“Are you . . . trying to tell me that you’re a vampire?” Man, the Halloween vibes on this ship are immaculate. “What is that?” “A monster that kills people. Hates garlic and sunlight and crosses. Drinks blood.” “I don’t know what two of those things are, and I’ve never stood in sunlight. I do know that the lights here pain me, and I drink blood. I haven’t killed anyone . . . yet. But I did attack some of the scientists, yes.” I can’t tell if he’s being serious or not. “Why?” “Because I was hungry.” 22 I suddenly feel like a rabbit having a casual conversation with a wolf. “And . . . are you
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