uncloaked-fangs

[uncloaked-fangs]

Can I touch ur femoral artery

[uncloaked-fangs]

Yeah, sure, dude. As long as you don't think it's creepy— me watching you sleep.

[It's a half-hearted attempt at lightening the mood, as they chuckle softly. It doesn't help much.]

I, uh- yeah, sorry, if it's awkward. The mattress couldn't really fit anywhere other than the floor next to my bed.

Is it comfy, at least?

— @uncloaked-fangs

Mhm. It's soft...

[uncloaked-fangs]

Considering what tends to happen when you do— no, not really.

But, try to get some shut eye. I'll be here in case something happens.

I, uh- yeah, sorry, if it's awkward. The mattress couldn't really fit anywhere other than the floor next to my bed.

Is it comfy, at least?

— @uncloaked-fangs

Mhm. It's soft...

[uncloaked-fangs]

[His voice crackles through the phone, and if Seth didn't have the volume at minimum, it would ring across the apartment.]

You what!?

What other option did I have? They were scared-

You have plenty of options. For example, not housing a killer in the apartment I'm paying for you to live in!

Okay, low blow-

No, it is not. What the fuck are you thinking? Why are you so keen on being buddy-buddy with them, huh? They're dangerous. They could hurt you.

They haven't yet.

They've tried. They chased you.

You're not listening to me, that wasn't them. Something's wrong, and I-

And, suddenly you want to play knight in shining armour? When are you going to stop chasing after trouble?

I-

I've done everything I can. I thought you were getting better, I thought things were settling down. 

Listen-

But, now you want to play roommates, with a killer-

I thought this was what you wanted!

You told me to do something good with the life you gave me— This is my something good. This is me trying to make myself useful for once and help someone. They need help-

Castor was your something good, and last I heard, they're not doing so well. Go do something about that, and stop being an idiot. 

Next time I come over, you better be the only one in that apartment.

[BEEP— Call ended.]

[uncloaked-fangs]

Oh, yeah. I never really thought about the biology of a turning until it happened. No wonder people call it a rebirth.

I, uh- yeah, sorry, if it's awkward. The mattress couldn't really fit anywhere other than the floor next to my bed.

Is it comfy, at least?

— @uncloaked-fangs

Mhm. It's soft...

[uncloaked-fangs]

A lot. All the time, but it's the whole vampire thing, it- your circadian rhythm just flips. It sucks.

I, uh- yeah, sorry, if it's awkward. The mattress couldn't really fit anywhere other than the floor next to my bed.

Is it comfy, at least?

— @uncloaked-fangs

Mhm. It's soft...

[uncloaked-fangs]

Good. That's good. I'm pretty much nocturnal now, so you have the room to yourself at night.

I, uh- yeah, sorry, if it's awkward. The mattress couldn't really fit anywhere other than the floor next to my bed.

Is it comfy, at least?

— @uncloaked-fangs

Mhm. It's soft...

[uncloaked-fangs]

[They close their laptop, and get up. Despite the fact that they just invited a dangerous situation into their home, they don't seem to regret it.]

For... trusting me to help, I guess.

Snacks are in the upper right cabinet. Help yourself.

[With a shrug, they turn to the front door and leave to presumably go get that mattress.]

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

Great. I'll get an extra mattress from a neighbour and put it somewhere— probably not near the couch. I need to get that cleaned.

Make yourself at home, and, um- Thank you.

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

No, but we won't get answers by playing it safe. It's either this or sitting around aimlessly scratching our heads while more bodies drop.

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

I think you should stay here for a few days. I know you want to keep working, I get it, but a few days can't hurt much.

I can keep an eye on you, and we'll get a better idea of what's happening.

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

Can I suggest something? You might not like it.

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

I don't think this is helping. We should stop. We're not going to find any answers there if the root of this problem is over-

[They point towards the strangers head.]

-here.

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

Whatever this is does not want to get caught, which might be good news for you— it probably won't let you get caught.

Or, maybe you wouldn't consider that good news ...

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

Okay, okay.

[They open a few more websites, all of them saying mostly the same thing, but just not enough.]

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

... You okay? We can stop, dude. You don't have to-

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.

[uncloaked-fangs]

... Hm, it looks like some of the victims had a history of aggression and violence. Is this supposed to some sort of sick vigilantism?

You're... you're a good cook...

- @wielder-of-the-axe

Well, you'd be the first to say that. Thank you.

Ready? I found some articles on the news, that'll be as good a start as any.