‘Mr Acula, can I….?’
‘Doctor…’
‘Sorry?’
‘It’s Doctor Acula.’
‘Oh? Right. Doctor of what?’
‘Does it matter?’
‘No I suppose not. I’m just curious…’
‘Haematology.’
‘Oh, so why…?’
‘Why have I applied for this job?’
‘Well, yes. I understand the medical side might attract you, but it’s a little below your…’
‘I enjoy working nights.’
‘Yes, your CV says that. It’s unusual, what you put.’
‘Is it?’
‘Will not work days. Most people aren’t so prescriptive.’
‘My family are committed nocturnals. Not that I’m not flexible.’
‘Oh? Good.’
‘Yes, I’m happy with sunsets and the occasional sunrise. Oh and eclipses. I’m good with eclipses.’
‘Good to know. Not that we’ve many of those to worry us. Okay, can you explain what particular skills you’ll bring to the role as dental hygienist?’
‘I have an interest in teeth, perfect teeth.’
‘Are there such things? I mean whenever does one see perfection in… Oh yes well they are impressive. And so erm, prominent?’
‘Yes well I’ve been complimented on my teeth by many people.’
‘Really?’
‘Oh yes. You’d be amazed the number of people, when they first see my teeth, they become very excited. “My god, look at your teeth!” That kind of thing.’
‘No, that doesn’t surprise me at all. Any other skills?’
‘Well, clearly I’m good with blood. I relish it, in truth so no silly fainting.’
‘Ok.’
‘And I can provide a unique anaesthetic option for those scared of needles.’
‘Really?’
‘Yes. I just smile and… There you go, exactly.’
‘Gosh, Yes, well, that was a surprise. Quite overpowering. I’ll make a note of your application. Can I just check how we should address you? Do you have a first name?’
‘Just stick with Acula. Doctor Acula. But most people run it together. Sort of cutesy nickname, I suppose. Maybe that would work best.’
‘Yes that sounds a good idea. What should I put?’
‘Dr. Acula. Now it looks like the sunset is nearly done – really rather fine, isn’t it? I must fly. Busy busy. You know how it is. Places to go, people to see, blood to drink…
This was written in response to the latest #writephoto prompt here
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Very clever!
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I want the Count to have chance to be understood
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We all need a chance to be understood…
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If only people wouldn’t focus on one feature. He has lovely skin…
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😁
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Vlad’s still on the hunt, definitely a book 💜💜💜
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Definitely a sad misunderstood man
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Yes he is such a true sweety once you get to know him . Perhaps his next job might be as an optician …. ” Look in to my eyes ” 💜
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I have some possible openings….
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Lol , night porter, night watchman , bar tender💜
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He could alternate between driving the last bus or tube then he could replemish his blood levels and get drunk at the same time 💜👿
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I thought of Debenhams perfume counter…. ‘madam would benefit from my bespoke neck treatment..’
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excellent lol
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Neat Geoff.
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Thanks Di. He needs more publicity
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He’s already a household name and has books as well as movies about him!!!
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Who knew… and still he needs to work. It’s a hard old world
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ha!
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You had me with the first two lines Geoff. 😀 Hugs.
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Thanks. He’s hard done by I think
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Such fun, Geoff. You have turned my favourite book character into a great caricature.
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He reminds me of my latin teacher from decades ago
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I’d like to think he has a sense of humour 😉
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He has too…
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Seems that way 😉
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What humor, Geoff! That question from the job interviewer had me in stitches: “Okay, can you explain what particular skills you’ll bring to the role as dental hygienist?” :0
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I think it’s a match made in… well somewhere
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The beginning two sentences – superb!! (and I know how much you hate exclamation marks)
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Thanks. I will treasure them…
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I’m afraid of needles but I don’t think I’d want to be surprised into feeling no pain..
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Might be worth trying once though the side effects are longer term…
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When I started work at Lloyd’s aged 18 I had never had a phone. I was scared stiff of the one I was expected to use. One day I asked a caller to spell his name, pronounced D, Ath. He spelt it. “Oh, death”, blurted I. Fangs for the memory
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We had a client in my first firm. Erica De’ath. I never could use her surname without a shudder
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🙂
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Ah, he was a Dr not a Count! Witty dialog. I especially like the interviewer’s response to being glamorized by a vampire (Gosh, Yes…)
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It’s a difficult career choice
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