The cat might just murder Lilith before anyone else gets the chance.
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Lilith: Helena. Darling. The sky is rapidly darkening, and you haven’t even begun getting ready.
[cat meows in displeasure, fleeing the scene]
Helena: What the- Hey! I was reading that.
Lilith: Haven’t you read every damn book in this library twice over by now?
Helena: Establishing a firm grasp on the foundations of vampiric history is absolutely vital to learning-
Lilith: All you’ve learned since arriving is how to parrot [raises voice] the incredibly questionable opinions of my infuriatingly pretentious brother.
Helena: That’s not true. I’ve-
Lilith: Class is dismissed! Time for your extracurricular activities. Now, run along and make yourself fit for the outside world. [wrinkles nose disapprovingly] Can you even remember the last time you washed your hair?
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Lilith: Christ, you two are attached at the hip. It’s nauseating, truly. You’re certain you’re not trying to steal her from me?
Caleb: Lilith, how could I possibly steal her from you? She doesn't belong to you. She doesn't even trust you — with good reason, I might add. I can hardly help it if she finds me to be far more tolerable company.
Lilith: [rolls eyes] I’m not sure what’s worse, your insufferable pseudo-intellectualism rubbing off on her or her infuriating impertinence rubbing off on you. Either way, I don’t think I like it.
Caleb: And I don’t think I particularly care.
Lilith: Do remember I kindly chose to leave you with your windpipe intact. I can’t guarantee I’ll be feeling so generous next time.
[cat yowls and scrambles across her feet]
[shrieks in frustration] Curse this vile beast! I cannot get a moment’s peace around here anymore!
Caleb: [quietly] Good girl.
[cat purrs contentedly]
Lilith: I heard that!
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