{SE} {open} bitten by a vampire

Nikolai

We are only haunted by the things we refuse to accept
-Bridgett Devoue

The moon had risen and Nikolai found himself in the Mourn. It had been a long day and he'd decided a nice long walk was in order. Preferably one where he could find a nice place to read. He'd just found the perfect spot in the field when a suspicious fine crept toward him. Eyes widening, the young Ascended got to his feet to see a vampire gourd eyeing him with bared teeth.

Giving a fanged snarl, Nikolai stalked over and promptly punted it away with his foot. He heard a satisfying crunch in the distance that made him grin. Pleased, he was about to return to his book when he heard cursing. Seems like the pests were troubling someone else. With a resigned sigh, Nikolai put his book away and headed over.

Sure enough there was a person shaking a gourd from their leg. Glancing around he eyed a sharp stick and tossed it over. "Here! Smack it with this!" He hoped that the person didn't stab themselves on the stick trying to catch it.

Resilience is born even when we feel like we are dying
-Alex Elle