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[doesntdohumble]

[Eric really isn't the type for posting to the networks himself, but he has a need. A very specific one. With all of this temperature fluctuation, he needs to keep his body temperature more stable, since for some ungodly reason the changes in temperature actually bother him this semester. And that means regular feedings. Normally his smaller collection of donors is more than sufficient each month. This month, however, is far, far from normal.

When Eric turns on the camera he sits very still, legs crossed, hands folded in his lap. He's trying hard not to look as miserable as he feels, with all of this hot and cold that he's not supposed to be able to feel. And he's putting up a rather impressive front, at that. Behind him, Godric stands, just as still and straight himself, although a soft smile graces his own features.]

Ladies. Gentlemen. [The corner of his mouth quirks slightly, a show for the camera.] And the rest of you, whatever you are.

We're looking for volunteers. Donors, if you must be specific about it. Some of you might remember a similar request a while ago. Unfortunately, Captain Kirk is no longer here to speak on our behalf. That does not mean that we are asking you to blindly offer yourselves up. There are those on the ship that can vouch for our character in his stead. [He won't name names specifically on such a public forum, but they know who they are, and they should know that they're called to account, here with these words.]

I'll give you the Sparknotes version. Godric and I are Vampire. We drink blood, it is how we survive. Without it, we starve. [His eyes are fiercely blue.] Or freeze, as the case may be. As it stands, we need more than usual to make ends meet this month, thanks to the ship fucking around with its temperature changes, and deciding we need to share in the same effects. And that is where you come in.

[It is Godric's turn to speak up now, sensing that his progeny's temper is getting the better of him for the moment.] We have regular volunteers who donate to us, and their contributions are usually more than enough. But this is an usual situation, and we do not wish to overburden them. We're asking for temporary volunteers to supplement what we already receive. And any form of donation will do; if you have your blood drawn in the medical bay, they can set it aside for us at your request.

[Eric shifts in his seat, leaning against one of the arms of the chair.] Donors may remain anonymous, should you decide to take us up on this request. [He brings a hand up to rest his chin his hand. He sounds slightly bored with the spiel, and rehearsed as well, as though this sort of announcement and public speaking in general really isn't new to him at all.] Questions?

((ooc: Blue is Eric and green is Godric! There will be a log for this up shortly as well so keep an eye out for that!))

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[altercate]

What unusual situation.

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[doesntdohumble]

The situation where a vampire should be affected by these temperature fluctuations the same as the rest of you.

[Eric is less than pleased with this state of affairs. Also, weren't you listening at all, wolf? Honestly.]

[majestyofthethrone]

What happened?

[doesntdohumble]

The ship.

[It irritates him that he can't get more specific than that. Not about what's causing them to feel these temperatures, at least.]

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[thebreakingwave]

I'm human, but also a wizard. I don't know if that makes a difference for you? If you don't think it'll harm you, I can donate.

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[doesntdohumble]

[Wizard. Eric isn't quite comfortable with the idea of magic. Not when it can theoretically possess him and take over his mind, make him do things he doesn't want to, take away his free will. (And will some day, although he doesn't know that.) Still, though. They need the donations.]

Human is human. [He shrugs nonchalantly.]

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[bemerry]

[ Merry is game to be helpful, even though he's never heard of a vampire before. He does know, however, that with a naturally accelerated metabolism and thus heart-rate, compared to Men, he wouldn't mind missing some of his blood to slow it down a bit and cool.

At least, this is how he suspects it will work. ]

How does this happen, exactly? [ Meriadoc isn't exactly the clearest on how one arranges to be drained of a little blood ] And, erm, is it alright that I am not a Man?

[ Hobbits are rather different than everyone else, after all. ]

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[doesntdohumble]

[Oh, it's one of the short ones! A long while ago, Eric met Frodo once or twice. He found him...short and nervous. Hopefully this one will be more entertaining.

He leans forward, with a slight smirk on his face.] I should think so. Some of my favorite donors aren't human. Especially here on the ship.

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[stimulations]

I suppose I can make my donations more regular, if it's that necessary.

[He doesn't actually mind the prospect, as long as he isn't left sick from it.]

[faderbroderson]

We don't want to tax our regular donors too much. There's no point in asking for more of you if we don't have to.

[doesntdohumble]

If you think you can manage it, we can at least discuss the possibility.

[Aww, c'mon Godric, don't turn him away just yet, this is one of the ones that he hasn't slept with yet, surprisingly enough.]

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[atent_dead]

[Granny make sure her pointed hat is firmly in place before addressing them]

Ain't got the Black Ribborners in these parts.

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[doesntdohumble]

The what?

[You might as well be speaking another language, for all that Eric understood of that. See this look on his face? He's unimpressed with your usage of colloquialisms he doesn't understand.]

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[ironsider]

So you'll take it from a blood bag? [ Welp. She did consider opening a place to help faeries with their problems back home. Not that vampires are faeries (she thinks, there's probably faeries who drink blood somewhere) but supernatural creatures have to stick together. ]

[faderbroderson]

It isn't our preference, but it works just as well.

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[humanistic]

[you guys are disgusting and he almost leaves it at silent disapproval--but vampires that feed are an extra touchy subject these days with Mitchell. (Plus he is, as always, fighting his own hunger, so thanks for screaming about this.)]

Oh, what. Can't you two stand a bit of discomfort? Everyone else is doing all right.

[more or less.]

[faderbroderson]

Other people can regulate their body temperatures with a blanket or jacket. We have no functioning circulatory system. That complicates matters beyond our comfort.

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[ex_question191]

Hey, you've got balls, I'll give you that much.

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[doesntdohumble]

Hm, and what makes you say that?

[He's pretty sure he could take almost anyone that has a problem with him being a vampire on this ship, anyway. Not that he's heard anyone complaining. Not to his face, at least.]

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[lordof]

Where might you be found?

[he has. questions. curiously curious questions.]

[faderbroderson]

[Godric considers that one for a few moments, deliberately not looking at Eric. This man could be many things. Friend, foe, donor, hunter. But his demeanor is curious, not threatening.]

Many places. Where would you prefer to meet?

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[nightblogs]

[Half of Hyperion's brain has turned into a caged mouse, going around the wheel that screeches a 'don't do it don't do it' over and over and over. Some customs are hard to break, however, especially once you've become infamous for selling your hocus pocus high-inducing blood over whatever means there are to survive, which means the other half of his brain is just urging him to do what he might as well do. Why would life be any different up here in space? It's not like he can be much better.

The fingers of one hand are pressing into his temple, scratching nervously.]

Donations, huh? [A pause. He's trying his best to sound nonchalant, like a boy his age would.] So I'm guessing you guys got nothin' to offer in return.

[faderbroderson]

If there is something you would ask for in return, we wouldn't consider a trade unreasonable.

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[civilwarring]

[Everything about this comm broadcast is intensely uncomfortable, so extrinsically wrong that at first he doesn't touch it with a proverbial ten foot pole. Josh had encouraged him to keep his head down and that was what he was going to do. But after a while, Aidan finds himself coming back to it.]

Do you really think this is a good idea?

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[faderbroderson]

Why would it not be?

[He has a fair idea of course, but he always enjoys hearing people's particular reasons.]

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[coy]

[ she hesitates.] So you guys really just announce that you're vampires and people don't... freak out?

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[faderbroderson]

[Godric smiles kindly.] We have been here nearly three years now. Most people are accustomed to our presence. If you have questions, we'd be glad to answer them.

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[stacked]

What, nobody could hunt down a dinner bell?

[ worst slayer ever. ]

[faderbroderson]

Do you think it would work?

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[hypospray]

You sure the blood'll help with the problem?

[ he has something else he wants to say, but to be honest, he wants to get that out of the way first. ]

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[faderbroderson]

Feeding more will keep our temperatures better regulated and keep us mobile, yes.

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[unparental]

...is that why, then?

[ ie why she could eat a fucking horse

were that horse made of blood. ]

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[faderbroderson]

Why...?

[It never occurred to him that Jenna might be experiencing a similar problem. After all, Jenna has a heartbeat.]

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[became]

It's not like I've never done it before.

[ so mark the idiot down, then. ]

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[doesntdohumble]

[smiiiiiiile]

Are you always this quick to volunteer, Caffrey? Not that I'm complaining, of course.