Akiko strolled into her bedroom like she had all the time in the world, the steam from her shower still floating off her. She'd just had a warm bath and was feeling well rested.
Of course, warm baths meant different things for humans and vampires. A warm bath for her would basically be a death sentence for a normal human.
Imagine marinating in boiling hot water for half an hour.
She ran a hand through her damp hair before slipping into her nightgown, feeling the cool silk fabric settle against her skin.
She glanced around the room, enjoying the way the low light made the space feel quiet and isolated from the world outside.
She moved toward the window, tapping a small panel at its base. The glass flickered, shifting from transparency to a digital interface. The screen blinked to life, displaying the apps on the home screen.
