Only a little more so than the rest of us. Open the curtains! George's father replied, and it was not the first time the current Lord Edgar was glad only he could hear.
"Of course, of course." George replied to her, ignoring his father's words and sentiment, gesturing for someone to come over and take the cloak from her, making sure it was stored away somewhere safe. It was always best to distract oneself when the vampire revealed her face, especially in a darkened room. She was beautiful, elegant, pale-skinned and dark-haired, and it was that beauty that could destroy a man's soul, or damn him forever.
"I am glad you like it. I am sure it will serve us well for years to come. And I hope I can trust you to keep a close eye on it when I am unable to." He added, feeling a little braver when a tray of drinks came their way and he was able to offer her one. That would at least fill any nervous gaps in his conversation.