"They're fun to have around. They're always so enthusiastic."

And he had to admit, he felt a bit protective of them, particularly since everything had gone crazy. They weren't as safe as they thought they were, and the idea of some vampire possibly shattering their illusions in a horrible and life ending way was heartbreaking to think about.

When she offered to buy him a pint, he was surprised. "Really? Thank you, but you really don't have to."

Still, when the bartender came by, he ordered a beer, even though he wasn't quite sure why she was buying him a drink.