[ Reyson clocks the twitch and politely ignores it. Only a fool would have no doubts at all about turning into a vampire - or worse, failing at turning into a vampire. The good outcome is death. He waves a hand dismissively - Harlock can't see him, but it's good to practice your dismissive gestures around here. ]

People here wear too many dark colors, or house colors. I might start wearing pastels; to be contrary. That will give the future generations something to talk about.

...What's this?

[ He might be referring to what Harlock is up to, or, if he has reached the conclusion that this thing can lift off some sort of peg arrangement, the genuine mysterious secret passage that is underneath it. ]