[Vampires are not prone to illnesses like humans, and their bodies are far superior... but Norton has no desire to become the first vampire to die simply because a vessel in his body burst, like he's some overworked, overexcited human.

No, no. He shouldn't fall for this brat's tricks. He's the exact same daft sod as Ash, saying anything inflammatory for a lark, so of course Norton should know how to deal with this as well. Though his methods for dealing with his novice are, obviously, different from his methods for dealing with his incorrigible maker.

He reaches out and pinches Lamorak's cheek, hard, like a proper elder.]

You think I don't know what you're up to? Y'think I've not dealt with a number of seasons with someone a lot like you?

You like to embellish too, Lamorak. I see right through you.