Rooftop Confessions

(Respect & Interrogations)

"Excuse me?"

Startling out of her mental haze, still unsuccessful with her search for Sophie-Ann's spy, Sookie glanced up from where she had been absently staring at her fruity drink only to catch sight of Elijah standing politely against the side of the booth. It was hard not to notice the respectable distance he made sure was between them.

"Good evening, Elijah."

Smiling, still feeling guilty for her part in ruining his night only a few days ago concerning a human after a fix, Sookie was quick to give him her undivided attention.

"Good evening, Sookie." Sookies smile widened when much like many vampires within Eric's area he used her name instead of something ridiculous such as ma'am or highness. It had been tough getting them to stop with the formalities, but every time they did it made her smile. "May I sit?"

"Sure!" Watching as he took a seat Sookie had to admit she was curious. "Is everything alright?"

Elijah nodded. "I wish to as your advice on a human matter."

"Ok, shoot!"

"You clearly have a high respect for my kind," Elijah began causing her to nod. It wasn't as if she received any such respect from her own kind that was for sure. She found it ironic that humans saw vampires as evil, immoral and murderous creatures when the term applied just as truthfully to humans, humans who didn't have the natural instinct to kill as well! "I met a human last night."

Sookies smile widened at that. Elijah may show no signs of emotion outwardly but she didn't doubt that had he been human he would be blushing. She found it a real hoot that h was giving human companionship a chance.

"Really? That's a good thing, right?"

Elijah stared at her. "That depends. You knew the other night that the human was after me for my blood, that she was not trustworthy."

"Elijah-"

It wasn't as if she could tell him about her gift. Eric and Godric had been very firm about only keeping it on a need to know basis, basically demanding that she not reveal it to anyone who didn't already know. It was one order she didn't mind taking from the two headstrong vampires.

"There is no need to apologise, I should be thanking you."

"That's not necessary-"

"Even so, thank you." He stared at her. "You seem to be a good judge of character, I wish for you to meet this human and let me know what you think."

Sookie had to admit she was surprised by the subtle ask for help. "You must really like her."

Elijah shrugged. "She is pretty, does not degrade herself and does not seem to hold any ill feelings towards my race. It is rare I find a human who does not irritate me."

Sookie raised a brow, "I am a human too you know."

Elijah didn't seem concerned. "You are the companion of my sheriff and his maker, highly respected members of my race. You have the ability to wield much control over us, and yet you chose not to. You do not flaunt your status, you treat us as you would treat a member of your own kind."

"Humans aren't exactly my best friends, Elijah" Sookie couldn't help but murmur.

"Yes," Elijah frowned. "It is intriguing how you enjoy the presence of vampires rather than humans. We are the superior race."

"You are the nicer race," she rolled her eyes playfully. She wasn't about to get into a debate about which race was more superior. Elijah hadn't spoken in a patronising tone, nor an arrogant one, it was simply factual in the way he spoke.