“How are you not creeped out when you leave at night?” “I’ve a reputation as Doctor Death. Seems most would be frightened of me.” “I suppose. Though, I don’t find you all that frightening. Grouchy, but not frightening.” He slid me an unamused glance. “My grouchy nature serves a purpose, Miss Vespertine. Unfortunately, you seem to have some inexplicable resistance.”
