"And some say I am a martyr for feeding you," Rurik gave him a sideways look. In truth he was sort of proud of Kai, offering himself in place of a hapless human or three the woman might have gone after otherwise. His strength was such that it would take considerable effort to terminate him, which was something Rurik didn't like to consider at all.
"But, look at the effect, already. You're nearly looking human again," he said with an amused grin. "Even if you are damned and foolish."