[ It's not totally a surprise, since Petre has given no signs of being anywhere near as ravenous as he was before, but the kiss is ... an unnerving note, one that he might have found unpleasant if not for what follows.
Maybe the fact no one else enjoys Santiago's blood this way influences his reaction. Maybe it's the semblance of devotion, even though he's sure Petre's devotion lies in vastly different directions. Like the appreciation is what makes this closer to sacrament than his blood's proper use, which is for healing people and growing things. Santiago's eyes shut in spite of himself. He should watch, he should be mindful of how much Petre drinks, but instead he breathes shallow and slow, relaxed. ]
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Maybe the fact no one else enjoys Santiago's blood this way influences his reaction. Maybe it's the semblance of devotion, even though he's sure Petre's devotion lies in vastly different directions. Like the appreciation is what makes this closer to sacrament than his blood's proper use, which is for healing people and growing things. Santiago's eyes shut in spite of himself. He should watch, he should be mindful of how much Petre drinks, but instead he breathes shallow and slow, relaxed. ]