At that questioning look, Keziah withdraws her hand.

She listens to his reply, then says, "Another difference. Cultural, I suppose." She smiles. "Among my people, agreements are often sealed in blood. It's an exchange of a few drops, nothing more. In our case, sharing blood also gives us temporary insight into the other vampire's emotional state, as between sire and child."

A small shrug, and then, "How do your people 'seal the deal'? I will follow your lead, sir."