"Yes, that's him. I'm his Maker-- his Sire," he adds, remembering that the terminology for the vampires she's used to is a bit different.

He can't help but chuckle at the excess of bandages wrapped around Cordelia. Her mummy comment hadn't been far off the mark.

"Better too enthusiastic than not enthusiastic enough. Infection wouldn't be a pleasant way to top off a thoroughly unpleasant experience."