[se] could be ghosts or monsters or a robot-vampire

Nikolai

We are only haunted by the things we refuse to accept
-Bridgett Devoue

Nikolai nods in understanding, glancing a the sky a little wistful. "I thought so. I suspected as much before I Ascended as well. Mentally prepared for it too. I suspect that when I finally build up enough tolerance to be able to go outside in the sun, it's going to incredibly weird at first." Hopefully it wouldn't be too disjointing for him.

Nikolai paused at the doors and turned to Wessex. "What is it? Did you find something?" he did his best to keep his voice calm and not portray any of the excitement and anxiety the Wraith's tone had invoked. Was there a threat? A new discovery? Nikolai's mind raced with possibilities as he waited for her to explain.

Resilience is born even when we feel like we are dying
-Alex Elle