You're right, it's not. But it also might not be something a lot of people have exposure to. I'll deal with the reaction, whatever it may be, though. Believe me, there's very little that I haven't experienced.

( some peopel were fascinated by the vampire thing, some people were terrified, some people were confused. he was old enough to have dealt with it all.

he sighs, rubbing a hand against the back of his neck. )

I'll keep it private until it's not. I'm sure I won't be able to hide it forever. It's not easy, is it?

( she'd been around a few vampires to know that the secret could be kept but not for long. )