[Yes…you see, Sparkling has not been here long enough to realize that he is going to thirst for blood. Not the same ravenous urge to kill for it, granted, but the cravings aren’t going to be something he’s able to easily ignore. Plus, it’ll just taste nice to him, so that’s something to learn-

But that’s a problem for future Sparkling. For now, he’s happy to join Clotted Cream at the refreshments table, already drawn by all of the various sweets, fruits, and punch on offer there.]

I would, thank you. Perhaps we could take it outside? It won’t be quite so loud out there. It would be easier for us to continue our conversation.

[Surely there will be somewhere to sit…though he’ll just lean against the wall if he has to.]