The declaration hung in the air. Jonathan bit his lip, watching as Alphonse absorbed the suggestion.

The vampire’s eyes were wide, and his mouth hung open, surprised. His jaw worked for a moment, but no words came immediately.

“Jonathan-“ Alphonse started, but Jonathan cut him off.

“I know, it’s a lot to ask, and I don’t know everything, about how it works,” he said. “But… if the problem is Page’s blood, working through me… I want ...