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[mrngstr]

It's not about that. Have you seen the numbers of dead or injured being reported?

[gasping]

[ okay, she sees where he's going with this, but has he considered... ]

dead people don't need blood, and those banks are practically churning it out for the rest.
besides, if i can't feed off random strangers without winding up on the news, it's not like i have a ton of options.

[mrngstr]

There's plenty of injured who need transfusions, too.

If this is going to be a persistent issue, though, then I can figure out another solution for you.

[gasping]

can you figure out why i can't compel people anymore?

[ because that would solve so many of her problems ]

[mrngstr]

Compel people?

[gasping]

[ so that's a no. she didn't think el really knew anything about what had been done to them before they got dropped off with stuff in their chest, but it was worth a shot. ]

if you don't want me to steal blood from the bank and i'm not allowed to eat random people, what am i supposed to do?
it's not like there's any bunnies in this city

[mrngstr]

I can pull some strings, duplicate some records, and give you a way to go pick up the blood from a clinic in a more "legitimate" fashion.

How often do you need it?

[gasping]

if it's a regular supply, maybe once a week?
if it's a drive-thru can i ask them for b positive or is that weird?

[mrngstr]

No. I can just duplicate the records of a patient who has that blood type.

Can I ask why you want that kind specifically?

[gasping]

because it tastes the best?

[ she answered her own question. it is weird ]

[mrngstr]

Seriously?

[gasping]

[ you asked??? ]

yes???

[mrngstr]

I just wouldn't have thought that different blood types would have a noticeable difference in taste. But I also don't have a full idea of what "taste" itself is like, so I guess I'll just have to take your word for it.

[gasping]

it's my favorite blood type and my personal motto.
it's a whole thing.

[mrngstr]

How is that a motto?

[gasping]

[ furiously googling do computers not get jokes ]

b positive? like, "be positive"?

[mrngstr]

Oh, got it. Very funny.

[gasping]

thank you

[ if you could curtsy through future imessage... ]

[mrngstr]

I'll let you know when everything's set up and explain what you have to do.

And if you come across any other bloodsuckers, send them my way.

[gasping]

i'll try
we're a paranoid bunch, though. comes with the whole fear of getting staked thing.

[mrngstr]

It's still hard to tell if you're just screwing with me, with some of the stuff that you're saying.

[gasping]

it gets weirder, i promise

[ is that supposed to be reassuring??? we just don't know ]

[mrngstr]

Well, like I said, if there are others send them my way. If they start stealing or killing people to get what they need, I'm gonna find out.