[Charlie can tell he's snagged Aak's interest, much to the feline scientist's dismay - it's clear on his face. And satisfaction is clear on Charlie's, as he continues to look over his shoulder at the boy.

His eyebrows raise and his head tilts in agreement.] Well, yeah, goes bad real quick. You'd have to take it directly, and sterilizin equipment with the vodka here might end up with some weird effects, huh?

Let's say you had it, though, a steady supply of clean blood. Be worth researchin, right?

[When lacking a blood sorcerer, a catboy chemist will do the trick!]