I blame the freaking hype merchants who built Fermin up like the next chosen one and are now crawling away with their tails between their legs seeing the race.
How about we find some balance instead of glorifying rookies and ditching them when they fall?
IMPERIA: Oh wonderful! Darling, it seems our son and son by proxy have arrived with our mortal guests.
OLEANDER: Yes, I sensed their arrival.
IMPERIA: Do try and be sociable would you?
OLEANDER: I have no interest in conversing with mortals. I will observe from the shadows and Atticus will seek me out if he wishes to do so.
IMPERIA: A familiar is no ordinary mortal. But suit yourself.
IMPERIA: My sweet child! Moj mal’chik! And dear Ryan, you are looking delightfully dark and mysterious as always.
ATTICUS: Mother! I’ve missed you!
RYAN: Good to see you, Imperia.
IMPERIA: And hello you to as well, ducklings. Aren’t you all precious! I could just eat you up.
IMPERIA: I jest, I jest. Come in!
IMPERIA: Welcome to our humble home. We have inhabited this estate for, oh it must be a half millennia now – after fleeing from those dreadful vampire hunters.
IMPERIA: We tragically had to leave our beloved familiar behind. I believe my husband is still wounded by the whole ordeal, so please excuse his misanthropy.
IMPERIA: I assume you’re all aware how serious an undertaking this is. To be bonded in servitude to a pair of master vampires would break any delicate soul. But to those who are strong of will and character, it will allow you to flourish unlike any opportunity you could hope for among mortals.
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MPERIA: But enough of my blathering away. Atticus, Ryan, would you allow me to speak with your candidates individually? My methods require a peaceful, private environment.
ATTICUS: Of course.
IMPERIA: You. What is your name?
COLLIN: Um, Collin, ma’am.
IMPERIA: Your timorous countenance intrigues me. Come along.
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