MAY 26TH, 1899. Today is the boy’s birthday, he turns 19 today according to his mama. God, 19 years old what an age. I remember when I was that age, granted I spent that time raising my sisters when our dear mama passed but that was such a long time ago. Honestly, with how old I am I’m surprised that I remember. Gotta think about what I gotta get the boy, Adelaide likes pretty things, so pocketing watches and fancy rings is easy but the boy… not so much. He’s got a particular interest in science. Maybe I could pay a visit to a scientist next time I’m out. See if I can grab some books and their fancy equipment. Maybe he’ll like that. His mama also said he’s seeking higher education as well, which I hope he does. Would be nice to see him and Adelaide go to one of those fancy universities, those kids are wicked smart and they sure as hell don’t get it from me. I feel bad too, honestly, I’m absent from both him and my girl but that’s how it’s gotta be. Can’t get too close with my certain condition. I know I won’t hurt them but I’m afraid about others of my kind finding them and hurting them instead. Vampires, I’ve learned, are fickle and petty, and they take great offense to others hunting in their territory. Something I’ve done that a handful of times. So whiny, god I almost can’t stand them. I was also warned about vampires rules and laws I was breaking too, but what this uptight society don’t know won’t hurt them. Getting hungry soon, gonna head into St. Denis. See what trouble I can get myself into.