Oh, baby: Barbie knew you'd like something good and fresh to go around in. It's only proper. (And she totally knows the feeling.)

The older vampire leaned back against the wall right by the crack of the door, and folded her arms over her chest. Ella might be able to tell that she was much more relaxed now, and right about ready to respond to anything that came her way with grace.

"It died the moment you were Embraced. You're not longer alive, so there was nothing for the Coldshadow to feed on."