"John. Let me put this as clearly as I can." Arashi releases their hands to take Harvestman's shoulders and turn him so that he can stare right into the other vampire's eyes. "You are not more than I can handle. If I didn't want this test, I wouldn't still be taking it. So if you need me to keep proving that to you, then fine, I will, but stop reminding me, all right? I'm not stupid."

He drops his hands to find Harvestman's again, weaving their fingers back together. "Have you noticed how everyone always talks about how tough she is? And how much people like her? She's not on her own."