Olivia
Damien decided to teach me about art. We went through several texts together, discussing and debating the merits of various styles. I found myself enjoying the lessons despite myself.
Damien was an excellent teacher. For long moments at a time I forgot who and what he really was. In my mind, he became less and less of a monster.
I didn't quite understand how learning about art would teach me about being a vampire. I didn't argue though. The longer the lessons went on, the longer I stayed myself. I would take any excuse to delay my new Acceptance Ceremony.
Instead of just reading from books, Damien took me around the castle to show me examples of various artists' works. The vampires had amassed an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures over the centuries.
One day,
