“You know… I’d really like us both to be honest here,” she said politely, though the effect was likely diminished by the weapon she was holding, directed at the figure in front of her. “I don’t want to fight at all, in fact I’d much rather talk so if you can give me a good reason not to use this please do. You were acting very suspiciously but I’d definitely rather give you the benefit of the doubt, dear, so please. I’d be more than happy to listen to any reason you can give me.”
Zoja couldn’t help it as her eyes rolled, a breathless laugh escaping her lips. Was this really happening to her, especially at that moment when she had somewhere to be? “You’re joking.” It was a statement, not a question. “For the last time and I do mean this is the last time. I’m not a vampire or whatever you said. I’m a human person and you can stop waving that thing at me so recklessly.”













