pauses, after a moment's consideration.] Human, I mean.

[The question prompts an amused laugh from the woman on the other end. Light-dweller? A question like that makes it obvious Midna has no idea what she is talking about.]

Ah, pardon me. I do not mean to offend. But being asked if I am a 'Light Dweller' was far from what I expected. However, it gives me a rare opportunity to explain, and I will not pass that up.

[There's obvious pride in her voice.]

You see, the light of day has never touched my skin. The rays from that accursed orb are one of the only weaknesses I, as a vampire, have. They burn me, and while I am uncertain they would actually kill me, I have every reason to believe they would. However, in exchange for this, I do not get ill. I will never die of old age. Injuries that would cripple a human heal nearly instantly. There is one cost associated, though.

[She pauses for dramatic effect.]

Blood. I need blood filled with life. The more recently it was in a body, the better it is for me. If you find this distasteful, so be it. I have been called a monster more times in my life than I can recall. What most of them did not realize, however was that it does not require me to actually take a life. The blood I need to survive is but a pittance compared to what a human body contains. And that is the effect I was talking about. The Sanguis moon, it makes what is normally an easily controlled thirst into something that tests the restraint I have built up over centuries. I rather dislike it.

[Midna pauses for a moment. For once, she didn't really come out and ask if Remilia was a Light Dweller, but the Twili supposes it was sort of an unspoken implication. If a person's not a Twili, it's pretty convenient just to classify them as a Light Dweller. Although now that the term human is known, that's sort of throwing a wrench into the situation.

Regardless, there aren't vampires in the Twilight, so no matter what pathway Midna might have taken to get here, the end result is the same.

The thought of another light-fearing creature however, is an interesting one. Midna makes a note to do a little research on vampires in Lunatia's library. Maybe Yusuke or Ren know some stories about them.

Midna listens, or half-listens. Whatever it is Midna does when other people get verbose, which is probably not as polite as a princess probably should be, but then Midna's never been an orthodox princess. She does find her eyebrows knitting together thoughtfully.]

I have to wonder how many willing victims you have here in Lunatia if you need that to survive. [She's not really judging, but she decides that she personally, would like to keep her blood to herself. Just one more thing she has no interest in sharing.]

[She was certainly being more than a little long-winded. She had no reason to expect her words to be impressive other than being the owner of an over-inflated ego. For all she knows, her conversation partner could have more impressive capabilities. At the very least she has the sense to not drone on about herself too long, though.]

I have had no difficulty in keeping myself well fed. It is wishing to only select the willing that makes me dislike the moons, and the feeling they bring over me that prompted me to respond to you. While I will not let myself die, I take no pleasure in hurting those that have done nothing to deserve it. Such crassness is beneath me.

At least there's nothing to worry about when it comes to you jumping onto anyone in a hunger frenzy.

[Midna doubts that it actually works like that, but who knows. It's not like she's familiar with how vampires conduct their business or what happens to them if they go too long without sustenance.]

I suppose I'm a little surprised to hear that anyone would be willing. But then, all different kinds of people are here with different kinds of preferences.

[The response brings an amused laugh from the woman on the other end.]

Not anymore, at least. I am well accustomed to who and what I am after all these years. It would take some manner of crisis to push me that far, and honestly, I have difficulty imagining anything capable of it. Anything other than that damned moon, at least.

As for people being willing, some people may take some sort of enjoyment from it. Some people are merely kind-hearted. Sometimes there is crossover between the two. What I can say is that those I have asked have claimed little pain was involved.

[This explanation does not make Midna feel particularly secure, though she can respect Remilia's ability to be so upfront and unabashed about her situation and her... peculiar circumstances.]

I suppose in the end, as long as it's not causing any difficulty, that's all that matters. Sounds like a lot of effort to me, though. I doubt I'd put up with that easily.

[Because someone—and we won't say who—hates putting in more effort than necessary.]

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