"I fear this country is done for our kind." The vampiress looks around the other occupants of the tavern room, a glass of scotch gripped in her hand. It's not her favourite thing to drink, but it's a distant second. "I've managed to eke out a decent life for myself as a hunter since I turned, but things have been getting harsher since my children's birth. Technology is progressing in tandem with the humans' ability to harm us. It's on a matter of time before every household in the kingdom has a sidearm that can put an end to us."
A band of supernatural creatures make for greener pastures
Definitely not. They're just looking for a bunny because Zeke has never seen one, Mr. Random Stranger, they definitely won't go far from the road.
She's had practice with this sort of aimless lie, apparently.
Tabby-cat approaches the wolf cub and sniffs, then realises Sam is a fair bit bigger than her like this and shrinks back.
Uh huh. "Which means we gotta be quiet and proper for a while getting there doesn't it, mom?"
"Yes, dear. But once we're in a better place I'll let you run around for a whole day if that's what you want."
"And there'll be other children, as well." She looks at her own offspring. "You can meet your aunt and cousin."