Connor gave a heavy sigh. watching her, "Well, this life force was donated, just a pint, not enough to kill someone, so don't worry about that" He said, "Its to keep you alive, Elizabeth, and..." He sighed, looking away. 

"Well, I may as well say what the boy won't. And to prevent you from going about on a killing spree" Marl said gruffly. "Given the fact that the kid loves you, I'd hate to have to kill you, since he'd never forgive me for it" 

This time it was Connor whacking Marl over the head. "You have absolutely no class Marl" Connor said with an exasperated tone. He sighed, and rubbed the back of his neck, unsure what to say. He was blushing, but that was the least of it. 

"its only until we can find the medallion, Elizabeth" he said, looking to her, almost desperate for her to understand, for her to just drink the blood.