*all bits-may bite*

This is a perfect time to read the brilliant and unforgettable graphic novel(s) Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, about growing up in Iran during and after the Iranian Revolution, and the rise of the oppressive theocracy that persists to this day.

Both graphic novels are available free online (Persepolis vol. 1, Persepolis vol. 2)

"Vampire Fairy Demon"

The first time is in Doctor Sex, when they'd been being mature and professional all day, and now earned the respect of a bunch of their superiors and got Palamedes the missing credit he needed to keep the graduation schedule he wanted, a huge win. And once they're alone, she says, "Palamedes?" And they finally let themselves drop all pretenses and be the dumb kids they are and laugh until it hurts, until they get chased out for being too loud.

The only other time we see and last time she ever will is, “Palamedes, yes. My whole life, yes. Yes, forever, yes. Life is too short and love is too long.”