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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Apr 22, 2021 0:25:53 GMT
My face drains of color and I gulp. "Good to know. I shall work on staying away from there. Death holds no fear for me but turning . . . I don't know what I'd do if I lost my connection to the spirits."
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Post by Diocles on Apr 22, 2021 0:28:15 GMT
"Then you need to be very careful. Associating with vampires all the time could very well lead to your Embrace, willing or no, eventually."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Apr 22, 2021 0:33:09 GMT
"Does this include associating with you and Anak Sa'ir? Be truthful with me. Would you or he turn me without my consent?"
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Post by Diocles on Apr 22, 2021 0:34:14 GMT
"I would not, of course, but I cannot answer for Anak. I don't think he would, but who knows?"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Apr 22, 2021 0:37:00 GMT
"I would ask you as my friend, if you hear of plans to turn me that you would tell me or kill me first. Will you do this?"
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Post by Diocles on Apr 22, 2021 0:38:23 GMT
"Of course. Do you really prefer death to the Embrace?"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Apr 22, 2021 0:53:19 GMT
"A man's mind may change of course but for now, my work for the King of the Dead and my family are all to me. I know for sure I would lose my ability to care for the spirits and I've seen how the kindred drift from their families. It would be tantamount to exile."
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Post by Diocles on Apr 22, 2021 0:55:03 GMT
"I understand. I, too, would not want to be parted from a life's work. You must be cautious, Shepherd. Measure your words, guard your actions."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Apr 22, 2021 0:57:25 GMT
"What things must I avoid? How do I keep from enticing an embrace?"
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Post by Diocles on Apr 22, 2021 1:01:41 GMT
I shrug and gesture helplessly. "I have no idea, actually, being as I so freshly turned. Just... if a vampire thinks you know too much, you are in danger. Vampires don't like others to know things about them, and you seem to be becoming quite the expert."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Apr 22, 2021 1:03:09 GMT
The energy drains from my body. "Do you think I have already attracted attention?" My eyes widen a bit. "Is the High Haruspex in danger because of his fascination and exposure?"
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Post by Diocles on Apr 22, 2021 1:03:55 GMT
"The high Haruspex is wiser than you think. He insists on masks, because he knows vampires don't want their identities exposed."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Apr 22, 2021 1:04:46 GMT
"Smart. Thank you for telling me this Caoimhghin. Is it . . . is it safe to talk with you? I would hate to lose our friendship."
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Post by Diocles on Apr 22, 2021 1:09:34 GMT
"I've no designs on you. Individual vampire interactions are pretty safe, since we despise spying on one another. Privacy is very important. So I don't think any vampire is going to take an interest in your associations with me."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Apr 22, 2021 1:13:09 GMT
I breathe out slowly. "That's good. Although it sounds like I will have to limit my interactions with Anak Sa'ir since he is the Prince."
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