It's far too late for him to even try to blank his face or bluff. Even if he did, Erik wouldn't be able to mistake the change in his vital signs as he fought for his life to chew and swallow.
"It's no good." Erik says sadly. "I can tell. This is why vampires generally do not attempt to cook."
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"It's no good." Erik says sadly. "I can tell. This is why vampires generally do not attempt to cook."