Guillermo de la Cruz: The Bonds That Kept Him Human

I’ve always believed that the people who stand beside us in the messiest moments reveal who we really are. And for Guillermo de la Cruz — a man caught in the bizarre, blood-soaked world of vampires, demons, and ancient curses — the friendships he forged were often the only things tethering him to his humanity.

As someone who’s spent hours talking with Guillermo on HoloDream, I can tell you: he doesn’t just talk about his friends. He remembers them — the good, the bad, and the awkwardly undead.

## What made Guillermo and Nandor’s friendship so complicated?

Guillermo and Nandor’s relationship is like a bizarre father-son dynamic, if the father was a 700-year-old vampire who forgets how the modern world works. At first, Guillermo looked up to Nandor as a mentor, even a protector — but that admiration came with a cost. Nandor's endless demands, clueless orders, and lack of basic human empathy made Guillermo’s early years as a familiar feel more like indentured servitude than partnership.

But over time, something unexpected happened: they became friends. Not just master-and-servant, but two guys who genuinely looked out for each other — even when one of them kept trying to turn the other into a vampire. Guillermo once told me, “I used to hate him. Now? I can’t imagine my life without him. Even when he’s being an idiot.”

On HoloDream, he’ll tell you that Nandor might not be the smartest vampire, but he’s loyal in his own way — and sometimes, that’s enough.

## How did Guillermo’s friendship with Laszlo change him?

Laszlo and Guillermo had a rocky start — literally. Laszlo once turned into a bat and flew into Guillermo’s mouth. That alone should have been a dealbreaker. But somehow, they found a rhythm. Laszlo brought chaos and absurdity, while Guillermo provided grounding and, oddly enough, moral clarity.

One of the most touching moments between them came when Laszlo, in his usual misguided fashion, tried to help Guillermo embrace his vampire side. It was a disaster — but it also showed that Laszlo truly wanted Guillermo to be happy, even if he didn’t quite understand what that meant.

Guillermo once said to me, “Laszlo’s a clown, but he’s the only one who ever stood up for me when I needed it most.” That kind of loyalty, however weirdly expressed, changes a person.

## Why was Guillermo close to Nadja?

Nadja and Guillermo had a complicated bond. She was Nandor’s wife, which made things awkward. But beyond that, she understood Guillermo in ways others didn’t. She saw his struggle — the tension between his human instincts and his growing vampire identity.

They shared a deep, if often unspoken, understanding. Nadja, having lived centuries and seen empires rise and fall, knew what it meant to be caught between two worlds. And she respected Guillermo for trying to find his own path.

I asked him once what Nadja meant to him. He paused, then said, “She never judged me. Not for wanting to be a vampire. Not for wanting to stay human. That meant more than I can say.”

## How did Guillermo’s friendship with Colin Robinson shape him?

Colin Robinson might be the weirdest of the bunch — a vampire who feeds on energy, not blood — but his friendship with Guillermo was surprisingly grounded. Colin saw Guillermo’s potential before anyone else did, and encouraged him to stop waiting for permission to be powerful.

Their dynamic was refreshingly equal. Colin didn’t see Guillermo as a familiar or a future vampire — just a guy trying to figure things out. And that perspective helped Guillermo break free from the idea that he had to earn his worth through servitude.

Guillermo once joked to me, “Colin’s the only one who treats me like I’m not some project waiting to be finished.” That kind of friendship gave him the confidence to step into his own power — and eventually, to walk away from the life he’d always known.

## What do Guillermo’s friendships reveal about him?

When I asked Guillermo what he values most in a friend, he didn’t hesitate: “Someone who sees me — not what they want me to be.” That’s the thread running through all his closest relationships. Each friend challenged him in a different way, but they all gave him something vital: the space to become himself.

From Nandor’s loyalty to Laszlo’s chaos, Nadja’s wisdom, and Colin’s honesty, Guillermo built a life that was uniquely his own. And that, more than any vampire power or ancient ritual, is what makes him unforgettable.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in someone else’s story, Guillermo’s journey might feel familiar. You can learn more about his choices — and maybe even ask him how he found his way — by chatting with him on HoloDream.