Marielle: Well, my results are clear. It is you who has the greatest compatibility, Dimitri.
Marielle: Are you ready to go even deeper into my world?
Dimitri: I am. Yes.
Marielle Confession CamCan I tell you a secret? The first most compatible was actually Dominic. But after his reaction last night to me being a vampire--I just kept thinking,
Not him, not him, and I pushed for someone else. This is nerve-wracking enough without having to ask
him if I can drink his Plasma! No way, José. I'm going to have to get a lot thirstier before that happens.
Dimitri
(thinking): I hated Dominic's fear of Marielle for something she couldn't help, but now I'm afraid! Will it hurt? Well, it's a new experience at least!
Dimitri Confession CamOh my gosh, I can't believe she picked me! This is going to be awesome, scary, but awesome! I'm sure there's a children's book title in there somewhere, although maybe not an appropriate one. Anyway, I feel like I'm rambling, am I rambling? I suppose if I have to ask then I must be rambling. She picked me!
Mixologist: So, what do you do for a living?
Dominic: Well, I'm an astronaut.
Mixologist: Oh, you don't say!
Marielle: Could you excuse us please?
(They leave.)Marielle: Welcome to the Dining Room, Dimitri.
Dimitri: Dining room? I don't see any tables and chairs.
Marielle: Vampire lounge--different kind of dining--different kind of dining room. Come--sit with me.
Marielle: Wow, you smell good up close.
Dimitri: Heh...thanks.
Dimitri: You know, this is kind of nice. Relaxing.
Marielle: That's the idea.
Marielle: Oh, hold on.
Marielle: Can I help you, Leopold?
Leopold: You don't have to do this, Marielle. I know dozens of recipes and I have Plasma Fruit. I could easily make you something to satisfy your thirst.
Dimitri Confession Cam(wipes his hands on his pants and takes a deep breath) I haven't been this nervous since ... well, never I guess. I had my nerves in check but then this guy has to barge in and make a scene. Well, I guess that gives me a little time to calm down. Should I rest my arm on the back of the couch? Cross my ankles? Take my suit jacket off? Man, I'm so nervous I think I have to pee!
Marielle
(thinking): Not a great time...I'm kind of busy here...
(spoken) Thank you very much for the offer, Leopold. I would love to taste some of your Plasma Fruit dishes in the future. But this is an important ritual for my kind, and I would appreciate some privacy at this time.
Leopold: As you wish, Marielle. I respect your decision.
Marielle: Dimitri, come back!
Will Dimitri return? What does Marielle really think of Leopold's interruption? Find out in Part VIII!