( he will have to make a point with this one. he does not care for his own safety, but vampire hunters are a notoriously hard-headed lot. eric took great pleasure in baiting them out, and killing them without mercy. )

Should it come to that, I would prefer to die. You've my blessing to see to it however you deem fit.

( what does he care for pain? he has endured his share. he will not make the mistake of assuming the value of his life exceeds a human's any more. )

However, we are speaking in extremes. I have had several individuals offer themselves to me, and I do not consider my situation to yet be dire. I require very little blood at my age.