[It's nerve-wrecking to think that you may bring chaos into someone else's life, even put that person in danger, especially when said person has shown you nothing but kindness. But when Thoma talks like this, his optimism seeps into Aether and makes him want to believe that tomorrow will be better.

He gives the other a firm nod, before glancing down at the clothes in his hands.]

I'll... go change, okay? Can I use the bathroom?

[He should probably get himself properly cleaned. He can still smell blood on himself.]

And... I can sleep on the couch? Or the floor... it's fine either way.

[Do vampires even sleep? He's not sure.

Aether sighs, trying to smile.]

I really owe you so much...

[Maybe he will find a way to make it up to Thoma.]