[He kneels down by Xenk, hand coming up to rest on the back of the kid's head. His heart breaks a little for Xenk. If this was real... he's had so much taken away from him, he's had so much stole from him, including his parents, his family.

In a way.. he realizes that Xenk might need him more than Edgin does.]

You are strong, Xenk, so strong.

[He can hear the doorknob turning and it makes him want to run, it makes him want to pick up Xenk and book it, the fear coiling in him like a snake ready to bite, but--]

You're gonna be the strongest, scariest vampire one day. Your Uncle Tam doesn't stand a chance, okay? But if I tell you to run, do it, okay?