"Is that so?" I say, shuffling back a little to ease the pain in my arms. I'd slept but my body ached. It didn't feel like I'd rested at all. "Is there a reason why you are here? Or is it to scare me?" My voice came out harsher than I intended, but I couldn't afford to show weakness. The more I let him see my fear, the more power he'd have over me. I glance at the sky beyond the still open door.
"I'm thirsty," he states, those ruby eyes roaming over me as he leans forward a little.
"Hmmm... I hear blood tastes differently depending on the state of the person... As you can see I almost have Ice sickness."
Ciro smirked and leaned back. "That's right. Perhaps I should put you in better living quarters so I might feast on you."
