Two vampires introduce you to their world

This Christmas was probably the worst, but most exciting, I’ve ever had.
I’ll tell you the mundane stuff first.  With the help of Alistair’s friends, I did not have to resort to his Amazon wishlist. Instead, I gave him a plaster impression of the artifact I found in Italy. Since only one other person has seen [...]

It’s Christmas Eve and I’m at Alistair’s house in San Francisco.  It’s weird because I’m used to cooking all day on Christmas Eve and having a big dinner at night.  Tonight, though, it’s a different deal.  Alistair has some friends he invites over, which include my friends from the library (they’re coming up to San Francisco [...]

Happy Holidays to all!  I need some help.
I am going to be staying at Alistair’s over Christmas.  Anyone have any ideas of what to get an ancient Scottish vampire?  All his friends have suggested gag gifts or super expensive stuff, so I’m turning to everyone who reads this blog for help.
Suggestions anyone?

Brianna,
Do not, under any circumstances, call me “grandpa”.  We apparently have some ancestors in common, but that was 600 years ago and our genetic lines have diverged considerably since then.  I will tell you this only once.
Regarding languages.  I have learned, forgotten and relearned many languages over the years.  We move around (we have to or [...]

Wow, someone is a grouchy old Vampire. But, since I’m risking retaliation, that’s all I’m going to say. I will rise above your insults to my humor and other mean insults about my lineage (which is the same as yours, grandpa).
I’m here to announce that I’m going home!  Yay!  I miss L.A.  Rome is gorgeous [...]