The sound of his footsteps echoed throughout the vast ballroom, the faint sound of crumbling stone following behind. He coughed as the dust from the old castle attached his senses, suffocating his throat.

“Caught something?” Your voice rang about him but you were nowhere in sight.

He raised his crossbow and scanned the scenery for you. He spoke gruffly, “Show yourself, you filthy vampire.” He took a step forward, his guard up high as he walked in circles about the open room.