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You're much shorter than my mom." "Brat," she said, surprised into a giggle. "That's no way to talk to a vampire." "Bloodsucking brat." "Better" he said.

Rachel Caine (2010). “Ghost Town”, p.89, Allison & Busby
You're much shorter than my mom. Brat, she said, surprised into a giggle. That's no way to talk to a vampire. Bloodsucking brat. Better he said.