[Oh.]

That is why? Lily, not everyone can be flawless. I do not resent you for your blood. Yes, there is a stigma in my culture regarding reds and blues mixing but-... That is what makes it so disgracefully magnificent...

[He tried to filter out some of the creepiness in his voice, but hushing his voice only made it sound more awkward. It didn't help that small beads of sweat were gathering on his skin.]

I-In fact- I-... I quite like your ungracefully decadent veins...