I could try to be less harsh if you could aim to be less prone to throwing yourself at every threat under the sun.

[ There's a smile in his voice as he takes a sip again. He's drinking slowly, in no rush to drain his cup and be drunk. ] I came to see you. Nothing more. [ Which is probably half a lie. Athos is known for being a little too protective. ] I won't rush you. And I apologise for putting you in that position in the first place. [ But he doesn't trust her and if she harmed him --. ]

You didn't tell me she'd fed from you before.