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Kathrin’s POV

We slowed ourselves down to a human paced walk as soon as Jacques and I arrived at the outskirts of the town. I made a note to myself to cut off my air supply and did so just before we entered. Jacques seemed to notice this and chuckled lightly. “You know, it’s rather difficult to talk to an unbreathing companion,” he whispered to me below human level.

Yes, but I don’t need to talk to communicate now, do I.

Ah, right, telepathic. Very handy gift indeed.

So, where shall we start?

Well, not to insult you or anything, but should we start off with some clothes shopping? You look like you’ve been wearing the same clothes for months now.

I groaned internally at this. I had always hated shopping as a human, but now I could not deny the dire need. I don’t have any money…

He flashed me a warm smile that made my dead heart want to melt. That is quite alright. Anything we buy or do tonight will be my treat.

Now I almost missed being able to blush. Thank you, Jacques.

With that said (or, uh, “thought”), we decided to first stop by the nearest clothing store. If I thought that I had gotten a lot of stares before I was wrong. With the two of us entering the store hand-in-hand it seemed almost everyone was gawking at us. And the annoying buzz of thoughts increased dramatically in volume.

Oh my gosh! Am I DREAMING? That has to be THE most HANDSOME guy in the planet? Ugh, what I wouldn’t give to be that girl…

Damn she’s hot! Will you marry me? Dang it, I wish I hadn’t already proposed to someone else…

Are they models or something? They look like just came from a photoshoot!

I clutched my head with my free hand in mild annoyance, wondering vaguely if vampires could get migraines. Ugh, human thoughts are so annoying, I said privately to Jacques. And loud. You’re lucky that your ability is only through contact.

He chuckled quietly. Are my thoughts annoying too?

Actually, I’ve been trying to block you out.

He seemed confused. Did I offend you with something?

No! Not at all! I’ve just been trying to give you your privacy is all. I know most people wouldn’t like having their thoughts invaded.