☽ II: video

[inabluemoon]

[Vanitas is seated with his chin propped up in one hand when the video comes on. He looks significantly calmer (and less Sanguis-y) than the last time he made a post like this.]

Bonjour. I've done this once before, but I feel as though I wouldn't be doing my due diligence if I just relied on snooping and idle gossip.

[He straightens up, a hand going to his chest with an undeniably cocky grin.]

So! My name is Vanitas and I am a doctor to vampires, although I myself am just an average human. In an attempt to better understand the nature of the world we currently find ourselves in and those that all of you are from I have a request! I'd like to hear all of your "legends" about vampires. It's become clear that despite the wide variety of worlds represented here vampires are a reality in very few, so I'm curious about where your preconceived notions of them stem from.

Of course if you yourself happen to be a vampire or personally acquainted with any I'm even more interested in you. Don't hesitate to come forward and chat with me, I'll even be accommodating if you want to do so anonymously.

[He waves a gloved hand that ends in sharp nails.] Au revoir~

Comments

[inabluemoon]

"Honorable"? You're funny.

I can't say that I blame her for her resentment. Humans are quick to turn on anything they don't understand or that's different than them, it's more convenient for them to hate or fear as opposed to opening up their limited world views.

But how do you spot one of these "Dead Apostles"? Do they look like regular humans to the untrained eye?

[kiritin]

[ Let him be a good, slightly naive person, Vanitas.............. ]

Unfortunately, what you say is true. Humans, imperfect as they are, do not possess the wisdom to measure the different between themselves and what is not 'human'.
Even as they worship another, their belief can often cause harm.

[ He sure would know well about that. ]

I do believe they can easily disguise themselves among humans, yes, though for those who are keen on magic, they possess a different feeling to them.
As someone experienced in caring for the well-being of vampires, should I believe you have a keen eye for differentiating humans and vampires?

[inabluemoon]

[Arjuna you poor oblivious thing.]

Their ignorance will get them wiped out eventually. Not that vampires are much better.

I see. So they're not completely impossible to distinguish if one knows what to look for. And of course! For the most part vampires where I'm from are also indistinguishable from humans unless they're careless with using their abilities or drinking blood, but there are a few other ways to spot them.

[kiritin]

I believe so. I apologize for not being more of help.
However, may I ask which other ways exist to recognize a vampire in a crowd of humans?
I am rather curious about your field of expertise.

[inabluemoon]

I've come across plenty of people even less useful here, so you're leaps and bounds ahead of many. My expectations were fairly low.

Well the most obvious sign is the fangs, but of course they aren't always evident and careful vampires can avoid drawing attention to them. The eyes are the other quick way to spot them- a vampire's eyes will glow red in the dark.

[kiritin]

I have indeed noticed the Dead Apostle who I have mentioned to you seem to possess rather prominent fangs.
Her eyes are naturally of a red color, however.
Do they tend to express a different behavior than humans, that you may have noticed?
It's peculiar that they so often try to disguise themselves as humans, despite bearing some hatred for them. I'm hardly allowed to express an opinion on the matter, but I can't help but think they might simply wish to live among humanity.

[inabluemoon]

Fangs seem to be a commonality in vampires no matter their origin.

There's a different level of pride and confidence, but that's mostly because vampires consider themselves superior to humans. And given their abilities and strength they aren't exactly wrong if you compare them in that way.

I wouldn't exactly say that they want to "live among" them... Of course there are some vampires who want to wipe out all of humanity, but for the most part I think they just want to be left alone.

[kiritin]

Even among humans, there are those who consider themselves superior than their kin. It is something within our nature, no matter which species we are, don't you think?

I see. It is as you say. It is even quite possible that there are vampires that demonstrate a more "human" nature than some humans themselves.
Is this why you've decided to become a doctor for them?

[inabluemoon]

It is. Like I said, they're not that much different in the end.

[His disdain for both is similar, at least.]

No. I'm just going to save them for my own reasons, that's all.

[kiritin]

[ A selfish doctor is still a doctor, he supposes... Though for a moment, Arjuna can't help but wonder if vampires even wish to be cured or saved. ]

I understand. Whatever your reason might be, as long as it does not bring them misery or harm that is not deserving, I am sure your work is one they are thankful for.