Jack had followed him, swift and silent as always, but he did not approach until spoken to. His ears were still ringing but that was fine. As always, he recovered quickly, just like he was designed to.

He doesn't get too close, but he sits down on one of the steps.

The vampire shrugged.

At least at home he did not have to keep up appearances. He was looking a bit ragged but he had some synthetic blood in the fridge that would hold him until the next day if he needed it. He could make a run to the local hospital then. He hated it but he did what he had to just like everyone else.

"I dunno, Yuri. Why not? I mean...what have I got to lose?"