video; look who's coming to dinner

[annihilist]

[This is so counter to everything Devin normally does, but there's no point in beating around the bush. Best to tell the truth and then let the chips fall where they may.]

It's not generally my custom to announce myself so formally, but it seems to be the norm around here, and I believe this will save me a great deal of time and energy. My name is Devin Parker, and I am a vampire. [He grins, revealing a slightly elongated set of canines to make his point.] If you're even remotely aware of any variety of my species, you're probably also aware that we need to consume blood to live. [There are stories about the essence-consuming ones, but none actually exist in his world.] Sadly, I'm no exception to this rule; however, I don't hurt people to get what I need, so you've no cause to worry that I'm going to jump out at you from a dark alleyway late at night. [The smirk turns a little wicked.] I can do that in daylight.

[He's joking. Probably.

Briefly, Devin's expression turns more serious.]

That said, I do still need what I need. Not often; and not in great quantities; and, if at all possible, not from the vein. Anyone willing to volunteer, I can provide further details.

[The vampire leans back in his chair, hands folded and smiling slyly again.]

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

[He's sure there will be many.]

Comments

video;

[annihilist]

[Well now, that's interesting. Devin hears the edge, and the reply tells him Klaus is familiar with some version of his race, and doesn't like them. As such, Devin considerably dials back the smirk to something chillier.]

Blood Breed. How fitting. I'm merely playing the part, I assure you. I don't hurt anyone I don't have to.

Do you really think I would be asking for assistance if I thought it all reasonable for me to just assault people? The chief of police has my measure.

[He's aware that announcing himself would be putting a target on his back, despite any assurances he could offer. He may have even intended that as a consequence.]

video;

[purered]

...And now, so do I.

I don't know what you truly hope to gain by revealing yourself, but should you put one toe out of line, Miss Valdis will be the least of your worries.

[Yeah he thinks you're up to something, Devin.]

video;

[annihilist]

[Devin is absolutely up to something, but it's probably not what Klaus thinks.]

What I hope to gain is preventing a great deal of inadvertent bloodshed. My kind don't simply fade away quietly into starvation; if they did, I wouldn't ask so publicly. This way, everyone is safer.

[Because now anyone listening will know what he is, and keep him accountable through their own fear, one way or another.]

If you've some quarrel with what I am, I don't blame you. I have a quarrel with what I am.

Re: video;

[purered]

[Now he's really suspicious]

Most fully turned against their will are made into thralls, bound to their master. You act with far too much autonomy for me to believe you loathe what you are.

video;

[annihilist]

I am not from your world, Mr. Reinherz. Of course I'm not the same as the vampires from that place.

[Devin leans forward, close into the camera.]

And I wasn't turned, against my will or otherwise.

Re: video;

[purered]

A monster is a monster, regardless of origin.

I will reiterate - if you prove to be a threat, I will put you down.

Good evening, Mr Parker.

video;

[annihilist]

[The smile on Devin's face is brittle, and doesn't reach his eyes. His voice is quiet.]

Yes, we are, aren't we?

I hope you keep your word, if it proves necessary. Don't dare hesitate.

not here

[flowrite]