"I can imagine it arises out of some pathetic need to manufacture normalcy in a not-so-normal place. It's a comforting mechanism among human populations. Luckily, you seem to have risen above the rest of your species."

That, in and of itself, was somewhat of a compliment. Eric had determined this place seemed not to care that he was a vampire and the humans didn't seem to have the long reach and resources of the VRA.