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Saving Thomas:I would like to summarize what we have about possible methods of saving Thomas' life.
1.)
Bigfoot method:One or several of the Forest People would have to be convinced that they have to let Thomas feed of them.
In the Bigfoot on Campus short story Irwin Pounder is being fed upon by his girlfriend, a WCV and her first feeding wasn't lethal, because even as a halfling he was a lot stronger than any human.
Problem: they most certainly won't want that knowledge widespread. Especially not among the White Court. The WCV would hunt them down to gain a never ending food source.
2.)
Method Demonreach:Thomas is currently imprisoned on Demonreach. I remember a Word of Jim during the last months that certain aspects of a being can be freed from the prison while the rest of it still stays imprisoned.
This leads to my thought:
Can the human part of a WCV be freed from the prison and the demon part stay imprisoned? Can both survive that division?
As I understand, Thomas' Hunger is so overly starved that it only feeds from himself to heal the injuries. If the demon is imprisoned, Thomas human half could be freed to heal, maybe even to stay human for as long ad the demon is trapped in the prison.
Problem: He is not that old, maybe his human body will age until he reaches his biological age (45-50?). Maybe he could develop his rudimentary magical skills. OK, I see, this is not really a problem.
This would be my favourite solution.
3.)
Method Fae:The Leanansidhe was able to make the RCV part of Susan and Martin sleep in [Blood Rites???].
Maybe she or another fae can do the same to a White Court Hunger Demon. Just as long as it takes for Thomas to heal on his own.
Problem: a bargain will have to be made.
But maybe Harry and Lara will have a say in their wedding gift by Mab.
I mean, it must be in Mab's best interest to have her spare Winter Knight intact.
What do you think? Any more ideas for possible saving methods. Any additional pros and cons?