His face falls ever so slightly at the thought of his positive emotions being unpleasant for the vampire, however he is positive that by the time the second dose settles Erik will feel better about thing. With an open link, it will be easier to separate out his own feeling. He almost feels like pouting when suddenly Erik seems to whip himself into a frenzy. Alexi sits up carefully, trying to figure out what's wrong with the vampire. When it finally clicks however the young man can not stop a wide grin from forming on his lips. He waits patiently, slipping to the edge of the bed and wrapping one arm around the nearest poster at the foot. Settling his cheek against it his smile shifts from amused back into admiration. [i]'Such passion. I wish I could know. . .Though I suppose I will. Even though we will not reach the final dose, we should be linked enough by the fourth for me to be able to experience that drive. . .A final gift from a beloved vampire. . . .'[/i]

At last Erik backs away, seemingly done with his almost fearful rant, and Alexi stares at him. “Erik.” he says softly. Once he's sure he has the man's attention his smile shifts into a comforting one. “You have nothing to fear. This potion is designed to share the heart, no the head. The spirit, not the mind. I will never know any more about your fellows than you tell me, save for how you feel about them, and then only when you speak of them willingly.” He swings his feet gently, like a kid dangling from a swing. “I could never expect you to give up that information, and I would never dream of forcing it. If my words do not convince you, ask Joseph. This is not mind reading, it is soul sharing. . .I promise. . . .” His hand settles over his middle as another bout of pain laces through his system.

His eyes drop to the floor, the pain streaking through him and leaving him out of breath for a moment. Once it passes he takes a few steadying breaths before looking back to the vampire with a soft smile. He carefully puts his feet on the ground and looks longingly towards his bathroom. [i]'I need a bath. . . .'[/i] Looking back at Erik he tilts his head to the side. “I can deal with the pain, gladly Erik. However I can not deal with feeling so filthy. I would ask Joseph, but he is not here. I need a bath. I always feel so filthy after dealing with that man. . . .” He blinks his eyes cutely, though he knows that will likely be more detrimental to his request than helpful. “You give me a hand and keep me from drowning we'll count it towards you helping me deal with the pain, and I shall even throw in the bonus of telling you how I go a hold of you!” Despite his playful, cheery smile, it is clear that he's being totally serious.