Meiranis' pupils shrank into narrow slits, he growled, starting as a mere whisper then grew louder and louder until he was near yelling, "You think I have any more freedom than you? You think I chose this way of life? Do you seriously think I enjoy capturing women to devour their life energy only to continue this meaningless existence of mine?? I could have killed you for being so insolent, I could have raided your village and slaughtered everyone if you even moved away from me! I HAVE BEEN MERCIFUL!"<br/><br/>He found his hand raised, as if he were about to lash out at her, but he lowered his hand slowly, turning away and getting off the bed. "You aren't going back, get used to it." he muttered before exiting the room and locking the door. His tail was thrashing about as he walked down the steps towards the dungeon. From the lack of shouting and chains rattling, he could guess his visitor was still out cold. At least it would make things easier.<br/><br/>Slowly dragging the unconscious guard outside, he began to contemplate why he hadn't struck her. 'Because she's special? No. Because she's the one, the one who will help me to return to humanity' He gave a solemn nod as he left the body in a clearing near the village. Hopefully for Lucas, he would wake up before some animal found the easy meal.