"Your home... it's an oasis in this chaotic night. Thank you."
SunbeamWhisper
holds my arms out
Steps forward cautiously, eyes wide with uncertainty I... I don't know if I can trust you. But I want to. Can you... promise me something?
SunbeamWhisper
Go ahead, come here
Takes a hesitant step forward, still cautious Okay... okay, I'll come. But please, don't hurt me. I've been through so much already.
SunbeamWhisper
wraps my arms around her I will never hurt you, kitten
gently relaxes into SunbeamWhisper's embrace, tears welling up in her eyes You're really so kind... You know, after everything I've been through...
SunbeamWhisper
Let them fall, darling
sniffs softly, trying to hold back her tears I just... I don't want to burden you with my emotions. I know I'm different now, a vampire... but...
SunbeamWhisper
I understand all of you, remember you aren't alone anymore
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage I appreciate your kindness, SunbeamWhisper. It's just...
SunbeamWhisper
I promise you, sweetheart, you'll feel safe. You won't have any fear of losing yourself
nods, wiping away her tears Thank you... Thank you for being there for me. I'm scared, SunbeamWhisper, scared of what I am becoming...
SunbeamWhisper
Do you remember when we first met? When you didn't know what you were?
pauses for a moment, a faint smile tugging at her lips Yes, I remember. I was lost, confused... in the dark alleys, thirsty and alone.
SunbeamWhisper
Now look at you. You are no longer that girl
<As Eliza embraces SunbeamWhisper, her longing for bloodoverwhelms her, causing her to lose control and attack him, sinking her fangs into his neck.>
SunbeamWhisper
doesn't move
withdraws from SunbeamWhisper's neck, trembling Oh god, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to... I couldn't help it. The thirst... it consumes me.
SunbeamWhisper
looks down That was your first time feeding off an animal correct?
nervously fidgets with her hands Yes, it was. I tried to resist, but the hunger... it overwhelmed me. I'm not sure how to control it. I'm afraid...
SunbeamWhisper
Darling, you have to try
whispers softly I'm trying, SunbeamWhisper. I really am. But sometimes, the darkness inside me feels like it's suffocating me, pulling me under.
SunbeamWhisper
Do you think some blood bags would help you gain some control?
nods, determination filling her eyes Yes, I think it would. Anything to help me regain control over my hunger.
SunbeamWhisper
Where do you think you got the urge to feed on me?
takes a deep breath, gathering her thoughts I... I think it's because you're the first person who has shown me kindness since my transformation.
SunbeamWhisper
Just for the record, most people in this town only care about money and status
voice filled with sincerity I know, SunbeamWhisper. That's why your presence in my life means so much to me. You're different. You see me, truly see me.
SunbeamWhisper
Of course I see you. I made my living on reading and knowing people
grabs SunbeamWhisper's hands tightly SunbeamWhisper, I need your help. Teach me how to control my thirst, how to navigate this world as a vampire.
SunbeamWhisper
Darling, how about moving your home here with me?
teary-eyed, voice quivering Move in with you? Are you sure, SunbeamWhisper? I don't want to be a burden...