When the vampire explains about the blood smelling his favorite food Alexi nods, understanding the analogy. He next offers to help Alexi and for a moment the man wonders just how the vampire could help in his position, but he does not have long to wonder as moment later Joseph Enters the room with all the calm of a master butler. However it isn't hard for Alexi to detect just how upset the head slave is as he makes his way over to where he leans against the soiled bed. Alexi stays quiet as the short conversation passes between the vampires, his eyes averting a but meekly as he holds out his arm to be tended.

[i]'I do not believe I have seen him this man since I was sixteen and I decided to test out that industrial glue by gluing my hands together only to find I was allergic. As I recall, I almost died from that, but I was right. My experiment was successful'[/i] When he hears Erik call his act “stupidly dramatic” Alexi can not resist stating proudly, “I never do anything half way, and if I can do it with some flare, all the better!” He slouches a moment later when Joseph announces the need for stitches. He hates the itch such things bring about. Despite his obvious anger and fear, the vampire's actions are as gentle as they always have been when dealing with his young master and Alexi smiles softly.

Alexi has to fight from flinching as he recognizes the tone in the elder vampire's voice and once more feels like he has been reduced to a child under Joseph's hard stare. He refuses to be anything but happy at the moment however and after taking a slow breath he smiles at Joseph warmly. “I have decided to take a chance, one that will not only, hopefully, make things move along more swiftly, but will limit, perhaps even eliminate, the suffering of all parties involved during the process.” He declares this with a proud smile, letting it sink in a bit before going on.

“He has agreed to take the potion willingly. As a show of faith, I will be taking it as well, taking in his blood.” He holds up a hand, anticipating his dear friend's reaction to the news. Pointing to the vial now within the vampire's reach he looks into Joseph's eyes with a soft expression. “I had that one made special, and I assure you that it is not designed for suppressing will as the one you took was. As long as he does not will it, and though I may be assuming much, I do not believe one so against slavery and the destruction of another's mind, would do such a thing to someone who plans to achieve his life long dream of freeing all slaves.”

Bringing up his free hand he cups Joseph's face, then slides it around to hold the back of his head. Leaning up he places a feather light kiss to the head slave's forehead praying that the action will help him trust his master's insanity for just a bit longer. Sitting back he continues to hold Joseph's head gently. “I know you worry for me, you, the father any child would be blessed to have, you must trust me just a little longer. Believe that I know what I'm doing, and that any risk to me is not only worth it, but my will.” His hand slides down to grip the elder vampire's shoulder for a moment before it falls back to his side, his fingers brushing the blankets beneath them. He looks to Joseph, nothing but love and confidence in his gaze as he offers up one of his placating award winning smiles.