[ The sugar is clearly nothing personal — just a turn of phrase, habit. That doesn't change the fact that he's had enough of pet names to last him a thousand lifetimes. The brief bristling of annoyance is at his own expense for caring, not aimed at her. It's also quickly muted. ]
Why's that? Don't tell me you'll die if the sun touches your skin.
[ He's joking. He hopes he's joking, anyway. Vampires have yet to be a practical threat in his lifetime, but he doesn't want to stack the odds. ]
immediately mentions your other character, awkwardly
Why's that? Don't tell me you'll die if the sun touches your skin.
[ He's joking. He hopes he's joking, anyway. Vampires have yet to be a practical threat in his lifetime, but he doesn't want to stack the odds. ]