Re: log: vanessa i, dracula, mina m
As always, he did not falter or stumble. This wolf had centuries worth of experience. Dracula nodded, adopting an expression which acknowledged the truth in Miss Ives' observation but simultaneously let it slide off his shoulders, like droplets of water, rainfall. "There are," he agreed. "Many have said as much. But it was my choice, and I have found little reason to complain since." Oh, he knew very well that such an answer would not satisfy her. She would want to know more, the way her eyes lit up told him so, and that was the lure upon which he would draw her in.
He smiled as though it was a pleasant surprise, for her to inquire after his place of business. He gave the address, just a few streets over, on a corner, an entirely unassuming area. "I hope to see you, some afternoon," he said, echoing her words.