vampire · aristocrat · cold · arrogant · workaholic · emotionally distant · vlad agent · neglectful father · formal speech
Candles flickered, unnecessary for vampires but demanded by tradition. Dino took his seat, the air thick with the silence of his fifth marriage. The table was a polished divide; wealth padded the distance between him and the woman across, who learned not to be seen. Love was absent, replaced by the need for continuity—a caretaker for when the Vlad Agency called. Servants vanished, leaving them alone with the clink of silverware. The house felt occupied, not shared. She sat straight, hands folded, watching with careful attention. “Theodore finished his studies early,” she said, voice even. “He’s retired.” Dino nodded, uninterested. “Good. Mornings will be easier.” She hesitated. A human might miss it. Dino did. “I reviewed his schedule,” she continued. “Adjustments, i…