Day Walker and the Vamp

[Iamdax]

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Marcus had many talents most thought to him by his father, but the best two were given by his mother. Being born in a house with a few century plus Vampire mother had its benefit’s. His father was a Vampire hunter but he never got past his mother, and eventually she got pregnant and gave birth to a son Marcus.

His training was very rigours and nonstop as his mother made sure of it. He inherited his mother strength and speed that equalled almost her own, and being 50% human he had no problem walking in the day light, with the exception the dark glasses he wore on sunny days. He could see at night time as well as his mother, and his senses were as sharp as her own.

His father and mother unfortunate perished in fire when he was 18, and the cause of the fire was never found. He never believed that it was an accident but then he had no proof that it wasn’t. Marcus had his father built very muscular and his mother skin, lighter than your every day humans had, his eyes and hair were black and stood 6.5” tall.

His favourite hangout was the “Vampire Club,” and that was the best place to hunt them if a Vampire left the club with a human. He was headed to the club as two vamps came out, and gave him the eyes with very big smiles, showing their fangs. He didn’t pay that much attention to them and went inside. He scanned the room very quickly, and that was enough to notice that most of the customers were vamps and human women. He wondered what was wrong with these women hanging out with Vampires. They should know that eventually they would be vamps food supply.

He walked right to the long bar and sat down facing the door The vamp that served him was actually very attractive, and he even returned her smile as she served his drink. “I’m Amelia by the way,” she said without a hint of flirting. “I am new here and I guess you already know if you’re an old customer.”

He chuckled and she looked at him wide eyes. “Oh! I am sorry I didn’t mean you are old and she giggled.”

“That’s alright; I know you didn’t mean that. I am Marcus Amelia, he said with a smile. Their eyes locked for a moment then they both smiled.

[Perplexia]

Salina had spend the last couple hundred years traveling around Europe and decided to try the Americas. At 5'7 and a lean well curved figure, she'd found the aristocrats worthy of exploiting. Like most vampires she had an alluring feature that drew her prey to her. But Salina also had the assets of her beauty. She had been turned at 23, so her youthful skin, long red curly hair, and emerald eyes drew the in like horses to water.

Never once had she regretted what she had become, instead she learned quickly how to embrace it and milk it for all it was worth. She had the money to do whatever she wished, thanks to her ability to manipulate men out of their fortunes and liquid assets.

Her penthouse had been custom designed for her before her arrival. As she exited the plane she moved with the grace of a ballerina through the crowds. Not only the men stopped and stared but women did as well. She could have been an actress, if it didn't require day time shoots and the paparazzi. "vampire club" the piece of paper said she read as she gave instructions to the Limo driver that picked her up.

The limo pulled up outside a ordinary club that was blaring excessively loud new way obnoxious tunes. Entering the establishment her eyes scanned the room. Human women seeking the best sex of their lives and Male vampires taking advantage of it. There were a few females but none of her distinguished quality.

Pulling out a cigarette she slowly raised it to her mouth. 4 rushed foward to light it for her. She stepped away from them after one elbowed another to successful light it.

She turned to the vampire behind the bar "Whose the leader?" she questioned referring to the vampire hierarchy. "that would be Juan Catalone" she advised trying to keep from drooling.
"he's um, out of town, will be back on Thursday", she let out a nervous giggle. "Tell him i was here" she said turning and walking out.

"Oh my god, oh my god" Amelia responded all giddy. "Do you have any idea who that was?" she addressed Marcus. "that was Salina Cross. The Salina Cross. She's famous those that know her want to be her, or worship her, she's a goddess, the true class of all one of us could be".

Reentering her limo she ordered to take her home to her new Penthouse .

[Iamdax]

Markus was still sitting at the bar when she walks in. He looks for a moment as she comes towards the bar. He looked as she knew where she was going; he thought she was worth a second look. She was someone he would like to know better.

“Who’s the leader” she asked Amelia” Well said Markus softly. Looks like the new Vamp is looking for the high boss himself, as he was looking at her. He didn’t really pay much attention with their questions and answers.

She was the only interesting thing he cared to know. Amelia was beside herself when she spoke to her, and as she was leaving, she got even more excited.

"Oh my god, oh my god" Amelia responded all giddy. "Do you have any idea who that was?" she addressed Marcus. "That was Salina Cross. The Salina Cross. She's famous those that know her want to be her, or worship her, she's a goddess, the true class of all one of us could be".

Markus raised his right eyebrow and looked back as Salina was going through the exit door.

“My new Vamp must be in a very big hurry” he thought.

“You mean she is that Famous? Can you tell me why she is?” He joked with her and got a glare in return. “Now don’t get hot under the collar Amelia, I was just teasing you.

[Perplexia]

Ameila scowled at him. "She has been around for at least 300 years that i know of. It is said she has been the reason of at least two of the major wars. She's been given kingdoms and refused them. There isn't much she hasn't done, or doesn't know." she gave a sigh of envy

"Vampires have tried for hundreds of years to win her affections, she's refused them all. From what i understand there have been a couple that tried to capture her, and she's destroyed them with their own people. No one crosses her, but all respect her." she served a patron a drink then continued.

"There is a story that she loved once with such a passion that the death of her mate destroyed half a continent. Since then she provides companionship, and by that i don't mean sex, i mean simply appears at a gala on their arm, and they have signed over their fortunes to her. They offer to do this, its like those few hours of their life were worth everything. People have begged to be her protege, to learn how to live at her level, but she won't associate with them. The only reason she asked for Juan was so he knew she was in town. She sticks to the old rules. ..you know when in anothers territory make your presence known and adhere to rules. Of course these days there are hardly any.. but you know that. " Another sigh of adoring envy.

"Salina Cross won't stay and socialize anywhere. even if she wanted to she couldn't without idiots falling all over themselves. I suppose its a lonley existence" that statement was probably the most thought Amelia ever put into anything.

[Iamdax]

"She has been around for at least 300 years that i know of. It is said she has been the reason of at least two of the major wars. She's been given kingdoms and refused them. There isn't much she hasn't done, or doesn't know."

Markus was learning about Salina without even asking anyone. She was a very good source for information. He sipped at his drink while Amelia kept talking about Salina.

"Vampires have tried for hundreds of years to win her affections, she's refused them all. From what i understand there have been a couple that tried to capture her, and she's destroyed them with their own people. No one crosses her, but all respect her."

She served a drink to a customer then continued talking. Amelia was definitely smitten by Salina. And wondered when and where she got all this about Salina’s life.

“Salina Cross won’t stay and socialize anywhere”

Markus had to agree with Amelia this time she was right about Salina, she sure left in a hurry after she left her message. Sure Salina was someone one would like to get close to, but she was still a vamp like every other Vamp he had met before.

Markus knew that sooner or later their path would cross. His path the Vampires path were connected.

[Perplexia]

Salina tossed her keys into the bowl that sat on the table in the entry away. A list of donors had arrived from her day assistant. Evidently her arrival had already been through out the region. As she entered the living room the heavy sun resistant glass gave her a view of the city. Her life was definitely one of glamor.

She was so bored of it she could scream. But she had created this hell hole of an existence out of nothing. She had appearances to keep up, she was an icon in her own right. The only purpose she'd ever felt was when she tracked down her mates entire family and ripped them apart. That was the first time she felt alive since his death. Since then its a smile, a wave and a five hundred dollar dress. "Blood with rum" she said out loud. a glass was brought and handed to her. The servant arrived and disappeared as quickly as she requested it.

So this was the Americas, there had to be more of it then this. The problem with being who she was is she couldn't go out without being spotted or oogled after. Perhaps she needed a cause or something. She pondered.

Amelia looked at Marcus waving her hand in front of his face. "Better men have tried, trust me you don't have a shot there lover boy."

[Iamdax]

"Better men have tried, trust me you don't have a shot there lover boy."

Markus just smiles at Amelia when she said that. Markus was not known from what he really was; they all took him as a business man of some kind. All his work was all ways done at night, and being able to walk during the day, they never knew he was actually the hunter.

His thoughts went back to Salina. He thought that she would be the ideal partner if he could talk her into it, but it would take some talking though. She didn’t look the type that would take on a partner for anything, but then again one never knows unless he could see into the future.

Perhaps she would come into the club to have a drink, or when the big boss came back, she would come back into the club, than he could try his luck with her. He smiled at Amelia as she was looking at him with a frown on her face.

[Perplexia]

Two nights passed before her presence was summoned back to the 'club' by Juan. A red carpet had been laid out for her arrival. She rolled her eyes before her driver opened the door. Taking his hand she stepped out, tonight she wore a deep green dress that matched her eyes, fit to her curves. A hat with a veil covered her eyes so only her full red lips showed. Black satin gloves lined her hands. She stepped out an the crowd had already begun to gather. Walking in to the club the doors were shut.

She entered the mostly empty club and was led to the back table where the leader of the area sat. He rose "Ms Cross" he said formally. She extended her hand and he kissed her glove. Her expressions where blank. Bored and unimpressed.
He sat down un-offended by her reserve, she was after all Salina Cross. "I understand you wished to meet with me" he said in a suave tone.
"simply to advise you of my presence and request you keep a leash on your people. I live very quietly Mr. Catalone. I do not hunt, i do not take lovers or offers of lovers. I simple wish to be left alone. In return for cooperation you get me in your area. In the event the line is crossed, by anyone including yourself I will simply relocate. I don't like to be crossed if you haven't heard. Did you have any questions for me?"

Her face was blank and again expressionless. It was as if she'd given this speech a hundred times.

"I understand completly Madam and rest assured your every comfort will be first and foremost. None of my people will cross that line."
A young vamp that was lucky enough to slip in was feeling cocky "why are you bowing down to her? She's a guest in this area, an making you her bitch." in a movement quicker then most vamps had ever seen a silver dagger was now piercing his throat pinning him against the wall. Salina smoked down her dress nonchalantly. No one reacted to the young vamps predicament.
"thank you Sir and good evening." She walked over to the vamp who was pinned and pulled out her dagger. Sliding up her dress to re holster it. "respect your elders" she said with a tone that made him drop to his knees and bow before her.

[Iamdax]

Markus was just coming into the bar when the dagger when through the young vamp. He was impressed by the speed she threw it. He smiles to himself as he was right about her. Now the question was whether he could convince her. Provided she would even talk to him.

He walked in and sat at the same stool as always. Amelia went over with his drink before he ordered and sips it while he looks at Salina over the rim. He study’s her a little as she walks to the boy and pulled the dagger off. He had to admit she even knew how to walk with her hips swaying to the beat of a sexy music. And her luscious leg wasn’t bed either, when she slides her dress up to put the dagger away.

“Respect your elders” she said as she walked away from the boy.

[Perplexia]

"Oh" she said turning back to Juan. "I am certain this one," she motioned with her finger lazily to the boy on the floor. "Is forming in his mind a plan to have me killed for humiliating him. Please explain to him that its in the best interest of his health not to, and simply learn to pull back his pride before it kills him. Speaking of killing, i am in need of a day walker." She turned her head her eyes flashing at Markus. "you come".

She turned and walked toward the car not bothering to look back to see if he followed. Juan was ushering him frantically with his arms to follow her. A true look of fear upon his face. IF anything it was rare to see a vampire, especially one in a leadership role frightened by a guest.

[Iamdax]

“Oh she turned to Juan. I am certain this one she pointed at the boy

"Is forming in his mind a plan to have me killed for humiliating him. Please explain to him that it’s in the best interest of his health not to, and simply learn to pull back his pride before it kills him.

Speaking of killing, I am in need of a day walker." She turned her head her eyes flashing at Markus. "You come".

Markus smiled inside after she delivered her last statement in one single breath to Juan. He didn’t mind fallow her at all she sure looked fallowing her.

If she really wanted a hunter to kill another vampire, she didn’t have to make it public to everyone in the room. Why not put and add in the tribune or something like that, and have the whole world know it.

Oh Well! He got off his ass and fallowed right behind her. God he thought as he looked that luscious looking derriere swaying gently.

[Perplexia]

The backdoor of the limo was held open for Markus as he followed behind Salina. Once in and the door was shut she put the partition up. She took off her hat and placed it on the seat next to her as Markus sat across from her.

"your purpose for being here" she said lightly "is a combination of a few things. You are known here to be for hire, a business man, trustworthy, and efficient. You are here because, and don't take offense, you are a half breed. There is one with in my household employment that is a traitor. I need you to find out who. Your main purpose is to watch out for me while i sleep. I will pay you twice your normal rate, and you will be employed by no one else while i retain your services." she picked up an odd bottle and poured herself a glass. A thick red liquid came out. "would you like some? she questioned lightly "its called Royal lineage, noble blood"

[Iamdax]

Markus was not really for hire as she put it, but that didn’t matter to him and beside, she was going to pay for his services.

He opens the car door and holds it open for her then gets in and sits right across from her. Once settled Markus watches as she raises the partition up. She takes her hat off and places on the seat next to her. He couldn’t help wondering if that was a routine she fallowed every single time.

“You purpose for being here” she said softly “is a combination of a few things. You are known here to be for hire, and so on. She was telling him things he had heard before, but he never heard anyone refer to him as half breed till she said it, “and don’t take offence” she added. Markus didn’t take offence but given a choice he preferred to half a breed before he would be Vampire, but Markus didn’t say anything.

Of course his hears perked up when she said he was to watch over her while she slept. Now he was wondering what the fringe benefits were if any.
“humm I am here to catch a traitor. He knew right away it had to be a day walker, but not like Markus obviously. Salina needed humans to run her very large household. He wondered how many she did have. In the household he thought, maybe what he heard about being unbelievable rich might be true.

Markus never said a word through her briefing of his job, but he sympathized with her concern, he would to being in her position. Her concern was during the day he figured as she would be up during the night. Once she finished she picks up a strange bottle and pours it into glass, He wasn’t quite sure but the scent was like blood.

“Would you like some, it’s called Royal lineage, noble blood.” she added. Markus might be a half breed but his mother fed him blood quite often as a boy.
“Yes thank you Salina.”

[Perplexia]

She nodded and poured him a glass. "in private you may address me by my first name, but in public you normally will not speak unless addressed an then will call me Ms. Cross." switching legs she crossed them again. "You don't know me. That is an additional reason i made inquires on you. I have eyes and ears everywhere. I need someone that won't pardon my french 'creme themselves' in my presence." she took a sip and savored it.

"You probably think that i employ humans. I have a very few, my assistant, my day gopher, and my agent of sorts. I have my blood flown in from Europe. I have passed the point of savagery a long time ago. My night time and daytime staff are all carefully selected vampires." she smiled lightly "you will understand how i can have daytime vampires when you see my home. Your room will be adjacent to mine." her face when more serious. "

I need you to check the security and make any adjustments, there will be an account and a contact for any upgrades you may deem necessary. At no time are you to have guests in my home. What you do in your night time hours is your business. Just don't let it interfere with the job you were hired to do. I am not a social person, nor do i care to be. Are these terms acceptable to you?"

[Iamdax]

"In private you may address me by my first name, but in public you normally will not speak unless addressed and then will call me Ms. Cross."

Markus had no problem with that maybe she was a little stuffy but otherwise, it didn’t bother him the least.

"You don't know me. That is an additional reason I made inquires on you. I have eyes and ears everywhere. I need someone that won't pardon my French 'crème themselves' in my presence." she took a sip and was quite for a moment.

Markus already knew she was employing both vampires and humans, before she told him he just didn’t know how many of each. The word that got him was the careful selected stuff. If they were careful selected who messed up the hire a traitor, he wondered.

Like the lady said he did hope he would understand when he saw her room. Nevertheless he liked the idea of having his room next to hers. The other thing that pleased him was the free rains of the security system. He finally agree not to have guests do anything he liked when off duty and don’t let anything came between him and the job. He said yes as he wouldn’t want it any other way.

[Perplexia]

The limo pulled up in front of a large building. The driver opened the door and let Markus out, Salina then followed. The door man opened the door which led into a large marble tiled foyer. They stopped at the security desk to get Markus registered. The Elevator took them to the 19th floor and opened The outer door of her Penthouse was opened for her by someone inside and she entered.

The entry hall of her foyer was lined with pictures of her painted by various famous painters through out time. She clapped her hands only twice and with in a matter of seconds their path was blocked by lined with her entire staff.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is Markus, he is the new head of security. He will have free roam, he is not food, and you will give him your complete cooperation. If he asks you a question you will answer it, if you lie he with in his right to get the truth out of you however he sees fit, even if it means your demise any questions?" "no mi lady" came the harmonious response.

"chef" "yes mi lady" "you will see that we are stocked with whatever he wishes. you will cook for him without complaint" "yes mi lady" "Maid" Yes mi lady came four responses. "You will be sure the room next to mine is prepared to his satisfaction, and you will be sure the bath attached has whatever amenities he may need. "yes mi lady". "the rest of you will serve him as you serve me. " "yes mi lady". "to work then" "yes milady and just as quickly they appeared they were gone.

"most of them she said lightly "have been with me for at least a hundred years. They are free to quit at anytime, but will never be rehired. I know you may think I'm high maintenance, or perhaps even a bit stuffy." she smiled

"ahh, i read people, most vampires can but i have trained myself to be exceptional at it. Which is why it surprised me to find that i was in need of your services." she smiled again an walked into the the living room. "the glass is specially made, even if i left the blinds open the light would come in, but the rays would not burn the flesh. This is why i have day vamps. They're easier to employ then humans, and more reliable."

She led him to the large kitchen. "its absurd i know, but if i am forced to entertain i have the ability to feed them" she walked him to the office. Two vamps swiveled in their chairs. "an accountant and my assistant" she took him to an entertainment room which held a large flat screen tv. "Entertainment room."

She walked him to her room and opened the door. A large European canopy bed in an equal lavish room this she flipped a book on a wall over, is the secret door to my room. the book is the same on your side as well". they walked through to his room, a more modern style lavish room. with its own entry an exit door.

"well i will let you settle then, if you want someone to pack your belongings and deliver them speak to my assistant he will do whatever you need. Do you have any questions?

[Iamdax]

Markus fallowed Salina where ever she led him, he was on her time and he was interested to see where she was taking him. The ride was ok but the company was not so good. Salina didn’t talk unless it was an instruction or a request for something.

They stopped for Markus to register with the security, than the elevator took them up to the 19th floor of her penthouse. Salina must’ve trained her staff herself as they were all lined up in front as they entered inside. The inside was definitely high class as Salina wanted no less, painting of her were hung all over the walls.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is Markus; he is the new head of security. He will have free roam, he is not food, and you will give him your complete cooperation. If he asks you a question you will answer it, if you lye he within his right to get the truth out of you however he sees fit, even if it means your demise any questions?" "No mi lady" came the harmonious response.

There is no better way to get your staff their full attention and cooperation, when they know the penalty is death. They went through the same routine with almost all the staff. Markus was definitely getting the royal treatment. Salina made the point that he was to be served as she was. If this was any indication of things to come, Salina might be great to work for.

Markus was very impressed with her layout. He had no doubts that allot of work went into this place.

“I know you may think I'm high maintenance, or perhaps even a bit stuffy."

That got Markus by surprise, he was definitely high maintenance and stuffy but then she could afford it; Markus just smiled but made no comment. What surprised Markus was the security of the place, the system was first class, and he couldn’t figure why they couldn’t catch the traitor.

Salina left the best for last. Her bedroom was lavish and spacious. She had everything she could possibly need if she entertained in here. Markus bit his tongue as he was tempted to ask. She led him to a book on the wall and flipped it over, “is the secret door to my room” she said. The book is the same on your side of the wall.

Now this was very interesting to Markus. What he liked to know was who was going into whose room. The tour was over, and the only thing remaining, was to get settle and have some of his things brought over, and if he had any questions. He was about to he did, but on second thought he thought best not to.

[Perplexia]

"oh one more thing, an of course this goes without saying. My life is my business, anything you may see or hear you don't speak of. I need complete privacy. I forgot a room you may use it when ever you wish. Please wait here i'll be right back." Going into her room she closed the door, with in a few seconds she was walking out with a towel wrapped around her waist and a red bakini top. Her hair was down and flowing. Opening a door that was painted as part of a miral they went up the stairs to the roof. A large swinging pool, a jacuzzi an a Sauna where upon the roof top.

"The only people allowed up here other then you and myself are the ones that clean it. You don't say much, you looked earlier as if you had a question. Where you trying to figure out what it would be like to have sex with me?" she questioned point blankly

[Iamdax]

"Oh one more thing, and of course this goes without saying. My life is my business, anything you may see or hear you don't speak of. I need complete privacy. I forgot a room you may use it whenever you wish. Please wait here I’ll be right back."

Now that was not necessary to even mention it, He may be a hunter to her but her secret would never be learned through him. Markus took it in stride, as she certainly didn’t know him as well as she thought.

More hidden room Markus thought and waited as he was told. Markus took a double take when she came back. She was truly lovely with her hair down, but didn’t expect her body to be perfect either.

The roof had a pool, Jacuzzi and a Sauna, and they were private except for the cleaning crew.

You don't say much, you looked earlier as if you had a question. Where you trying to figure out what it would be like to have sex with me?" she questioned point blankly.

Markus never even see it coming out of the blues like that. “She sure likes to come to the point doesn’t she”, he thought to himself.

Markus looked at her for a moment. I wouldn’t say I like that, but you are a very beautiful and sexy looking as I see. Being a “half breed” your words not mine. I’ve never been with a vamp before, and being a day walker humans have been my choice.

[Perplexia]

"I'm afraid i'd be quite the disappointment" she said dropping her town and revealing her thong bikini bottoms. "Perhaps you've heard the rumor that i was once deeply and irrevocabley in love. That my mate, my husband died and i became the ice queen. That is pretty much correct. I have not had a lover since he died." she smiled "and yes i am rather to the point" "its not polite to read peoples thoughts but its second nature to me. If you wish to be with a vamp speak to my assistant and he will find one to your liking." She smiled and dove into the pool.

Her when she came up her face was frozen with a look of shock an terror then she began to sink to the bottom. The Pool water had been laced with some liquid silver.

[Iamdax]

“I’m afraid I’d be quite the disappointment” her bikini bottom was just as skimpy as her top that barely covered her nipples.

"Perhaps you've heard the rumour that I was once deeply and irrevocably in love. That my mate, my husband died and I became the ice queen. That is pretty much correct. I have not had a lover since he died." she smiled "and yes I am rather to the point" "it’s not polite to read peoples thoughts but its second nature to me. If you wish to be with a vamp speak to my assistant and he will find one to your liking."

Markus was about to tell her that it was the last time she could read his thoughts, but she just jumped in the water.

Markus had fallowed her just and saw her struggle and looked deeper in the pool as she came up. He dove right after her and pulled her out. Once she was out. Markus began to hose her down with fresh water as he wiped he body with a towel.

[Perplexia]

Her body was attacked by all directions from the silver, it immobilized her immediately, she was unable to get to the edge to pull herself out. Her saving grace was Markus, he looked like an angel as he leaped in to rescue her. Amazingly he was unscathed by the silver. Her skin was sizzling as he hosed her off. Pieces of her flesh were missing. Her mouth had been open when she went back under causing some of it to be ingested.

Salina coughed an sputtered. "I will need blood to heel, quickly please get a few bottles" she managed to get out between gasps.

[Iamdax]

Markus just realized she was truly in danger, yes the way she treats everyone around her, anyone might want to kill her. That someone has to be one very close to her, he/she has to know how to get in and out without been seen. Or never leaves the building.

"I will need blood to heel, quickly please get a few bottles"

He was about to offer his arm but then he remember her saying she doesn’t drink from someone, and rushed to get her the blood. He was all the way down when he remember she didn’t tell him where it was. He spots on of her staff and they took him where she kept it.

He grabs 5 bottles and rush back to her. He did look bad, she was covered with blisters. He hands her one, then gives them to her one by one till she drank all of them.

Salina, you and I have to have a very serious talk about your staff.

[Perplexia]

Salina laid there very quiet for a few moments while the blood took hold and began to heal her. "take me to my room, its sound proof no one will hear. As long as you sweep for bugs that is" she tried to smile but it was a weak one.
"thank you for saving my life" she said softly.

[Iamdax]

Markus picked up Salina and carried her into her room and then laid her down on her bed. Then sat on her bed and looked at her for a moment.

“You are welcome Saline” he told her after she thanked him for saving her life.

Is it why I am here to save your life? He smiled at her then got off her bed. He started looking at all the place a bug could be planted, but this room had so many places it would take days. He needed to get some of the new Tech devices.

The problem was she would have to go with him. She definitely was not safe in this house.He went back and sat on her bed and she didn’t seem to mind it.

Salina you are not safe in this house and I can’t be here 24/7. I have to go and get some equipment so I can find if someone planted any bugs in here.

I think it would be if you just tag along with me. You just wear clothes that you wouldn’t be recognized while we shop. but you must forget who you are.