[video] [intro]

[occultistpeter]

[There is a click, such as that of a webcam turning on. After a moment, the video focuses on a figure.

It's a man, leaning up against a fancy bed headboard with a pillow at his back - judging from the point of view, he's balancing a computer on his lap. At first glance he's obviously human, maybe in his late thirties or early forties, and his chest, along with one of his arms, is bandaged heavily; he's tossed a dark-coloured bathrobe over the bandages and appears to be wearing nothing else, though only the top half of his body can be seen. He's holding a glass - partially filled with some sort of green liquor, and some half-melted ice cubes - in his undamaged hand. He looks very tired -something that isn't helped by the black outlining his eyes - and maybe even a little drunk.

The more observant might notice the small table next the the bed. A container of pain-killers is on top of it, as well as a tall bottle filled with the same opaque green liquid. The former is clearly labelled with a warning against taking more than two every four hours, drinking alcohol with tablets, and the like. Finally there's some sort of carved wooden object, most of it receding out of the screen's edge - ominously, it's spattered with something that may very well be blood.

The man shifts slightly, just a hint of a pained grimace on his face, and takes a gulp from his glass.]

I'm not sure why I'm here. Maybe I'm just bored. I'm bedbound, I ache, and I miss Ginger. Anyone else specific who I might want to speak with right now is just as stuck recovering as I am.

So I turn on the internet and this is the first thing that pops up. Some sort of online community, if I'm not wrong. Works for me.

If anyone feels like talking, go ahead and talk.

[He pauses, seeming to reconsider for a second.]

Unless you're a vampire. If you're a vampire, sod off.

Comments

[makewayforroze]

Is that what happened to you? A vampire?

[video]

[occultistpeter]

Would you believe me if I said yes?

[Aaand that raised eyebrow there is just daring her to say no.]

[makewayforroze]

It isn't that strange for the community.

[She pauses because she wants to ask. He doesn't look okay so asking if he's alright is a bit redundant and it looks like he's being to the doctor (because who would have pills without a visit?!)...but still...]

How are you?

[carriesparasol]

Goodness. Are you quite alright? I do not believe I have ever seen someone make their introduction her in such terrible condition.

[video]

[occultistpeter]

[He looks a little surprised to have a person who doesn't know him - especially one on the internet, who can stay anonymous and not even bother to put up a pretense - care enough to ask.]

I... didn't get turned, so I should be up and about in a few days time.

[Even if it does hurt. Rather a lot.]

[video]

[carriesparasol]

[She'll switch to video for the sake of ease.]

Do you mean into a vampire?

[daretotry]

What's wrong with vampires?

[video]

[occultistpeter]

You mean other than the bloodsucking and the murderous tendencies?

Well, they're horrible cooks.

[video]

[daretotry]

Right, I guess that would be why they're generally considered bad news.

Uh, I've never eaten anything cooked by a vampire. What makes it so horrible?

[oceanicbutterfly]

...I don't think we have any vampires now.

[video]

[occultistpeter]

...would one tell you if they were?

You don't want to scare away the prey, you know.

[kettei]

What're you drinking there?

[video]

[occultistpeter]

This? [He proffers the whole bottle, and takes the opportunity to drink straight from it.]

Midori. Why?

[video]

[notasinglelady]

[I'm sorry, I had to]

...Doctor?

[No worries, I was expecting it. And I apologize in return for this, because I'm shameless.]

[occultistpeter]

Doctor? Doctor who?

...I'm no doctor. [However much he may wish it at the moment.]

video;

[chaosgoddess]

[Have a very blue, very weird looking, woman. Her eyes are red and yellow, and his black hair seems to move on it's own, like it's underwater.]

Oh, my. Rough night, sweetheart?

Re: video;

[occultistpeter]

[And he's automatically apprehensive, because what else can something this weird be but a vampire? He doesn't know anything else after all.]

[If someone tested his heart rate right now, they'd notice it skyrocketing.]

...more of a rough couple of days.

[video]

[whitechocolate]

I'm not a vampire... though I know a girl who slays them?

[Sam squints at the green liquid.] What are you drinking?

Re: [video]

[occultistpeter]

On a regular basis? And she's still alive? Impressive. [Does he believe you? Well. Maybe. You never know.]

[He proffers the glass of bright green stuff as he notices the other's glance.] Midori. One of the greatest inventions known to mankind.

[antibadstuff]

Not a big fan of vamps?

[video]

[occultistpeter]

No, no I can't say I am. The attempted murder and bloodsucking kind of puts one off, you know?

[heavenlyhome]

Welcome to the community, sir!

[occultistpeter]

Thank you? [He's not quite sure just how to reply to that.]

[defendsearth]

Have something against vampires? Did one try to bite or ?...

[video]

[occultistpeter]

I wish. More like one and a whole slew of his spawnlings. Which he set on me for kicks.

Yes, you could say I have something against vampires.