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[babysage]

[The image is a big blurry, Kotaro is a bit close, he pretty much pressed all the buttons until he got this to work]

Can everybody see me? And hear me? [He smiles showing fangs, still far too close to the camera]

My name is Kotaro Mochizuki, I'm a Black blood, which you might also know as a vampire. If you don't know what a vampire is [Because Nephenee hadn't] we have powers, like being able to fly and we have to drink blood. It's more complicated than that but If you come and find me I'll explain more!

But why I am talking on the computer is because vampires need blood, well Sam does anyways...

But we don't want to hurt anyone! [Read as he doesn't want to hurt anyone, Sam can't remember he's a vampire] Sam is a doctor though so can take the blood out of you with a needle, just a bit of it and that way he wont need to bite you. But I need volunteers.

There might be other black bloods here as well. [He knows of one who might be, but he isn't sure] And I'm sure they need help too. So if you want to volunteer let me know. And if you are a black blood then answer as well!

[And then he spends a while trying to end the message, pressing buttons again]

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[babysage]

[Kotaro turns around and sees the man, he smiles and nods.] It would be really rude not to ask first!

[stoppedhiding]

[ Considerate. Well, since it's the school doctor and a small child, he probably should help them out. ] I'll be glad to be of assistance, then.

[babysage]

Really? [Kotaro smiled widely] That's really nice of you! Do you want an upgrade? Or a memory? It might take me a while to buy them because I need to earn enough raks first but I promise I will!

[stoppedhiding]

Ah... I don't need anything like that. I can purchase them myself.

[ Well, not the memories, but he'd rather not make a child spend that much money on him. ]

[babysage]

It's okay! I don't want to steal your blood. I'll get you a memory if you like! [Memories were, to Kotaro, more important than upgrades.]

[stoppedhiding]

[ Well, if he's going to insist... Golbez can just leave some raks for him on his desk during class at some point. ] Whichever you prefer, then.

[babysage]

No you have to chose! Which one do you want most?

[stoppedhiding]

[ :| ....... ] An upgrade ring. [ Because they're cheaper. ]

[babysage]

Okay I will get you one! [He has that much money at least!] Sam works in the infirmary, though I might have to come with you because he keeps forgetting he's a vampire...

[stoppedhiding]

If you think that's best. [ That sounds kind of ridiculous, but then, Golbez still hasn't put on those shoes he was given when he arrived. Way to go, Rakuen. ] Would now be a good time?

[babysage]

[Obviously he is just from somewhere without shoes. Kotaro's not judging.] Yes, he is really ill because he needs blood so now is a good time. [And then he is reaching out to take your hand Golbez to lead you to the infirmary.]

[stoppedhiding]

Ah-- all right. [ He knows the way to the infirmary! But Kotaro is obviously in a rush, so he just lets him lead him there. ]

[babysage]

[Kotaro smiles at him and pushes open the door to the infirmary.] Sam! Are you here?

[bloodbrother]

[All the lights are off in the room, and the blinds are drawn closed, making for a pretty dark room. When they get to the back room where the cots are, they'll see the curtain drawn around one of them, and Sam buried under all the blankets he could find.]

[stoppedhiding]

...Samuel? [ Well, this is a peculiar sight. ] He seems to be asleep. Perhaps now is not the best time.

[babysage]

[Kotaro shook his head and let go of Golbez's hand to rush over to the bed.] He's sick, he's gone a long time without blood. [He peeks under the blankets.]

Sam? Sam are you awake? Sam?

[bloodbrother]

[The lump under the blankets shrinks away, and his voice is muffled, but still understandable] No, go away! I don't want to hurt anyone!

[stoppedhiding]

As I understand it, you will not have to hurt anyone. [ And if there was any doubt in his mind that these "vampires" were really dangerous monsters, Sam obliterates it with that. ]

[babysage]

Sam, Sam, Golbez is here to help you. You wont hurt him! [Kotaro is pulling blankets off Sam now.] We can take the blood with a needle you said, it wont hurt him at all. Come on Sam you gotta get up!

[bloodbrother]

[He resists a bit, but eventually he comes out from under the blankets] I don't know if I can do this.... I'm not a vampire, I know I'm not but when you bring all the facts together, I can't reach any other conclusion and I get dizzy and a headache and I just don't know what to do. [He's finally breaking down into a full-blown panic attack.] I hid in here when I realized I thought luring one of the students in here was a good idea. I hate this I want my brother and I want to go home. [Finally he stops flailing, and hides his face between his knees]

[stoppedhiding]

[ This is an especially cruel thing to have made somebody forget. Just one more reason to dismantle this system and get everyone home as quickly as he can.

He doesn't know what to say about Sam's outburst, though. He just stands there, feeling uncomfortable. ]

[babysage]

[At Sam's outburst Kotaro wrapped his arms around him tightly.] I want to go home too Sam, and I want my brother but he's not here and neither's yours so we gotta be brave okay? [He doesn't let go, hugging Sam tighter.] I know you can't remember but really if you drink some blood you will feel better I promise!

[bloodbrother]

[Why was this kid handling this better than he was? Right, because he was actually a functional human being-- or however that saying went for people that weren't sure they were even human.] Alright. I-I- There should be some supplies around. [He moved to start gathering things up, and while he moves slow, he seemed to be working around the fact one hand seemed to be stuck permanently on 'claw' mode.]

[But soon he had everything ready.] This'll probably hurt. My hands aren't the steadiest right now. [He glances quickly up to Golbez and back down to what he's doing to clean his arm.]

[stoppedhiding]

[ Thaaat's actually somewhat worrisome. He sits down to make things easier for Sam, eyeing that claw for a moment. ]

Is there anything I can do to make it easier for you?

[babysage]

[Kotaro held Sam's hand whilst he gathered things. He was a little bit scared, since Sam was so ill but he knew that once he had blood he would feel better. Kotaro sat down between them, ready to make sure that Golbez didn't get hurt.]