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Zero Kiryuu (notamasochist) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-07-17 15:48:00

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:class, :mingle, betty mcrae, klara guildsen, peggy carter, piper halliwell, sam winchester, spencer reid, yuuki kuran, yuuri shibuya, zero kiryuu

Class 004: Day 228 : Vampires-Guest Lecture
[He'd been debating starting a class of his own of some sort when Sam had asked him to guest lecture. The topic was an easy--if not somewhat controversial--one for Zero to tackle. His views aren't exactly agreed upon by everyone, no matter how much they have changed during his time in Marina. Zero has been in the facility for longer than almost everyone else, remembers his entire stay, and has interacted with vampires from almost every world--even if he was one of the only ones to know they were a vampire. More importantly, he takes a personal interest in each of their home worlds and how everything works.

He's even befriended more than a few of them. Lives with and is sort of dating one.

He also kills them for a living and is known in the facility for his hatred of them--all while secretly being one of them.

He looks around the room at the number of attendee's for the popular subject. Controversial indeed.]

I wonder how many of you showed up just out of curiosity to see me be the one to do this lecture?

[He pushes away from the desk and moves to the white board. Uncapping a marker, Zero scribbles a single word across the surface before beginning. VAMPIRES.]

As I'm sure we're all aware by now, today's topic is vampires. As Sam likes to give out a disclaimer--so will I. What you learn here may not apply to your world, to every vampire in Marina or any vampire that arrives in Marina from this point on.

Overview: Vampires
Vampires-in simplest terms- are beings that live, crave, desire, and/or require the life source from another living being--typically in the form of blood.

There are as many different kinds of vampires as the worlds they come from, but there are a number of other traits that appear to be common from world to world. As vampires are typically considered predators, these traits all support that notion as they are used to either overpower or lure their prey in for attack.

Super-human strength speed and healing
Enhanced senses
Compulsion
Attractiveness

Along with these abilities, vampires typically possess fangs in order to obtain their blood from their victims--the obviousness of those fangs differs from world to world but most of them possess them.

The ability to 'create' new vampires from an already existing human is another ability that is found in almost every world. Typically done via a vampire bite, the process for this differs from world to world, some require the exchange of blood between the vampire and its victim, some do not. In some worlds, only select vampires hold this ability, in others--all possess this power.

Personally, I find their differences more entertaining. Some worlds, the vampires have died and possess no heartbeat. In others, they are alive and able to produce children of their own.

Case Study: Rido Kuran
Day 35 was new inmate day in the previous Marina Asylum. Along with the latest batch of inmates was a vampire from my home world. Rido Kuran longed for power and was not afraid to use the power he did possess in order to immediately wreak havoc across the entire dome.

Rido viewed everyone as toys, objects to possess, play with and discard as he viewed necessary. In the afternoon of the 35th, the very day he arrived, he compelled a teenage boy to his side, where he devoured and killed him in front of the network.

A resident magic user took it upon himself to block Rido's presence from the facility as he took another member hostage. But a number of teams searched him out and on day 37, Rido's body was destroyed, but he was unable to be killed.

By day 43, he had regenerated his body completely and continued his 'game' with the facility until he left the facility in a dimensional stabilizer accident on day 50. He has not returned.

Practical: Prevention and Defense
Most worlds possess a 'natural enemy' for the vampire. Those that are given the job of eliminating them. Dhampir, Slayer, Hunter--sometimes they are 'born' into the position as a gift they were provided. Sometimes they are humans that desire revenge upon vampires and decide to take it upon themselves as a job.

Vampires are not easy to battle because of their strength, speed and healing abilities. I don't ever recommend going up against one at all without proper training or knowledge of exactly what you are dealing with. Again, this is an issue where the differences from world to world can make a huge difference. There are vampires in this facility right now in which there is nothing here capable of killing them--even if they wanted to die. There are others where I could kill them just by pulling off a leg of a table and stabbing them in the 'heart'.

But if you must know what is supposed to work:
Wooden or silver stake to the heart
Chop off their head
Destroy their heart
Silver crosses
Silver bullets
Sunlight
Holy water
...garlic...

You'll have varying degrees of success depending on who you try it on.

If you are concerned about a vampire in the facility, take your concern to the Defense Force. There are a number of people there that specialize in vampires and can assist you.

Questions and Discussion
Are there any questions?

[ooc: per Haunt's request. Mingle to your hearts content. Questions and before and after class can be found inside.]

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lostababyfang
2013-07-19 02:44 am UTC (link)

[Klara pauses when she hears Peggy speak, standing a few feet away as she pulls her own notebooks and folders together. Today's topic had been one she had been almost dreading and having someone who wasn't Mr. Winchester suddenly come into lecture on it didn't make it any easier. Still, she had watched everyone, wondering about how they would react.]

A lot of things exist here that we don't have in our worlds.

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pure_confidence
2013-07-19 04:04 am UTC (link)

[ she relaxed as she turned to face Klara. She seemed to be a bright, intelligent young girl, even if she did claim to be much older then she was. ]

And one should never assume, I suppose. You can rest assured, I have learned my lesson well.

[ she slides around the desk with ease and steps closer to Klara. ]

I don't suppose you'd care to join me in a cup of hot chocolate, hmm? We can discuss the lecture at our leisure then, if you'd like.

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lostababyfang
2013-07-20 06:42 pm UTC (link)

[Klara wouldn't mind going with Miss Carter, but she does at the same time. It's a strange, confusing feeling to be so unsure about what she wants. Should she go along with it? What if Peggy suspects and wants to ask her questions? What if this is really just about the lecture?

She needs a response, she can't just stare at her in silence.]

I'm allergic to chocolate.

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	pure_confidence 2013-07-24 03:37 am UTC (link)
	[ Peggy just hid a laugh and smiled instead ] Then we can have a proper cup of tea instead, unless you're allergic to milk as well? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lostababyfang 2013-07-31 01:52 pm UTC (link)
	[Klara has to think about that for a moment.] No I think...I mean, yes milk is fine. [Tea hasn't caused any problems for her either, that she can remember. But she knows she can't have chocolate.] Where do you want to go? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pure_confidence 2013-08-05 01:01 am UTC (link)
	The Bakery has an acceptable selection of tea and of course we can always indulge in a dessert or two, if it meets with your approval of course. [ because what woman could resist desert? It was as close to heaven as one could get. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lostababyfang 2013-08-05 07:51 am UTC (link)
	[The Bakery? Klara wonders how much of the food there she can actually eat without feeling nauseous. Sugar isn't bad for her, so she should be okay if she avoids certain treats... Or at least she thinks so. So she nods.] Yes, it's fine. We can do that. [She's far more comfortable around Peggy than being around all of the people in the class anyway.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pure_confidence 2013-08-05 10:50 am UTC (link)
	[ especially with them all discussing Klara's inevitable demise... or something similar. ] Then shall we take a walk? [ Peggy released her breath, unaware she had been holding it and then smiled. ] I'm sure we'll be comfortable in no time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lostababyfang 2013-08-05 11:10 am UTC (link)
	[She doesn't even know how she can die. She's tried injuring herself, and she heals every time only to be hungrier and somewhat delirious. It makes her more than uncomfortable. So she nods and finishes putting her notebooks and folders into her bag. Klara slides it over her shoulder and looks at Peggy expectantly.] The Bakery will be warm at least. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

pure_confidence
2013-08-05 10:18 pm UTC (link)

Indeed. It will be nice and cozy and we'll barely remember we're not at home.

[ she places a hand on Klara's shoulder, intending to guide her out of the hall with a gentle touch. Regardless of the age she claims, Peggy still considers her a child. ]

Perhaps you could tell me a little more of your home. You certainly seem to enjoy reading a great deal. Did you have a favorite book?

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lostababyfang
2013-08-05 10:40 pm UTC (link)

[Klara tenses when Peggy touches her, flinching back in surprise. She didn't mean to, but it's been so long since someone touched her like that--she hasn't even let Eric touch her since she arrived. It's too strange. She's not used to physical contact. She tries to play it off as a simple shrugging gesture and keeps walking, her back straighter.]

Um--Yes, I like to read. I have a lot of favorites. Mostly fantasy and science fiction.

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pure_confidence
2013-08-05 11:02 pm UTC (link)

[ she frowned, but she didn't comment on the sudden flinch either, walking behind and to the side, ever watchful. ]

A little bit of adventure then. I suppose those do tend to be our favorites. Perhaps you'd care to recommend one to me. I'm organizing a book club and I could always use a good book.

I admit though, to being fairly partial to the classics. [ like moby dick and many others. Although she will never, ever say no to her dime novels. ]

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	lostababyfang 2013-08-06 12:05 am UTC (link)
	[For her part, Klara will continue to act like it didn't happen.] I like some classics. Like Peter Pan. The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling, too. I tried to read Shakespeare once, but...didn't really get it. Are all of his plays that... [She is trying to think of a polite word to say "boring."] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pure_confidence 2013-08-10 04:24 pm UTC (link)
	[ she repressed a smile and simply continued to lead the way. ] Shakespeare can be a little difficult to get into. I would highly recommend attending a performance if you can. Context can mean everything. [ at least to a beginner ] (Reply to this) (Parent)

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