It's working just as intended. If he can talk his new client down from death, it would be far more palatable. Not to mention more convenient.

"There is a similar euphoria that can occur, yes. I'd like to see what you look like in the throes of it." He smiles with a little extra teeth, just to sweeten the offer.

"Since you are so new, it seems your body has returned in the same state in which you arrived. That won't do; you'll hardly be able to nourish me like that. Besides, I suspect there will be some fall-out from the disturbance last night. I'll need to see that it's been taken care of first. Be patient for me, won't you?"