[It wasn't really meant as a joke, but she does laugh a little when he says she could have. Yes, they have vampire strength, but she was still a twig of a creature and she knows it. So while maybe she was teasing him, she also is truly grateful for his help. She would hate to make multiple trips.
Walking beside him in the hall, she holds the other two books to her chest protectively. Clearly she cares for these books.]
And I am grateful for the help, sincerely. [She gives him a beaming smile as she matches his pace easily, her heels clicking harshly on the stone.]
No, gave a lecture to the scholars about the importance of certain plants to the vampire salivary gland, so that we might produce more saliva for times of emergency. Most brought books to argue points, but then left them instead of returning them to the library.
[She huffs irritatedly, but then takes a breath and smiles again]
I'll be giving another lecture on the herbs and foods best given to thralls for their health and general upkeep, with an emphasis on the importance of feeding them liver, peas, and lentils. [A pause.]
no subject
Walking beside him in the hall, she holds the other two books to her chest protectively. Clearly she cares for these books.]
And I am grateful for the help, sincerely. [She gives him a beaming smile as she matches his pace easily, her heels clicking harshly on the stone.]
No, gave a lecture to the scholars about the importance of certain plants to the vampire salivary gland, so that we might produce more saliva for times of emergency. Most brought books to argue points, but then left them instead of returning them to the library.
[She huffs irritatedly, but then takes a breath and smiles again]
I'll be giving another lecture on the herbs and foods best given to thralls for their health and general upkeep, with an emphasis on the importance of feeding them liver, peas, and lentils. [A pause.]