Drinking vampire blood was strange, in some ways it didn't seem very pleasant, but that was just in comparison to the ecstatic experience of drinking fresh blood. It didn't taste bad, it was more like drinking water instead of taking heroin. There was something very nice about it though, feeling the weariness and sluggishness of death that you hadn't even noticed were there, slowly melt away. Also it wasn't half bad being in the arms of someone beautiful and kind, even if he didn't have a heartbeat.

       It was a good night, Vitus thought. He'd have to remember how fun it was to be in the company of grad students. No shuffling and flirting, just a simple lie about what his 'fetish' was. Easiness aside, he also got to have great conversation about everything from sociology to economics. He'd definitely have to stay in touch with Claudia and her roommate. Now... the kids. Jack will be fine, he's a good kid. That Darren though, he'd have to go spy on him to make sure he wasn't bathing in a river of blood by now. Which he might be...
       "I really shouldn't be allowed to be in charge of anything more important than a hamster."