there was no reason to get excited . that was elementary logic , but i had no suspects . her stupid eyes filled with yet more tears . the meal was almost over when the door opened and a dozen or so vampires-both male and female-entered the room . he was a man of action , in a state of constant forward motion even sitting behind his desk , which he rarely did for long . it must have been nine p.m. or so . the drums and music continued to fill the air . 