--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Really? So you brought home a vampire?…" description: "\"“Really? So you brought home a vampire? Cool. (Starla) I’m not a vampire. (Talon) ’Not exactly,’ he said earlier. What’s not exactly a vampire? (Sunshi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f92/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_oh-yeah_really-so-you-brought-home-a-vampire-coo_533104.jpg" --- # Really? So you brought home a vampire? Cool. (Starla) I’m… ![“Really? So you brought home a vampire? Cool. (Starla) I’m not a vampire. (Talon) ’Not exactly,’ he said earlier. What’s not exactly a vampire? (Sunshine) A werewolf. With his aura, it makes sense. Wow, Sunny, you found yourself a werewolf. (Starla) I’m not a werewolf. (Talon) What a pity. You…” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f92/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_oh-yeah_really-so-you-brought-home-a-vampire-coo_533104.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f92/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_oh-yeah_really-so-you-brought-home-a-vampire-coo_533104.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f92/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_oh-yeah_really-so-you-brought-home-a-vampire-coo_533104.jpg) > ““Really? So you brought home a vampire? Cool. (Starla) I’m not a vampire. (Talon) ’Not exactly,’ he said earlier. What’s not exactly a vampire? (Sunshine) A werewolf. With his aura, it makes sense. Wow, Sunny, you found yourself a werewolf. (Starla) I’m not a werewolf. (Talon) What a pity. You know, when you live in New Orleans, you expect to meet the undead or damned at least once in a while. (She looked back to Sunshine.) You think we should move? Maybe if we lived over by Anne Rice we might catch sight of a vampire or werewolf. (Starla) I’d be happy to see a zombie. (Sunshine) Oh, yeah. You know, your dad said he saw one out on the bayou right before we got married. (Starla) That was probably the peyote, Mom. (Sunshine) Oh. Good point. (Starla)”” [Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherrilyn-kenyon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Characters discuss supernatural beings, blending humor with local folklore about vampires, werewolves, and zombies in New Orleans. **In simple terms:** A playful conversation about monsters and regional myths. Key Takeaway Embrace curiosity about the unknown. Themes humor folklore supernatural regional culture Mood lighthearted playful ironic Type dialogue script comedic When to use this quote - tourist guide - storytelling - creative writing - role‑play - media script Key Concepts mythical creatures urban legends cultural expectations Questions to Reflect On - What does the fear of monsters reveal about human curiosity? - How can humor change our perception of the supernatural? 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