<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Norman Black</strong></span>, Nosferatu<br/>Tagged: Ingrid, Altagracia<br/><br/>There were lessons from mortal life that had no relevance to Norman's current wretched undead existence.<em>Use proper sunscreen. Eat a balanced diet. Don't stay up too late on weeknights.</em>The list of strictures by which he had once lived his life that now could be safely discarded were legion.<br/><br/>There were other bits of advice that had proven surprisingly durable in the face of his conversion, applying equally well to human or Kindred lives.<em>Do not step between two women intent upon having an argument.</em>It did not take a photographic memory to recall how badly things had gone the last time Norman had failed to heed that particular restriction.<br/><br/>"I think that the details of this project can be discussed further at a later date. I trust that unlike many of our brethren both of you are familiar with the magic boxes of words and pictures?" He kept his voice low; it was fine to needle the hidebound ways of their elders but one never knew when one of the old blood would take unreasonable offense. Norman removed two business cards from a silver case and handed one to each of his companions. The script was understated, the cardstock smooth, the information minimal:<br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;"><strong>Connections</strong><br/>Mr. Norman Black</span></div><br/>...and a set of contact information, including website and email addresses, a phone number and a post office box.<br/><br/>"Now perhaps we can turn to pleasanter topics. Both of you are relatively new in town, I take it. Have you had the opportunity to sample the museums? The Freer Gallery has a remarkable collection of Asian art, and it is not terribly difficult to gain entrance after dark, if one knows the right people."<br/><br/>