[ He watches Sato's face and resists the temptation to dip into the man's mind and fish out that thought that is being kept from him. ]

You have a sunnier outlook than me. I need blood and only few can give it. A starving vampire is not a pretty sight.

[ He looks at the hand and looks back at Sato like he just grew an extra head. No one ever touched him so casually. ]

That puts me at ease, I will admit. I will offer the same service back to you. An immortal alliance, of sorts.

[ He lets a small smile escape. ]