"Most men today know nothing of decorum or civility. Perhaps no one courts anymore...besides I suppose Tom, but they should. You are so much more than just your...assets." he said blushing slightly as he did so, as much as it was possible for a vampire mostly blood free for half a century to do so. "Still, I was 'blooded up' as Tom calls it, and didn't have much of a say in matters."
That little half smile, he was never sure if it was pity or not, but he appreciated that she was here for him, that she could have just staked him, or left him there and run from him but she was here. And he believed she would always be here for him. So many people were giving him this chance to be better, and he could do worse than try, for their sake, and for the sake of the countless he would save by giving it a chance. By trying to be better than he was.
"A while. Weeks, perhaps a month or so. I've locked myself away mostly, you understand why of course. And Lady Katherine is like me, a vampire. But her kind don't have the addiction we do. Oh they feed of course but with them its almost like there is a switch in their minds, for their humanity. She spent a lot of time ignoring her humanity but she's let it all back in now. Its a hard thing to deal with. She's of an age with me and a Bulgarian Lady. You'll like her I believe. And then of course there is Mitchell. I...rather believe he'll have a hard time with you for a while. You'll remind him of Annie."
He'd only thought about it now but it was probably very true. Hal would just have to step up the routine somewhat.