"It numbs it all away, anyhow." Cooper's become an expert at how to do that over the long years. While he does try to just bury his emotions under a layer of devil-may-care attitude and sarcastic wit, he does occasionally have his melancholy moments. Being a vampire means a long and lonely life most of the time. At least for the moment, he's got a home and a girlfriend. That's more than he usually gets.

He thumps Party on the shoulder in a friendly manner, being sure to keep from knocking the werewolf right down with his strength. "C'mon. Drinks're on me. There's gotta be some place open on a holiday."