002 | video/voice

[duplify]

[ The feed turns on to show Katherine eyeing the screen. She looks a bit tired, though nothing too noteworthy. Maybe a bit more pale.

After a moment of quick consideration, a hand hovering close to the device, she switches the video transmission off, deciding to keep it on audio. ]

I need to know more about this City's hospital.

[ A beat.] Specifically, if it has any bloodbanks? Or something similar. I just... need regular blood transfusions.

[ Not really, but close enough. So she isn't going to offer any more information here, just yet. ] So please, let me know.

[ After another pause, and a sighed out hum, she's deciding that's enough talking, and there's a definitive click as the audio feed ends.]

Comments

[eiremagic]

You need to be seen by a doctor.

[duplify]

...just walk in there and make an appointment, or is there a name in particular that I should be aware of?

[eiremagic]

Doctors Chase and McCoy are both pretty good and won't give you shite. Dr. Cameron is on top of crap too. Dr. House won't care so you're best not with him.

[duplify]

Mm.

Thanks. I'll remember those.

[eiremagic]

Right.

(Private)

[valentineluke]

[This caught his eye earlier. Gave the newcomer the benefit of doubt. More so with this recent question; experienced vampire hunter wouldn't ask such a thing that clumsily and in public for all to see.]

If you're merely anemic; butcher shop in the Square. Only carry animal products, but they understand some customers' have a want for discretion and or deliveries. One can get all the meat, organs and blood they want without question or judgement.

(Private)

[duplify]

[ She was finding her bearings. A girl has got to be aware of such dangerous things roaming about in this place! ]

Really? [ Better than nothing, she supposed.]

...but isn't that a bit -- unsanitary? [ Might as well play a little dumb, though the information is most duly noted. ]

Re: (Private)

[valentineluke]

It can all be cooked of course. Don't know your way around a kitchen, they do have a few ready-to-eat items. Their black pudding comes highly recommended.

(Private)

[duplify]

Oh, I'll be sure to remember these things for later.

Thank you.

[intheblanks]

[Hello, suspicion sirens blazing.]

For?

[duplify]

For...blood transfusions?

[ time to play a bit dumb.]

Are you a doctor?

[intheblanks]

Ordinarily, people come in with the name of their condition before expecting the treatment.

Yes. Doctor Chase.

[duplify]

...Anemia. A bad case of it.

[ Close. Enough. A beat. ] I'm Katherine Pierce.

Private

[worldofourown]

[Blood transfusions? Snort. Sounds like a certain misguided girl he knows.]

Anemia?

Private

[duplify]

[ Well. Yeah. ;; ]

Yes.

So I can't go without them.

Private

[worldofourown]

Sure there isn't any other reason?

[Not wanting to feed on humans, like said misguided girl, perhaps?]

Private

[duplify]

Pretty sure.

[ It wasn't that she didn't want to feed on humans, it was more for better self-preservation. She wasn't here long, but she knew that if she stuck to a more... live diet, that it would attract much more unwanted attention than a few missing blood bags, or a compelled doctor. ]

Why are you so curious?

Private

[worldofourown]

Simply because there are other beings here that can't go without blood.

But for them, there are bars and other resources - available in the Underground.

[He happens to manage a vampire bar.]

Private

[duplify]

[ Color her extremely interested. ]

Vampires, you mean?

[ A pause. ] Care to tell me more?

Private

[worldofourown]

[It's his job to advertise.]

Quite right.

[A half-smile. His intuition on this one might be right.]

There are certain dens in the Underground where willing 'victims' allow themselves to be fed on. In addition, I manage a bar there, known as The Raven. It caters to vampire clientele. Fresh blood on the tap.

[And VIP rooms for 'private feedings' on vampire-smitten human clients.]

Private

[duplify]

[ his intuition WAS right about her. She just wasn't one to quickly admit to anything.]

Seriously? Hm, never thought people would actually enjoy getting bitten by vampires...

[ A pause. ] Are you one?

Private

[worldofourown]

The world contains all sorts of joys vices, Miss...

[Didn't quite get your name.]

I am. [Not something he'd admit in his own world. But the City affords certain freedoms.] Am I right in assuming the same of you?

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[favoritetraitor]

[*fail* Oh, if only Solomon here had his memories back. He'd be just the person to see for this... 'condition'. (Dr. Goldsmith- resident blood and pharmaceutical specialist.)]

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[duplify]

[ *sob* /things to remember for later. ]

audio, locked;

[mintjulep]

If it's actual transfusions you're looking for, you'll need to come in.

If not, you can come in anyway, make an appointment with me, ask questions, and it'll be covered under doctor-patient confidentiality.

audio, locked;

[duplify]

Confidentiality is always appreciated.

[ A short pause. ] When can I come in?

audio, locked;

[mintjulep]

I'll be around all day, barring any emergencies, if today works for you.

audio, locked; I'm sorry about the delay :(

[duplify]

Today would be perfect.

Give me twenty minutes.

audio, locked; no worries!

[mintjulep]

Sounds good.

Ask for Doctor McCoy.