week 2

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Week 2

[It's been about a week since the Champions woke up in their new consumerist hellscape of a temporary home and, despite a few odd goings on and the bomb incident with Church and Nari, things haven't been as bad as they could be. No one is even dead yet! But let's see how long that lasts.

Enjoy your week, Champions.]

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[myocordial]

[He reads it carefully, but tries to keep an eye on Soma at the same time.

...So that's what it is, then.]

You have nothing to apologize for. You don't owe me your secrets. And this must be difficult for you. [There's not a trace of judgement in his voice.] ...Will you be alright?

[power_of_dominance]

I don't know.

[At least Heart took it well. At least one person won't abandon him out of fear.]

There's more to it than that, mostly concerning everyone here in a sense. Basically, this puts everyone at risk if I... lose myself completely.

[myocordial]

Is there a way to make sure that doesn't happen?

[power_of_dominance]

[He steps closer to Heart, dropping his voice more so he won't be overheard.]

Dracula originated from bitterness and hatred. Maybe as long as I don't fall into that trap, I can keep control. But if something triggers a deep, uncontrollable rage... I'll be gone. All that will be left is Dracula.

[myocordial]

Then we'll just have to make sure that doesn't happen.

I'm no expert when it comes to controlling emotions, but I'll do what I can.

[power_of_dominance]

It's not a burden anyone should have to carry but me, but I'm grateful. I had a feeling if anyone would understand, it would be you.

[He gingerly takes the letter back, tucking it into his pocket until he can be rid of it somewhere it can't be pieced together. Then he rubs his eyes, though if it's from fatigue or the threat of tears, even Soma isn't sure.]

I guess now you know why I was so surprised when you told me you're not human, either. I always knew I was different, but I didn't know about this until right before I was kidnapped. I haven't even had time to process it, and now everyone will know.

[myocordial]

I find that burdens are far lighter when they're shared. Besides, I am used to looking out for people.

[He didn't get the title of Champion of Compassion for nothing. Being the Team Mom for a whole species tends to go a long way.]

It does explain that, yes. Though we'll make it work out. I think everyone here, at least, has more to worry about than how human you are. Which I'm sure doesn't make this easy on you, of course, but it's something to remember.

[power_of_dominance]

It's less about how human I am than it is about the specifics of what I am. Vampires... they feed on human blood, Heart. It's really common for the victim to die from it, and sometimes they even come back as vampires themselves. Maybe some humans want that kind of immortality, but most are terrified of... of my kind.

[It's still so hard to acknowledge that vampires are indeed "his" kind. Will this really become easier with time or sharing, or will the burden just become heavier and heavier the longer he fights it?]

[myocordial]

People are easily controlled by fear. But so far, they have all been... understanding. And they will be of this, too, I hope.

...If they are not, then I suppose there will be problems, but I can at least promise you that my opinion of you will not be affected.

[He can only really speak for himself, after all.]

[power_of_dominance]

That's all I can ask, Heart. I appreciate it, though. Maybe I can feel a little better about myself if I know at least one person believes in me.

[Maybe it will teach Soma to believe in himself again.]

[myocordial]

Of course. Our situations may be very different, but we're both not human. So we should be there to support each other.

You can count on that much.