[ Giselle gets a vaguely hostile vibe from the ambiguous phrase "close in a way." But speaking of creature of the night things, that kind of (what she perceives as) ambivalence is pretty common among vampires. Indefinitely extended lifespans create myriad opportunities to develop grudges; at the same time, you're the only ones who can truly understand each other.

Land and riches are easily acquired and kept. Bedfellows are plentiful, if transient. Understanding, though, is hard to get. ]

Most things can go against their nature, I've found, if you pull the right strings, [ she muses. ] Or maybe a less prominent piece of their nature reveals itself.

Giselle. And you are?