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[doesntdohumble]

[The video opens to capture Eric sitting opposite the camera with a pleasant smile, all pleasant and business-like:]So, it has come to my attention that, given the current climate, there are some who would like to express their support of those that are...shall we say, less than mainstream. Those like myself, vampire kind. Although some of us might

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[idolstolemylook]

[Defensive.]

What's wrong with bagged?

[doesntdohumble]

That depends. Do you have a choice?

[idolstolemylook]

Yeah, but it beats pig.

[doesntdohumble]

...pig. [Eric doesn't quite follow here, Spike. First the weird name, now questioning what's wrong with bagged blood, what's wrong with you]

[idolstolemylook]

Yeah. It's disgusting. I mean, it'll keep you alive, but who wants to live like that?

[He shudders.]

[doesntdohumble]

So why do you?

[idolstolemylook]

[Spike hesitates a little, somewhat irritably.]

Just... a thing I have to do, is all.

[doesntdohumble]

A thing. Tell me, is this a rule that is self-imposed, or has this been inflicted upon you by others?

[idolstolemylook]

[He crosses his arms, clearly uncomfortable with the conversation.]

Not a rule, as such. Could call it an affliction.

[doesntdohumble]

An affliction...?

[idolstolemylook]

Look, it's nothin' to do with you.

[doesntdohumble]

Oh, doesn't it now?

[idolstolemylook]

Well, no. Think I'd know, wouldn't I?