it was a magnificently beautiful lounge, set up to serve the needs of his race. marble adorned everything for a cool atmosphere - the walls, floors, fixtures. the furniture and decor resembled anything and everything that could be considered ancient gothic architecture. it was stunning, even to those who didn't know the time period in which it was replicated. twelve stations were set up, each identical in looks, and each containing what lucien called a bleeder. volunteers, most mortal, who enjoyed offering themselves and their blood. some got off on it, others were bored, and some had nothing better to live for - but all willing volunteers. they were almost all mortal and bound to secrecy.