video; un: mr. chandler

[lupusintus]

[ Not long after getting to the Welcome Diner and gathering his thoughts, he flips on the device to begin what will surely be one of the hardest things he's ever had to do. He hasn't bothered to clean himself up much but, with Daniel's help, he probably doesn't look like a serial killer anymore. Still, it's obvious the man has been through hell. ]

My name is Ethan Chandler. I-- [ He swallows, then begins again. ]

Last night, something wicked prowled through the streets and attacked several residents. It was me. I don't look as I did last evening and, despite what I said, I can't recall who I encountered or what events took place. I change, you see, when the moon is full. I can't control myself; God knows I've tried.

[ He lets out a sharp exhale, grimacing when it aggravates some of his injuries, but powers through. ]

Ever since my arrival, I've done what I could to make sure I couldn't hurt anyone, taken precautionary measures to restrain myself so this wouldn't happen. But it did. Something happened last night, and I made a mistake that put people here in harm's way. The blame rests entirely upon my shoulders and mine alone.

I'm not deserving of your forgiveness, but I'll ask for it. If you encountered the wolf last evening, please, reach out to me here. The phones are impersonal and I would prefer to extend my apology in person, to look you in the eye when I give it.

[ Now, to another pressing matter: ]

Mr. Gray and Miss Ives were present before and after what happened. I can't contact either one of them. I've tried.

Comments

[lupusintus]

I'm thankful for that much, I don't know what I would have done if he hadn't intervened. Wounds heal, the pain isn't important right now. I don't know how quickly you heal but I've been in contact with a doctor, he knows there are other victims and I said I would give him the names as soon as I learned them. Do you need help?

That would make me a hypocrite, Louis. After what happened during Halloween, I wasn't going to chance something similar happening with the wolf. The restraints failed and I attacked a handful of people, what if there had been more people present to watch over me? They wouldn't have stood a chance, it would have been a bloodbath. Miss Ives was able to bring me to my senses and end the attacks. If she hadn't been there, I'm certain I would have killed someone last night.

I'm still not certain I didn't, I can't find Mr. Gray. If I can attack someone I know from home, what's to stop me from attacking people I've only known for a few months? I've been running for so long that letting people in isn't second nature. The further away I keep them, the further they are away from the danger.

[deathoftheauthor]

Will it ease your conscience if I tell you that I'm going to be perfectly all right? I can't speak for the others, but I heal quickly, and I have Lestat's blood to aid in my recovery. I will be myself again in a matter of nights.

I wish I had more comforting words for you. I wish I were able to help search for your missing friend tonight. You've made your mistake, and it cannot be undone. You know this. But you've been honest, and that itself is a meaningful act.