[ he thinks about this for a moment, trying to look back at it objectively. the major didn't beat him: the major cheated, and just slowed him down. finally, he answers. ]
A mix of both with a smattering of luck, I'm sure. I lived as a warrior, after all, and in my earlier years I continued to act as such. Later, I just... grew stronger. Now, I'm the strongest I've ever been. Aside from the seals.
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Realistically my body is human right now, but yes, while I'm a shapeshifting eldritch mass at heart, when I transform I can make myself solid again.
[ what she says next surprises him but he nods, not thinking twice about it. ]
Of course. I'd be more than happy to.
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[Not that she thinks she will regardless. She's still such a novice at fighting, never mind all her new powers and body.]
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Never. Not since I became a vampire.
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[Another thought pops into her mind, and it's honestly a relief. Anything is better than her usual thoughts.]
Will I still be able to work on them as a vampire? Or will they hurt me too?