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</div></div><br/><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Luca's soft shout of surprise was washed away as the other hovered over him. There was something wild in Aries' eyes and Luca sucked in a sharp breath. He winced as the vampire's grip on his shoulders became painful. Reaching up, Luca held onto Aries' waist. "It's... alright," he said, voice strained yet again. "Hey..." Luca coughed, clearing his tight chest and gaining strength in his voice. "Aries. It's alright. I don't know why. I don't even know what happened..." <i>Wait... that vampire took my blood. Said they were going to force him to drink it... No!</i> Luca's heart nearly stopped. For a moment, he couldn't think. <br/>
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Aries was out of control. Wrought with frustration and a hungry need for blood. Swallowing hard, Luca moved one hand to cup Aries' face in his fingers. "Aries. I'm not leaving. I don't know why my blood didn't work. I'm sorry they forced it on you. I'm sorry. I'll help you. Maybe we can find something that works together. Right now, though... You made me a promise," Luca took a deep breath. Just the fact that Aries hadn't jumped him already was more than enough proof. So he steeled his nerves and tilted his head back. "I trust you. You're not going to kill me, but you have <i>got</i> to take the edge off. I need you coherent, Aries if this is going to work. I need you strong. We both could have died just now! And... I'm already bleeding so... take it. But only from me. No one else, ever! Just me. It'll help, I'm sure it will. Aries?" His voice was soft at the end, thankfully he kept the shaking out of it and his hands as he held Aries.</span>