“Oh, Aiden, the vampire kid? Well—“ he laughs, “‘kid.’ Yeah, I’ve met him a few times. Reminds me of some of the guys I went to college with. I’m not too sure how the whole vampire thing works out for him back home, but he seems sweet.”

He drops the pool towel on a nearby chair, stepping into the water. The real-life furry seems none the wiser to Sharky’s internal drama. “I hope you don’t mind if I join you? I’ve been needing a soak.”