[ That didn't really instill him with a lot of confidence, and some of the excitement drains from his face. ] ...is it a secret because, well... [ Looking around, he steps a bit closer, voice lowered. ] Do people distrust vampires on your world? I heard stories back home -- scary ones -- but I've known a vampire here my entire stay and she's been nothing but nice to me and others. I couldn't imagine someone saying bad stuff about her.