even drinking blood was n't as bad as he had expected it would be . he could take her blood at the wrist . '' riley had been climbing for five hours . shall i follow them and have them handed to the watch ? '' it 's the worst possible thing he can say to me . it was an awful thing to witness . which did nothing for her temper . that is excellent news , replied thomas . i was just going to nick her a little because i needed her blood ! '' so close to actually pleasing me . '' 