[It feels far more natural to sit and talk in the comfort of the library than to stand out in the foyer. She settles into her usual spot, and leans forward a little as she speaks once he joins her.]

So, um. I've actually learned kind of a lot the last little while. The vampire thing is actually tied to your blood type, which is why there's not really a permanent solution. It looks like pretty much all vampire lore here ties in with Vilebloods. Um, Ford's done some really extensive research into it because of Mabel - he shared his notes with me.

[She can't not give Ford credit for his own work, even if it feels awkward to bring it up.]

I was right about the blood drinking - I figured I was, Maul's brother said as much a couple months ago. That he heard about people actually buying blood and drinking it and becoming corrupt over it. The thing about corruption, though - it's not the same for everyone. One person might be able to drink as much as they want and be totally fine, and the next one gets so much as a little taste and next thing you know, they're not seeing anything except for their next meal. I've got some theories on why, but nothing I can really prove yet.

Anyway, it looks like a lot of the Vilebloods that have the most success with not going down that road are the ones who have a good support system, and actually use it. The lower your corruption, the less you'll... you know. Crave. You just have to be willing to talk to us and let us help you when things get hard instead of keeping it to yourself.