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Character(s): Headmaster Cid, Soma
Location: Headmaster's Office
Rating: Low PG for possibly violent conversation topics
Open/Closed/Finished: Closed to Soma
Summary: Soma has an appointment with the Headmaster...

[Cid is alone in his office again, reviewing paperwork, schedules and disciplinary complaints. It's busywork, but he's happy to keep his mind off heavier matters.

He's shuffling through a stack of papers when a member of the faculty glides over to inform him of his upcoming appointment with a new cadet. He nods, agreeing to see him now. The faculty leaves the office to call Soma in.]

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[unfading-sorrow.livejournal.com]

[The second that his name is called, Soma is up on his feet. He counts to five, tries to get his rebellious nerves back under control and swallows around the tight, troublesome knot in his throat, his fingers reaching up to brush over his Adam's apple lightly.

He enters the office cautiously, slightly scared of what the headmaster will think of him after this. Being so used to Japanese customs, he gives the headmaster a slight bow in greeting.]

I'm sorry to interrupt you like this, headmaster. But there's something I really need to discuss with you.

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[Cid shakes his head at the bow and lifts his hand in a salute, gently correcting him by way of example.]

Please, relax. What is it that's troubling you?

[unfading-sorrow.livejournal.com]

[He flashed a small, embarrassed smile. But it didn't quite reach his eyes.]

Sorry. I'm so used to the customs I was taught at home.

[The smile disappears soon, replaced by a highly uncomfortable look. He's not quite sure how to begin.]

Well... I suppose you could say that I have special need of sorts. But it's... It's not something simple like an allergy or something like that. It's a lot more complicated than that.

In short, it's definitely something you see or deal with often.

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[Cid nods in understanding, although the shifty behavior and his manner of speaking wasn't helping to ease his growing worry. Just what is it that has this cadet so unnerved?]

Go on.

[unfading-sorrow.livejournal.com]

[It shouldn't be so hard to say this. But somehow, just making the words come out is an ordeal by itself.

But he manages to get his voice to work with him instead of against him soon enough.]

...I need human blood. I become dangerous to be around if I don't get it.

Sorry for the typo!

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[Cid's shocked change of expression is noticeable, though subdued. His brow furrows with worry.]

I see...

Well, that certainly is a pickle. I... hadn't thought those sorts of tales had any basis in reality.

[He regains his professional air and straightens a little, not wanting the cadet to feel like a spectacle.]

It absolutely must be human, you say?

Sorry for the delay on my part. >3<

[unfading-sorrow.livejournal.com]

[He can sense the worry and the shock. But to be honest, he has expected a much worse reaction.]

Believe me, it would be better if it was like that.

[He decides to give the headmaster more information.]

I can sustain myself on animal blood and normal food, but only for so long. Sooner or later, I need human blood.

I need it in order to stay sane and in control of myself. I won't die without it, but as I said, I become very dangerous.

No worries!

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[Cid understands more now, already cycling through possible solutions.]

I see, I see. Now tell me, how long is "only for so long"? If we were to make... arrangements, what kind of time frames are we looking at?

c:

[unfading-sorrow.livejournal.com]

[Hey, for once there's no huge fuss about it. Nice.]

I can go without any of it for roughly three weeks at a time, assuming that I don't suffer any major injuries or something like that.

[wrnpcs]

[Just a bump in the road, my boy.]

I'll speak to Dr. Kadowaki about supplying you with blood pouches. Normally, they're used for transfusions, but I suppose in such an extraordinary case...