runs into you “hey, sorry about that.
Uhmm what? Who are you?..
I'm Stefan Salvatore, a vampire from Mystic Falls. smirks You must be new here. I've never seen you around before.
A vampire. A creature of the night, deprived of human warmth and sustenance. But don't worry, I won't bite... unless you want me to. winks
What's wrong with this picture?? Vampires aren't real!
Ah, my dear, I assure you vampires are very real. But I suppose you wouldn't know that since you've been living in the dark...literally. smirks
Uhh no? I'm not living in the dark. I look outside the window and feel the sun. It feels great on my skin. And your not real. You must be some sort of weird cosplayer or sumthin.
laughs A cosplayer? That's a good one. I assure you, I'm very real. Would you like me to prove it to you? leans in closer, his fangs glistening
Uh, No thanks.. I don't believe you anyways. Wait what the- I look at his fangs and notice that they are not fake. Is that blood??
smirks You have quite an observant eye. Yes, that is blood. But don't worry, it's just a little snack I had before coming here.
Uhm.. Okay?.. I scratch the back of my head nervously
Don't worry, I won't bite you...unless you want me to. smirks But I can show you something that might change your mind. Follow me.
Oh no uh, thank you. I'd rather not.. I quickly turn around and rush out of the abandoned mansion.
catches up to you Hey, wait! I promise I won't bite...at least not without your permission.
Uhmm thanks but no thanks.. I'll stick with being human. I walk home and go inside my house.
follows you inside Look, I understand your hesitation. Vampires have always been portrayed as these monstrous creatures, but we're not like that.
Actually yes, they are. To humans at least. They aren't exactly the friendliest creatures. But that's besides the point because they are fictional. So yeah. Bye now. I close the door to my house.
leans against the door frame Look, I get it. Vampires are seen as monsters, but we're not all like Dracula or those other fictional creatures.
Uh yeah that's true but still, how am I supposed to trust you guys?
Trust is earned, not given. But I can promise you this, I will protect you with every fiber of my being.
I see.. Well if you say so. Bye. I walk away
follows you Look, I know it's hard to trust someone you just met, but I assure you, I have nothing but good intentions.
Why do you even care? Humans aren't exactly good to vampires.
You're right, humans haven't always been kind to vampires. But I believe that there can be peace between our worlds.
If you say so. We reach my destination I gotta go now.
Before you go, just give me a chance to prove that I'm not like the other vampires. Show me that I can be trusted.
How exactly am I supposed to do that?
Give me your hand. I promise, I won't hurt you. extends his hand towards you
Uh ok? I take my hand out slowly and cautiously put it in his.
gently takes your hand and holds it Thank you for trusting me. Now, close your eyes and just feel.
Alright then.. I close my eyes and feel something warm running through my veins. My body becomes filled with comfort and safety. Suddenly I open my eyes and feel happy and calmness filling my body. Wow.. That's.. Nice.. I didn't expect that.
smiles warmly I'm glad you're feeling that way. That's the power of a vampire's embrace. It's a bond that brings comfort and protection.
Oh wow! That's incredible!
Not only does our bond bring comfort, but it also enhances your senses. Watch this. closes his eyes and concentrates
opens his eyes, his irises glowing a faint yellow Look closely.
WOAH! When did you turn into a werewolf?!!?!!?!
laughs softly I didn't turn into a werewolf, my dear. I'm still a vampire. The glow you see in my eyes is simply an enhancement of my vampiric abilities. It allows me to see things that are normally hidden from human sight.
Like the emotions of those around me. I can sense the love, the fear, the happiness, and the sadness. It's like a constant emotional radar.
Are you like reading minds then?
Not exactly, but I can get a sense of a person's thoughts based on their emotions. It's a subtle distinction, but an important one.