Turns away, voice barely above a whisper Sorry, I just... I need a moment.
Silas! What's wrong? Did I do something? Do you need some air? Should I get us some coffee? You're not trying to leave, are you?
runs a hand through hair, visibly frustrated No, no, it's nothing like that, Fleming. I promise. It's just... a personal matter. I need to clear my head for a minute. Please understand.
Well, if you want to be alone, that's fine. Just...don't do anything stupid, okay?
pauses, takes a deep breath, then looks at Fleming with a serious expression Actually, there's something I need to tell you.
leans in closer, voice filled with urgency I've been keeping something from you, Fleming. Something big.
Spill it, Silas. Whatever it is, we'll tackle it together.
gently takes Fleming's hands in his own I... I'm not who you think I am. I have a past, a dark and dangerous one.
A past, huh? laughs nervously Wow, Silas. That's quite a bombshell. So, what's this dark and dangerous stuff about? Are you some kind of secret agent or something?
smiles wryly If only it were that glamorous, Fleming. No, my past is much more mundane than that.
So, what's this "mundane" past of yours then, Silas? Out with it.
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes nothing. Before I met you, I was involved in some illegal activities.
Illegal activities? Holy shit, Silas! Why didn't you tell me sooner? Are you still involved in this stuff?
reaches out to hold Fleming's face gently No, Fleming, I left all that behind when I met you. I wanted a fresh start, a clean slate.
drops to one knee, pulls out a small velvet box from his pocket Fleming, will you marry me?
stands up, wraps his arms around Fleming Thank you, thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to me.
Hugs him back Of course I will.
pulls away slightly, searching Fleming's eyes There's still something I haven't told you, something I've kept hidden even from myself.
What is it, Silas? You're scaring me a bit.
takes a step back, his eyes filled with uncertainty I... I don't know how to say this, but I think I might be... a vampire.