About possibly joining rubycity_rp (canon is Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter)

[surprisedcarrot]

Hey, writer-person...

First of all, where does that name come from? Who even thinks of a description like that?! It's just red hair, you don't think I heard enough bad jokes about it in high school?

Second, sending me to a whole city filled with preternatural being and monsters? That is different from St. Louis how exactly? I just finished moving!

But alright, alright, I'll think about it. At least Anita's there. Maybe she can use some help.

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[deadmanbusiness]

It could be worse. They could be sending you to a world that believes that magic and monsters are just stories.

[surprisedcarrot]

Well, that's what people thought about vampires before they came out of the coffin, so to speak.

[animator]

Because you look like a surprised carrot.

Normally I prefer to fly solo, but I wouldn't be able to say no to a hand from you. Besides, aside from the whole captivity angle, it's not so bad. Everybody loves captivity, right?

It's good to see you, kid.

[surprisedcarrot]

Why don't you take my lunch money next?

You accept my help and say it's not that bad... Did you hit your head?

[deadmanbusiness]

That is such a strange concept. But I like the phrasing.

I'm guessing that vampires are relatively new at being part of your society then?

[surprisedcarrot]

Well, they've been around for a long while, obviously, but yeah, they only became recognized as legal citizens of the United States a few years ago. People are still getting used to it.

[animator]

Because then how else are you going to be able to buy your ring-dings and juice boxes?

Sarcasm, Larry. Maybe it's getting a little stale... I'm out of practice. This whole thing has me way out of whack.

[deadmanbusiness]

[Looks surprised. Hell, he's not even a citizen and he's alive.]

How did they manage that one?

[surprisedcarrot]

...I'd fight for my dignity, but now I just want ring-dings.

That bad, huh?

[surprisedcarrot]

Pretty strong pro-vampire lobby and some things became easier for the government to handle, like property laws and the like.

[deadmanbusiness]

We've got that back home... but they've not managed it and everyone's known about vampires since... they existed.

[animator]

Chocolate is more important than dignity. Have I taught you nothing?

Yeah. That bad. I've made some friends, or allies, I guess, but there are a lot of things about this place that have me really on edge.

Come keep your favorite boss company? Pretty please?

[surprisedcarrot]

Most countries handle it differently than the US. There are many problems that arise from it, anyway, because you used to just be able to kill a vampire on sight, nowadays you need a court order of execution.

[surprisedcarrot]

You have, I've given up the fight. Let me keep my money.

Things that have you on the edge? Do tell.

I would, but I have no idea where Bert is.

[deadmanbusiness]

We never had that. Vampires and other undead are generally supposed to follow the same laws as everyone else.

But I can see how that would be a problem. Laws make everything more difficult.

[animator]

You can keep it. But if you buy ring-dings, bring me some. Those are the conditions.

Well, there's the ever-increasing bestiary list of monsters that roam the city and the area beyond. That's fun. The faceless captors, the eerie feeling that goes along with everything feeling just a little bit too empty or underpopulated. No TV. That last one isn't a deal-breaker for me, but I've got a friend I think might commit some serious harikari if he doesn't get a fix soon.

Oh. Larry. Ouch.

[werederp]

Are there monsters in that city?

[Scott's mun kind of vaguely mentioned the city to him, but she left out that part.]

Uh.. I think I might be going there, too.

[bloodcursedseer]

Thought me an' Colt were the only hunters home based in St. Louis. [and she's trying to ignore her Mun's giggle fit over PB choices though add freckles and the mun can see it]

[surprisedcarrot]

[Alas, an unfortunate lack of freckles. But so perfect otherwise.]

Far as I know there are a couple of us around, although Manny's retired. Anita is the most famous, obviously.

[surprisedcarrot]

Quite a few of them, I hear. But I'm used to it.

[He's so strong and manly.]

Not much experience with monsters?

[surprisedcarrot]

You're such a bully.

I can deal with the rest, but no TV? That's just cruel. You made friends there?

Cut to the quick, I know.

[surprisedcarrot]

They are supposed to, the major problem we're facing is that it's difficult to punish them the same way if they don't follow the laws.

[werederp]

Actually.. yeah, I'm used to it, too.

I was just kind of hoping I'd be able to get away from all that.

[surprisedcarrot]

I'm kind of making monsters my career, but I guess your reaction makes more sense.

[animator]

At least you can't tell me to pick on someone my own size. You're the only one who fits that bill, buddy.

I did. Well. As much as I ever make friends. There are other hunters here. Figured it was good to stick by the people who seemed to know what the hell they were doing.

Seriously, I don't know if I'll recover from that one. Choosing Bert over me? Larry, Larry. You're just a meal ticket to him. He doesn't love you like I do.