Alyxander was frozen where he was, seeming to be in shock for a moment. He tried to figure out what he meant, then realized he was hinting towards all of that being caused by vampires. 'So that's why poor Cory is so terrified of me.' He thought, watching the boy nearly collapse onto a chair and sob. He walked over towards the younger teen and knelt before him. "Everything is alright now." He whispered calmly. "You're safe, Cory, nothing will hurt you anymore. Just calm down, take deep breaths, let the pain run its course. I know it's hard to face your past and things that you have come to fear... I've suffered through such things myself. But if you hide away your past and try to forget about it, it won't let you let it go." Alyx gently put his hand on Cory's hand, barely touching him, giving him the choice to pull back if the younger boy wished to do so. He would not force him into anything, and knew it would take time to earn his trust completely. "No one will let anything harm you, Cory. The danger has passed. You are safe."