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-In this Au, similar to Pet Au, pocket vampires are sort of like weird pets. They’re small, can be mostly self-sufficient, and like small pets in the real world, people usually don’t know how/bother to give them proper care. There are specialty store for them, which are usually fairly good quality, but there are also plenty of shady establishments that offer them for cheap. Purpose wise, they’re really just weird, yet adorable pets.
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-The vampires don’t smell the emotion itself, just the body’s reactions to it. Whether or not they would help in that situation depends on who it is and how much they care about you. Some of them would find it funny to watch your terror, others would turn possessive and intervene just to make a point of what’s theirs. And even then, you’d probably get punished later for making trouble for them.
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-It depends on the individual. Some of them are more willing to trust than others, and some are so destroyed by abuse that the very idea of trusting someone would make them sick. It’s going to depend more on actions than time; how well you show that things have changed from their old homes and how safe they are now. Considering how adults have always treated them, it’s very hard to believe that you really won’t do them harm. Even once they’re thoroughly attached, genuine trust has to be earned.
(☆▽☆) I actually have thought about that a lot.
-When not in use, the fangs are actually slightly retracted. Similar to a snake’s they extend when the vampire is about to bite. There’s muscle tissue and/or tendons that control this process, and it’s one of the reasons why fangs are very sensitive.
The fangs themselves are mostly hollow, with a small hole at the tip, a slightly larger one toward the very back of the fang, and spiraling ridges along the inside. When the vampire bites, the hole at the tip functions similarly to a needle, and blood runs up though it. The spiral ridges create pressure (which is intensified by sucking) that draws the blood out of the veins and up into the mouth. The hole at the base of the fang is where it exits, and that hole is covered by tissue when the fang is retracted, only opening up when the vampires bites and the fang extends.
Fangs are extremely sensitive, partially because of how thin and delicate they are, and partially because there is tissue and muscle directly connected to them. Any damage to fangs, even a small bump at the wrong angle hurts, and actually having them removed (like in Pet Au) would be absolutely excruciating.
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-Reiji does not have glasses. He’s still with his breeder, who doesn’t care whether he can see or not, and isn’t willing to spend the money on glasses. Fortunately, his vision isn’t horrible, and he can still get around well enough without glasses.
-Yes, they are trained not to get one furniture. Generally, pets are taught that they are very separate from humans, and anything that would bridge that gap is off limits. Furniture is for people, not animals, and no one wants their filthy selves all over their possessions anyway. In most homes, pets could be beaten for trying to get on furniture without permission.
-Collars are common, but not all pets have them. Most breeders and sellers practice some form of identification, and collars are more popular among the more valuable pets, because they don’t do any damage to the body. For less valuable merchandise, branding and tattooing are common as well. Owners tend to use collars as an inexpensive way of marking what’s now theirs.
-When he was still with the shelter, Azusa did not cut. It was considered disobedient to do what an owner should be doing, and he was more likely to try to goad a staff member into beating him than disobey and make someone angry. Now that he and his brothers are on the streets and there are no humans to punish him, he frequently takes matters into his own hands and harms himself in place of an owner being able to. He gets nervous and twitchy if he hasn’t been hurt in a while, as punishment is what he associates with being needed and valuable. He may not use knives specifically, but he finds ways to hurt and bleed.
-Pets live nowhere near as long as canon vampires do. For one, their lifestyles are so brutal and unhealthy that many die young from nothing more than neglect and abuse. Furthermore, selective breeding has sought to reduce the massive lifespans supernatural creatures used to have, and poor breeding has resulted in countless genetic flaws. By now, the longest a well taken care of pet of exceptional breeding could possibly live would be under 200 years.
-Subaru has the exact same violent tendencies, and they’re what’s gotten him in so much trouble. Because of his constant lashing out and quick temper, he’s been deemed unsafe to adopt. He’s considered a danger to humans, and is very close to being put down for being unsellable.
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-Yes, they do. Since they’re still children, they don’t need as much, but blood is still a regular part of their diet. They will gladly feed from a human caretaker, and it can almost be a form of bonding, now that the vicious “you are my prey” aspect has been removed. Sometimes, though, their fangs are too small to puncture the skin of an adult human…
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-You’re about right!! I was estimating 6-9-ish physically (because actual vampire ages are hard to guess), so yeah, about elementary age. Oh, and instead of all of them being at the same physical age, it’s respective to the ages in canon. So Shuu is still physically older than Subaru, as an example. And yes, Kanato would totally still do that, especially now that Cordelia can’t yell at him for it.
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-Just like a cat or dog, they’re either re-homed, sent to a shelter, or put down. Special varieties like First Bloods will be sold off to another owner, and the deceased’s friends and family have the option to take an abandoned pet. If no home is found, they’re either given to a shelter or put down.
-Some breeders name their stock, but most refer to them by some kind of serial number. Names are more common among the fancier varieties (that people are willing to put more effort into), and an owner can always name/rename a pet. The only exception are certain show pets that have a history tied to a certain name and would have to keep it. Parents are kept away from their offspring as much as possible to prevent unnecessary bonds.
-It would depend on the pet. Some are trained to have a function similar to service dogs, while others (usually low quality) are taught to be used as “stress relief” for their owners, usually in rather violent means. Since vampires are very tough physically, it’s very easy for regulations regarding treatment to be avoided (it’s not anything can actually hurt them), and there are many horrible violent practices. Generally, though, they would expect to be beaten for being in the way of an upset owner, or worse, causing the upset in the first place.
-Again, it would depend on the pet. Some are trained to handle those problems, others would only know to stay out of the way and not make anything worse.
-Pet sitters are absolutely a thing. The qualifications and care would obviously be different than someone watching over a dog, but yes, they exist. However, I would assume that there’s a lot of unpleasant people in that practice.
-Yes! Pet specific clothing is usually simple and loose, just enough to cover vital areas while staying out of the way. Different varieties of pets, like treasured purebreds and show pets have a wide variety of outfits available, but for any kind of pet, the clothing is specifically made to not look too much like anything a human would normally wear.
Admin Mawile: (๑✧◡✧๑) These are some good questions.
-Yes, they are able to speak, but their vocabularies are rather small, more so for the ones who haven’t been raised as well. Carla and Shin are by far the most well educated, and can speak almost as well as humans. The Sakamakis are better than most, but still stunted compared to a person. The Mukamis only know basic language.
-Vampires are tough enough to withstand the poor care fairly well, and are nowhere near as malnourished and small as a human would be. They are still slightly smaller and much thinner than canon, but mostly they’re the same.
-Pets are trained to use basic facilities, but whether or not they’re allowed to use them is up to the owner. Better quality pets are always better trained, but it’s the owner’s decision how much independence they’ll be allotted. Some pets are allowed to use a toilet like a human, some are forced outside like dogs. Some have regular grooming as part of their routine, some are left to fend for themselves. Low quality vampires like the Mukamis may not be trained as well, though.
-Typically, pets aren’t allowed to stand. It’s considered rude to be physically higher than an owner, so pets are taught to crawl and never raise themselves above a human. Many of them, especially the older ones, have difficulty standing up straight, and some don’t know how to stand or walk on two legs. Crawling posture is trained to be perfect.
-It depends on the quality of the pet. Purebreds and fancy varieties like First Bloods can cost massive amounts and require excessive paperwork. Low quality pets are as easy to get as a cat or dog. There are very few regulations on pet care, and it’s even easier to abuse or neglect a pet once it’s owned.
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-In Child Au, they are all actual children and definitely act like. Though most of them have been forced to tamp down any “weakness” it’s very hard to stop a child from being exactly that. The abuse they’ve suffered impacts their behavior a lot, and even simple things like asking for help or craving affection are difficult and perceived to be shameful. What you described is exactly how they are, needy and lonely and desperate for the kind of love they aren’t even aware they want. They cling to anyone who’s nice to them, struggle to control the emotions that they’ve learned are bad, and are no longer able to hide the softer feelings that lurked deep under the surface of their adult selves,
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