[IC] [MATURE] The Vampire RP

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "Yes, I did mourn for my wife. This was before I became a Buddhist," the father answered. "And there's only one desire I have... I want to end suffering, especially for my child. I don't care whether I'm appreciated. Yes, I do feel love, and yes, I do feel that wonderment... that I don't mourn doesn't mean that I don't have any emotions," the father said. "I just don't feel desire for anything other than what I've mentioned, and I feel almost no anger or hatred. When someone dies, most people think, 'I want him back.' That's why they suffer. Their desire to have that person back."

[Aisling]

@CountDracula
Mystique was certainly surprised at the idea of being a Buddhist. That must be why they were bald. They are seeking a higher life. So now should she ask for more information or should she look up Buddhism then ask questions? So many revelations of a completely different outlook on life.

Yes, I too want to end suffering and hate. But I am not too familiar with Buddhism. All I really know is that Buddhists follow someone who is referRed to or called The Awakened One or Buddha. The actual practice of the Buddhist, that I do not know. The only other thing that I know is that they shave their heads and they do practice yoga. Or at least what the various documentaries say. Why is what I can not remember. Please remind why.

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "Buddhism has got the profit that it is a free religion. You can shave your head and you can believe in gods, but the main ideas of Buddhism - the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path - work perfectly well if you don't. In fact, you can believe in God, Allah or whoever you want to believe in and be a Buddhist at the same time," the father explained and put on a few songs that he believed Mystique to be familiar with. "These perfectly sum up the ideas of Buddhism."

Colors of the Wind
The Circle of Life

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

Mystique listened to the music and she was beginning to understand yet she knew that she had a very long way to go to fully understand.

There is so much to learn and things to think on, ponder on. I never thought that those songs were from anything but children movies that I never got to watch but there is more than to the songs than the words, isn't there?

Is there a prefered name that you wish that I use? I can't remember your name very well but I'd like to call you something other than Sir.

Downstairs Fiona had eaten her fill and was very drowsy.
"Maybe I should have soaked first because I am ready for bed.'

[CountDracula]

@Aisling The father nod. "Any form of art exposes you to the mindset of its creators... my name is Vladislaus. Like Vladislav, but in its Romanian form."

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

Vladislaus. I just hope that in time I will learn your name and much more. Do you do yoga? I have practiced it on my own as well as meditation.... I have taken a vacation from both and should get back into. I never had an instructor so I am actually not sure if I am doing correctly or not.

"loan, can you show me where my room is and Aunt Mystique? I will soon fall asleep......" Fiona spoke softly.

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "I don't do Yoga..." the father answered. "Buddhism and yoga are similar to each other, but they're not the same, and they don't really belong together. Some Buddhists do yoga, of course, but there are also many non-buddhists who do so. But I can help you with meditation if you want."

"Of course," Ioan answered and led her to a room with an electric bed in it.

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

I would appreciate some input from you. But I need to get Fiona's soak in or she will asleep. i have enjoyed our chat, Vladislaus. Maybe after her soak we can speak once more.

"Thank you, loan. Aunt Mystique gave me a new night shirt and it is green!" Fiona squealed in delight as she reached out and pulled the t-shirt off the bed. She maneuvered the bed to the lowest setting and sat the back up.
"I can dress myself but thank you a lot, loan. Just tell me where the bathroom is so I can use it."

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "Of course." The father went to his room and sat down on his bed, where he began to meditate.

Ioan smiled. "It looks great. Green's my favourite colour. And you're welcome. We've got plenty of bathrooms here, but the one that is wheelchair-accessible is right down the hallway. If you come out of this room and go to the right, it'll be the last door."

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

Mystique was walking out of the bathroom when she saw loan and Mystique come out of the bedroom.

"Good you are still awake. I have the tub ready to fill for your soak. loan, thanks for helping Fiona. I'll make sure that she gets into bed ok. Is there a triangle ring over the bed for her to pull herself up with?" Mystique asked.

"How come you know so much about me and what I need?" Fiona looked up in a confused way.

Mystique smiled which showed her delicate barely grown in fangs.
"Because Uncle Dermot and I have talked a lot about you. He even sent me a few pictures."

"Uhhhh.... Aunt Mystique, are you a vampire too?" Fiona spoke in a surprised voice.

"Yes, dear. I am a newbie vampire. And I wouldn't hurt you for anything in the world. I am learning how to be a good vampire and my teacher lives here." Mystique knelt down next to Fiona.

"Loan is a sorcerer and he will teach me some magic that I can do. Isn't this a great place to live?" Mystique asked softly.

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "There is," Ioan answered.

"None of us is going to hurt you..." Ioan promised. "We're vampires, yes. But not all of us like to hurt others... it's Ioan, by the way. The Romanian form of John."

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

Mystique sighs softly.
"So much to learn but I shall learn. Thanks,loan. I'll be down after I get Fiona in bed. See even I have things to learn. So will you. By the way, I gave you one of my shirts to wear.. I see that you had it stashed away. I think that Uncle Dermot will bring your stuff sometime soon." Mystique smiled as she stood up.
"I'll be up here for a while but she is going to take a short half hour soak then right to bed. There are a few things I need to ask everyone about."

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "As you know, you're free to ask everything here," Dracula said via telepathy, lying in another electric bed.

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

For that I am glad of. Fiona needs to do exercises in a pool environment. I was wondering if there is any possibility of placing a pool house somewhere? I have a dream one that I would love to build but it would take a lot of money. I don't know if anyone else would swim in the pool but I would.

"This is the bathroom we will use. It is very large, isn't it?" Mystique spoke to Fiona who was thinking quietly.
Mystique left her alone with her thoughts for the moment. She ran a bath for Fiona but she adjusted the water so that it was warmer. Fiona slide out of the wheelchair and onto the edge of the tub.

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "I would, and I'm sure my father, Toma and Mihnea and maybe Ioan would as well," Dracula answered.

"This one's got a tub lift that'll make it easier for you to go in," Ioan told Fiona via telepathy. "And yes, I'd definitely swim in that pool."

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

Fiona sat upright and spoke
"Someone talked in my head!"

"Yes, dear. I can speak in your mind too." Everyone can speak to each other through telepathy. That is mind to mind talk. All you need to do is to think a thought to someone. Go ahead and try it. Mystique smiled.

loan? Can you hear me? Fiona thought towards loan.

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "I can," Ioan answered and looked out of the window. "You can see the stars tonight... do you like stars?"

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

"I can hear loan!This is so cool." Fiona smiled.

"Now please just lay back and finish your soak." Mystique spoke firmly.

"Ok." she laid back in the tub. I gotta lay back in the tub and do my soaking. I like the stars but I don't get to see them very often. Uncle has to be in bed early so I gotta go to bed early.

[CountDracula]

@Aisling "I could take you to my observatory somewhen if Mystique allows it," Ioan offered. "By the way, I have to get back there tonight... Mystique, would you like to join? To finish our tour?"

[Aisling]

@CountDracula

Mystique didn't speak right away......

I'd like to go. Can someone keep an ear open for Fiona? She will be in her bed and should stay there.