Quote Originally Posted by hopeful1212 View Post
I agree that the vampire formerly known as Durkon is acting rather strange in this one. It seems like he's worried about not reaching the gate in time, and then before the rest figure a way out, he wanders off. Just seems off to me. If he was actually worried, you'd think he'd stick around to see what happens when Haley goes to negotiate.
Unless he "wandered off" to do some Domination in order to improve the price and time situation...

Quote Originally Posted by Lexible View Post
I mean, as long as we're inventing stuff that's not shown: I am really worried that that beer brewery Durkon opened up the street is an ill wind that blows no good... what do you think he's up to there?
But...but...but...IT'S THA BEST DURN SUDS IN THIS STUMPY LI'L TOWN!

Quote Originally Posted by zimmerwald1915 View Post
It is, however, something you hear quite often about characters in certain fictional works being even moderately successful or competent.
Bella didn't mean to make everyone love her, it just happened that way.