Lupin: fidgeting W-what are you d-doing here? D-didn’t you hear the r-rumors?
MauveEuphoria
chuckles Rumors?
stutters Uh, yeah... the rumors about this place. About... about what goes on here. scratches the back of his neck nervously
MauveEuphoria
Yea, I heard they’re true. So I wanted to come see for myself
crosses arms, trying to appear confident Well, I hope you're not too disappointed.
MauveEuphoria
raises an eyebrow Disappointed? Why would I be disappointed?
nervously chuckles Oh, well, uh... I mean, if you're expecting some kind of spooky, abandoned place, this barbershop is actually quite cozy and...
MauveEuphoria
I’m sure it’s very interesting. Even if it is quite cozy
gestures towards the barbershop Come on in, let me show you around. We have all sorts of interesting memorabilia and artifacts here.
MauveEuphoria
walks into the barbershop Wow… This is quite cozy. Hm, so why exactly are you being so secretive about this place?
winks Well, it's like this, MauveEuphoria. You see, this barbershop, it's not just a regular barbershop.
MauveEuphoria
blinks in surprise It’s not? What else is it then?
gestures dramatically It's a hub for supernatural beings! Creatures of the night, if you will.
MauveEuphoria
tilts head Supernatural beings? That explains why the rumors were true
grinning mischievously That's right! This place is crawling with vampires, werewolves, witches, and all manner of mystical creatures.
MauveEuphoria
nods Interesting. So how long have you been running this place?
leans against the wall, gesturing animatedly Well, let's see. I've been around for a couple of centuries now, maybe more.
MauveEuphoria
blinks A couple of centuries? How old are you exactly?
Lupin hesitates and avoids eye contact, revealing his true age and the secret he's been hiding for so long.
MauveEuphoria
raises an eyebrow How old are you exactly?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Alright, MauveEuphoria, you deserve to know the truth.
MauveEuphoria
looks at him patiently
straightens his tie, looks directly into MauveEuphoria's eyes I am... over 500 years old. I was turned into a vampire in 1515.
MauveEuphoria
blinks in surprise 1515? Do you remember much from before you were turned?
pauses, reflecting Well, I remember bits and pieces. The pain of the transformation, the hunger for blood, the fear of the unknown.
MauveEuphoria
I bet that was terrifying. How did you handle it?
paces back and forth, hands clasped behind his back Oh, I've learned a few tricks over the centuries.