To Whom it May Concern (any vampires in Mystic Falls):
When a vampire's humanity is turned off, does he or she feel a sort of rush, like an adrenaline rush? Do they feel more powerful than they do when their humanity restrains them from their nature? Another thing, if a vampire's humanity is turned off, do they still feel emotions that don't include guilt or pain or sadness? Clearly, drinking blood brings happiness to any vampire, so wouldn't one who cut off their humanity still feel the joy of drinking blood? And also, why do some try so hard? If I were a vampire, I would cut off my humanity. It would be easier, so much easier, and it would make eternity more fun, would it not?
Thank you for your answers,
YoullJustHavetoDeal
To YoullJustHavetoDeal
The humanity switch is one which has to be dealt with extreme caution. While it feels more natural and liberating at the time, it doesn't last and once it's over you're left with the guilt and pain and every other bad emotion you should have been feeling the entire time. We try so hard to keep everything in proportion because we all use to be human once. We can empathise with the victims of vampire brutality. You have to remember that these people have families and friends and future that they deserve to live. If you are a newly turned vampire, which given your letter I would suspect, I would strongly advise you to keep your humanity on and restrict the killing to bare minimum. For more information you can write back to me, or Caroline and we'll help you out as much as possible.
Yours sincerely
Stefan Salvatore
P.S. Ok, so I found this letter on my brothers desk, and I figured if you are a new vampire it is in your best interest to ignore everything Stef has written above. It is perfectly natural for a vampire to turn their humanity off and it doesn't mean you are shut off to all emotion. It is far easier and a thousand times funner to not be bothered by the pathetic and trivial human experiences. My only advice would be, enjoy it while it lasts. Oh and FYI, while we're on the subject most vampires don't try at all to turn their humanity back on. That is Stefan Salvatore thing for sure (I blame Lexi, she put idea's in his head).
Damon
P.P.S. If you do decide to turn it off (which you should), come find me, I'll make it worth your while ;)