Grim Curiosity [Open]

Of course, he wasn't able to get away as swiftly as he wanted. As Wessex moved into his path Sam took two shaking steps back as if he'd been struck, staring at her with nervous eyes as he fiddled with his sleeve and tried to work out if it was worth telling the truth. He supposed it may make her respect him more, to know he was out looking for things to drink from. "I..." He began, looking down at her feet. "I r-recently...drank. From somebody. A-and it was...um." Sam was embarrassed to admit he had liked it. Even though he knew Wessex would likely approve, would consider it him taking his role as Ascended seriously...it still felt dirty, something he should have abstained from. "...So..I was hoping. T-to maybe...find some blood but...no-not from a person. So I don't..hurt anyone." Or hurt myself, he thought, remembering the way Remi had gone cold once his teeth had left his neck. SAMUEL Another little digit on my lifespan, what a bore And what once was fresh and green Now marches in the ranks of the obscene This whole transfiguration thing is such a chore