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[Text] Academic curiosity

I have been in this city for a little over a month. So far, I have met a great number of humans, and others who, despite appearing similar to humans, are something else entirely. I must admit, this is something that interests me. What sorts of creatures live in Hinoto-Ri? What manner of anatomical diversity can be found here? I would appreciate any and all information available.

[This is the kind of knowledge that's crucial to someone like him, after all.]

Additionally, I would like to encourage anyone reading this to visit my humble bakery, Death By Chocolate, located in the Virgo district. My work may be a recent addition to the city, but I strive to offer the most delicious baked good that can be bought. Thank you kindly for your attention.

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[Why not? It hadn't been a secret since he'd arrived here.]

I'm a vampire. Does that help? And what sort of things do you offer at your bakery? I bake for fun, but it might be nice to pick something professional up for my family.

A... vampire? Does that entail what is commonly seen in fiction?

I offer what any proper bakery should, I believe, from small pastries to cakes of considerable size. I can also prepare candy.

Some of it. Sunlight and I don't get along and garlic makes me sick. Oh and I drink blood at least once a month, that part's true too. Candy? I think the pastries would be good for my partner and I, but the candies could be good for my niece. Do you take odd requests? Like preparing something with fish? Preferably raw.

And what else? How would one, for instance, kill a vampire?

Fish? I suppose that could be arranged, although I would have to charge a higher fee.

Now, really, you think it'd be wise to tell a relative stranger how to kill someone like me? I'd be happy to share anything else! That's no problem, money isn't a factor in this, I simply have a household of eclectic tastes.

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I meant nothing by it, I assure you. It was simple curiosity.

What exactly are you looking for?

Oh, I'm sure! All the same, I'm sure you understand why I'd be hesitant to share such things. If the information were to get out and fall in the wrong hands...well, I have a family to look after. It would be inconvenient. Well, I of course drink blood, but I've developed a taste for chocolate as well. My partner is human, but he likes a simpler dessert. My adopted niece likes plenty of sweet things, but she also occasionally likes pieces of metal in her diet. My other charge simply doesn't eat anything that isn't raw fish. I have difficulties buying something everyone would like.

Of course. I understand.

That is... quite the set-up. Are you requesting something that fits all of these specifications, then? All at once?

Oh no, not all at once. I wouldn't ask that of anyone. I'm merely looking for something new to offer them. One thing for each, perhaps? If you think you can, that is, I wouldn't want to push you outside of your comfort zone. Then, once the order was complete, I could come pick it up myself and perhaps we could continue our vampire conversation, should it interest you.

Ah, yes. That is perfectly doable, of course.

Wonderful! Simply let me know the cost of your services and when you expect to be finished, and I will be at your doors.

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