See, I actually prefer vampires *because* of that constant inner demon. With werewolves, like you said, you're really in danger only once a month. They're like big dogs with really bad PMS. But vampires, you could constantly be in danger, and never even know it. They can befriend you, charm you, earn your trust, and you'll never know you were wrong about them until the moment they attack.
Granted, I love werewolves too. The whole transformation, silver allergy, animalistic tendencies is awesome, and so outside the realm of reality that I can't help but love them. But if I had to choose, definitely vampires. They make much more fascinating villains, keeping their human logic and planning. They're cool, calculating, and could be anyone. They're the ultimate "wolf in sheep's clothing."
This probably all stems from the fact that I love true crime stories too. I love hearing the methodology behind crimes, the motive, hearing inside the psyche of the criminal. Same with vampires: I like reading the methods they use to get victims, getting inside their head (can you imagine what having to live on the blood of other living beings does to your head?), whether they've embraced the life or still fight it. With werewolves, its all mostly instinct, and much less interesting.
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Date: 2008-06-13 03:58 pm (UTC)Granted, I love werewolves too. The whole transformation, silver allergy, animalistic tendencies is awesome, and so outside the realm of reality that I can't help but love them. But if I had to choose, definitely vampires. They make much more fascinating villains, keeping their human logic and planning. They're cool, calculating, and could be anyone. They're the ultimate "wolf in sheep's clothing."
This probably all stems from the fact that I love true crime stories too. I love hearing the methodology behind crimes, the motive, hearing inside the psyche of the criminal. Same with vampires: I like reading the methods they use to get victims, getting inside their head (can you imagine what having to live on the blood of other living beings does to your head?), whether they've embraced the life or still fight it. With werewolves, its all mostly instinct, and much less interesting.