Nothing. Elissa wanted me to consider it. The strength I have now begins to fade after about a week and continues until the bloodlust begins to overwhelm me. It took about a month. Elissa suggested if someone volunteered on a monthly basis I would be fine. I don't want to bite anyone. It's a horrible experience.

[He exhales.] Remaining strong is just not practical. The so-called perks are dependent on my drinking blood, which I don't want to do. If I never drank blood again, I would never die from it. I'm not a regular vampire.