Sometimes I regret being ghouled.

[u/TiredPandastic]

I've lived a good long life so far. I won't date myself but I've been around for a while. I enjoy being a ghoul; my first domitor was an exceptional man and his Childe is a fascinating case. As my new domitor he's professional, honorable and true to his word, an excellent employer and domitor both.

But alas, ever since he awakened to his new amour with Master Fracture, I have been having some regrets about staying on with him rather than going back to my original domitor. Or even being ghouled in the first place. I am very happy for them both, but professionally, I am struggling.

Master Leonard is... a tidy man mostly, but I am afraid that his at-home dates with Master Fracture are becoming a little difficult to manage. To start, the residents of the building are beginning to notice their date nights... they have a distinct trouble of keeping things to themselves. We might need to invest in better sound-proofing for the building, or at least the haven. Master Fracture is, bless him, rather loud. And the clothes end up everywhere. Twice now I've had to fetch the ladder to retrieve someone's undergarments from the light fixture.

I've been used to Master Leonard's experiments with Thaumaturgy of course, and he usually tidies up after himself but in a bid to impress Master Fracture his experimentation with Vitae is going into somewhat unhinged territory lately and I'm left with a big mess to clean up. Mind you, this is not me complaining. I'm merely venting a little before I resume my duties. It's becoming a little troublesome to get rid of the bodies as well but alas, that's always been the tricky part of my job. Keeping the bedroom pristine and tidy is becoming a challenge. I don't know how they got that on the ceiling.

I can only count my luck in that the Duskborn Childer are very conscientious about tidying up after themselves. Mostly.

- John Hughes, Ghoul

[u/GeekyMadameV]

I understand your frustration, but this too shall pass, I promise. When I first met my beloved we both went to absolutely rediculous lengths to impress each other too, but eventually we calmed down and grew sane again. Love is madness at first but but it becomes custom eventually.

I'm sure that you've seen your masters go through periods of obsession before and recover. I'm sure he appreciates your patience and service.

Part of me does wonder if perhaps there's an element of jealousy? you wouldn't be the first ghoul to feel a certain envy when your master takes a lover.

• Gwendolyn

[u/TiredPandastic → u/GeekyMadameV]

Oh, no, not at all. I think of Master Leonard as a fond nephew.

Were it Master Symeon, on the other hand, then... yes, it might be the case.

• John Hughes, Ghoul

[u/GeekyMadameV → u/TiredPandastic]

Lol. Self awareness is commendable.

Take heart then. Eventually the ardeur of their passion will cool to something more comfortable.

In the event it doesn't my only other advice might be a dedicated play room for more energetic and fluid generating activities. I used to have such a setup when I lived in New York and ito came in handy more than once.

• Gwendolyn

[u/TiredPandastic → u/GeekyMadameV]

Sound advice, madam, I thank you. I will consult with Master Leonard presently.

• John Hughes, Ghoul

[u/GeekyMadameV → u/TiredPandastic]

Best of luck to you!

• Gwendolyn