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You don't always. Sometimes it's just internal changes. Physical is typical but not a promise.

I suppose you could view it as that way. Though it's a bit more of a duo now, isn't it?

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I've still got a few more days, all told. Who's to say?

...and what in the world do you mean by that?

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You haven't noticed anything? No change in demeanor? Though perhaps that would be easier if someone else observed you.

You two were traveling together last I recall. Unless that has changed? [No, he's being petty. He knows he's being petty.]

don’t mind me just replying in the wrong place

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Not exactly nothing.

I woke up feeling a little strange, but when I was at the market, a Prismal tripped and skinned their elbow a good ways down the street from me. And I smelled it.

[And then there’s this. She’s been loathe to mention any stories from on the road, always the possibility of coming back to your parents are in hell. The monks and their plot are important to tell him, but not yet. She can’t.]

It hasn’t changed, but all three of us are here now, aren’t we? You aren’t...separate from us, in any way, just because Trevor and I went out on the road.

no prob no prob

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Sanguis, then. I am immensely familiar with it.

So you two haven't eloped? What a waste of a road trip, alas. I thought Trevor might finally have decent influence in such a way.

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Indeed. At least the moons have a sense of humor.

[And normally, she'd follow that up asking for a few pointers, but. Well, there's this elephant in the fucking room.]

What's gotten into you? If you have a problem, I'd have thought you were the type to make it known sooner.

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Have I said anything that implies I have a problem? I simply asked you a question.

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Alucard.

Are you...jealous?

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Far from it. I'm rather happy with my current relationship.

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Then what?

I met Jotaro. He was testing me. Asking how much I really knew about you. Why is that?

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You seem awfully sensitive about this.
He doesn't remember, does he?

I hardly know why. I don't read his mind, despite whatever you've heard about vampires.

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I am not sensitive! Oh my god, I thought we left all this back in the hold. I wanted your help!

Why does it concern you what he remembers, anyway?

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You're the one reacting so strongly.

It concerns you more, I should think. How I fit into doesn't matter.

[speakerstone]

Well, pardon the moons and your barbs for that.

And speak for yourself. We care about you, Aluca

Wait.

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I admit I'm probably more used to dealing with Jojo's attitude than your Sanguis. [and also he is being a brat, but he won't admit to that right off]

What is it?

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...oh my god, you call him Jojo?

[That's...kind of sickeningly cute, actually. But no matter. She's still not exactly happy with her friend.]

Anyway. Sorry, I just thought of something.

Alucard. Do you...still want me calling you Alucard?

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It's apparently a childhood nickname.

...I don't know. Does it still feel right?

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Well. You said it was a name the Wallachian people gave you, yes? We...aren't exactly in Wallachia anymore.

Besides. How did you put it? "It concerns you more, I should think?"

[You aren't the only one who can be a little petty, friend.]

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For awhile, I didn't feel like I could ever be Adrian again. That's... changed, of course. I feel like a person again, finally.

I don't think I'd mind if you'd called me that.

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...I'm glad. If there's anything or anyone that could grant you that, I'm happy for it. And for you, my friend.

Adrian.

I'll...probably need time to get used to it. But if you'll allow me, I want to try. You deserve that much. More, even.

But you need to let me know if you do mind. Alright?

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Yes. I will.

...And I'm sorry. For my behavior.

[speakerstone]

I appreciate it. You're forgiven.

Adrian, do you mind if I ask you another favor? About Sanguis.

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Blessed by the Speaker. What more could I ask for?

Certainly. What of it?

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Ha! If Speakers are giving out blessings now, you can throw me to a den of wolves.

But I figured you would have some experience dealing with enhanced senses.

It's...a lot. Nauseating, actually.

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Are you sure you wouldn't want to challenge God?

True, but I also grew up with it. Curiously, I told Jojo once that while one experiences Sanguis, it's a bit like being a vampire, really. The enhanced senses, being territorial, that sort of thing. What I might suggest is carrying something with a stronger smell that you can pay attention to. A pouch of lavender, perhaps. Or a belonging of someone's.