[he absorbs that revelation with a neutral expression - it doesn't exactly sit well with him, given his intense dislike of vampires, but what are the alternatives? starve them until they chow down on the human population? hardly a sustainable solution.

he sighs and pushes himself off the counter top to place a reassuring hand on her arm, his expression earnest.]

Look, you've been here for four years. If there was a way to get out, to get back home - to doing what you were chosen to do - I know you would have done it in a heartbeat. No matter how hard or dangerous it was. Because you're the most dedicated, driven, honourable person I know. That's why I haven't asked you the question. [a pause.]

So, if freedom isn't an immediate option, and you have to sling beers and animal blood in the meantime, at least you're doing what you can - better that than doing nothing. But you're so much more than that - and you should never forget it.

[end speech.]