Author's Choice: 'Bloodletting' (Ruby Version) [Part 5]
Added 2025-02-07 13:30:03 +0000 UTC
[Alternate Text: A header image of a close-up on a semi-circle of red wine that looks blood-like while against an off-white background. It has a few bubbles along its curve and is a deep crimson hue. The title 'Bloodletting' is in a shiny, crimson font that appears embossed with a wet sheen.]
Hi Evergreen and Hickory Patrons!
It's finally here: the ending (it seems) of 'Bloodletting'. ๐ฉธ
I won't take up too much of your time with an author's note at the outset aside from the fact that there are references to other Patreon writings and R's lines from Book One within this piece! (Their first words to the Returning Visitor, ahem. ๐ฅบ) Hopefully you enjoy those nods. (There are content warnings at the bottom! Please feel free to scroll down or search 'content warnings' to jump to that section. Your comfort should always come first. ๐)
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"A host's privilege will always fall short of mine," Franz declares, composed rather than outwardly offended. He doesn't bother moving closer to inspect Ruby's servile pose, which only prompts the apprehending vampires to force her that much lower to be within his line of sight. He's not wasting any effort, preferring others to make it on his behalf. "Defend yourself at least."
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i hope they send you a mocking postcard <333
ckl
2025-02-07 21:36:26 +0000 UTCI CARE I CARE ABOUT WHERE C IS ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
alex
2025-02-07 21:35:17 +0000 UTCruby babes, you could have stayed and had little sippies from january. really it's okay. i give you permission. baby sippies only. could have made it sexy weird, I DON'T MIND!!! Stubborn, but it really means "my love." Alex and I are eating this up, I know it. Feral more likely. IT'S ALWAYS THE FUCKING PLANTS IN FERNWEH. EVERYWHERE I LOOK. THE FUCKING PLANTS!!! Luci died? that's so sad... anyway YES RUBY THROW THAT CHAIR. I laughed at the image of little Char shoving plush animals around to have their preferred tea party seat. I also laughed at Dumbass. Watch her. (Does he mean Ruby or does he mean January? ๐ค Although I think he's talking about Ruby, calling Jam a dumbass is still very much Char. ) When Mal turned up with the ring... stalker ass... but it's okay because Jam has her ring back. Also, Mal might have "disappeared" conveniently but someone turned off those lights at the perfect time and Mal is known for their uncanny timing. ALSO I HOPE YOU REALIZE THAT JANUARY IS GOING TO BE DEVASTATED THE REST OF HER LIFE. NOT KNOWING WHERE RUBY IS, IS SHE EATING WELL, IS SHE STILL ALIVE, IS SHE LONELY. Ruby... stay... January has to rebuild the town... she's being punished and needs support... While I know that this has already spanned much much much more than Aelsa ever intended, my brain - it has worms, you know. Where was Ms. V during all of this? Where did Nox go ๐ฅบ๐ฅบ๐ฅบ How's J holding up? Where did Char fuck off to (who cares)? Also, seems like a lot of bloodline heirs died (sheds a single tear) but what does it mean for the town...
ckl
2025-02-07 21:30:55 +0000 UTCYouโre no longer invited to my Ruby/Reese themed party ๐ฉin facted, youโre banned ๐ซ๐ซ You had me in my feels till R decided to pop back up like a phantom in a night ๐ญ Mc so lucky to have a guardian angel
Dieonysucc
2025-02-07 18:32:33 +0000 UTCWhat a bittersweet ending. ๐ฅบ๐ญ Now Iโve gotta go lay down and think about the implications. ๐ซ Thank you for the angst fuel, Aelsa! Loved this story and am excited to possibly see it return in the future. ๐ค๐ค๐ค
galpal95
2025-02-07 17:20:02 +0000 UTCJokes on you i didn't even need my heart anyway ๐ This is fine. Png I'm not great with words but safe to say this was beautifully done Aelsa. Absolutely beautiful and sad and heart wrenching.
three of eight
2025-02-07 17:19:50 +0000 UTC
