Where to begin? And how much to reveal without encroaching Tiras' privacy? Su-jin taps a finger to his lips in momentary thought.

"The Council paired us up several centuries ago. It took almost a hundred years to even begin to understand him as a person. He's saved my life at least twice, that I know of. I wouldn't put it past him to have done it more than that and not tell me." Su-jin looked down, and though Silvio wouldn't see it, he would certainly hear the depth of emotion in the vampire's voice when he continued.

"I am a creature that can only survive by devouring the flesh and viscera of others. Animals will suffice, but humans or other monsters are more nourishing. I'm sure you can smell that on me. What you smell is Tiras. He is able to survive and regenerate from my feedings."