i never read the signs, driving with no lights

[interviewee]

WHO: Louis de Pointe du Lac and you!
WHAT: Louis's arrival
WHEN: Today, everything happens at night.
WHERE: Sunwaning, Solarpeak, and Dayrise segments
WARNINGS: Possible mentions of violence, etc.

[Multiple prompts below. Let me know if you'd like another!]

Comments

[gentledawn]

Then I'm sorry you've been treated poorly. [Xingchen tuts and loops the fabric around one rod, beginning to sew it closed.]

You seem thoughtful in your approach to being a vampire. No one can help their nature.

[interviewee]

I've tried to be, yes. [Louis reigns in the long, philosophical response about to fall out of his mouth.] As much as I can. Not everyone's like me.

[gentledawn]

I'm sure. [He smiles, unsurprised that Louis might be one of a kind.] Humans often give into their baser appetites and emotions. Those that resist are rare. I don't see why vampires would be any different.

[interviewee]

That’s a real progressive way to look at it.

[Louis bends down to help mount the first curtain rod.]

You mentioned your people don’t read, but do you, Xingchen?

[gentledawn]

I have encountered so many different people here. I guess they have opened my mind!

[He helps set it into place before starting on the second curtain.]

I do. I was raised on a mountain by my Master. She saved me when I was a baby.

[interviewee]

Sounds like.

[Louis smiles softly over at Xingchen.]

What kind of books do you like to read?

[gentledawn]

[Shortening the thread with a small knife from a pouch at his waist, Xingchen hums a little as he works.]

I like stories about legends and rare creatures. Philosophy is interesting too. What about you?

[interviewee]

Philosphy, history, science. I can’t ever get enough.

Though, speaking of rare creatures, I’ve got a book I’ll try to find for you.

[And hopefully before the holidays.]

[gentledawn]

Have you ever read about Daoism? [He wishes he had texts about Cultivation! He would share them in a heartbeat.]

Oh? If you can find it, I would love to see it.

[interviewee]

I have. [Louis's smile widens.] Are you a Daoist?

It's a book about my kind of vampire.

[gentledawn]

I am. [Xingchen brightens.] I have studied Daoism since childhood.

[Then Louis makes it even better!]

I am very curious! You are definitely a mystery to me.

[interviewee]

Are you the cultivation type, then?

[Louis mentally vows to read more on Daoism after he finds Malloy’s book.]

[gentledawn]

I am a Cultivator. [Xingchen smiles in surprise.] Have you met my kind before?

[interviewee]

No, but I've done my reading. Daoism and cultivation go hand in hand.