Xavier rested his finger against his lips, contemplating them both. "He did not overfeed from here. I believe he actually had a rather distinct level of control for a childer. The only reason she did not tolerate it was because we have fed from her in the last few days. She had no time to restock her blood levels, and the anemia caused her to lose consciousness for a period. Whatever way we contemplate it, he is not to fault. He is a childer, he needs consistent feeding to build his strength. He fed from her an appropriate level, he did not wipe her mind, he delivered her to safety once he realised he had erred."

He paused before continuing. "And there is the fact that Skye had no resistance. In which case, she approved of his actions. She is more than aware of the risks posed interacting with Kindred and being a Vessel. I think our issue here, which we may be reluctant to discuss, is that our involvement may be impeding on her making her own personal and romantic connections, either to a human or a Kindred. Taking a Kindred lover, would you not wish for him to feed from you in an act of coitus?" he asked her.