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I suppose it's best to be acquainted in this way. The message system is much more advanced than I would have anticipated; quick and efficient. Good.

I am Alucard. I see no point in compromising the truth, so I shall say it now to spare wretched and unpleasant surprises: I was sired by a vampire, my mother a human. So few are there like me, but we are called dhampir.

If you have no knowledge of what this means, I will explain and answer your questions accordingly, should you have them.

In any case, I will do whatever it takes to ensure we all leave this place as soon as possible.

I have no doubt some of us have certain deadlines to keep.

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How long?

[ that's... well, she hasn't thought about that too deeply just yet. confusion rolls across her face for just a moment - but it's only a moment, and she exhales deeply with a smile. ]

Well... I can't say for sure. Usually, it's one person against the world, you know? But like this... there's dozens of us. And each one of us has others to look out for them. [ neptune and jupiter are here, somewhere. she knows it. they'll look out for her in the same way. ] Maybe it'll last forever. Or maybe we'll get burned down the next time we go home? But... I think I'd still rather it be this way.

[That does make sense, doesn't it. No matter how long it'll last, it's better to live as themselves than not. Better to do that than conform to the idea of what a good person should be by harmful standards.]

I'm glad for you, and for them.

Haha. I am, too.

[ and she means it. she's so, so glad for all of them - more than she can even put into words. there's a bit of a hesitation before she says the next bit. ]

Hey, um... You said you didn't really have anyone here waiting for you. And maybe that's for the best? I don't know. [ an awkward smile, audible in her voice. ] But if you ever want some company, let me know. I totally hid some of the whiskey.

[It's sweet of Venus to say those things. For Alucard, it's a difficult thing, and he opts to not elaborate on the subject of loved ones.]

The devil has a taste for drink. [His voice sounds amused.] I would partake, but it would do nothing for me, unfortunately. Inebriation can only happen for me in one way.

Haha, no way! It sucks. It sucks so bad? Like, there is literally no reason to drink it other than getting drunk. But that part's kind of fun.

[ venus there are people who would enjoy whiskey aged for god knows how many years on this station ]

-oh! Oh, right. I guess I don't really know much about what vampires- or dhampirs, I'm guessing it's kind of the same thing? What dhampirs do for fun. [ wait. wait. ] Wait, alcohol goes into blood, right? Would it work if you, uh- you know, with a drunk person?

There are drinks that exist for flavor, though that's a matter of taste.

[He gives a low chuckle.] Yes, it would work if I drank the blood of someone who was intoxicated.

Oh, I mean, I believe you? But also... I think that's kind of a lie. Not from you, but just. In general?

[ it would work? she doesn't even stop to think about how terrible of an idea it is. she just dives right in. ]

Oh my god? Oh my god. We have to try it sometime. [ -aaand now she's giving it another thought. not necessarily a regretful one, but at least some modicum of consideration. ] Actually, maybe that's a bad idea? I haven't ever heard of vampires drinking the devil's blood. That sounds... Actually, that sounds kind of awesome??

To be perfectly honest... I have no idea what may happen if I drink from you. I have only ever had the blood of mortal men, nothing beyond that.

[well. what the hell. it probably won't kill him.]

If you aren't opposed, I would be honored to drink what you offer me.

[ a part of her, the part of her that grew up hearing about vampires and slayers and the things that walked around in the night, is screaming that this is literally the worst idea she's ever had. but a much larger part of her is saying that that's why she totally has to do it. this is like. a once in a lifetime opportunity, right? and besides, she is the devil. it's not like he's going to kill her, even if he goes berserk or something. ]

I mean, if it's for science, I have to, right? I absolutely, totally have to. [ she doesn't sound like she needed that convincing in the first place. ] How often do you get hungry? Like, I don't think you're supposed to give blood more than every... month or two? But also, that's for humans, so. Haha.

[ oh my god. she's totally going to do it. she's totally going to help the "stop vampire hunger" fund. ]

In a normal cause, I would need a pint of blood every few weeks. What I need right now is...

[Well, that's more complicated, but he's trying not to worry about it.]

We'll just start with a small drink and see what happens, shall we?

Oh, totally. So, like, do you need this now? [ and even if it sounds like doubt is creeping into her voice for just a moment, she squashes it down to say immediately after- ] Because now works. Or, well, I can make now work. Do you think the bar works?

[ this is unquestionably the second most stupid thing she's ever done. she's so excited. ]

[Technically, he does need the blood. As soon as he possibly can. He's been delaying as much as possible, but...]

Wherever you are most comfortable, Venus.

Haha. [ she doesn't even know where she's most comfortable!! her entire body is getting shivers thinking about it! she's got the wiggles!! ] Yeah. The bar. let's do that.

[ and true to her word, that's where she is - the run-down station bar, sitting at one of the cleaner booths to the side of the room and biting her lip. this is such a bad idea. god. she's not even looking at her phone because neptune is either going to murder her or come out for shots later. maybe both?? ]

[This is a daring action. Alucard is already more deeply wounded than he's revealed to anyone, and he doesn't know what will happen if it somehow turns out that he can't manage to take the devil blood.

But he's willing to try, and Venus is the first to offer.

Alucard arrives, easily finding Venus at the booth. He approaches, bowing his head respectfully.]

Venus. Thank you again for your generosity.

[ and there he is. venus doesn't let her apprehension show, too much - she just smiles, and waves, and laughs a bit. ]

It's okay. Really, it's just looking out for each other, right? Devil to dhampir.

[ it's not quite as smooth as she'd like, but, well... at least she's not freaking out? ]

[It earns a low, dry chuckle from Alucard.]

I suppose that is true.

[He holds out his hand to her.] If you would join me, my lady.

Haha. Wow.

[ that's not a sarcastic "wow," either. it's the first time she's ever been treated quite like that - and for it to come from a vampire (dhampir, she passively corrects herself) who looks like some sort of mysterious noble is. kind of a lot?? she lays her hand on top of this, smiling and trying not to giggle as she stands up. ]

[First, a delicate kiss is placed upon the back of Venus' hand.]

Know that I am grateful for what you are about to give, and that I am prepared to repay you should you choose.

[Alucard steps forward. Were it up to him, there would be a different way to go about this, but there is little choice in the matter right now.

He whispers:] Try to relax.

[The hand holding Venus' slips away, rising up to gently cradle the back of her hand, guiding her on how to tip and expose her neck. The dhampir leans in, and very precisely punctures his fangs into her throat.]

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[ the kiss is what pushes this into unreal territory. venus watches alucard, absolutely entranced by the man's actions. there's no way around it - he's a vampire (dhampir), but he's a gentleman. he's like the fics she read when she was fourteen. he's like a lot of things that are suave that she's having trouble coming up with words for, but most importantly he's guiding her actions in a gentle but commanding tone, and she's more than happy to let him.

he tilts her head, and she willingly follows, and when teeth break skin she can't help the little gasp that escapes her - part pain, part released anticipation. ]

Ow.

[ okay, more than a part pain. she hisses the word out between gritted teeth, her breathing still soft and mostly even. she's felt worse than this in the scouts - honestly, she's felt worse than this at the doctor's office. but this is much more intense, in a bizarre way. for one fucked up moment, the thought enters her brain: does she need to apologize to jupiter and neptune for this??

but that goes away quickly, replaced at first by the pain and soon by its absence. venus's blood is light, as warm and unflinching as the sun's summer rays. it carries with it strange, alien tastes - human and devil and kindness all in one.

it's unmistakably her. ]

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[He thinks, absently, to apologize for the brief pain later. It is surely forgettable in due time, but he still takes no pleasure from it. Were it up to Alucard, a needle would be more preferable, but there is nothing to be done about that with no equipment to speak of.

When Alucard drinks, he cannot think of a single being he's had that is anything like her. It is her sole uniqueness; nothing is foul in her blood, it is like daylight with no lingering pain. The light is hers, and hers alone.

There's the urging temptation to take and drink and drink. Slowly, some strength returns to him, more than he'd anticipate from any mere mortal. From a devil, it is empowering, and yet not enough to heal the damage done by Dracula.

Eventually, Alucard has to force himself away, fangs rising and a sigh escaping him. He cannot stop himself from licking his lips, but he does refrain from tasting the dots of blood at Venus' neck.]

I have never had anyone like that before.

[ blood is drawn from her, drip by drip, and what started as pain takes on an almost soothing tone. it's... not nice, but it's something like it. he jerks away after what feels like literal minutes, and she exhales all the tension of the feeding in a single shuddery sigh.

dang. wow. she's got shivers. ]

Haha, yeah. We're... kind of like that. [ there's a slight tiredness to her voice, a drain becoming more clear with each word she speaks. ] I haven't. Had anyone do that to me before either? So, like. It's new for both of us.

[ her fingers idly drift up, tapping gently against the marks where his teeth digged in just moments ago. the blood smears beneath the pressure, leaving light red trails as her fingertip moves away and back to her side. ]

So it worked?

Yes. I feel a little stronger.

[It's not enough. Gallons and gallons upon blood may be enough to heal the damage done, but for right now, this will have to do. He will not drain a person, not especially one who has been so friendly with him.

He gives a graceful bow to her, deeply grateful.]

Thank you, Venus.

Might I escort you back to your room? You may need some time to rest.

[ she gives a bow back to him, tilting her head down (and startling a little at how easily her balance shifts - it's a little more blood loss than she thought, clearly). but at his question, she shakes her head briefly. ]

Not yet. I was... kind of hoping we could just. Talk for a second? [ it's not a lie. but also, she is feeling a little dizzy. ] Not long. I won't keep you long, I swear.

[It should not surprise him so. From what he's seen from interacting with Venus thus far, she is pleasant and kind -- exceedingly friendly.

He smiles to her gently, guiding her to sit back down.]

Of course. It would be my pleasure.

Perhaps in all of the chaos, a fine conversation is what we both need now.

Mm. Yeah. I think so, too.

[ she leans into his hand, letting him guide her down into her seat. her back finally makes contact with the seat, and she relaxes against it, the tension slowly leaving her as she closes her eyes.

smiling, she starts off the conversation. ]

So... what did I taste like?

[ she sounds a little playful, and a little woozy, and given that she's not flushing beet-fucking-red she's also probably a little unaware of just what she's saying. ]

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