Editing The Blood (section)

===Blush of Life===
Unless intentionally brought to a semblance of life, the body of a vampire is functionally dead. Undeath signifies its presence in pale or ashy skin, cold flesh, and lack of breath (except to speak) or a heartbeat. By sending their Blood through the dead capillaries of their skin and into their shrivelled heart, a vampire can appear completely human for a night, including but not limited to a heartbeat, body temperature, and breath. The vampire can even pass a cursory medical examination, though they still fail more intrusive screenings for minute tells such as the absence of intestinal flora. 

Non thin-blooded vampires must use Blush of Life to use touch screens â€“ such as those on smart phones â€“ unaided, which donâ€™t work without the skin moisture and conductivity of the living. 

Blush of Life generally allows a vampire to consume food and drink without vomiting for up to an hour. Without it, vampires must make an immediate Composure + Stamina test (Difficulty 3) to be able to get outside or to a bathroom in time. 

Depending on their Humanity, vampires can fake or sometimes even enjoy sexual intercourse while Blush of Life is active (see p. 236.) 

At Humanity 9 or higher, vampires appear ill or â€œheroin chicâ€ rather than dead; their heartbeat, pulse, and breath seem thready but detectable. They do not need to use Blush of Life for other than cosmetic purposes. 

Bringing on the Blush of Life requires a Rouse Check.