[ She goes quiet again, with only the occasional faint snuffling sound coming down the line to indicate that she hasn't wandered off somewhere. When she does speak, it's in a very soft half-whisper. ]

Thank you.

[ It doesn't seem sufficient, just to say that, but it'll have to do.

For now. ]

I'm afraid I have to tell you that when we eventually cross paths, I'm going to have to hug you and it's likely to ruin all your grouchy vampire credibility. Sorry.