[ he states back into billys blue eyes, biting his lip. It gives him a chance to gather his sluggish thoughts. ]

.. I just got cleared for murder charges, B. The whole town is going to be watching my every move. If people start waking up with vampire bites they're going to burn us alive.

[ he looks to Steve, pressing his lips together. ]

You'll be constantly anemic, man. This... This is some heavy duty shit.