"You know as well as I that I would never even consider an attempt. She is as precious to me as to you, because I am you. My debatable humanity doesn't even enter the equation."

He returns the charm to its place next to his heart. "You will not listen to reason, nor will you act to determine the truth before jumping to the worst possible conclusion. Perhaps the world is right about you, Dracula. Perhaps you really are nothing more than a monster."

He turns to walk away, then adds over his shoulder: "This concert isn't over, Vlad. We've merely begun the opening movement."