Change, they say, was an inevitable thing in the universe. Her disappearance had changed him greatly, though time saw him changing back towards what was normal to him. A change he now no longer ascribes to Erica, but, to Cass.  He may, at some point, cease being the old one that Erica loved. But maybe, just maybe, he could be something better. Only time, that fickle thing, could tell.<br/><br/>The kiss was something he was always fond of; almost always. It was something he loved to do, something he looked forward to. But, he is in one of his<em><span class="bbc_u">very</span> rare</em>bad moods, something she has probably only seen once or twice in their years together, and the kiss he gives her in return is fairly... flat. Dry.  "I will do anything for you, Erica," He reassured her. Though, it was also more than a reassurance; it seemed like he would not be willing to do things for Cass. At least, not yet. Or, at least, not in his current mood.<br/><br/>He went back with her to the couch, settled down on it. He watched her sit, and listened to her some more; though, his eyes kept glancing towards Cass.  He's quiet for a few moments, after the explanation is given, thinking about it. Preparing himself. The very concept is nauseating to him,  but... not only does he have his dedication to help him do it, he also knows he really doesn't have a choice at this point.<br/><br/>He laid down on the couch, his head coming to rest in her lap. "Okay. So I drink your blood. And then, you'll take some of mine. I want you to, Erica. I want to be able to give that to you, alright?" It's certainly not the first time he's mentioned it, and chances are good that he simply will never drop it. He really did want to be able to provide for her; when they were both humans, he was always making meals for her, some times even serving her breakfast in bed, or making her packed lunches to take with her when she went off to work.  He can't cook for her now, but, he still can provide her with nourishment, with sustenance, and he truly wanted her to be accepting of that.