He nods. "That seems reasonable. I could probably find books on the topic if you're interested."

"Eventually, maybe. I am not immortal and have to prioritize."

"You're not immortal yet."

"...sure."

"Hm?"

"Being immortal would be nice. I might need to think about it."

"Mm. Some people find it a daunting prospect." His tone indicates a complete but largely indifferent lack of comprehension regarding why.

"Not daunting exactly, just I'd need to rethink some stuff, talk to some people..."

Nod. "Vampirism's transmissible," he adds.

"Oh, how?"

"Appropriately enough it involves drinking a significant quantity of vampire blood. --Which can be extracted safely and hygienically beforehand, modern medical technology is convenient that way."

"That really wouldn't have been among my first questions, putting my mouth on somebody is not a going consideration if the effect is immortality."

"I find it unpleasant and was quite glad when I ceased to require physical contact with my donors in order to feed."

"Fair enough. I wouldn't do it recreationally."

Nod. "My sister is less averse."

"Presumably that is convenient for her."

"She is an extrovert. But I love her anyway."

"Awww."

"She is a baffling creature, sometimes. But I care about her more than anything else in all of existence."

"Awww."

"She visits, if you're interested in meeting her."

"Sure, why not."

He swipes across the tablet screen. It changes to a screen with a bunch of icons on it. He selects one and starts typing.

"- may I -"

"Ah, once I've finished."

He finishes and sends the email and closes the email app and hands over the tablet.