I strolled down the boulevard, considering whether or not I was hungry. Around me, lights flashed and more of my species lounged about, not caring about a thing. I never felt that I fit in with the others. Sure, there were the occasional people I genuinely liked, but they were few. Even as a human I didn't care for much company. It makes me feel less human--or vampire. If I can't be myself, then why be--why exist--at all? Only those who I can connect to do I often associate with. I don't usually partner simply for companionship, but when I feel that a another vampire is on the same plane as I am, do I partner with them. It's generally with females, too. I have nothing against males, but we rarely understand each other.<br/><br/>Anyway, I was strolling along, thinking about that night's meal. Perhaps innocence tonight. Maybe a sweet thing that will fall into my arms and willingly become mine.<br/><br/>"Haha, like that will ever happen,"  said to myself. "But it's been a while since there's been anyone. It's been years, a lifetime, but I still miss her--"<br/><br/>"Who?"<br/><br/>I was spooked from my reverie. I turned to my left, where I heard the voice. "An old love of mine. Killed by hunters before this whole mess started," I said quietly to the human who was at my side. I didn't bother making out features yet.<br/><br/>"Ah, was he 'the one'? And I'm glad to see that you haven't jumped on my neck already. A friend of mine was turned a week or so ago doing just this." The voice was a woman's, and when I looked, I saw that she was accompanied by short black hair, pale skin, and a small frame. I figured she was Japanese, but wasn't positive.<br/><br/>"She, actually, and I'll never know," I said with a smile. "But she was wonderful. And we're not all bloodsucking demons. Okay, technically we are, but figuratively, we're not. Truth be told, I was contemplating my meal for the night when you spooked me. I'll probably end up snacking on a raccoon from the forest tonight. Sorry to hear about your friend"<br/><br/>"It's fine, she had it coming. I told her, but I think she wanted it. And damn the hunters. If they stuck to their own business, the world would be a better place. I understand that we humans don't always care for vampires, but we have done enough to this earth. It's about time someone overtook us. You know?" The woman said, chuckling.<br/><br/>"I do indeed. It's nice to see that some humans think so. I'm Ariez."<br/><br/>"Ketzin. It's a pleasure."