-- Canon is Dracula (BBC Radio Drama) --

[shorthanded]

Mundane,

I really must protest to this entire business. I've only just reclaimed my life as my own, and that of my precious Mina. Honestly, I only want nothing more than to see my home again. The lights of London alone would be a welcome sight. To return to my life as it was and close this chapter of my life. Put it behind me. I have seen a great many terrible things, more than any man should see.

...What do you mean there are others? You cannot expect that I...oh. Oh heavens...

Excuse me...

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Re: Truth!

[make_me_a_star]

[She frowns.]

Did he hurt you? I mean, if he forced you to stay, that's bad enough, but... was he violent?

[shorthanded]

[ His expression shifts between distress and a nervous smile, as though he can't decide which to settle on. ]

Not directly. I dare say if it were mere violence... the memory of him would not spark such fear in my heart. Though I know him to be dead.

[make_me_a_star]

Well, what did he do?

[Her eyes are wide, clearly interested.]

[shorthanded]

[ He looked at her, his expression grave and serious. Which at long last his voice reflected. ]

He...wasn't human. He was a... a v--

[ Uttering such a word, even now proved difficult and his voice caught. He doubted she would believe him. ]

...something horrible. I dare not frighten you with the terrible details.

[make_me_a_star]

A what?

[She's leaning forward, completely fascinated.]

Don't worry, you won't frighten me!

[shorthanded]

[ This is one very strange woman. Some how he is reminded of his late sister-in-law, which is not a good thing. He looks at her, and at last finds his nerve. ]

A vampire.

[make_me_a_star]

Really? I've never seen one, but... how alarming.