[ Please hold while Leonard "Bones" McCoy screams loudly. In his room. Which is thankfully soundproof. It sounds something like "FUCK!" Though of course, by vampire standards, that's pretty basic.
Edgin just doesn't seem like the kind of guy who operates on vampire standards. ]
Thank you for keeping it simple.
[ He would do the same for his daughter, or novice if he had one, so he gets it. ]
He's good on that lute, ain't he? He got me to play the guitar again, even got me a new strap as a gift. And he probably doesn't even mean anything by it, he's just nice.
Really? He's truly too good for his own good, yes. My poor Len, heartsick over dear sweet Edgin. Try not to confuse the signals, I'm sure he's not nearly as smooth when he's interested if how he reacted to me is anything to go by.
I know, he just wants to be friends. I'd be okay with that.
[ Would he? He could learn to be. Leonard isn't so driven by his libido that he'd risk hurting someone. ]
I'm making assumptions here but I feel like he could use a friend to remind him that being a vampire sucks, sure, but it's not all bad. We're both sad sacks who miss our families, if that's enough then that's enough.
No, I feel as if that's a safe assumption. I mentioned that you two would be fast friends and he said he would like that. Perhaps start as friends and move forward slowly with anything else.
I believe that's how people sometimes go about it.
He said that? Damn. I'd be lucky to call a guy like him my friend.
But I got about as much experience making friends as you do, it seems like. So who knows. Could work out, could crash and burn. Can't say "life's too short not to try," but I feel like this damn life'll be too damn long not give it a shot.
Right. Would've avoided a lot of trouble with my ex-wife if I could do that. Then again, I know I'm my own worst enemy here. If I push people away, they can't hurt me, huh.
[ He has studied many sciences, he has had time to look back on his human life and reflect... ]
I wish it were that easy. I mean, it almost feels that easy? But I ain't used to that. I don't know how to handle it.
Sure, shoot.
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If I could make myself stop, I would. But I'll try and... you know, give it a chance. Just cause I'm undying don't mean I have to be unchanging. I hope.
Uhh... threatened? That's a threat? Giving somebody you're not close with your blood is definitely a threat. I wouldn't give Edgin my blood, he'd freak out. Hell, if anyone short of you gave me blood jewelry, I'd freak out.
Did someone give you blood jewelry? Do they know who you are?
Well said, Len. And I will be here always if you need me.
Okay, then I was not wrong to question it as such.
And yes. She did and She does. I believe it was an affectionate sentiment but I found myself unnerved. She is a friend, possibly one that wishes to pursue something romantic, but you know me.
I know I can always count on you, Karm. Just don't expect me to say it in so many words, writing it's easier for me.
That's a pretty fucked up way of showing affection. "Hey drink my blood so I can get in your head!" Please. She oughta got you a bottle of wine or something if she was trying to be romantic.
Was it a novice? If you want, I'll box their ears, whoever it was.
I mean, I do love the sentiment of blood jewelry, do not get me wrong, but... Yes, it's a bit forward from a friend. And no, she's your senior in years, so while I appreciate the offer, I'll spare you the risk.
I suppose she and I will have to navigate this. I would not want to lose a friend over something as silly as a romantic infatuation.
Should I get you some? I never felt like silver goes well in those, but I could swing it.
Probably for the best if I avoid it, I don't want anything coming back to you or making you look bad. I guess.
Hope it works out. You'd think us vamps would have worked out how to set boundaries after however long we've been around. If she's older than me, she'll probably get it.
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After talking to Edgin
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What did you say??
I told you, he's like if I wasn't a total asshole.
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[Karma... Karma, he said he wouldn't hurt Leonard, that's not an invitation to threaten him.]
He really is. He was even playing sad music on the lute.
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Edgin just doesn't seem like the kind of guy who operates on vampire standards. ]
Thank you for keeping it simple.
[ He would do the same for his daughter, or novice if he had one, so he gets it. ]
He's good on that lute, ain't he? He got me to play the guitar again, even got me a new strap as a gift. And he probably doesn't even mean anything by it, he's just nice.
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Really? He's truly too good for his own good, yes. My poor Len, heartsick over dear sweet Edgin. Try not to confuse the signals, I'm sure he's not nearly as smooth when he's interested if how he reacted to me is anything to go by.
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[ He's got it so bad. ]
I know, he just wants to be friends. I'd be okay with that.
[ Would he? He could learn to be. Leonard isn't so driven by his libido that he'd risk hurting someone. ]
I'm making assumptions here but I feel like he could use a friend to remind him that being a vampire sucks, sure, but it's not all bad. We're both sad sacks who miss our families, if that's enough then that's enough.
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I believe that's how people sometimes go about it.
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But I got about as much experience making friends as you do, it seems like. So who knows. Could work out, could crash and burn. Can't say "life's too short not to try," but I feel like this damn life'll be too damn long not give it a shot.
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You might create a friendship to surpass many lifetimes, Len. It's always worth a shot to make bonds with those you care about.
May I ask a question?
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[ He has studied many sciences, he has had time to look back on his human life and reflect... ]
I wish it were that easy. I mean, it almost feels that easy? But I ain't used to that. I don't know how to handle it.
Sure, shoot.
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With him it's that easy.
And if someone you have no romantic connection to, nor blood claim with, gave you blood jewelry, how would you react?
[No reason, no reason at all...]
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Uhh... threatened? That's a threat? Giving somebody you're not close with your blood is definitely a threat. I wouldn't give Edgin my blood, he'd freak out. Hell, if anyone short of you gave me blood jewelry, I'd freak out.
Did someone give you blood jewelry? Do they know who you are?
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Okay, then I was not wrong to question it as such.
And yes. She did and She does. I believe it was an affectionate sentiment but I found myself unnerved. She is a friend, possibly one that wishes to pursue something romantic, but you know me.
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That's a pretty fucked up way of showing affection. "Hey drink my blood so I can get in your head!" Please. She oughta got you a bottle of wine or something if she was trying to be romantic.
Was it a novice? If you want, I'll box their ears, whoever it was.
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I suppose she and I will have to navigate this. I would not want to lose a friend over something as silly as a romantic infatuation.
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Probably for the best if I avoid it, I don't want anything coming back to you or making you look bad. I guess.
Hope it works out. You'd think us vamps would have worked out how to set boundaries after however long we've been around. If she's older than me, she'll probably get it.
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Let's hope. I can only imagine how disappointing my less than enthusiastic response was for her.
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[ He's kidding... he has to be. ]
Whoof, yeah, I'll bet. Hope it ain't too awkward now -- our lives are too damn long to keep things awkward between people.
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And agreed. But really, she is a dear, just... rather forward.
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[ :) ]
Knowing you, I'm guessing that's what you liked about her? Until the whole... romance angle came up.
This is getting awful close to us talking about your sex life though, and I might have to tap out before that happens.
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Don't worry, I know how squeamish you are about sex. But yes, in many ways.
Regardless, that's enough about that. Thank you for listening. We can share our romantic woes together.
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Course, you know I'm here for you. Misery loves company, right?
[ He means that affectionately of course. ]
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Exactly.
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You're a real peach, Karm.
[ He has the best maker!!! ]