“I'm sorry I wasn't able to come down to help today. I have literally only just arrived back home. I have been away for a few days. But I have been told of the news, and I know of your bravery… and yours Jo, too. Remarkable. Absolutely remarkable. So young and so brave. Excellent.” We smiled shyly and wondered who this man was.
“Forgive my manners. I haven't introduced myself, have I? I am Carmelo. I founded the Elders many hundreds of years ago. It is a pleasure to meet you both,” he said.
“It's an honour to meet you, Carmelo, but it's a little difficult to understand how you can be hundreds of years old,” I said.
“I am surprised you do not know about me, but yes, I am 435 years old. I am what people call, a vampire,” he smiled.
It made sense. From the research I had done, I understoo
