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Rendezvous with a
Vampire
Posted
October 28, 2007
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Clara’s Fin:
This is my first ever encounter with a real, live vampire…!
Varius: Thank you for your enthusiasm, my dear…
though live is a relative term in
regards to my situation *chuckle*. Let us retire to a more comfortable spot, to
acquaint ourselves.
CF: Oh –
pardon me – I didn’t mean to be rude. It’s just that I have heard them referred
to as “the undead” –
Varius: Yes, that does describe our condition. It is
an altered state of being, but still quite lively at times…
Varius: Permit me to demonstrate –
CF: Now just a
minute – not so fast! I’d like to know some more before making any commitments
I can’t or won’t want to keep, hon!
Varius: Relax, my dear – I shan’t rush
you. We – and especially ME – have all the time in the world.
CF: Well…
that’s better, then. You could start by telling me how long you’ve been a
vampire, and why you became one.
Varius: Ah… I was made a vampire in the 4th
century AD, in the time of the Roman emperor Constantine. Mine was a privileged
existence, from a wealthy and powerful family, with my only task to represent
them and their interests in the Senate, and ensure our legacy with offspring
from a suitable arranged marriage –
CF: My –
you’ve been around a LONG time! So then, HOW did you become a vampire?
Varius: Boredom, my dear, it was out of simple and
foolish boredom. One evening I was
accosted by a magnificent vampire who had been watching me unawares for some
time. We engaged in a lengthy discussion of his life and mine, and philosophy
and history among so many other subjects. I came to the conclusion that I was
bored with my life, and yet angry at the notion that it would be so short, that
I was easily persuaded at that moment to accept his offer of immortality, that
I might have the time and the stamina to outlast even the universe, as I tried
to understand just what all underpinned it…
CF: But – what
happened to your family? Did they know?
Varius: At first I happily turned my back on them,
told them to forget me, that I was off to seek
something more. I did not tell them what I had become, though I think there
were suspicions among the servants. Then… as the years
passed… I found myself returning at times to watch my children and see
how their lives turned out… ‘twas how I realized my
folly, to have abandoned my duty. I…
CF: Oh, I’m
sorry. I didn’t mean my questions to upset you – I didn’t think –
Varius: No, my dear, it is no fault of yours – it is
my burden that I own up to, and that I wrestle occasionally with, to keep my
sanity. We all have our burdens, don’t we? I shall take my leave then, as I am
sure it does nothing for the mood here, and I would not want you sad for our
tryst. Good evening, my dear – perhaps another time…
CF: If you
must – I – I hope we shall meet again…
**Varius
exits**
CF: Hmmmm… was that just his fancy way of saying I wasn’t his
blood type? Damn!
Varius and Clara’s Fin took another shot at it, prompting this
observation from JB –
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I just don’t GET it!
(a little D’Angelo
aside)
Posted October 28,
2007
D’Angelo: Yeah, he’s got a fancy costume and a swanky
accent – some chicks dig that sort of thing –
-- but
anyone can SUCK! Sheesh!
So true, D’Angelo,
so true…
Back at home, it was time for
Halloween. We caught the Sparrow Sisters preparing for Trick or Treat, as only
they can –
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