Was he going to make a deal with the devil? He shrugged the feeling aside.
“There is a but involved isn’t there?”
He snickered slightly.
I knew it!
“You are a very insightful man but yes you are right. There is a but involved. You see my potion doesn’t work on just any vampire. The weaker the vampire the worse the outcome and seeing that your friend is but a childe in the vampire world, I need to know all his powers, every single one of them. “
Richie sat back into the creaking old chair.
“Ok, I’ll show you mine, if you show me yours.” He snorted and the professor’s confused look.
“You need info from me and I need to know that you are really as good as they say. So why don’t we start with you?”
The challenge was laid out on the table.
The old man settled back, waving his hand towards him.
“What do you want to know.” This wasn’t going to be as easy as he thought…..
A slight knock on the door froze Richie’s question in midair.
“Sir…oh I’m sorry. I didn’t know you had company. Would you and your guest have something to drink and eat?”
A ghostly pale girl was standing in the door way. Despite her pallid appearance, she had golden locks, shimmering in the light of the chandeliers, blue soulful eyes shone from her face. She looked so utterly lost and innocent and Richie found himself staring.
“How rude of me! Of course my guest will have supper and something to warm the coldness in his bones.”
With a quick nod she was gone.
A warm meal and a few cups of coffee laced with a tinge of whisky later, Richie smiled. He felt more human again.
“So to come back to business.”
“Aaahh yes?”
He didn’t look to eager to answer Richie’s questions but he obliged nonetheless.
“How long have you been doing research on vampires?”
“About 20 years now.”
Dark eyebrows flicked upwards.
“Hmmm…and the potion how long have you been testing it on them and what is the result?”
He kept silent for a moment too long for.
“The first few years were a disaster, the vampires didn’t live longer than a few days at the most. But my research went deeper and the tests became more stable.”
RIchie was hanging on his lips.
“And now?”
“Almost perfected!”
Why did the look in his eyes belied the smile on his aged face?
“Where do you get your labrats from?”
“The same as you found me. They needed help and I supplied it. Unfortunately not always to their advantage I might add. Now its your turn, tell me about your friend’s powers if any.”
“Jon is damn good at reading thoughts and telepathic communication.”
Excitement brought a wide smile to the professor’s face.
“His powers are quite advanced for such a young vampire. Daylight, what happens in daylight? “
“Shit I dunno, he isn’t sure himself. He hasn’t taken a chance yet.”
“I see.” He rubbed his chin “ Seeing as you are so close to your…errr…friend, do you know if he is an Psi vampire?”
The look on Richie’s face was comical.
A slight rumble from the old man’s chest and he moved closer to explain.
“ Does he only feed on blood or does he feed on energy too?”
“Fuck so there is a difference?! Damn trust Jon to be a complicated asshole!” Richie smiled. “Yeah he does that too, especially during concerts.”
The smile on his face spread even wider.
“Remarkable! Your friend is known as a Sanguinarian vampire or a Sanguine. He get his prana, life force, from blood and emotional energy from his prey. Just to make sure and leave nothing out…do your friend feed during sex?”
“That is a bit personal don’t you think?” Richie wasn’t too impressed.
“I don’t mean to pry but I need to know what I deal with before I can supply your friend with proper treatment.”
“Ok then…yes he does. He can feed without having sex but for some absurd reason does he prefer having sex and dinner together.”
“Jon might not know it but he is a sexual vampire, very rare amongst the vampire community, the reason why he prefers feeding during sex is, for the simple reason that he needs the sexual energy released during sexual activity. You friend is quite unique and complex ,Richie.”
“Well if he is so unique how do I know your potion won’t kill him?”
“He is a strong vampire, unique in many ways and as far as I can establish, he doesn’t even realize half of his abilities. I would like to meet your friend. It will be my honor.”
“I will return to the band and convey our meeting. How will I get in touch with you?”
There was a sudden spring in the old man’s step as he walked Richie out of the study.
“Why don’t we continue this tomorrow? I think you need a good night’s rest. We can discuss the details tomorrow. Ksenia! Ksenia!”
The fragile girl appeared, wide eyed.
“Yes professor?”
“Please show our guest his room for the night.”
There was something on the tip of her tongue, but she only nodded obediently, it seemed that he almost stared right through her.
“This way.” His bag was already clutched firmly in her small hands.
He followed the tiny frame down the hallway, bidding his host a good night.
“Have a restful night Richie.”
She opened the door and followed him as he walked past.
In comparison to the study, the room was immaculate, a rich champagne and burgundy color scheme brought out the richness of the gigantic room.
As he turned he saw the little mouse of a girl watching him warily.
“Are you one of them?” the tiny voice was so fitting with the slender frame.
“Them? Oohh shit vampire? NOOOOO no no. I’m here for a friend.” His smile was warm and so reassuring.
Two quick steps and she laid her hand on his fore arm.
“You shouldn’t have come here.” Her lips were quivering.
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