" Hi." I waved awkwardly at the queen of Morganville.
" Hello." She said slowly, a slender eyebrow raised. I pointed to the door of her office.
" I'm Beth, the new psychiatrist."
" Ah." She nodded, a small dip of the head. We stood opposite for a little longer, it was an awkward silence.
" Can I?.."
" Yes, that would be..."
" Yeah..."
Amelie's office was just how I imagined it. Plush carpet, dark wooden desk and no windows, only oil-lit lamps.
" So, you are new here, correct? You are aware of the-"
" Yes. I am aware of the vampires here." I finished for her. " I would like to have access to their files too, it would be helpful to see if any beahiour patterns, such as autism, were to occur to vampires also. But not your file, obviously. I'm sure you don't need me prying into your past life." I grinned.
Amelie smiled too. " I understand you find vampires quite interesting. But, no, you are welcome to pry into the lives of the vampires here and, of course, humans if needed. That's why you are here."
I nodded moving a blonde strand of hair from my face. Suddenly there was yelling and banging from behind the doors that we had just recently walked through. While I watched calmly, I could see the anger rising in Amelie's face. The doors swung open, a tall man with dark hair and a rather odd selection of clothing. He also had scracthes across his face and hands, there were red but not bleeding. He was obviously a vampire.
" Amelie, tell your solidiers to stand down!" He demanded as one of Amelie's gaurds grabbed him by the collar and yanked him backwards.
" You can't barge in Myrnin, I've told you that before." Amelie replied with an edge. " Make an appointment, I'm busy."
" With what?" The man called Myrnin by Amelie, snapped.
Amelie spread her lilly-white hand over to me calmly. " Myrnin, this is Beth. She's here to monitor vampire behaviour."
I held up my hand. " Hi."
" What nonsense. Vampires all have the same istincts and what not." Myrnin made a rude noise.
" I apologise, Beth. Myrnin is...pouting, shall we say? It will pass, but he doesn't really mean to be rude."
" Of course I mean it." Myrnin snapped.
" It's okay," I promised. " The vampire and human community are quite easily read in my opinion, he is quite right; vampires do have all the same instincts as eachother, yes? But the difference is that, each vampire has a different method of controlling it or may just act upon impulse. As I conclude, Myrnin acts upon impulse when he seeks your attention on something." I smiled as every vampire currently in the room stared. I turned to Myrnin.
" So, you're only half-right Myrnin."
Amelie giggled, an odd gesture for someone of her standered. " Ah, Beth, no one has ever corrected Myrnin before. He's a scientist you see, and has always been right for such a long time, no one bothers to correct him anymore."
I laughed. " I see, it makes sense I guess. But not every one is right. Each individual has their own opinion." I shrugged.
" Of course." Amelie agreed.
" I am glad your both seeing eye to eye on your stupid girlish matters but, I have something more important to tell you." Myrnin was standing alone now, brushing what may be imaginary dust off his odd outfit. Amelie was right, he was pouting.
Amelie coughed and asked, coolly, " What is it then?"
" I still haven't had a blood delivery this week." Myrnin wasn't looking at Amelie or me anymore.
" It's because you make vampire jokes that are only funny around vampires, to humans. You show them your fangs and scare them, Myrnin. That's why they don't come. They think your unsafe and insane."
Myrnin looked hurt.
" Pardon my intrusion but, wouldn't it be easier to let me handle the blood donation? It would be nice to get to know Myrnin a little better." Amelie recongnised the tone of my voice, she knew what I wanted to do. She smiled coldly and nodded.
Myrnin huffed. " I don't need some...some vampire behaviouralist, giving me my food."
" I think it'll be worth it Myrnin, you'll have company for, what? Six days a week, maybe less, depending on Beth's scheduel."
" Don't care." Myrnin snapped.
" Can I count today, as our first session?" I asked Amelie. She shrugged.
" If you like."
" No."
" Myrnin be quiet. This is for your own benefit." Amelie commanded.
" More like yours." Myrnin muttered. " No one likes a madman."
" You don't seem mad." I chipped in, knowing that I didn't mean it.
" I don't like you Beth."
" I'll get over it."
" Myrnin, stop being difficult." Amelie sighed. " I'm sorry Beth. I'll get someone to show you to your new home."
" Thank you, Amelie." I nodded. I turned back to Myrnin. " You should come to see me tomorrow at noon. I'll have your blood there and you may take it home with you after our session." I smiled.
" I-" Myrnin began.
" I'll make the arrangments for the blood to be donated to your house, Beth." Amelie interupted. Myrnin was not a happy vampire.
" Then, Myrnin, I'll see you tomorrow. Thank you, Amelie I think I'll enjoy my time in Morganville." And with that I left with a guide to show me to my new home.