video; daemon: kyd

[mordacita]

[ Rafa is sitting on a countertop bar, his legs dangling. The camera is looking up at him. For now, the rest of the room is obscure. He's smiling. His suit is slightly damp and his hair has been pulled back to keep it out of his face. ]

Hello. My name is Rafa, and I have some news.

First, to those who have just joined us, welcome. Many here will know that I am a vampire. This is not a secret, and the new faces among us should know it too. If the word is unfamiliar to you, what matters is this: vampires drink blood. We need it to live. Many fear us because of this. Some of you spent time with me in the land called Eudio, where synthetic blood was given to my people. That is not an option here.

I come with an answer, I hope. A friend of mine has made a machine.

[ He pats the device sitting beside him. It looks something like a filter coffee machine; slightly bigger, and with more openings. ]

It clones bags of blood to create more. If you are not a vampire, then I ask if you would donate. One pint is all I need, and I can replicate it indefinitely.

For those of you that need this, as I do, I ask you to come to me. I will give you what you need, and none here will have to fear us.

Either way, I would be glad to see you. But even if you do not donate, and do not want my help, I would welcome you to this bar.

[ Rafa slides off the counter and waves his hand. His obedient daemon turns, and the camera now takes in the whole room. The bar area is filled with bottles of alcohol, as many varieties as Rafa had been able to find. There are booths with soft chairs, and dim lighting. Xistentia's foliage has been cleared away, and the whole place has been redecorated in shades of black, dark blue and purple. Rafa's own navy blue suit matches nicely. He comes back into view. ]

I grew rather good at making cocktails in Eudio. I find I miss it, and mean to continue. I am calling it The Coven. Cliched, I know, but it makes me feel at home. Come and shelter from the rain, if you will. I have plenty of space.

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text; daemon: shebad (*for reasons*)

[shadowblends]

[You know, most of Kurt is screaming for him not to donate blood to a vampire's cause, but then, there's a tiny voice in the back of his head: mutants need to stick together. In his world, Rafa would be considered as such and besides, there's no harm in chatting about it first.]

will you take any type of blood?

[mordacita]

[ Hmm, not a daemon he recognises. ]

yes i shall

but i will label by species, if you do not mind, since the vampires i have met have different needs. some can only drink from humans

others can drink from anyone. if you are willing to help us, i shall not turn you away

[shadowblends]

[Say 'hi' to the newbie, Rafa!]

that makes plenty of sense. [Except, not entirely, since this is his first time meeting an actual vampire.

To say he's nervous about giving blood would be an understatement, but what if it was one of his friends? Surely, a kind little blue boy such as himself wouldn't let them go without.]

you said a pint is all that's needed and that you're offering shelter?

text; daemon: tepesd; private

[infatyuated]

you think humans will actually offer?

[mordacita]

i always have hope
it is in all of our interests that they do. i doubt anyone wants starving vampires in their midst.

[infatyuated]

I have things I still need to do
so I'd like to avoid becoming a demon
I can give you the vials of blood I have from Yuu-chan
I suppose it wouldn't hurt to clone those too.

text | daemon: emeraldd

[astralera]

As long as you receive at least one donation there would be no risk of vampires going hungry, correct?

[mordacita]

that is the idea, yes

i imagine i do not need to explain the risks to everyone involved, if we have no way to feed
not all of us can survive on blood from animals alone.

[astralera]

If there is no one who donates I would be willing as a last resort. I am not 'human' so I doubt my blood would be appealing.

[ she's all for keeping people safe, but if she doesn't have to let vampires drink of her lifeblood she definitely would rather not. ]

video; daemon: quothed

[deathkid]

Count me in for cocktails. The kind you make are apparently the only ones that seem to have an affect on me.

And I'd offer my blood, but I don't think you'd want it, considering... [ twirls his wrist in a minute gesture. ]

[mordacita]

[ Rafa can't help but smile. ]

You know that you are always welcome, my friend.

I cannot drink from you myself, but there are others who may be able to. If you did not mind, that is.

video; daemon: ariond

[unconquerable]

[ Videos are easier than attempting to text for the time. While her daemon has been helpful, this technology is still beyond Diana's ken at the moment. Diana appears on camera, brow slightly furrowed. ]

Why do you - [ she cuts off abruptly, eyes darting away for a moment and then back to the screen. ] If you accept the blood of people who are not human, I will gladly offer mine.

[mordacita]

[ Rafa's head tilts at the way she cuts off, obviously rethinking her words. He smiles. ]

I shall. I would ask how to define you, since not all vampires can drink from everyone.

[ That's the easiest way to put it. Some need humans specifically; others can handle more. ]

What were you going to ask? You should feel free to. I do not mind answering.

video; daemon: samueld

[salveo]

Wow, hello beautiful.

[ says the demon with the wide, white smile. ]

A vampire loud and proud, huh? I love it. I'm an incubus myself, but I haven't been saying anything because I wanted to blend in. Your bravery is really inspiring!

I'd donate, but I've been told my blood is a little, well, vampires tend to like it a lot. But I wouldn't mind giving you a personal taste.

Very personal, if you know what I mean.

[mordacita]

[ Oh, that's a nice smile.

And a nice voice. Rafa leans closer to his camera, which sadly means leaning closer to Kyd. The unicorn backs off again, wary, and Rafa sighs. His daemon has always been skittish, but he's busy now. There's flirting to be done. ]

I find when I am honest, they are less likely to fear me. At least that is the hope. Hello.

[ Now Rafa smiles, very sweetly. ]

I have never drunk from a full Incubus. Even those who come from them are few and far between. But one is very close to me. He would like to meet you, I think.

I would like to meet you. What should I call you?

video; daemon: apollod

[hasitsthorns]

You know I'm always happy to donate, dude. Not human but- Does that make it taste different, maybe?

I'm also happy to provide musical entertainment if you need it. I miss that myself.

[mordacita]

I have always liked the taste of wolves. you may have guessed that.

[ And if she hadn't, that probably tells her more than she ever wanted to know about what Rafa gets up to with Hunter. ]

Are you saying you would like to play here, Rosie? I would welcome it. Music always improves the atmosphere.

[ Even for blood donations, he's sure. ]

daemon: sophiad

[helical]

Place looks great, rafa

( he would offer but. yknow. not eager to test out if his blood is addictive to all vampires the hard way. )

[mordacita]

[ Alec! ]

you like it? this place is all mine
i know the last one had influences you found distasteful

[ The hunts, he means. Damon had favoured them, and Rafa will be leaving them behind in Eudio. ]

i hope this time, you may be comfortable enough to join us
you and magnus both, if you have time.

[healingdork]

I'd offer mine but I don't know if it would do you any good.

I can at least offer to help to draw blood from people.

[mordacita]

The machine can do that.

[ Rafa says, glancing down at it. If it's not obvious, he's very pleased with it. It's exactly what they need. ]

But I will tell you what I told Nico. I cannot drink from you, but others may be able to. If you are willing to help I will not turn you away.

text; daemon: abeld

[hermajestyssword]

[He knows this isn't his world and the familiar rules don't apply, but the use of the term vampire makes him wary all the same.

But that word choice aside, Rafa speaks and presents himself more like one of Ion's fellow boyars than the sort of creatures that gave all civilized Methuselah such a bad name. And what he's saying only reinforces that impression.]

I'm glad to hear there's another option available to us. I admit I was a little concerned about what would happen once I ran out of blood tablets.

[mordacita]

blood tablets???

how curious. blood in a solid form
and you can digest it?

[ Rafa isn't sure he could, unless it was made liquid again. Still, the concept intrigues him. He's never heard of it before. Nor, actually, is he familiar with that name. ]

you must be among our new arrivals.

daemon: moonshined

[pillz]

mom
hwy is coven a stereotype
isn't that another word 4 sorority or somethin
maybe ure being a feminist

[mordacita]

are you referring to a witch's coven
and therefore being rude about witches, and assuming all witches are women?

joseph my boy
my sister lark will have a field day with you.