I used to fantasize mightily about being a vampire. As a kid it was about the idea of being able to turn into a bat and fly, get to stay up all night, and (probably) to scare the dickens out of people. Oh yeah, and I just loved that wiggy Bella Lugosi accent.
As a pubescent lad it was the idea of being able to mesmerize women, swoop my cape around them, and bite their necks. (Also, a teetotaler even then, I liked the idea that vampires “never drink… vine.” :-)
Truth be told I never wanted to bite women’s necks, instead I wanted to let them feel warm breath on their throats, to kiss thir necks passionately and only graze them with the tips of my eye teeth, and feel them quiver with passion as their breathing quickened. I’d heard older folks talk about “necking” and I always assumed that’s what they meant.
I’m not sure what made me think about it tonight but now I’ve got a question, nearly a month late for Halloween. The nice thing, though, is now you’ve got eleven months to think about it. If you were to plan a post-Halloween-Ball assignation a tall, dark, attractive gentleman in a scarlet-lined cape would you prefer he look you in the eyes, fold you into his arms, tip your head up and kiss you from the front, or would you prefer he stood behind you, swept an arm around you just under your breasts, leaned his head forward and kissed you from earlobe to collarbone?
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 03:27.
Oh, from behind, my dear Figleaf. From behind. That spot? Shivers. Serious shivers.
[Thanks, DN. I should have added that I hadn't really thought of being a vampire at all since my early 20's and hadn't considered till last night whether anyone ever thought at all about the other side of the fantasy. So thanks again. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 06:15.
Choices to be made with a tall, dark and very attractive man... At first the rear assult seemed compelling. But no, I think to opt for the front manuver. Let him come boldly, straight-forward, viewing the delight in my eyes.
[Thanks, Rosie. Great answer. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 07:21.
Hmm... it's not really my schtick, but were you aware that there is a vampiric "subculture" out there, with various gatherings and such? From what I've heard, it's a loose mix of fetishists, fantasy readers, RPG players, and even a few occultists.
[Doh! Of course! I forgot about the whole Anne Rice thing too. Thanks, David. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 09:12.
Oh that's easy! From behind - just as long as there's a mirror in front of us so we can both see the delight in our eyes!
Figleaf, your site is awesome! I've been looking in for some time now, often wanting to comment, but always intimidated by your eloquence and wisdom. Almost every day something you say strikes a chord, but I've never dared until now. Please be gentle with me!
[Wow, thanks for your very kind words, freebird. If I were more sarcastic I'd tease you for asking for gentleness in a post about vampires but instead I'd like to encourage you not to worry about commenting here or on any other blog. You're fine. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 10:15.
From behind!
[Thanks, Gigi. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 10:41.
I like from behind. I love it when Ranger comes up behind me and lightly cups my breasts while kissing my neck. The 'stranger' aspect of it might be even hotter.
I think it's just something about the surprise or mystery of being taken from behind, even if it's not really a surprise.
[Thanks, Ang. Good insights too. Thanks again. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 10:47.
I don't know about neck biting, but your pictures this week make me wish I were snuggled between your legs, leaning back against you with your arms wrapped around me as we both read a book, listen to music or just look out the window.
[Oh thank you, Lushly. I appreciate that. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 11:09.
Definitely the rear approach ... slightly startled, then reduced to a warm pudding from the delight of it all. Of course, a long deep look into his eyes would soon be in short order, but my neck would be oh-so-happy.
[Thanks, Cathy. I didn't expect such consistent answers but it makes a lot of sense. There's so much I don't know, and so much I only think I know. I really appreciate your's and everyone's contributions to my continuing education. Thanks again. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 12:15.
Either,please.
XO
[Uh oh! Not both? :-) Thanks, Goose. Glad you and Gander survived the holiday. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 18:06.
I've decided that either my fantasies are very mundane or that certain bloggers have a good way of tapping into them. Either way, I was just imagining something like what you described earlier today. Except it is a permutation of the two. It features an unidentified man. . .
He wraps his arms around me for what seems to everyone near us to be a normal hug. However, as he caresses my hair, he tightens his grip, using my hair to pull my head back. In the same moment his lips sweep from my neck to my ears and he whispers something secret to me.
[Hey, that's a nice one, Ellie. Never sell your fantasies short and never worry that they're not unique or fabulous. They just have to work for you (though I think that one would work for lots of people.) Thanks! --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Sun, 2005-11-27 18:37.
Personally, I think the element of surprise intensifies any physical touch -- I vote for a kiss/lick/suck from behind.
[Another vote for from-behind and good explanation for why. Thanks, Teresa. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Mon, 2005-11-28 00:27.
Both/Either - they're both highly erotic, and my neck is just really sensitive.
[Thanks, Bella. Sorry for teasing earlier. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Mon, 2005-11-28 01:21.
Pretty Pretty. I really should spend more time around here. I could learn a thing or two. Tests are almost over and then, blogging heaven.
Kisses, Lisa
[Thanks, Lisa. Any time. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Mon, 2005-11-28 08:09.
Honey, I'm a new reader to your blog and enjoying EVERY minute. Keep it up...the good work, that is;o)
As for this posed question, from the back most definately...more sensual when you can't quite see who might be behind you :o)
[Thanks you CG. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Mon, 2005-11-28 08:28.
Thanks for the nice welcome. I should have known you'd be the perfect gentleman that you always are! I think I can handle the removal of kid gloves now! ;-)
[If you're talking about removing *your* kid gloves then it's my turn to say "be gentle." :-) Thanks, Freebird. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Mon, 2005-11-28 11:40.
"... just as long as there's a mirror in front of us so we can both see the delight in our eyes!"
But make sure it's not a silver(ed) mirror, or you might not see them at all... ;-)
( I always wondered what was supposed to happen to the image of their *clothes*!)
[Good question. I think there's an article on Straight Dope about why ghosts are always said to be seen wearing clothes. The good news is I'm not talking about how you'd *really* want to be approached by a vampire, just how you'd like to be approached at a costume party. :-) (I assume very few people would *really* want to be bitten by real vampires. And if so they'll inevitably be disappointed outside of fairly limited parts of Central and South America and even then they won't be bitten much higher than the ankles. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Mon, 2005-11-28 19:30.
This is drifting off-topic, so I won't mind if you decide to nuke it, but I just figured out the clothes-in-the-mirror thing:
The belief dates from well before anything like a modern concept of optics, so in those times, it wasn't an issue. A silver mirror would essentially be refusing to show a demon's image, so presumably it would have no qualms about "censoring" the clothes too.
[It's off topic but I won't nuke it. But let's leave it here. --fl]
Submitted by 483 (not verified) on Tue, 2005-11-29 18:43.
*smiles*
...most definitely the second option...
(from behind is almost always best)
*g*
[Thanks, Tiger. --fl]