Gravity

Maverick's grip tightened around the silver blade in his hand, but his calm demeanor didn't waver. "I'm sure you'd like that," he said coldly, "but I'm afraid you won't get the chance."

As the living corpse lunged forward once more, Maverick moved swiftly. With a single, clean stroke, he severed its neck. The head fell to the ground and rolled, lifeless.

Maverick flicked the silver blade, clearing it of the remaining blood before he continued his approach toward Ruben.

Ruben, visibly impressed by Maverick's efficiency, smirked. "You're different from the others. No hesitation in killing a non-vampire."

Maverick remained calm, his voice steady.

"Letting them suffer for another second only prolongs their misery. It's better to immobilize them right away."

Ruben raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. "Immobilize? What a polite way of putting it." He smirked.