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Re-Vamped Council
Thursday At 2:00 AM
~3rd Person's P.O.V.~
She took in a deep breath. It was Thursday, the vampires' favorite day of the week. It was a quarter till two in the middle of the night, and she had her outfit on and her clutch in her hands. The brunette smiled and started flashing toward the building.
When the vampire arrived, a wide man stands at the door, arms crossed. She slowed to a walk as she approached, opening her clutch.
"Evening, Charles." The brunette greeted as she flashed a smile and an I.D.
"You know you don't have to do that anymore, Miss. Fox." Said the guard, tipping his hat in response before opening the door for Sarah.
"Thank you." Sarah says as she stepped into the building. It was dim and cool, not that the vampires cared. It was meant to be a church, but it was never blessed, and now was just an abandoned place with a big room and fancy windows.
When Sarah entered the expanse of space, she saw that Rory, Chloe, and the Group Leader, Diana were there. Chloe sat with her usual nervous expression, Rory was going through the snacks, and Diana was shuffling papers, sneaking observing glances toward the surrounding vampires.
"Evening, Sarah." Diana welcomed, her eyes focusing for the action.
"Evening." The brunette returned brightly. Rory looked up and none too subtly observed her dressings. He rolled his eyes, and Sarah fought a pout.
She was dressed her usual way: Blouse and pencil skirt. He repeatedly expressed his opinion that she didn't have to dress like a Mary because she was trying to be a better Sarah. But he didn't pay attention to the fact he still wore drab tees and ratty jeans, and he still had the occasional slip up. If that didn't say anything, she didn't know what would.
Sarah caught Chloe's eyes, and she nodded once in acknowledgement before returning her gaze to the ground. Sarah, as usual, didn't get a chance to respond the the jumpy girl.
Diana interrupted her thoughts. "As I told Rory and Chloe, we will be having a new Member tonight."
"Oh, that's good." Sarah said in a happy tone. Though she wasn't happy.
New members were great, of course. She was glad when one showed. But if Diana knew one was coming, then that meant they were Assigned to the group by the Vampire Council. And those kind of members weren't dedicated to righting themselves, like the actual Members. Rory was the only Assigned Member, until tonight.
As the time went, the three other Members came in, including Sarah's buddy, Erica. She always showed up at the last minute, but she came with an open mind and a forgiving heart.
At two on the dime, Diana called for everyone to bring a chair into the circle. Her lips were pursed in a disapproving manor, and Sarah knew it was because of the new Assigned Member's tardy impression.
At the exact tick of 2:01, the door burst open and a man came in an even and patient stride. He was silent as he walked to the circle, and Sarah took the opportunity to examine the vampire.
He bore dark jeans and a faded blue long sleeve shirt that bragged about his build. The man had jet black hair cropped atop his angular face. When he was close enough, Sarah gazed at his blue eyes, so bright they were almost white. Just as Sarah looked away, she saw the vampire glance at her. He gave a closed lipped grin, and then his expression resumed it's passiveness.
The new Member stood just outside the circle, looked around, and flashed away, getting a chair and sitting it in the circle backwards. He sat toward the group like that, and Sarah couldn't help but notice he was making a point. They all sat stiffly, hands in their laps. She was slightly embarrassed and tried to loosen her posture.
Diana smiled tightly in a way that Sarah knew she was not happy. "You must be Jesse. Welcome to the Re-Vamped Counseling Group."
"Yeah, thanks." He said distractedly.
"We were just getting started. Basically, what we do here, is everyone gets a chance to give us an update on their behaviors, habits, tenancies, whatever you'd like to call them-"
"Addictions." He said suddenly. "There's no pretty word for the truth of the matter. This is a reformation group. For addictions."
Sarah stiffened once more. Everyone knew what they were here for. But rarely was that word spoke, much less thrown around so carelessly.
Diana's smile tightened more. "Alright, then. Yes. For addictions. Since you're a new Member, we'll all introduce ourselves, and share our stories. We'd like for you to also share yours."
"I guess." He said with a bored undertone.
"We also like to do this thing called Sponsoring. That's where basically you pick a Member, and if you're outside of Re-Vamped and you start craving your old, well, addictions, you have their phone number and address, and can take refuge with your Sponsor."
Jesse's eye flitted to Sarah and raised an eyebrow. "Okay."
"Now, Rory, how about you start tonight?" Diana nodded to the blonde.
"Alright, well, obviously, I'm Rory."
"Hi, Rory." They all welcomed. Jesse visibly cringed.
"I'm still a newbie, at seven years vamped. My secret is immortality." He grinned, rubbing his cheek. No one laughed at his attempt at a joke. His face became concentrated, and I watched as he recited the information off of his profile. "When I was Turned, I was raised to be very gluttonous, and was Assigned here four months ago." He concluded.
"Thank you for sharing." Diana said, voice heavy with appreciation. "And how are you as of late?"
"Pretty good." Rory shrugged. "I'm still faithful to my current diet of four squirrels or mice a week."
"That's good." Diana nodded, than looked at Chloe, who bashfully shared her story of her lingering nymphophilia. Then it was Erica's turn.
"Well, I'm Erica." She paused as the others greeted her. "I'm also seven years vamped. I'm here not because of my human tenancies, but because of my vampire one. I've been dating a human, and I've had difficulty restraining myself around him. With the help of you guys, I'm able to maintain a healthy relationship with my man, Benny."
"Thank you for sharing." Diana nodded. Sarah also nodded. She had quite the personal relation to Erica's story.
At Diana's cue, Sarah said her share. "My name is Sarah." She waited through the greeting, and couldn't help noticing that Jesse also greeted her; the first time he greeted anyone. "I'm seven years vamped as well. So, before I was Turned, I was hooked on pot, pill-popping, cocaine, and alcohol. I was receiving care from my boyfriend Ethan, a human. Two months ago, he left for a week to visit relatives. When he came back, I was really messed up. I, well," Sarah looked away from Erica, who looked grave. "I killed him in a bloodlust. Then I came here. And I've been clean ever since."
"Thank you for sharing." Diana nodded heartedly. "I always appreciate it when creatures own up to their actions." Bridgit and Justin, the other two members, shared their stories, then it was Jesse's turn.
"Alright, well, you know who I am." He said, and everyone hesitantly, greeted. Diana's lips tightened again. "I'm, what, nine years vamped?" He looked to Sarah as if for confirmation, and she sputtered for a response. After a few seconds, he nodded. "Right. So, as a human, I did some pretty strong drugs, such as cocaine, and had my fair share of drunken nights. After I vamped, those addictions stayed, and activated some bloodlusts. So the Council Assigned me here with you folks."
"Thank you for sharing." Diana said, her smile more sympathetic. "So, everyone here has a Sponsor, and everyone here is sponsoring another, except Rory." Rory perked up. "Unfortunately, Rory is still too young of a Member to do so." Rory deflated. "I'm sure anyone in this room is willing to double sponsor. I think it would be best, though, if you pick me for now, -"
"Can she be my Sponsor?" Jesse interrupted. "Sarah, I mean." He stared at Sarah with an interest that almost made the girl blush.
"Uh, well, that's up to Sarah." Diana said, her voice lifting at the end in gladness for Jesse's participation.
"Um . . ." Sarah thought it though. Jesse seemed to have similar troubles as she did. She decided it was probably best to sponsor him, even if she was already sponsoring Erica. "Of course. I'd be happy to." She said honestly.
Jesse grinned. "Great."
"I'll be sure to give you my information after the meeting." Sarah assured.
"Yes." Diana said. "I think Sarah will make a great Sponsor for you, Jesse."
Soon enough, Diana's timer went off, clarifying the end of the weekly meeting, at three-thirty A.M. Sarah took out a pen and paper, and wrote out her name, phone number, and address. She walked up to Jesse.
"Here you go."
"Thanks." He accepted the paper from Sarah. Then he looked into her eyes, his own glinting with mischief. "These meetings - what a load of crap, huh?"
"What?" Sarah said, eyes wide.
"These meetings are such bull, don't you think?"
"No." Sarah said stiffly. "In fact, without these meetings, I'd be snorting on the street right now, drunk and high and about to kill a human being."
Jesse seemed to consider this. "Yeah, whatever." He walked away.
Sarah determined that, unless she was absolutely required to, she would steer clear of the undedicated vampire.
