[Yes, but he didn’t like succeeding at that. Succeeding sucked. He lets the comment go, though, instead focusing on the talk of technology.
He steps out of the elevator and glances at Daniel, eyebrows raised.]
I have little use for penicillin, but it was first discovered in 1928, was it not? So within the last century. It is part of the advancement I spoke of.
[He meant the word century as the last 100 years, not specifically the 21st century. He doesn’t follow medicine as closely as other technology, but he knows a little. Humans have found a number of ways to extend their life spans.
He glances at the sky as they step outside.]
The Industrial Revolution is another matter. Fascinating at the time, perhaps, and a necessary stepping stone to what we have now. But the air was cleaner before it started.
[The 1800s wasn’t exactly Armand’s best century, though. But then again neither were the 1700s. Louis had helped bring him into the modern age and with his affection for the other vampire came an appreciation for modern advancements.]
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He steps out of the elevator and glances at Daniel, eyebrows raised.]
I have little use for penicillin, but it was first discovered in 1928, was it not? So within the last century. It is part of the advancement I spoke of.
[He meant the word century as the last 100 years, not specifically the 21st century. He doesn’t follow medicine as closely as other technology, but he knows a little. Humans have found a number of ways to extend their life spans.
He glances at the sky as they step outside.]
The Industrial Revolution is another matter. Fascinating at the time, perhaps, and a necessary stepping stone to what we have now. But the air was cleaner before it started.
[The 1800s wasn’t exactly Armand’s best century, though. But then again neither were the 1700s. Louis had helped bring him into the modern age and with his affection for the other vampire came an appreciation for modern advancements.]