"Like wine," she said, reaching out to touch his neck with one finger, her mouth hanging slightly open and her fangs fully extended now, "blood only improves with age, but unfortunately, health declines in old age, even middle age, so the best blood remains that of a healthy, young, adult."<br/><br/>She explained herself and then closed her mouth, standing back.<br/><br/>"I don't suppose you'd be willing to let me try it for free," she said, "would you..."