All sorted out, but he's stuck on a shelf until I have space.

[staytofight]

Your enthusiasm is overwhelming. [EYEEEEROLL] What's holding you back? A 'time' issue? That's a shame: I happen to have all the time in the world.

Unless someone finally manages to pry my head off back home.



[....... sniff, and wiiiince

damn you people and your muses and the sweet blood pumping through their smelly stupid veins]

... Sure are a lot of humans here in this little community—

Hey, I didn't say I was going to do anything. It's just a... [...ulp] large jump in my diet.

[I'LL TRY ANYTHING ONCE.

Even this weird 'vegan' shit.

.... Why 'vegan' that makes no sense.]

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[suresomething]

Make time, sweetheart. He's bound to be worth it.

[ Not that this is a biased opinion or anything. ]

[staytofight]

[Not biased at all, nope.]

That I can guarantee. I'd like to think a few centuries hasn't made me that dull; more like fine wine.

[man, he'd love to drink...

wine, I mean. he'd love to drink wine. yes. just wine.]

One of the things I miss most about being human.

[Other than all the sleeping and eating, you know.]

[suresomething]

[ You have way nicer icons though, care to share? ]

Being a vampire does close some doors, but since it opens so many new ones I figure it ends up in our favor in the end anyway.

[staytofight]

[Well sure, a face like mine needs good icons.]

Considering how many times over we'd be dead if not for being immortal, I'd have to agree.

[suresomething]

[ Spoken like a true gentleman! ]

Such a good point he makes. Though maybe we would have been a bit more careful if... no, no we'd be dead.

[staytofight]

Pushing daisies, 100 pecent. We're well over 200 at this point--two and a half human lives lived, and I don't have any plans to keel over yet.

[Not when we have Kate and the Denali clan to hang out with.

It's nice not to be completely alone, sometimes.]

[suresomething]

Too much fun to be had! Saw you're in a game now, excellent idea, and a fine acquisition for them I must say.

[blissd]

There's nothing wrong with humans.

[staytofight]

No, nothing wrong with humans. [Just the British.] But let's face it, that's the problem in my particular situation.

[THEY'RE TASTY, IS THE PROBLEMO.]

[blissd]

Well, just stay over there and don't bite me. Talking is okay. Biting is not. No biting.

Stay there.

[THIS IS NOT HELPING!]

[staytofight]

[He puts his hands up in surrender. It's a little funny to him, talking to him like he's a dog in a new house.] I won't bite. I'm not that desperate for blood yet that I'd go flying at the nearest human, I can assure you.

I have some control.

[JUST NOT A LOT, HEH.]

[blissd]

I don't like to even think about being bit. You know, sometimes people just.... Can be cordial from over there.

[She raises an eyebrow and takes a step back, hands up in a similar pose.]

So you.. Still eat people?

[staytofight]

[Oh, don't make it sound like such a bad thing. He just nibbles on their blood until they expire. Totally not that bad.]

Actually, I'm switching to animal blood. Hear it's the new 'in'.

[Okay that's not true at all, it's not the hip thing to do... Rarely any vampire he knows would even try it out. Hell, even he was skeptical... If only he were actually trying to stop because of saving human life and not for his own personal reasons.

But then, he has nothing against humans. Why would he? It's just the way of things.]

[blissd]

Well, that's good because I have no tolerance for.. That..

Eating people stuff.

[staytofight]

You're not the only one, I've learned over time.

Though technically, I don't eat so much as drink. Or used to, anyway...

[He says that because he's gonna make the effort, even if he hasn't put much into it juuust yet. Give him some time to get some months under his belt.]

[blissd]

I'd offer to let you bite me, but you may not be able to stop, and that would be counterproductive and it would hurt like a bitch.

[She's smiling though; at least he's trying.]

You'll be just fine, I'm sure.

[staytofight]

Oh, I don't think biting you would be profitable for you. Either you die, or you turn into one of us. I've never been one for turning people, personally.

[Just because he likes being a vampire doesn't mean others should be vampires. It's shouldn't be a natural thing. They're sins against nature, as far as he's concerned.

He quirks his brow.]

I'll figure something out. Pretty good at that.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Don't be a whiner, it's not that difficult.

[staytofight]

[Headtilt, with a friendly smile.]

But mom, it's giving me the worst sore throat. I think I should stay home from school today.

[okay no but seriously, woman]

How do you make it look so easy? 'Mind over matter' is such an average answer.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Think about who you're doing it for.

[It's not quite as corny as "the power of love", but it's close.]

It doesn't erase the problem, but it helps

[staytofight]

You're making it sound like an intervention.

... Not that I can deny it is.

[haaaa]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

I wouldn't say that. We don't have letters or a therapist here.

[Carlisle doesn't count, of course.]

[staytofight]

[Oh, Alice, you're the cutest of the Cullen rascals. Don't tell Emmett, it'll crush his little super-muscular undead heart.]

Managed the 18 and 1900's without a therapist, I think I can continue the trend.

... Besides, I don't think a therapist would know what to do with... our particular situations.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

[Careful there Garrett, she's got a soft spot for charming rebels.]

I'm sure they could. I'm sure they'd treat it like....a food addiction. You still need to eat, but you just need to find a healthier way.

[staytofight]

[It's the eyebrows, mostly. They really win over the ladies.

His smile brightens, arms folded.]

And when they figure out they're my unhealthy food addiction?

[AWKWARD TOWN FOR THEM, AM I RIGHT?]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

[Oh yes, and the ladies just pile at his feet to see dem eyebrows.]

Well, I was assuming in this scenario they were already aware. It kind of falls apart when your therapist would most definitely try to get you committed.

[staytofight]

[Committed, you say.]

... See, now there's one thing I haven't tried yet.

[... totally just joking

pinky promise]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Vampires and mental institutions don't mix well, I promise.

[Not at all speaking from personal memory...technically.]

[staytofight]

[O I C

Not that he can really tell; he doesn't nearly pry enough to know about Carlisle's family like that. But he does notice something about the reply that sits bad with him. And have problems he might, but bothering a pretty vampire lady is at the bottom of his list.

And of course, none of this shows in his face, save for the subtle flinch of a brow.]

Can't imagine so... but I might have myself a coven now to keep me in line, so maybe my more adventurous streak has been subdued.

[A cheeky smile.]

See anything about my future, Miss Cullen?

[doctorfang]

[ Shut up. It's not weird. ]

Give yourself time and practice, and I'm sure you'll be fine.

[staytofight]

Time and practice. The time part is the easiest to work with, but the practice...

[hrmmmmmnnnmm]

Have you seen this place? It's practically Tokyo. Practice is hard when you're bumping shoulders with wayward souls.

[souls, y'know, those things we think we don't have]

[doctorfang]

[ Just remember you've got a great big golden-eyed family around to love and support you. ]

There's always the chance to find somewhere quiet, Garrett.

[staytofight]

[UGH the prospect of 'family', my one very slight weakness.

Very slight.

Only about as slight as my weakness for traversing the unknown.]

Up in a tree, Carlisle? Or maybe I could hide in a box.

[I'm just jokin' with ya, buddy ol' pal. It's unbelievably easy to.]

[doctorfang]

[ y u gotta be like dat?]

[He chuckles.] Whatever feels comfortable for you, naturally.

[staytofight]

[because ur so kawaii, he can't help it]

I'll think of something. Can't be a nomad without knowing how to handle yourself would the slew of humanity.

[He tuts thoughtfully.]

Recalled you to have extraordinarily good control around human blood over the years. I have to say, your control's always been commendable... [Wonder if he's got what it takes. If even the smallest cut on a human comes up... What an interesting challenge that will be.] What made you convert in the first place?

[doctorfang]

[His gaze narrows, thoughtful. It's not as though he hasn't thought about this before, of course, but it seems as though it has been quite some time since he has had to speak of it out loud.]

Because of my father, I suppose. Even away from him, there was the fear of disappointing the man. [He can go deeper, but most usually wind up getting bored out of their skulls, or extremely riveted. The choice is yours, bud.]

[staytofight]

[Silly man, Garrett's best and worst quality is his curiosity.]

One of those fathers, was he?

[He wouldn't know. One of the perks of being born when dying was in high fashion. Hopping place to place without any tethers to family life was in his blood even before he became 'stone'.]

I think you've done well enough without his blessing, Carlisle. [smile] Family, good paying job, overcoming a bit of trial and tribulation, a little internal struggle with your immortal soul. The usual.

[doctorfang]

Hmm. Though I do believe he would have been fascinated by your attitude. [Concerning everything, really, not just this crazy immortal life they all lead.]

[staytofight]

[He hums thoughtfully.]

Well. Never really been much for impressing the folks, considering I had none to impress at the time. I'm not sure whether or not it's a blessing or an unfortunate circumstance.

[He gestures, open and aimless.]

Once I turned, I had no reason to go back.

[Basically, nothing changed but his pulse. Fancy that.]

[empathetics]

It gets easier with time.

[No it doesn't.]

[staytofight]

[damn you]

Are you being honest? Don't go trying to change my feelings on the matter.

[ahem]

And I mean that literally, too, of course.

[Not that he's not in a good mood. Content with his lot in life right now, and all.]

[empathetics]

[sorry bro]

I swear I won't. Besides, the decision was your own- and it is not an easy one to make.

[A beat.]

Unless you have the right reason.

[staytofight]

[Ew gross, Jasper, you're asking about feelings and goals here. Garrett would rather have Kate zap him repeatedly before he'd be anything other that clearly independent, confident, and without any emotional attachments of any sort.

Obviously.

... Well, other than the obvious investment he's put into this decision. He's never much had a family, even when human. Never really bothered staying anywhere. Traveling had sated his mind for a good 200 years. But then meeting the Denali Clan, having time to sit around and watch an almost fully functional family in a world where their kind turn on each other and rip their groups apart...

It was a pleasant surprise.

He leans his shoulders back, pursing his lips and looking off into the distance.]

Well...

It'd be nice, to put up my feet for a few decades.

[SURELY THIS IS THE BEST ANSWER.]

[staytofight]

[... Okay, he'll relent.]

I try anything once. It would be nice to be an immortal soulless monster among something I could call family.

[empathetics]

It can be nice. They are always there to make you you don't... slip up.

[Is that the slightest trace of bitterness in his voice? Nooo not at all.

He loves his family. They just tend to hover. A lot.]

[staytofight]

[oh god, hovering

don't tell him about that bit, not mr. nomad here]

Having someone around to stop you from gnawing into a meaty neck isn't such a bad idea, if you're going 'vegan'.

Had some problems adjusting thus far, have you?