*DOES NOT FOLLOW STORYLINE. THIS IS AN AU ONLY** After Vax'ildan's run in with the Vox Machina equivalent of a vampire, he becomes hesitant to participate in missions and rescues. The near-death experience has traumatized him, and oddly enough has brought with it the constant craving for meat. But as time goes on, the simple cravings become an non-ignorable need for blood. Terrified of himself and what he might do, he locks himself in his room and refuses to come out, for fear of hurting his family. What happens when a curious and worried Percy makes his way into the soldier's room?