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Sullivan has to laugh; a chastened sound that chuffs out of his chest like steam from an old train. Her confidence knows no bounds and there seems to be no question around why it should. She's got him exactly where she wants him: a fly in a spider's web. All she had to do was lie in wait and let him walk right in, wrap those silken threads around himself, and bare his skin. There's this uneasy, irrational feeling sitting in the pit of his stomach, though; like a voice of anxiety has wormed its way into a physical sensation. It's been there ever since their eyes met and Sullivan is beginning to understand what it might mean: repulsion. Despite her good looks - a scarlet smile, captivating eyes, and a pretty face - and despite her charm, Sullivan feels like something is wrong. It's that same feeling he has around Every; irrational, unreasonable hatred.

“That's fine,” he says. “It'll be an experience, that's for sure.”

His eyes move down to his beer, then back up again to reach her gaze. She looks a little different somehow, softer, like she is happy with her decision. She might just be pleased that everything has worked out exactly as planned. Up until now anyway because he can't resist any longer. He has to know. He has to understand.

“Can I ask you something personal?” he leads with. “It won't change things either way, but. Are you a Vampire, Crissy?”