011 - video; When Life Lets you down.

[unweeping_willow]

That was almost fun.

[There's a smirk of a smile on Willow's face. It doesn't reach her eyes.

They aren't angry anymore. They're... not quite anything, really. As dead as she is.]

Not like the boat at all.

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[nolongerhollow]

Willow...please. I know exactly the sort of things you are going through because I went through them myself. It is easier with someone to talk to who actually understands. I offer this in good faith, to a fellow vampire and a young lady whom I like and who has been through a great deal. Please take advantage.

[private]

[unweeping_willow]

...Annoyed now. [She's not looking.]

...Maybe.

[private]

[nolongerhollow]

[His eyebrow goes up. Oh really, child.]

I am trying to help you and keep you from ending up in the situation I was in. And I don't give a damn if you don't have the capacity to be properly grateful; you will some day and that's enough.

It is better that we have this conversation off the Net.

[private]

[unweeping_willow]

[She shrugs.] If you want... [She'll come. But. She isn't that willing, really.]

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[nolongerhollow]

[Dracula paces silently until she shows up. The kittens follow him around because he's carrying a small bag that smells Interesting. When she knocks he pushes the door open.]

Thank you for coming. I understand if dealing with anyone seems annoying right now. But I'm trying to spare you even further frustration and grief.

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[unweeping_willow]

She didn't respond - just growled faintly, not wanting to look at him - or anyone else; not even the cat at her own feet, keeping its distance from the moving body parts.

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[nolongerhollow]

He went to pour them bloodwine, then sighed and brought her the glass. "Do you know how many Wardens I ended up going through? Three, actually. Two left prematurely, with not so much as an explanation."