[Though Matt’s easy acceptance of Liem’s vampire heritage had made him suppose he might also receive the news of Liem’s age with similar good humour, Liem can’t help but feel amusement for the apparent intrigued astonishment his statement is met with. Rarely has Liem known such a patently human person to be so unbothered by revelations about Liem’s unhuman qualities. It would be bewildering if it didn’t also seem completely in character.]
You’re close, actually.
[Surprisingly close, given that Matt initially supposed he might actually be a thousand. Liem very sincerely hopes that he won’t live that long; he thinks existing for so many generations among humans as they live and die might do unwelcome things to his mind.]
About fifteen years short. [Then, after a pause, he asks curiously,] Why one hundred and eight?
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You’re close, actually.
[Surprisingly close, given that Matt initially supposed he might actually be a thousand. Liem very sincerely hopes that he won’t live that long; he thinks existing for so many generations among humans as they live and die might do unwelcome things to his mind.]
About fifteen years short. [Then, after a pause, he asks curiously,] Why one hundred and eight?