Carl pushed the thin glasses back up his nose as he watched the two leave. His lips and nose twitched slightly before he looked to his housekeeper. “What did you think?” he asked quietly.

“The young man is a vampire. But not, perhaps, one who’s heart is so black as to be a cause for concern for the city.”

“I see.” Carl said quietly. “Well. Keep an eye on the young Romeo then, Tybalt I will do the same for Juliet.” Carl said with a slight twitch of a smile.

“Of course, Lord Capulet.” the housekeeper with his oddly echoing voice replied with a hissing chuckle.

“Well Carl, I’d better be going. If you do come across any more acting talent let me know, get ‘em while they’re young, you know.” Timothy said as he appeared and grabbed his hat and coat as a coach drew up outside.

“Of course Tim.” Carl replied with a bow. “I take it I shall see you on Sunday for the sermon?”

“Oh definitely. What will the service be this week?”

“Hmm? Oh, I’ll leave that as a surprise.” Carl replied with a slight smile and a nod before he excused himself and went into his drawing room.

“Mmm, oh well. Timothy said quietly with a shrug before opening the door to the Vicarage and left.