I know. I wouldn't take your blood right now. [ Not if he offered it. She's impulsive and dangerous, but not cruel. ]

[ The smell of the spice doesn't seem to bother her. In fact, she inhales deeply. ]

Would I? That's high praise. Thank you. [ Her voice conveys both genuine gratitude and an utter lack of surprise. She can't help but wonder about such a society, where her darker impulses would be welcome and prized. She shouldn't think of that. ]

Catching me is a challenge, but the chase is fun in itself. [ She thrives on adrenaline. Perhaps an odd concept given how calmly and gently she's stroking his hair, but the fact remains. ]

We should do that again. In a different place, of course. I'll get better with the fire as time goes on.