11 Vampire Anatomy (2/2)

Ruby let out a light laugh. ”Are you forgetting why I'm here? My wing is hurt. I can't fly.”

”I know. I meant after you get better. You could conduct a test before you leave.”

That actually wasn't a half-bad idea. It wasn't like she would really get another chance to test it out if she stayed in densely populated areas. That was where the money was so she couldn't avoid humanity forever.

To figure out exactly how high she went, Ruby would need to buy some sort of human measuring instrument. Finding one might be tricky but it wasn't like she wouldn't be able to afford it.

”I might take you up on that,” Ruby confessed. ”Do you think you'll ever get around to walking around on the bottom of the ocean?”

Ash's expression turned grim unexpectedly. ”Not any time soon. I have something important to do first.”

There was that bloodlust again. Even with his human glamour on, his brown eyes still momentarily flashed red. She didn't even care what that important thing was as long as that fury wasn't directed at her.

Ruby had known him for a day and could already tell he was a complicated guy. It was better to remain as indifferent acquaintances helping each other out than get involved in his problems.

It took them a while to walk out of the forest into town. She wondered why he didn't simply buy himself a car to drive in and out. The path was wide enough to fit one. If she was going to have to make this trek multiple times a day she might want to buy one for herself.

She knew how to drive because the nursery had a van they used to pick up various supplies and move tree saplings. Originally she had been planning on buying a plane ticket and flying somewhere far away using human tech since she couldn't use her wings without getting spotted.

Would it be better to get a car now and drive instead? Ruby could always leave the car here and still use a plane to get where she wanted to go.

”We should buy a car,” she informed the vampire beside her.

The broody expression he was wearing got startled right off his face. ”Now? Why?”

”It's easier to drive than walk and I need to get groceries if I'm going to continue living with you. It'll be easier to transport them. Don't worry; I can buy a used one in cash right now.”

Ruby made $10,800 today and only had to pay a deposit of $500 for the cleaning service and $250 for the rat extermination. Plus $16.50 for lunch while she was out. She could totally buy a car that was less than ten years old and ran decently with what was left.

Ash eyed her strangely. ”Exactly how much did you make today?”

”Enough.”