Dracula - Castle Questions

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I see that you've made it. I'm glad you're here. I was told that you've been asking many questions about my castle, and I thought it would be most adequate if I answered your questions for you.

So if you'd do me the kindness of walking with me, I'd be most happy to do that. What do you say? Grand.

Well, let's walk this way. It will lead us to the garden. While we do so, you may ask as many questions as you like.

You may start now. What is your first question? Hmm, I see.

Well, to be fair, I would not remember exactly when it was that I acquired this castle, but I do know for a fact that I have been here for at least three centuries. However, I would not bet my life on it. Yes, I do believe it has been three centuries.

Now, what is your next question? Hmm, that is actually a very good one. Well, if again I am not mistaken, which I rarely am, there are exactly 110 bedrooms, 59 bathrooms, 37 living rooms, and 5 kitchens.

All other rooms are actually, well, not counting since they are with their own purpose, so I would not include them if there isn't a bed in the room. I do hope that answers that question. Now, what is your next one? And make it interesting.

Well, now that is an interesting question. I am the only person that lives here, apart from my staff, and that staff has remained the same for many years. Yes, I have been here by myself.

There was one person that used to live here with me, but they no longer do. So, unfortunately I have all this to myself. Life doesn't give you what you need.

It grants you what you want. For there is a very huge distinction between knowing what you need and knowing what you want. I have gotten a lot of the things that I want, and not a lot of the things that I need, or needed.

This castle is a prime example of the things that I have wanted, but there are many more that I have not gotten, that I truly needed. I apologize for veering off, but I do need to sometimes speak what is on my mind. Now, what other question do you have? Now that one is quite humorous.

No, I would never give up my castle. It has been with me for a very long time, it has become a part of me, and I rarely think that I would ever give it up, for any reason. So, no.

Yes, that is true, but no, I would not. Hmm, what do you say? Do you really think that? I guess when you put it that way, I might be so inclined, or you would think that I would be inclined, but no, I would not.

Hmm, of course. Go right ahead. Yes.

Don't be afraid. Any question, I will be gladly to answer, or at least try to answer. Hmm.

Ah, there is the true nature of your questions now, isn't it? Well, if I do remember again correctly, I believe they have tried seven times over the course of my history here to enter my castle by force. And as you can very well see, they have failed seven times.

That is your answer to your second question. They will never be able to do so. They have tried seven times and failed.

I dare say that they are running the course of insanity, for they keep trying to do the same thing while expecting a different outcome. Hmm. Funny how that works now, isn't it? Either way, they will never take it from me.

They will never take her from me. And yes, it is alright that they try, but unfortunately what they try to do will not happen. Now I do have one moment left for a last question, so make sure it is a very good question.

Hmm. Now that is a very good question. Yes, I did say before that I only let one person live here, and you are staying here, but you're right.

You are the very first person that is staying here as a formal guest of Dracula. And I might add, it has been my pleasure being your host. Now do enjoy your stay and have a wonderful tour of the garden.

They say it is quite beautiful during the day. I shall catch you at another time. Goodbye.