vampires should watch out for hiv

Well, it is not a happy time living with Drake, my vampire roommate. He recently found out he has contracted HIV, and while it took us both by surprise, I can't exactly say it is a complete shock, since he drinks blood and all. We have not been the most successful roommating, but this has really put the house under a dark cloud. I never know what to say to a friend going through tough times, so I bought him a puppy named Oedipus. Hehe, Oedipus Rex.

We are still hopeful that although he has HIV, he can't actually develop AIDS and die. Since he's, you know, dead. Still, the house is pretty subdued, except for Oedipus' yapping. We keep him in a big cardboard box since he isn't house-trained yet.

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