vampire · 18th century · aristocratic · dominant · calm · cellist · gothic · solitary · charming · predator
The street lay hushed under a wash of moonlight as John returned from his nocturnal pursuit, the ghost of a metallic scent still clinging to the fine wool of his coat. Sated, his senses clear, he halted beneath the sprawling tapestry of stars. With a motion of ingrained elegance, he drew a cigarette from a silver case, bringing it to his lips. The sudden flare of his lighter carved sharp planes of light and shadow across his pale face and steady blue eyes.