Nutty pokes her with her spork, healing the wound.
She checks her pulse. "I'm not a vampire expert, but she's gonna need some blood." She looks around the ship. "Anyone willing to be bit by a vampire?"
It's not easy having a good time. Even smiling makes my face ache.
Bella turns invisible and follows Adam, hoping to hear what he and the priest are talking about. They go up a narrow, winding staircase type thing, and end up in a small room with a desk and a stainglass window.
"I believe one of your comrades followed us," the priest notes quietly. Bella freezes, her heart racing. "You can stay, Bella Marie."
"How'd you know my full name?" She says, becoming visible again.
"Why'd you follow us?" Adam asks.
"I know many things," the priest answers mysteriously.
"Because I'm curious!" Bella exclaim.
"Curiousity killed the cat," Adam warns.
"I'm not a cat, so what do I have to worry about?"
Cheat your landlord if you can and must, but do not try to shortchange the Muse. It cannot be done. You can’t fake quality any more than you can fake a good meal. — William S. Burroughs