video;

[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!))

Comments

[doesntdohumble]

[Wow what is with all these vampires people thinking things like this whenever he and Godric do something that isn't hiding what they are?]

Have you experienced anything on board that would lead you to believe that vampires are in danger? [Moreso than anyone else, of course.]

[civilwarring]

[What is it with all these vampires running around just short of dressing up like Bela Lugosi?]

I don't need to experience it here to know that humans and vampires don't mix. Not like this.

[faderbroderson]

They mixed well enough in our world, for the most part. There is always conflict, always individuals on both sides who will cause problems, but we were open about our nature there and have continued to be so here.

[civilwarring]

[Vampires who don't need to drink blood. Vampires who co-existed peacefully with humans. Aidan's starting to think the Tranquility is just surrounding him with these people as some kind of sick joke.]

It only takes an individual. We're in a tin can here. All it takes is for one person to punch a hole through the side.

[faderbroderson]

While that may be true, the catalyst could be anything, and the consequences will be dire for more than just ourselves. There's no use in us remaining in hiding, scrounging for what we need and risking anger among the population when we're eventually found out. We've been open from the beginning, and plan to continue to be so.

[civilwarring]

If you want to get yourself staked, I can't stop you.

[faderbroderson]

[Godric doesn't roll his eyes exactly, but his expression is less than impressed. He's had this conversation multiple times, with multiple people, over a period of many months. No one has attempted to stake either of them yet. But he isn't going to argue the point, so he signs off instead.]