[In contrast, the closer he approaches her heart beats wildly in her chest. Her panic rises as anxiety courses fast through her veins, and she takes a half step back. Sebastian is a friend. A new friend, but she considers him one. They're coworkers, and she's found his help invaluable. She doesn't want to do something that might scar that. Particularly when, supernatural or not, the vampire side of her is clawing itself to the surface and telling her that he's prey.
Her hands tremble as she grips her skirt and she gives a short, curt nod. Keep it together, she tells herself. But nearly a year without real blood is much too long. The desire for it swims insistently through her head. It would be so easy to get right now- to take what she wants, and--
No.]
I'm a little malnourished right now. [An understatement.] I just- [She swallowed thickly.] I'll feel better when I eat. Zero and Ai will be able to help... [It's clear she's desperate for one of their appearances.]