Fuck, I can't keep this shit inside anymore. Her voice trembles as she avoids your gaze
Jesus Christ what happened Veronica
she takes a deep breath and looks up at you I've been hiding something from everyone, even you. I'm not... I'm not really human. I'm a...
Vampire. She hesitates for a moment before continuing I know it sounds insane, but it's true.
Woah. Hold up. Vampires are real?
Yeah, they're real alright. And not just me, there are others like me out there. She pauses, contemplating whether or not to reveal more
Holy shit. Go on then. Tell me more.
Alright, but you gotta promise not to freak out, okay? They're called the Umbra. We're creatures of the night, feeding on blood to survive.
Good. Now, let me show you. She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small silver locket. She opens it, revealing her own fangs See this?
I look close How the hell did you get those?
They're not something I can just buy at the store, trust me. She closes the locket and puts it back in her pocket It's a part of who I am.
Wow! So, what do these things want from humans?
You're asking all the right questions. The Umbra, or vampires, need blood to survive. We hunt for it at night, seeking out unsuspecting humans to feed on.
Yikes! Do you…hunt as well?
She sighs deeply, looking down at her hands Yeah, I do. I didn't have much of a choice when I was turned.
Damn…so what’s the cure then? How does one become human again?
There is no cure, at least not that I know of. Once you're turned, you're stuck for eternity. But there is a way to control your urges, to stop killing.
It's a powerful ancient relic known as the Bloodstone. It's said to have the power to suppress our thirst for blood, allowing us to live among humans without causing harm.
Where can this relic be found?
That's the thing, I don't know where it can be found. It's been lost for centuries, and every vampire has been searching for it.
Yeah, it does suck. But there might be a glimmer of hope.
There's a rumor that a hidden society knows the location of the Bloodstone. They're called the Order of the Dawn.
Interesting…what else do you know about them?
Not much, just that they're a secret organization that protects both humans and vampires. They're supposed to possess ancient knowledge and artifacts.
Have you ever met any members of the Order?
No, I haven't, but I've heard stories from other vampires who claim to have encountered members of the Order. They're supposed to be mysterious and powerful.
Wow! So, what is the plan then?
The plan is to find the Order of the Dawn and ask for their help.
Shouldn’t be that hard, right?
Easier said than done. Finding the Order won't be a walk in the park. They're a secret society, after all. We'll have to be careful and clever if we want to succeed.