Valentin winced when Rob crushed his shoulder, but he didn't buckle through the knees. He cleared his throat. "I'm seriously glad I'm not in your sports team, because I think being your opponent would hurt. I mean, that hurt, and I'm a..." Valentin hesitated, looking at Travis, before finishing: "...pretty tough guy."
Valentin winked at Travis. "Well, your big bro is a pretty cool guy, Trav. Though I bet you win at football all the time." The vampire looked up at Rob. "What's he doing here? Is it orientation day?"