The vampire has never enjoyed being the subject of this kind of attention. This is getting moderately more annoying by the second, until something in the stranger's bearing shifts. Then things suddenly have taken on an edge that Devin likes even less.

"I keep my promises when I make them," Devin says evenly, continuing to walk as though he can somehow lose his shadow. "I don't always act on my threats. I had no reason to maim a complete stranger when a few words and strong grip would suffice."