He laughed softly at her little poke. "Well, you picked a lovely body. And at least she isn't suffering anymore. I would not run off at that. I've killed people Abrielle, before I learned control. So I understand what it's like to be a monster, to be different," he explained, and gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.
"Don't fret, alright, darling?" he told her softly.