The Shambling Guide to New York City

If vampires were so passionate and depicted as sexy beasts because they fed on life force, why were zombies not depicted as the scholars of the coterie world?

Phil pursed his lips over his fangs. "Are you in league with Public Works, do you have any history with zoëtism, fortune telling, or anyone in coterie society?" -"Does a fing look swart to the zooloofills?" Phil stared at her blankly. "I have no idea--" -"Exactly," she interrupted. 'I don't know what you're talking about either.

Are you going to eat her here, Mr. Rand, or should I prepare her to go?

We're all going to die, aren't we?" Zoë asked. Phil shrugged. "It's not really a big deal, dying.

She whistled long and low. "Vampires really are bastards, aren't they?" -"What was your first clue?" Arthur asked dryly.

Or else you're just trying to get me eater," Zoë said. Phil looked started. "Zoë, if I wanted you eaten, I would have done the job myself. Setting up a elaborate plan to get you eaten is way more work than I would prefer to expend." -"Someday you'll get a sense of humor. Let's go", she said.