Get stuffed, don't you have more publicity stunts to pull?" Bones shot back. "How about chatting with another writer who can smear your name into greater popularity?""What, did Anne Rice not return your calls, mate?" Vlad asked scathingly. "Jealousy is such an ugly trait.
In a tense exchange between characters, Bones expresses disdain for someone’s continuous attempts to gain attention. He sarcastically suggests that they should look for another author to tarnish their reputation for even more publicity, showcasing his frustration with their antics.
Vlad adds to the confrontation by mockingly questioning why the person hasn’t reached out to Anne Rice, implying that their desperation for fame is unattractive. His comment highlights jealousy as a negative quality, further intensifying the clash and emphasizing their disdain for superficial pursuits in the literary world.