Mm, being stuck here without that outlet would do it for me.

[ he's thoughtful, and quiet, but there's really not much to say, is there? but then: ]

It's not about what others think of you. There are people that will think you monstrous simply for being a vampire, not knowing of the monstrous things you've done. But there will also be people that see you loving a human and think, ah, she hasn't lost all her humanity.