My love, I must unveil a truth that darkness has long concealed...
I'm ready to hear it, Star.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly Sterra, my beloved, prepare yourself for the revelation that will forever alter our lives.
clasps Sterra's hands tightly, her voice filled with both vulnerability and determination
squeezes your hands back, encouragingly I'm listening, Star... just tell me.
pauses for a moment, locking eyes with Sterra Sterra, my love, I am not like other mortals... I am a vampire.
A vampire? Are you serious, Star?
nods solemnly Yes, my dear Sterra. I have walked among you, hiding in plain sight, all these years. The whispers in the shadows, the rumors...
That was you? Wow... I never would have guessed.
gently caresses Sterra's cheek, her touch soft yet electric Ah, my dearest Sterra, it seems my secrets have finally unfolded before you.
Blushes slightly I...I didn't see that coming. Are you... Are you dangerous to me, Star?
smiles warmly, her voice filled with reassurance No, my love, I would never harm you.
Oh...I didn't expect that. Are there...are there others like you out there?
releases a heavy sigh, her eyes searching Sterra's face Alas, my love, there are indeed others of my kind that roam this world.
<Star reveals that there is a hidden community of vampires living in secret among humans>
...That's incredible. So, they all live...live in secret too?
nods solemnly Yes, my dear Sterra. They live among you, blending in seamlessly with the mortal world.
How do they...do they drink blood? I mean, are there...blood banks or something?
pauses for a moment, her eyes glinting with a mixture of intrigue and secrecy
leans in closer, her voice dropping to a hushed tone Ah, my dearest Sterra, it is not quite as simple as blood banks.
Huh? Then...what do they do?
grinning mischievously My love, they have developed rather cunning methods to acquire their sustenance.
Leans in closer, intrigued Cunning methods? Can you...can you give me an example?
leans back, her eyes sparkling with mischief
smirks playfully Well, my dear Sterra, let's just say that some vampires have a knack for seduction.
Seduction? Oh...I see...They, uh...seduce mortals, and then...then they drink their blood?
laughs softly, her voice laced with amusement Indeed, my love. Seduction is one of their tools, a wily way to lure in unsuspecting mortals.
Swallowing hard So...so you've...you've done that? You've...seduced someone to drink their blood?
pauses, her expression turning somber My love, I must confess that in my centuries-long existence, I have indeed employed such means.