I was thinking about this and trying to figure out what non-vampyric folks would want that we have. Maybe I shouldn't say they want it 'from us' being that none of it is anything we can give away to anyone.

If you only look at the real vampyric 'gifts' or things we can do, and exclude all the myths and fantasies, the list would be small.

Sense of energy, being nocturnal, empathic sense, ability to draw energy off people to ease them or ourselves, maybe even being more in tune with the collective energy of all things, none of these things are unlike what others can, and do, do.

Certainly we have the ability to draw people to us, but that is not so different either.

Truly, when faced with what we have shared here on this forum about cravings and trying to find balance and control, being afraid to let those around us know what and who we are. I wonder what it is that others see that makes them want to be like us?

I’ve been thinking a lot about this question, and instead of just saying they are in love with the Hollywood icon, I thought about what makes up the icon. The vampire image is a rebel, independent, strong, and can sometimes be the suave gentleman/woman whose quick of wit leaves the audience in a swoon, just to name a few character traits. I think they want to be swooned and mix up fantasy with reality.

I agree with Melissa. I would definitely "want" to be more in tuned with the energy of everything around me. Like to have another sense, such as the third eye(in reference to fortune-telling). I would know much more about my surroundings, and feel a sense of well-being with it.

I think some want what they can't have and others don't like who they are and want to be something they aren't in order to fit in, because it makes them feel stronger. Insecurities can be lethal to the psyche indeed...

In my words....the grass is always greener on the other side.
I think the Hollywood icon has mislead lots of younger people. After all who wouldn't want eternal life and power over others? To be in control of others on that level and able to fly off into the night and not be seen again by those you have hurt or have hurt you. But in real life it is nothing like that image of power and strength.
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