Can they rush in after the first two words, before you say “not”? Can they enter if they stuff their ears before they hear the final word?
Can they rush in after the first two words, before you say “not”? Can they enter if they stuff their ears before they hear the final word?
No. It is magic so they would not be able to enter partway through an answer as doing so would make it clear that the vampire knew it was really a no.
What’s the longest duration between may and not that would be valid in keeping them out?