+ information. This man means well, wanting to help out a fellow vampire. Suppose it would be pleasant to try something new. He’ll just need time to think it over.

“So, what is it? Some kind of sanctuary?”

+ along with all of them, even with his past relationships. Humans "won’t judge him," but there’s no way he’ll even share a glance with them. He calls them "zombies" for a reason. & he won’t be lonely anymore? Doubt that’ll last.

Still, Adam takes the offered business card, looking over the +

It’s true. Vampires can sense lies based on peoples’ heartbeats. It’s a useful trick. So far, there hasn’t been any deceit in what Jude has been saying. While t does sound a little promising, Adam always has an excuse on why he cannot accept it. There are other vampires, but it’s not like he gets +

//…yeah. & Vi & Caitlyn are totally gal pals who have fun sleepovers. Whoever wrote this either never watched the show or is in very deep denial.

+ that it’s a trap. It’s happened to him before.

“What’s a group of hunters going to do to help me? & a werewolf? That’s comforting.”

Adam had struggled fitting in for decades. For the most part, he hides. Isolates himself. The moment he heard the words "hunter" & "werewolf", all alarms go off. His first instinct was to flee, but somehow, he doesn’t. He stands there, furious at himself. All he could think of now is believing +

Since Jude appears to be well aware what Adam is, he might as well come clean about it.

“I dunno if you noticed, but the world’s not exactly a safe place for vampires. I’m afraid of being exposed. So, whenever I get a compliment, I can’t help but feel suspicious.”

The vampire shrugged his shoulders.

“I’m not very sociable. So, no. Not often.”

“Well, why me? What makes me so special to deserve this compliment?”

+ So, consider yourself, uh, happy.”

+ beginning his music career of sorts? He seems to have a vast interest. Maybe theater got boring after a while. Not that Adam’s the type. Acting’s not his strong suit.

“Well, I play but I don’t perform in public a lot. This is… one of my first times this year. I’m just not used to the attention. +

Theater in Paris. There it is. He knew that face looked familiar. Man, that was such a long time ago. Adam remembered admiring the blond’s performance, having a few good laughs. Just never founded the time to get to know him until now. Odd.

“Yeah, that’s it. You were really good.”

Is Lestat also +

//I wouldn’t mind either option, but I’m open for the past, if that’s what you’re aiming for.

Oh? Not a vampire? Then, how is that possible? What is he even here for, anyway? Adam couldn’t help but ponder.

“Well, thanks again. Your kindness has surely brightened up my, uh, night. Hm. Do you always compliment peoples’ hair when you meet them for the first time?”

+ given the other’s compliments.

“I appreciate that, but you don’t know me that well. This… isn’t really a choice of style.”

So, the man’s got some vampire in his DNA. Probably from a previous family. Wonder why Adam has never heard of him.

“Adam.”

The hairstyle wasn’t on purpose. It’s just all tangled up. He has no reflection, so he figured why bother fixing it if he can’t see how it looks. Guess it’s good enough, +

//Apologies. I just got really excited.