Nicodemus had to take a moment to collect himself as the pain wayed. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Lavender flee the room. He glared after her for a moment before he stood up and followed her out of the room. He headed for the stairs, hearing her there even if he couldn't see her anymore. She wasn't going to deny him anymore. She wasn't going to deny him tonight! "You said you needed me!" he called after her, angrily with a bit of pain still laced in his voice. "You can't have what you need if you run away!"
He got to the bottom of the stairs after her, looking around for her.