The Doors are Locked for a Reason

If only..

Bram thought about what the humans that ended up in the Manor as he walked slowly through the cells. They were always so broken it seemed, but maybe that was an affect of being here. Bram passed cell after cell,not really bothering to look inside until he passed by one with a rather upset girl inside. He back pedaled, coming to lean against the cell bars. "You okay in there?"

That’s what rentals are for, of course.

Thank you for such useful information that I did not know before.

And you must be Natalie’s friend. Bram, am I right?

You are right. Bram Crowson, wizard of all wizards, at your service.

There's no reason to make it sound so dreary. Personally I believe anyone who gets to spend the rest of their life with me should consider themselves very lucky.

Is that it?  Like, it’s just as simple as deciding, “Hey, I want to take a stroll around the park,” or “I want to buy a boat!”  You just wake up and say, “Gee, it sure would be swell to have a human around the house.”

Something like that. But with a more tedious process, and mind you I've put a decent amount of thought into this. Yours i s a human face I haven't seen before. I am Bram, wizard of all wizard. And you are?

Oh well look who wants a Human now

Shut up Drew.

I’m sure if I swim fast enough I’ll find it. [rolls his eyes] You make us sound like monsters Bram, I’m just as innocent as you.

"Except I tend not to kill people. And I dont eat them. But do as you wish Drew. I understand the need to survive. Just don't cause too much trouble."

"My own purposes. Nothing terrible I assure you. My offers dont stay on the table too long, so best to make up your mind quickly. I'm not fond of humans getting killed, Emily, I'm making such a nice offer for both of us. Unless you want to die."

[grabs the vile and shrugs] Easy, I was feeling a bit hungry anyways. I could be very into eating someone. Do you know where the nearest town is, by boat or something

Bram put his hands up. "Can't help you there. And even if I could I wouldn't want to. I'll leave that whole mangling humans thing to you guys."

Bram nodded, a slight smile on his face. "Strong too. That's good. I'm going to offer you a deal Emily. Because I see that you are strong, and I can help you keep that secret, without getting killed. All you have to do is spare me three, maybe four drops of your blood a month. Just a pin prick to the finger once a month. No harm there, right? In exchange I'll offer you protection."

Well I’m glad you are such a reasonable man. Aside from turning me into a rat that is. - I’ll pick it up. So what do you want from me? Anything right now?

"And I'm glad you found reason as well. At the moment I require nothing. But when you come for the ring, have this filled with blood." Hands Drew a small vile. "Human blood preferably."

You want other people’s blood [smirks and purses his lips] I’ll do it.. but I want another day ring, A-and not for me. That and you got yourself a deal mister.

"You want a day ring for someone else?" Bram paused for a minute to think. "The benefits out way the risks I suppose. Alright. then we have ourselves an agreement. Two days at most and I'll have your ring. Should I be expecting you to pick it up, or...?"

"I can and I will!" she stated stubbornly. "Secrets are meant to be kept and I shall bring this one down to my grave!"

"Quite the determined one aren't we? Yes you'll take it to the grave, that's all nice and good. But will you even if it send you to the grave?"

"Touchy touchy." Bram chuckled. "Of course everyone has secrets. But come on Emily you cant hide the truth forever. Especially not here."

"For starters your hiding something. You're also independent, and don't agree with anything going on here. Sure you might do what you're told, but lets be realistic, you hard headed, and wont ever really be under anyone's thumb." He smirked at her.

"Well, they also have the ability to turn others… Making more of them, so." 

"It's rather unfortunate that. Like the world needs more of them."