Blood… He’s relieved that he doesn’t have his bloodlust in Crystallis. If he was still a vampire, he might try to attack her. Without saying what he plans to do, Mikaela lifts his staff toward her, and chants a spell under his breath. A light glows on her cheek, healing the cut within seconds.

He doesn’t really even acknowledge the thanks. He didn’t do it for recognition, or to try and make a new friend. And now that the deed is done, he can return to his training. Turning away from her, Mikaela warns in a cool tone, “Don’t wander around here alone.”