Okay, question for the panel . . . .
In my writing, I have a business establishment that, up to now, I've been calling a "free room," for serious want of a better term.
No, really, I do not like that term.
It sucks.
So, that's what this thread is about - finding a better name for this type of establishment.
Here's the idea behind it:
First, realize that I'm not talking about one singular location. They're all over the place, spread around in every city, just like most other types of businesses. My point is: I have a name for the specific one I use a lot in my writing.
But that's just the name of that specific one. I'm looking for what you'd collectively call them all as a business without referring to any specific location. Okay?
Alright so, this place is very club-like in atmosphere with the music and all. However, unlike true clubs (which, incidentally, exist in both the human world - as you know - and the underworld), this place has a specific purpose in mind. The idea is for vamps to have a place to hook up with willing humans from which to feed. Obviously, it's a highly controlled environment. More on that in just a moment. Just to preempt any misunderstandings, these places, like nearly all underworld businesses, are not easy to find or stumble into if you aren't previously aware of their existance and location. The humans that go there should (I say "should" because flukes do happen) know the program. This is not any type of trap situation.
(As a matter of fact, if a human wants to be there but has no intention of being fed from, s/he can ask for a red writst bad, which is basically understood as a "no" sign.
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Back to the controlled environment. By underworld law, these places have to ensure to the best of their ability absolute anonymity to all patrons. For example, they're not allowed to have any white lighting in common areas, including restrooms. It has to be colored in order to slightly obscure people's appearances. Typically, there's also less lighting, so it's darker than a normal club. Also, no exchanging of any personal information, including names. If you're caught telling someone your name through any means, that usually results in a lifetime ban from the establishment. It's intended as a safety thing, primarily to protect the humans, but it protects the vamps as well.
Moving on, the actual feeding, once it's been agreed upon, is done in private booths, not out in the open. Obviously, there are rules (actually laws) governing how the vamp can feed and how much they can take. Essentially, the vamp can't cause any serious harm to the human. S/he has to be able to walk away under his or her own power afterward (so, figure at most a pint or pint and a half). Also, the booth has to be stocked with some small medical supplies, just in case, but truthfully they shouldn't be needed if both parties do it right.
Naturally, the place does have to have trained medical staff on premises just in case something really bad happens. And security goes without saying.
But, aside form that, like I said, it's a club-like atmosphere. Most of what you most likely know about that applies.
Except there's no alcohol allowed, for obvious reasons.
So, you got a better term for this type of establishment than that jacked-up term I've been using?
If you need or want any more detail, I can provide it.
As usual and always, thank you in advance.
Kyle
In my writing, I have a business establishment that, up to now, I've been calling a "free room," for serious want of a better term.
Here's the idea behind it:
First, realize that I'm not talking about one singular location. They're all over the place, spread around in every city, just like most other types of businesses. My point is: I have a name for the specific one I use a lot in my writing.
Alright so, this place is very club-like in atmosphere with the music and all. However, unlike true clubs (which, incidentally, exist in both the human world - as you know - and the underworld), this place has a specific purpose in mind. The idea is for vamps to have a place to hook up with willing humans from which to feed. Obviously, it's a highly controlled environment. More on that in just a moment. Just to preempt any misunderstandings, these places, like nearly all underworld businesses, are not easy to find or stumble into if you aren't previously aware of their existance and location. The humans that go there should (I say "should" because flukes do happen) know the program. This is not any type of trap situation.
Back to the controlled environment. By underworld law, these places have to ensure to the best of their ability absolute anonymity to all patrons. For example, they're not allowed to have any white lighting in common areas, including restrooms. It has to be colored in order to slightly obscure people's appearances. Typically, there's also less lighting, so it's darker than a normal club. Also, no exchanging of any personal information, including names. If you're caught telling someone your name through any means, that usually results in a lifetime ban from the establishment. It's intended as a safety thing, primarily to protect the humans, but it protects the vamps as well.
Moving on, the actual feeding, once it's been agreed upon, is done in private booths, not out in the open. Obviously, there are rules (actually laws) governing how the vamp can feed and how much they can take. Essentially, the vamp can't cause any serious harm to the human. S/he has to be able to walk away under his or her own power afterward (so, figure at most a pint or pint and a half). Also, the booth has to be stocked with some small medical supplies, just in case, but truthfully they shouldn't be needed if both parties do it right.
But, aside form that, like I said, it's a club-like atmosphere. Most of what you most likely know about that applies.
So, you got a better term for this type of establishment than that jacked-up term I've been using?
As usual and always, thank you in advance.
Kyle
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