“Pretty Vampire’s?” I said slowly. “The one who looks like he could make a living as a stripper? He’s your Master?” “Maker,” said Kocourek shortly. At the same time, Dagmar snickered. “‘Pretty Vampire’? He’d love that. He’d have loved that.” “I thought that Master Vampires didn’t have to obey their makers anymore,” I said. “Why are you answering her questions?” asked Lars. “Because I think she’s the cause of whatever is blasting away at Mary’s spellcrafting,” Kocourek said shortly. To me he said, “Mostly after we quit feeding from our makers, their influence over us wanes over years. I made a
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