There are those who would beg to differ. [ especially in recent years. nikola wasn't the best of hosts, but it wasn't like he had a permanent residence to play host in, or anyone to invite over for brunch for that matter, given he was supposed to be dead and flying under the radar. wrangling helen's sanctuary for her while they skipped merrily through the depths of hollow earth didn't count. ]
Not terribly so, but I'd rather spend a four hours wallowing in boredom than take a bite out of someone. Sinking your teeth into possible people from other worlds isn't high on my list of things to experience before I die.
[ there's be wine glasses to pull out and fill with blood had he begun making this space his own, but since he's lacking, he simply reaches for the bottle, pulls off the top, and takes a few long gulps. much better. he can already feel the tension uncoiling, melting away. ]