Phoenix's fingers tightened around the vial, her knuckles paling. She glanced down at the liquid, then back at Damon, as if searching his face for some hint of mockery. But there was none. Only that sly, dangerous grin that promised he was dead serious.
Blood Wraith, meanwhile, nearly bounced on his heels. "Boss, are you kidding me?! Interested? Hell yes, I'm interested! This stuff nearly drove the auction into madness, and you're just.. just handing it out?" He laughed, the sound high and unhinged. "Boss Blood God, you're too generous!"
Damon laughed. "Well, I am not exactly handing it out per se. The first one comes free, considering our past relationship and your timely help. But I am low on cash at the moment, so you do have to buy the rest from me."
Blood Wraith gasped. Phoenix froze in shock. "You... you have more than one?" They both blurted out in unison.
Damon grinned again. "Let's just say I have as many as you could ever want."
