The ability to turn into a big dog is one of the forgotten vampire abilities, probably because it reminds us too much of werewolves. Also, Eli goes by Dracula rules regarding the sun, meaning he can be outside in daylight but his powers are significantly weakened.
People have asked why some people die and some people survive their encounter with Eli and Hank. Thereâs method to the madness. I have a whole list of rules for wether it ends in murder or not, but the big ones are: Eli kills indiscriminately but only for food or out of anger. Anyone is fair game for him though, no matter age, gender or anything else.
Hank doesnât kill but he is a walking bag of issues and past traumas so he doesnât like hurting people who are weaker than him (and Eli respects this by not feeding on them when Hank is around) but might also randomly attack men who remind him of his dad.
In other words, wether people live or die depends on wether Eli and/or Hank is present.
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